Explain to me like I'm 7 the definition and purpose of "controlled opposition". I'm not saying you're wrong, I just don't get the concept.
Whatever you say about Alex Jones, I bet at least half of the people frequenting this forum has been at least partially influenced by Alex Jones to question the official narrative in everything.
Lenin said "The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves."
It's a double agent strategy.
Imagine you're leading an insurrection. You know there will naturally be opponents to your cause, so you secretly organize and fund the opposition to your cause. The opposition you've organized may score some actual victories against your cause. They may set you back. But at critical moments you secretly sabotage it.
Think of RINO candidates who talk tough on illegal immigration, get elected, then make a deal with Democrats while telling their voters "Darn it, the Democrats outsmarted us again!"
Or Fox News pretending to be the America First patriot channel, then calling Arizona for Biden at 6:00pm.
Controlled opposition in media will give you 95% truth, then throw you off course with 5% lies.
One rule to remember: Controlled opposition is ALWAYS well-funded.
I mean come on, they are both controlled opposition.
Explain to me like I'm 7 the definition and purpose of "controlled opposition". I'm not saying you're wrong, I just don't get the concept.
Whatever you say about Alex Jones, I bet at least half of the people frequenting this forum has been at least partially influenced by Alex Jones to question the official narrative in everything.
So how does that make what he does bad?
Lenin said "The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves."
It's a double agent strategy.
Imagine you're leading an insurrection. You know there will naturally be opponents to your cause, so you secretly organize and fund the opposition to your cause. The opposition you've organized may score some actual victories against your cause. They may set you back. But at critical moments you secretly sabotage it.
Think of RINO candidates who talk tough on illegal immigration, get elected, then make a deal with Democrats while telling their voters "Darn it, the Democrats outsmarted us again!"
Or Fox News pretending to be the America First patriot channel, then calling Arizona for Biden at 6:00pm.
Controlled opposition in media will give you 95% truth, then throw you off course with 5% lies.
One rule to remember: Controlled opposition is ALWAYS well-funded.
Thank you for the thorough response.