"...it's going to be a very bumpy ride."

You've sure got that right! That's why gold, goats, and guns are so important ;)

Speaking of internecine policy disputes, vis a vis the deep state, were you aware of the 'buzzing' of Langley by US Marines this last weekend? I reckon marines are tired of getting shot by weapons the CIA has put in the hands of ersatz Jihadis/well paid mercs.