Let's get the categories straight. There are "Government Men" and there are "Not-Government Men."
The difference should be obvious. Codevilla used the term "Ruling Class", which meant "Government Men" plus their cousins/camp-followers in finance, the press, military supply, education and, increasingly, health services and products. That's because Government Men spend the money that their camp-followers want and need and can withhold said moneys in favor of other camp-followers.
Government Men stick together. It is very rare for a Government Man to be shunned after making an error like election fraud, rape, sodomy, or theft. They turn up again as part of the camp-follower group or back in some obscure Government Man position. Government Men make the rules, so it's no problem for Government Men to break them. Embarrassing on occasion, but......no problem.
All else? "Not-Government Men." Those consist of two classes: the sheep who are shorn, and the dependents. The sheep earn money and by and large, pay taxes--i.e., get shorn. They do the things that keep the country running; things like building buildings, making and fixing cars and other things, driving trucks and trains, growing crops, working in retail and distribution. The dependents? Exactly that: they take money, usually from Government Man.
Government Men take care of themselves. In the most recent case, that of student loan giveaway, we see that D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are three of the five areas which benefit the most from Government Man's largesse. So happens that those areas are also Government Man hives. Huh!
Government Man is not stupid. In order to keep Not-Government Men/sheep in line, Government Man maintains very large and well-armed Government Man spying and enforcement divisions, at the Federal and State levels. While most local enforcers are not camp followers, many are. Further, they can be turned into Government Men easily: give them a choice of being fired or following illegal, unethical, or immoral orders and you'll have more Government Men.
Are you beginning to understand why Trump--a Not-Government Man--has been persecuted, vilified, slandered, and subjected to torture-by-Government Man lawyers? Take a long look at the careers of 'honorable' Members of Congress. You'll find Government Men, career Government Men who may have spent a few years in Not-Government slots. Don't be stupid enough to think that the (D) or (R) label makes a difference. They are all Government Men, period.
For that matter, look at your State's Government Men. Some pretend to have civilian occupations, but they don't actually work on those. They may aspire to Big Boy Government Man jobs (Federal), or may be happy with a smaller fiefdom; but the rules are the same. They take care of each other, they have spies and enforcers, and they love to shear sheep. And just like Federal Government Men, they have friends who will happily organize mostly peaceful riots, terrorism, and looting if necessary. Those friends usually are paid through Government Man camp-followers such as 'social service' organizations and/or teachers' unions.
Don't make a Category Error!! Recognize Government Man for what he is. Act accordingly.
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