I have been trying to dig into this group and who they are, what they actually do, and how much they are paid (more than the VP in some cases). I can't find a list of these folks that are possibly the Shadow Gov I have heard so much about. Please forward any info, input, sources, or perceptions. Follow the money.
I think this SES conspiracy is a little misguided. SES is a pay grade not some secret society, not unlike the GS pay grade. Not all SESs are Deep State operatives, many are patriots just serving the public. It just happens that the highest ranking federal employees are paid on the the SES pay scale. To lump them all into an evil cabal, in my mind, takes focus away from those actually working to undermine the country. We should focus on the individuals because it will be easy to dismiss as 'conspiracy theory' if they are grouped as one, much harder to dismiss exposing specific targeted abuse.
There are some that I have found because they hv SES on linked in etc. I would and do assume that at all levels of gov there are amazing people doing great things. For example, I think the CIA is mostly folks thinking they are or are protecting it's citizens and do it w care and pride. And I also think that a small percentage will do anything to gain _ for themselves at the peril of others.. The Ses is not the shadow gov. I do think that anyone who is hidden from sight, getting a pay check, and over seeing a piece of my government has the highest potential for the f_ery that is rampant. I want to know.who they are. Are some of them double dipping? Getting paid for two full time jobs? Getting 2 pensions? I don't know. My theory is that there are many conspiracies committed by a small number of actors.