Gaslighting certainly, although they have a long way to go to recreate the full Pandemic Panic Narrative of 2020.
The Pandemic Panic Narrative relied on the presentation of SARS-CoV-2 as a "novel" pathogen (a problematic description as coronoviruses have been well known for decades). So far there has not been any substantive reporting which even attempts to lay that foundation.
I think the path to create a large disruption is now much shorter than it was in 2020. Fear has already been instilled in much of the population who are already re-masking on their own (the Masktards). ItтАЩs as if the fear was a raging fire that never went totally out. ItтАЩs smoldering waiting to be re-stoked. IтАЩm sure there must be some brain chemistry behind this phenomenon, and that suggests the possibility that planting this permanent seed of fear in the populace may have been intentional.
I agree. Just remember TwainтАЩs admonition: тАЬIt's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.тАЭ Or, better yet, Frank ZappaтАЩs observation: тАЬThe universe consists of 5% protons, 5% neutrons, 5% electrons and 85% morons.тАЭ Keep тАШem coming!
The 2024 elections are on the horizon and the gaslighting for the main event has started.
Gaslighting certainly, although they have a long way to go to recreate the full Pandemic Panic Narrative of 2020.
The Pandemic Panic Narrative relied on the presentation of SARS-CoV-2 as a "novel" pathogen (a problematic description as coronoviruses have been well known for decades). So far there has not been any substantive reporting which even attempts to lay that foundation.
I think the path to create a large disruption is now much shorter than it was in 2020. Fear has already been instilled in much of the population who are already re-masking on their own (the Masktards). ItтАЩs as if the fear was a raging fire that never went totally out. ItтАЩs smoldering waiting to be re-stoked. IтАЩm sure there must be some brain chemistry behind this phenomenon, and that suggests the possibility that planting this permanent seed of fear in the populace may have been intentional.
There are those who are conditioned to mask up.
However, the majority of people, especially in so-called "flyover country" are not down with the shots.
https://emersoncollegepolling.com/majority-of-residents-in-american-heartland-do-not-plan-to-get-latest-covid-vaccine/
So there is clearly a measure of disconnect and disbelief regarding the Pandemic Panic Narrative out there, and it's larger than one might suspect.
All the more reason to keep highlighting the facts, the data, and the evidence, and seeking to engage people's thinking brains as much as possible.
I agree. Just remember TwainтАЩs admonition: тАЬIt's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.тАЭ Or, better yet, Frank ZappaтАЩs observation: тАЬThe universe consists of 5% protons, 5% neutrons, 5% electrons and 85% morons.тАЭ Keep тАШem coming!
Heinlein's observation seems fitting here: "Certainly the game is rigged. Don't let that stop you; if you don't bet you can't win."
We have to play the game if we want any hope of a good outcome. The alternative is surrender, and I am not a big fan of surrendering.