It has been the tactic since since the dawn of liberalism, of the Rousseau variety. The liberal elites decide what the 'general will' is and what defines the new normal for society. Any deviation from that makes you a wrong thinker and enemy of the people. In marxist rhetoric this is called being reactionary even if you're just calling for a return to the previous normal.

It has been the tactic since since the dawn of liberalism, of the Rousseau variety. The liberal elites decide what the 'general will' is and what defines the new normal for society. Any deviation from that makes you a wrong thinker and enemy of the people. In marxist rhetoric this is called being reactionary even if you're just calling for a return to the previous normal. It is very much like a state/secular religion with priests replaced by influencers, experts and authorities.