absolutely. lie amplification is one of their tools. they have many. fear like i point out. persuasion is also a tool. a powerful one. for this one you could almost calling a 'mockingbird' :) these tools are what they use. reading rules for radicals will show many what they are doing and what they admire. i call it a checklist on how to be an asshole. but the techniques work. you have to be ready for them and spot out their lies of fear and lies of omission.