It's a text book strategy for sure. If I remember correctly, the National Socialists did shit like this to the Communists and other political enemies in 1930s Germany. Obviously the commies thought it was effective and have been using the same tactic throughout the world ever since. I'm sure the tactic dates back as far as human civilization though.
It's a text book strategy for sure. If I remember correctly, the National Socialists did shit like this to the Communists and other political enemies in 1930s Germany. Obviously the commies thought it was effective and have been using the same tactic throughout the world ever since. I'm sure the tactic dates back as far as human civilization though.
I believe the term is controlled opposition.