Spot on. I especially like the Harry Frankfurt quote.
Also applicable is the 2018 quote of the year, by Giuliani: “Truth isn’t truth”, which followed the rise of "alternative facts" in 2017. Plus Trump's use of the term "fake news" to apply to any news that he doesn't like. And, we have the use of the term "deep state" to refer to the career officers throughout the executive branch (eg foreign service, FBI, CIA, NSA, Pentagon, etc). Thus, the message from Trump et al don't believe any information coming from the deep state and the press.
The NY Times several months ago had an article stating that the oval office occupant's strategy isn't simply to exonerate himself for his crimes but to delegitimize any institutions that could block him. That includes the FBI, CIA, other parts of the national security and intelligence community, and so on. This same tactic was used to attack the House impeachment inquiry and to justify not complying with document requests and fighting potential subpoenas Using outrageous lying is a planned methodology to avoid scrutiny and undermine the power of those who can discover the truth and have to ability to do something about it.
It's vitally important that people understand that this systematic effort to bombard everyone to exhaustion is not simply a by-product but is another tactic to maintain power and avoid justice. If you are feeling fatigued from the torrent of propaganda and lies, that's actually a sign of letting this tactic get to you. It's also a sign to evaluate why you might feel afraid or numbed out and to self-monitor to minimize any fear or exhaustion.
It's absolutely critical for us those of us who will counter this evil to avoid the lie fatigue and instead use our outrage to fuel ourselves against this garbage. I've said to other people that nothing disturbs and destabilizes a would-be tyrant or bully than to maintain your focus, energy, and determination in the face of their threats. Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff do this all the time and that's why the oval office occupant and his minions howl about them so much. If Madame Speaker and Chairman Schiff can do this, so can anyone else including and especially everyone reading this newsletter.
Spot on. I especially like the Harry Frankfurt quote.
Also applicable is the 2018 quote of the year, by Giuliani: “Truth isn’t truth”, which followed the rise of "alternative facts" in 2017. Plus Trump's use of the term "fake news" to apply to any news that he doesn't like. And, we have the use of the term "deep state" to refer to the career officers throughout the executive branch (eg foreign service, FBI, CIA, NSA, Pentagon, etc). Thus, the message from Trump et al don't believe any information coming from the deep state and the press.
The NY Times several months ago had an article stating that the oval office occupant's strategy isn't simply to exonerate himself for his crimes but to delegitimize any institutions that could block him. That includes the FBI, CIA, other parts of the national security and intelligence community, and so on. This same tactic was used to attack the House impeachment inquiry and to justify not complying with document requests and fighting potential subpoenas Using outrageous lying is a planned methodology to avoid scrutiny and undermine the power of those who can discover the truth and have to ability to do something about it.
It's vitally important that people understand that this systematic effort to bombard everyone to exhaustion is not simply a by-product but is another tactic to maintain power and avoid justice. If you are feeling fatigued from the torrent of propaganda and lies, that's actually a sign of letting this tactic get to you. It's also a sign to evaluate why you might feel afraid or numbed out and to self-monitor to minimize any fear or exhaustion.
It's absolutely critical for us those of us who will counter this evil to avoid the lie fatigue and instead use our outrage to fuel ourselves against this garbage. I've said to other people that nothing disturbs and destabilizes a would-be tyrant or bully than to maintain your focus, energy, and determination in the face of their threats. Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff do this all the time and that's why the oval office occupant and his minions howl about them so much. If Madame Speaker and Chairman Schiff can do this, so can anyone else including and especially everyone reading this newsletter.
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