• Cetacean_Posadist@lemmygrad.ml
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    4 years ago

    projection like this is quintessential to the fascist propaganda strategy. “we’re not fascist, we’re national socialists; the socialists are the real fascists.” “we’re not interfering with your democracy the russians are” “we’re not terrorists; any civilians we kill are designated post-mortem as terrorists” etc. it’s ubiquitous in the american worldview.

    antifascists are fascists, elected representatives are dictators, popular revolutions are coups. you’re not brainwashed, anyone who challenges what we tell you is. the most blatant and simplistic tactic for manipulation of public perception is one of the most incredibly effective.