substack.com/@steadystate... A Trenchant examination of Trump's cabal inside and outside of his cabinet.
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A trenchant examination of Trump’s cabal within and outside of the administration from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney.
“TRUMP HAS ENLISTED A TAG TEAM OF GREEDY PLUTOCRATS AND TURNCOATS WHO FACILIT...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
substack.com/@steadystate... A Trenchant examination of Trump's cabal inside and outside of his cabinet.
🧭 What Would You Do? | Intel Edition
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🧭 What Would You Do? | Intel Edition
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
You’re a career U.S. intelligence officer -directive lands on your desk—one that feels political, outside the clear boundaries of law and mission. How do you respond?
What principles guide your choice?
Drop your thoughts ⬇️
#RuleOfLaw #SteadyState
Summary: Is American Democracy Being Undermined?
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Spoiler Alert! The answer is "Yes." A succinct summary of a more detailed report that can be found through the following link: open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
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Spoiler Alert! The answer is "Yes." A succinct summary of a more detailed report that can be found through the following link: open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
Summary: Is American Democracy Being Undermined?
The Steady State | November 4, 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Summary: Is American Democracy Being Undermined?
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Spoiler Alert! The answer is "Yes." A succinct summary of a more detailed report that can be found through the following link: open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
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Spoiler Alert! The answer is "Yes." A succinct summary of a more detailed report that can be found through the following link: open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
Today @steadystate2025 published an "An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military" -- they face awful decisions.
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An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military
The Steady State | October 31, 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Today @steadystate2025 published an "An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military" -- they face awful decisions.
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The constantly changing US policy on Ukraine undermines American credibility as it suggests we lack a the ability to connect our policy with American strategic interests -- interests that include keeping Russia from posing a threat to Europe
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Trump’s Ukraine Whiplash: The Peril of Policy by Impulse
The Steady State | by Bruce G. Berton
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October 27, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The constantly changing US policy on Ukraine undermines American credibility as it suggests we lack a the ability to connect our policy with American strategic interests -- interests that include keeping Russia from posing a threat to Europe
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substack.com/@steadystate... "we could certainly get Latin America on our side versus an entrenched dictator in Caracas, if we worked on multi-lateral law enforcement efforts and stopped carrying out extra judicial killings in international waters."
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If the U.S. would temper comments about Canadian and Mexican sovereignty, we could retake lost ground, and improve on our mutual immigration, narcotics, and economic policies. And we could certainly g...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
substack.com/@steadystate... "we could certainly get Latin America on our side versus an entrenched dictator in Caracas, if we worked on multi-lateral law enforcement efforts and stopped carrying out extra judicial killings in international waters."
substack.com/@steadystate... Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group --By Reuters
"The panels...should demand "all documents, communications, and membership lists" related to the group and... and assess possible violations of the law..."
"The panels...should demand "all documents, communications, and membership lists" related to the group and... and assess possible violations of the law..."
October 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
substack.com/@steadystate... Former US officials urge Congress to examine 'weaponization' working group --By Reuters
"The panels...should demand "all documents, communications, and membership lists" related to the group and... and assess possible violations of the law..."
"The panels...should demand "all documents, communications, and membership lists" related to the group and... and assess possible violations of the law..."
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“…this [has] never has been about a superior mind overpowering President Trump. It is about Putin’s recognition of...vulnerability, acting on it, exploiting a narcissistic American president. ” by Steady State's Bill Piekney
“…this [has] never has been about a superior mind overpowering President Trump. It is about Putin’s recognition of...vulnerability, acting on it, exploiting a narcissistic American president. ” by Steady State's Bill Piekney
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An incisive look into Putin and Trump from Bill Piekney, a senior intelligence professional who spent his career assessing KGB and other political actors around the world…and who is a member of The S...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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“…this [has] never has been about a superior mind overpowering President Trump. It is about Putin’s recognition of...vulnerability, acting on it, exploiting a narcissistic American president. ” by Steady State's Bill Piekney
“…this [has] never has been about a superior mind overpowering President Trump. It is about Putin’s recognition of...vulnerability, acting on it, exploiting a narcissistic American president. ” by Steady State's Bill Piekney
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A clear-eyed look at the bitter fruit of our country's autocratic slide by Steady State's Bill Piekney!
A clear-eyed look at the bitter fruit of our country's autocratic slide by Steady State's Bill Piekney!
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“…what we are seeing is a pernicious liaison of government and industry taking shape, chiefly out of view, relishing the shared goals of great wealth, power and survival.”
A clear-eyed look at the b...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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A clear-eyed look at the bitter fruit of our country's autocratic slide by Steady State's Bill Piekney!
A clear-eyed look at the bitter fruit of our country's autocratic slide by Steady State's Bill Piekney!
Why is this good? Read this -- substack.com/@steadystate...
October 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Why is this good? Read this -- substack.com/@steadystate...
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Brown joins MIT -- and @steadystatevets.bsky.social applauds -- see substack.com/@steadystate...
October 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Brown joins MIT -- and @steadystatevets.bsky.social applauds -- see substack.com/@steadystate...
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Another great read in the "Authoritarianism 101" series by Steady State's Charles Ray!
Another great read in the "Authoritarianism 101" series by Steady State's Charles Ray!
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Staged to Divert, Impress, and Entertain the Masses…and of course, deny and scapegoat! Another great post in the Authoritarianism 101 series by Charles Ray, a member of The Steady State!
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October 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Another great read in the "Authoritarianism 101" series by Steady State's Charles Ray!
Another great read in the "Authoritarianism 101" series by Steady State's Charles Ray!
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We will not look away as this administration undermines this and its sister national security institutions and our country by “archly politiciz[ing]” intelligence acquired at considerable cost and risk to human life."A powerful piece from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney.
We will not look away as this administration undermines this and its sister national security institutions and our country by “archly politiciz[ing]” intelligence acquired at considerable cost and risk to human life."A powerful piece from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney.
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Why the CIA. Why we served. Why we still care. Why we write.
Why we cannot and will not look away as this administration undermines this and its sister national security institutions and attacks an...
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October 13, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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We will not look away as this administration undermines this and its sister national security institutions and our country by “archly politiciz[ing]” intelligence acquired at considerable cost and risk to human life."A powerful piece from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney.
We will not look away as this administration undermines this and its sister national security institutions and our country by “archly politiciz[ing]” intelligence acquired at considerable cost and risk to human life."A powerful piece from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney.
October 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
substack.com/@steadystate... “Chinese hacking programs …have targeted communications, energy, transportation, water and wastewater systems in the U.S. and its territories” while the administration continues to play politics with the shutdown. A superb reflection from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney!
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“THE GOVERNMENT IS DISABLING OUR ABILITY TO PROTECT AGAINST INFORMATION WARFARE … Chinese hacking programs …have targeted communications, energy, transportation, water and wastewater systems in the U....
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October 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
substack.com/@steadystate... “Chinese hacking programs …have targeted communications, energy, transportation, water and wastewater systems in the U.S. and its territories” while the administration continues to play politics with the shutdown. A superb reflection from Steady State’s own Bill Piekney!
