The art of the lie

We all know what happened on 1/6/2021 but how this disgraceful event happened was based on the art of the lie, fueled by tech and encouraged by Agent Orange as gullible people or those who have little or no real education become the perfect  petri dish for disseminators to spread misinformation 24/7 to the great unwashed.

To whit ...

Bolshevism has proved some strange and disturbing things about human nature.

It is possible to make them feel and believe practically anything. And it makes no difference whether that “anything” is true, in our conception of the word. For the people who believe it, it becomes true. It attains validity, and all the powers [Page 913]of truth. Men can enthuse over it, fight for it, die for it—if they are led to believe that it is something worthy. They can abhor it, oppose it, combat it with unspeakable cruelty—if they are led to believe that it is something reprehensible. Moreover, it becomes true (and this is one of the most vital apprehensions) not only for those to whom it is addressed, but for those who invent it as well.  George F. Kennan

And this.

Lying as a political tool is hardly new. Niccolo Machiavelli, writing in the 16th century, recommended that a leader try to be honest but lie when telling the truth “would place him at a disadvantage.” People don’t like being lied to, Machiavelli observed, but “one who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.”

When looking at the art of the big lie, Goebbels and Bernays were the Zen masters without question.

Joseph Goebbels

Edward Bernays

Any questions?