A 'propaganda technique', as the first line of the Wikipedia article on the subject describes it. Make a claim that is so egregious that 'the average person' believes it because they can't imagine anyone being able to make up something so outlandish. The phrase is most commonly associated with the Holocaust, but, these days, it seems to be fair game for religious right bigots. Dehumanise your hate object/scapegoat, in an attempt to justify and legitimise their persecution and ultimate destruction. Vile in the extreme.
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Sammy B
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Sammy B
Yessir. They are doing it over here every day. But thankfully, losing the battles and the wars. Soon, they're going to have to find real jobs!
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Jay
Hello Jay
DeleteAs I've said, we've got them over here, too, but American bigots just seem to go that extra mile of stupidity.
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