The "Opposite Day" Rule of Fascism

Gaslighting about emergencies is their most common tool

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Gaslighting is the top tool of any fascist government. Worse, it is why fascists are frequently successful in taking over democracies. It is not because Americans agree with the lunacy that is served by Fascists, it is because they have been intimidated and scared into not speaking up. The recipe for gaslighting is: telling outrageous, counter intuitive lies over and over again + intimidation = successful gaslighting.

It has truly become “Opposite Day”, every day here in the U.S…

Ending cancer research = good idea.

Peaceful protests = riots.

Music Festivals = subversive meetings.

LGBTQ parades = indoctrination.

Government agencies providing public service = committing…