Communist leaders told us long ago that the real ourpoof Political Corectness is demoralization. Not “changing the narrative” or other crap.
Demoralization.
By “forcing” self-enforced behaviors that the person knew were lies, demoralizes him. “I know this is BS, but I’m goingto say it anyway. Yes, I ama liar. I am lying to support the government. And I did it myself, and I hate myself for it. I freely chose to become a liar, rather than show courage.”
Masks are exactly this. Maybe 10% are True Believers. But probably 90% of mask wearers secretly, or definitely, think it is BS. But lying publicly to everyone around is is easier than being the lone courageous sole.”I am lying, but it’s easier. And yes, I feel awful about it. I am demoralized for freely giving up a sacred vale: telling the truth.”
Demoralized people are much easier to control. They are less likely to question. They obeyed once, the next one will be easier. And easier each time. Until I just obey, period, no matter how idiotic.
And THAT is the real reason behind masks.
I almost never wear one, and when I am forced to, to enter a business, I pull it down or off as soon as my back is turned to the mask nazi at the door. If some karen confronts me, I ignore them. Never argue. Just ignore. If “authority” confronts, I say Oops! Then put it on, than take it back off ASAP, again. And again.
Passive-agressive Resistance. Try it!
Cowardice is contagious. But so is courage. When I don’t wear one, I see others doing it, too. Secret grins exchange. The New Resistance. I’m in.