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The "'''Uniparty'''" is a term that describes the [[globalist]] establishment's control over politics and policy to the extent that every or nearly every major political party or politician are controlled by them and, thus, have far more in common than different, policy-wise.

The "'''Uniparty'''" is a term that describes the [[globalist]] establishment's control over politics and policy to the extent that every or nearly every major political party or politician are controlled by them and, thus, have far more in common than different, policy-wise.

An example is the general movement by both the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States to continually expand the size and reach of the Federal government into every area of one's life, the only significant difference being whether the apparatus should be run by unionized government employees (the Democrat party approach) or private-sector contractors (the Republican party approach).

An example is the general movement by both the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States to continually expand the size and reach of the Federal government into every area of one's life, the only significant difference being whether the apparatus should be run by [[Unionism|unionized]] government employees (the Democrat party approach) or private-sector contractors (the Republican party approach).

The uniparty is also essentially synonymous with the [[deep state]], as it retains control almost regardless of which political party or politician is elected.

The uniparty is also essentially synonymous with the [[deep state]], as it retains control almost regardless of which political party or politician is elected.

==Different parties, same policies==

==Different parties, same policies==

Critics of the establishment frequently use the term "uniparty" because the policies of establishment members of various political parties support and advance the same globalist and socialist policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (December 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/bannon-blasts-uniparty-elites-for-thinking-americas-decline-inevitable/ Bannon Blasts ‘Uniparty’ Elites for Thinking America’s Decline Is Inevitable]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> For example, after the [[New Deal]], many liberal Republicans supported FDR's [[big government]] programs and helped preserve them, earning them the nickname of "me too" Republicans.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=GkcL4Hwpi4YC&pg=PA60&lpg=PA60&dq=me+too+republicans+new+deal&source=bl&ots=4qGHtDdfjs&sig=UPlh8q47pV0qZd2x8cekw9hTHI0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQtc2OicXYAhXDk-AKHXqWAuAQ6AEIOTAE#v=onepage&q=me%20too%20republicans%20new%20deal&f=false The Republican Party and American Politics from Hoover to Reagan], by Robert Mason. Pg. 60.</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=SscfBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA6&lpg=PA6&dq=me+too+republicans+new+deal&source=bl&ots=QjmhWOv-nK&sig=jlMCBVTR5lm2nOj-4IPTHDbsezw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQtc2OicXYAhXDk-AKHXqWAuAQ6AEINjAD#v=onepage&q=me%20too%20republicans%20new%20deal&f=false The Republican Right since 1945], by David W. Reinhard. Pg. 6.</ref> This "me too" attitude became prominent again during [[Barack Obama]]'s presidency, when many [[token conservative]]s voiced support for his left-wing policies,<ref>Blankley, Tony (October 22, 2008). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_birth_of_the_metoo_conserv.html The Birth of the Me-Too Conservative]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved January 6, 2018.</ref> and when the GOP establishment attempted to adopt the same policies as the Democrats on issues related to immigration and minorities.<ref>Sowell, Thomas (March 26, 2013). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/03/26/me_too_republicans_117634.html "Me Too" Republicans]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved January 6, 2018.</ref>

Critics of the establishment frequently use the term "uniparty" because the policies of establishment members of various political parties support and advance the same globalist and socialist policies.<ref>Lee, Tony (December 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/bannon-blasts-uniparty-elites-for-thinking-americas-decline-inevitable/ Bannon Blasts ‘Uniparty’ Elites for Thinking America’s Decline Is Inevitable]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> For example, after the [[New Deal]], many liberal Republicans supported FDR's [[big government]] programs and helped preserve them, earning them the nickname of "me too" Republicans.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=GkcL4Hwpi4YC&pg=PA60&lpg=PA60&dq=me+too+republicans+new+deal&source=bl&ots=4qGHtDdfjs&sig=UPlh8q47pV0qZd2x8cekw9hTHI0&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQtc2OicXYAhXDk-AKHXqWAuAQ6AEIOTAE#v=onepage&q=me%20too%20republicans%20new%20deal&f=false The Republican Party and American Politics from Hoover to Reagan], by Robert Mason. Pg. 60.</ref><ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=SscfBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA6&lpg=PA6&dq=me+too+republicans+new+deal&source=bl&ots=QjmhWOv-nK&sig=jlMCBVTR5lm2nOj-4IPTHDbsezw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQtc2OicXYAhXDk-AKHXqWAuAQ6AEINjAD#v=onepage&q=me%20too%20republicans%20new%20deal&f=false The Republican Right since 1945], by David W. Reinhard. Pg. 6.</ref> This "me too" attitude became prominent again during [[Barack Obama]]'s candidacy and presidency, when many [[token conservative]]s voiced support for his left-wing policies,<ref>Blankley, Tony (October 22, 2008). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/the_birth_of_the_metoo_conserv.html The Birth of the Me-Too Conservative]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved January 6, 2018.</ref> and when the GOP establishment attempted to adopt the same policies as the Democrats on issues related to immigration and minorities.<ref>Sowell, Thomas (March 26, 2013). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2013/03/26/me_too_republicans_117634.html "Me Too" Republicans]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved January 6, 2018.</ref>

During the [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012 U.S. presidential election]], [[conservative]]s noted that Democrat Barack Obama and Republican [[Mitt Romney]] shared many of the same core values and policies.<ref>Eddlem, Thomas R. (August 9, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12356-obama-v-romney-their-core-beliefs Obama v. Romney: Their Core Beliefs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Richman, Sheldon (October 26, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/13404-americans-should-reject-obama-romeny-foreign-policy Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> Another example of the uniparty in action is the "grand coalition" governments in several European countries, such as [[Germany]], the [[Netherlands]], and [[Austria]]. While the traditional mainstream conservative and liberal parties joined together to govern, they agreed on many agenda items, particularly in advancing [[big government]] globalist policies.

During the [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012 U.S. presidential election]], [[conservative]]s noted that Democrat Barack Obama and Republican [[Mitt Romney]] shared many of the same core values and policies.<ref>Eddlem, Thomas R. (August 9, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12356-obama-v-romney-their-core-beliefs Obama v. Romney: Their Core Beliefs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Richman, Sheldon (October 26, 2012). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/13404-americans-should-reject-obama-romeny-foreign-policy Americans Should Reject Obama-Romney Foreign Policy]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> Another example of the uniparty in action is the "grand coalition" governments in several European countries, such as [[Germany]], the [[Netherlands]], and [[Austria]]. While the traditional mainstream conservative and liberal parties joined together to govern, they agreed on many agenda items, particularly in advancing [[big government]] globalist policies.