The 4 Stages of Ideological Subversion | Public Occurrences, Ep. 119 – Michael O’Fallon

“Grassroots revolutions do not exist. Only revolutions that are engineered by a professional, organized group will ever come to pass.” -Yuri Bezmenov, Former KGB Press and Propaganda agent

Thousands of leftist, revolutionary college students are currently assembling on campuses, fervently calling for the end of Israel while perpetuating acts of antisemitism. At the same time, a sizable number of young rightist groups on social media platforms are also propagating antisemitic remarks, while advocating for an authoritarian new world order that is notably aligned with “Christianity.”

It is crucial to recall that similar protests occurred in 2020 during the George Floyd riots, which took place amid the Covid lockdowns. Additionally, there were protests related to supporting Ukraine against Russia, that could be appropriately referred to as “hate week” (George Orwell, 1984).

The issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.

It is important to bear in mind that the primary objective of these orchestrated hate-filled riots from the left, as well as the social media hate propagated by far-right groups like the Groypers, is to create instability within our nation. The intention behind this destabilization is clear: to ignite a revolution. This is because, the issue is never the issue. The issue is always the revolution.

You find yourself amid an endeavor to transition our world from a system based on objective truth, reality, and liberty, and into a realm dominated by radical subjectivism, hyperreality, and authoritarian governance.

Around 12-15 years ago, I was repeatedly informed by men who were in power positions that “There is an upcoming change and there is nothing you can do to prevent it from happening. If you cooperate with us during this transition, things will turn out well for you. However, if you resist, it will become challenging for you in the future.” This is known as the inevitability bargain, where manipulators impose a “do or die” scenario, presenting only two choices. The issue with this tactic is that its success relies on the active involvement of those who possess the ability to assist in their effort to overthrow the old United States and the traditional world order. Their ultimate goal is to bring an end to the United States and establish a brutal, authoritarian superstate.

Today, young Christian and conservative men are being subjected to the same “inevitability speech,” wherein the unavoidable shift is described as “regime change.” These men are being guided towards involvement in business ventures and clandestine associations that advocate for a civil war, Balkanization of the United States, or a national divorce. This is and has been the aim of the rise of what is known as “Christian Nationalism.”

What you are experiencing around you today is what is called dialectical warfare. As Dr. James Lindsay explains:

“The Left moves operationally and according to a battle logic known as “dialectical political warfare.” The dialectic is the operating system of the Left, and it works by marrying a truth to a lie. Political warfare is a method of conducting warfare in which political means are used with hostile intent to get an enemy to behave in a desired fashion—propaganda is a great example.”

In dialectical political warfare, the far left becomes radicalized and starts advocating for extreme measures such as the killing or imprisonment of individuals based on their ethnicity, gender, faith, or political beliefs. This leads to an increase in protests where violent language is used. Simultaneously, the far “new right” of Christian Nationalists also becomes radicalized and begins demanding extreme actions against certain individuals based on their ethnicity, gender, faith, or political views. Both sides now call for a revolution. As a result of this polarized environment, any form of meaningful conversation ceases to exist, with neither side seeking a peaceful resolution. This is dialectical political warfare.

Yuri Bezmenov, a former KGB agent who defected to the U.S. in 1970, made an earnest effort to alert America about the USSR’s subversive actions. Bezmenov gained recognition during the 1980s for his captivating interviews with G. Edward Griffin and the subsequent thought-provoking lectures he delivered. The tactics he delineated are not new but rather a often used play-book that can be employed by anyone, and sadly, this is precisely what the United States has experienced in the last 15 years.

Yuri Bezmenov’s four stages of ideological subversion provide a model for understanding how dialectical and political warfare can be utilized to influence and undermine a target nation from within.

Bezmenov states the following in the video that accompanies this article:

“Psychological warfare, what it basically means, is to change the perception of reality of every American to such an extent that despite the abundance of information, no one is able to come to sensible conclusions in the interests of defending themselves, their families, their community, and their country.

