One thing Americans understand in their bones is the First Amendment. Especially politicians. They know Trump's social media bans aren't an FA issue. It's a deliberate distraction they're putting out there so we diligently correct them instead of staying focused on the rebellion.
"Fact-check Bait" is a pretty standard right wing tactic for a while now. You put out a statement that can be easily debunked and/or ridiculed or proven as hypocritical. They don't care. They don't want to win that debate. They just want to distract you from something worse.
So we are like lol you think Einstein invented gravity? And we take our eyes off the ball.
Just like there is counter-intelligence, there needs to be a structured discipline called counter-propaganda. Study fascist & authoritarian propaganda techniques, codify them, educate people, help them avoid traps. The codifying of Sealioning was a huge step in that direction.
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