Yes.
And, that FF double standard appears to be accepted on “both” sides.
Both the State and “the rabble” perpetrate false flags and they seem to be just accepted in the current atmosphere.
Quite often, they aren’t recognized and labeled as FF since they appear common?
Well, the population (people) of the Culture accept it and they are where the (more than one) "sides" come from.
I have no way of knowing whether the "Leaders" of the "Sides" accept the DS personally, but they seem willing to use it, Some more some less.
MY personal view is the Elite Socialist left abuses the DS far more than others.
Quite often, they aren’t recognized and labeled as FF since they appear common?
You posed that as a question, however I agree as a comment.