It is a great brainwashing process which goes very slow, and it is divided in 4 basic stages.”

STAGE 1 Demoralization (15-20 years)

Bezmenov described the First Stage, demoralization, as a process of gradually eroding the values and beliefs of a society until its members no longer have a clear sense of right and wrong.

This involves the gradual erosion of traditional values, such as patriotism, family values, and religion.

This is achieved through the spread of propaganda that encourages the destruction of morality and undermines the authority of traditional institutions. Pyschological warfare along with psychological warfare, and infiltration of key pillars of our society.

This strategy, known as the top-down, bottom-up, inside-out approach, has been employed for the past two decades to accomplish Rudi Dutschke’s “Long March through the institutions.” Its objective is to bring about radical transformation within the current structures of education, religion, industry, the media, and government by becoming an integral part of it.

STAGE 2 Destabilization (3-5 years)

The Second Stage known as destabilization encompasses the creation of economic, social, and political disorder within a society. Bezmenov clarified that this objective can be accomplished through diverse methods such as fostering social unrest, endorsing radical factions, and undermining governmental establishments.

By doing so, society enters a state of crisis and chaos, which is marked by the promotion of unrest, economic instability, and political polarization. The main objective is to generate a sense of hopelessness and helplessness among individuals, thereby increasing their inclination towards embracing radical ideologies.

As the polarized left and right increasingly adopt more radical ideologies, both sides are likely to demand a revolution, civil war, “national divorce,” or Balkanization that would catapult the nation into stage 3.

STAGE 3 Crisis (4-10 weeks)

The third stage involves a severe crisis, wherein the chaos instigated during the destabilization stage intensifies and prompts the declaration of a state of emergency.

According to Bezmenov, this stage is marked by intense clashes among diverse factions and the breakdown of legal and societal norms. The society is thrust into a state of crisis, experiencing significant disruptions in the domains of politics, economics, and social order.

The ultimate objective is to generate a void of power that radical groups and individuals can exploit for their own gains.

STAGE 4 — Normalization (10-30 years)

The fourth and final stage is known as normalization, wherein a new authoritarian regime takes control, asserting its purpose of restoring order and stability to society. Bezmenov revealed that this stage can extend for many years and involves the complete suppression of dissent and the establishment of a totalitarian state.

The subverter’s objective is to create a new political system that aligns with their agenda. This goal is achieved through the manipulation of public opinion and, if necessary, the use of force.

The term “normalization” originates from Soviet propaganda, which aims to downplay significant changes within a country as a regular occurrence.

In order to prevent the fracturing of our nation and the potential downfall of our constitutional republic, it is crucial that we expose the strategy of dialectical political warfare and ensure that individuals on both sides of the manipulated battle lines understand how they are being used. It is imperative that we disrupt the current machinery of ideological subversion and safeguard our constitutional republic.

We are currently in stage 2 of this operation. If the United States were to collapse, the rest of the world would be subjected to the inevitable control of the yin and yang of the spiral of the dialectic: China and the World Economic Forum. The Western world, as we know it, would witness an immediate decline, while China and the nations involved in their One Belt One Road Initiative would assume control over the new global meta-system. This would lead to the fall of countries like Israel and an overwhelming of Taiwan. Any remaining realms of liberty, such as in Argentina, would be overpowered by forces that are far mightier than they could resist. A vacuum would be created where the United States used to be, and China would eagerly fill that void. This is evident in the fact that Governor Newsom and President Biden enthusiastically adorned the streets of San Francisco with Chinese Communist Party red flags during Xi Jinping’s visit last year.

Individuals on both the right and the left must recognize that they are being manipulated by external actors aiming to push our nation towards authoritarianism through Balkanization and the potential outbreak of a civil war. We must see beyond the escalating inflammatory rhetoric from both the Progressive left and the Christian Nationalist right. It is essential that we revive the principles of liberty and freedom that define America.

May God save the republic.