It used to be the case that the right-wing were not very sophisticated in their use of rhetorical techniques, unlike the left, (almost borderline *stupid*). Now they are getting good at it. They are *blending* a swirling mix of techniques that comes at you quite quickly. If one is not adept at seeing what they are doing you might get lost, confused, and/or seriously misled.
Of course, this becomes all the more problematic in a post-fact, echo chamber.
As Critical Thinking teachers we have two serious missions:
(1.) Teach students how to evaluate arguments.
(2.) Teach students how to spot mental manipulation/mind-control.
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