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CLF's avatar

Language shift: Observers classified as protesters.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thanks, CLF!

-Jack

Toni Denton's avatar

Not original - but "in theatre" caused an audible gasp. And Homan loaded up his first couple of sentences with it. He talked about "wanting peace too"! He knows we are protecting our freedoms and our neighbors - and look at us causing all this non-peace (snort). His whole presser was a lot of classic abuser language - which is showing up in lots of speeches. Not surprised they are all so familiar with it. Insidious.

#HoldFast

Steven Erick's avatar

If I had to add an organization that I would consider High-End Political Warfare Consultants, I would put the Heritage Foundation at the head of the list. They drafted Project 2025 and were successful in getting two of their authors and contributors into significant positions in the Trump Administration, Stephen Miller and Russell Vought. To support them they were able to place 140 other members of the project 2025 into the administration is various positions of authority.

In addition, Jack's analysis clarifies the reason most public statements made by senior Trump administration officials. not associated with Project 2025. are read.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Steven, you’re pointing at something important: the doctrine pipeline.

When an outfit builds a blueprint...staffs it, and then shows up inside government with “ready-made language,” it stops feeling like random politics...and starts feeling like coordinated operational thinking.

One small tightening: the most persuasive way to make this case...is to stick to what’s verifiable (the blueprint exists, key architects/adjacent figures hold influence...the language patterns recur) and let the pattern do the work...because critics will try to dodge by nitpicking numbers.

And...yes...this helps explain why so many senior statements read like they were written from the same playbook: same posture...same sequencing...same “command” vocabulary. Once you see it...you can’t unsee it.

Thanks for showing up, Steven.

-Jack

Pamela H's avatar

Naming operations such as “catch of the day”.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Indeed, Pamela H.

-Jack

CJ Bair's avatar

When the invisible directors are “ inadvertently” noticed. ( like the photo taken at (? maybe) and released “from” the FBI “raid” of the Georgia voter “data”… and voter registration info.) That whole thing is… smelly.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Exactly, CJ. When the “invisible directors” suddenly appear in the frame...it rarely feels accidental...it feels like a controlled leak that’s supposed to register.

And...you nailed the smell test: a raid isn’t just evidence-gathering...it’s stagecraft...boxes...cameras...officials in the background...just enough ambiguity to let people fill in the story themselves.

That’s influence work: imply more than you prove...and let the audience do the rest.

You showed up!

-Jack

Charli Gregory's avatar

We are living in absolutely crazy times.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Charli, we are. Crazy as hell.

-Jack

CJ Bair's avatar

Which seems to be the point.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Bingo. (As much as I wish I couldn't honestly post that agreement.)

-Jack

Candy Morris's avatar

Goodness. Much falls into place, the jigsaw puzzle is coming together. But it feels more scary, and certainly not within the competence of the visible actors. Can't wait for the paid subscriber piece.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Candy Morris, exactly. Once you spot the operational language...the “random” stuff starts snapping into place.

And...you’re right: this kind of coordination usually isn’t coming from the loudest faces on TV. It comes from people who think in doctrine and effects.

Thank you for the note about the paid piece...I’m going to make it practical...not scary: the map of the playbook...the tells to watch for next...and how to stay psychologically sovereign while they try to shape the environment.

Thanks for being here. Truly.

-Jack

Sue P's avatar

The sheer number of those who have chosen to support this slide into despotism is nauseating.

The number of those responsible for this psyop against America is staggering and sobering. FBI willing to raid a state election office, knowingly using a bullshit excuse from trump defies belief. It truly hurts me. And now they arrested Don Lemon, which should blow up in their faces and make his future book sales skyrocket.

They want to call a duck a swan, or even a cute bunny rabbit. We need to make sure we call their ducks a duck and not fall into the trap of letting them dictate meanings, like they did with DEI and woke.

#HoldFast

Sue

ecfinan@yahoo.com's avatar

Now we know why Alex Pretti was labeled a "domestic terrorist." This is their label for any resister. Just look at the rallies and marches-- and they are rarely in the news-- and anyone watching would know seniors and families are not terrorists. Thanks,Jack, this is a very helpful lens to see events unfold.

Deborah Weber's avatar

Thank you Jack, I have wondered for a while who is planning actions and writing the scripts, since the elected leaders and their appointees don’t show evidence that they have these skill sets. Some can barely answer a question and follow their train of thought. Looking forward to the next installment.

Skip Day's avatar

The head of National Intelligence at an FBI raid.

Sue P's avatar

The head of National Misdirection.

Gary Nelson's avatar

Very enlightening to put a name and strategy to what many of us "feel" is happening but can't identify. Scary as hell!

John Angus Clark's avatar

I too was hearing your terrific framework in regards to what happened in Fulton County last night obviously to influence the midterm elections. I look forward to the deeper look. Thank you.

Lori R's avatar

Everything being done is very intentional in my opinion. Conditioning.

James Aldridge's avatar

Bullseye Jack...keep it coming...

Pamela Van Sickle's avatar

Thank you, Jack, I think. I have been wondering about all of this, the military language used etc. and the way we are not respected as American citizens, not worthy of truth. I have been suspecting Heritage has a much bigger thumbprint--we all know noone in Admin could do this. It is very frightening.

Jo Burns's avatar

This phrasing is moment to dehumanize whomever these agents are opposing. It lets their basal instincts take over. Allows more violence, cruelty, and capital punishment administered. Something I noted was labeling action with military titling, and naming concentration death camps cute names like, "Speedway Slammer."

#HoldFast

#Tylenol