The term Gaslighting originated from the 1938 play ‘Gas Light’ and refers to the psychological manipulation of a female character (the victim) in the play by her husband (the abuser).
Some quotes from: Psychology Today
“Gaslighting is a malicious and hidden form of mental and emotional abuse, designed to plant seeds of self-doubt and alter your perception of reality. Like all abuse, it’s based on the need for power, control, or concealment.”
“Gaslighting can be very insidious the longer it occurs. Initially, you may not realize you’re being affected by it, but gradually you lose trust in your own instincts and perceptions.”
“Gaslighting can damage our self-confidence and self-esteem, our trust in ourselves and reality, and our openness to love again.”
Today, much is known about Gaslighting techniques by doctors and psychiatrists, it is a recognised and very evil phenomenon. The important thing to remember is that the perpetrator is always an abuser and the recipient is always a victim, Gaslighting is harmful and destructive, emotionally very damaging and based on carefully calculated lies and deception.
I could go on and on here, there is a lot to know about Gaslighting, its techniques are many and varied. One of the most difficult things for a victim of gaslighting is to recognise and accept that they are being Gaslighted: the victim of an attack.
The more that I have studied Gaslighting the more I am convinced – very sure in fact- that we Westerners, we White British are the victims of a Gaslighting attack: most of us would know it as ‘Political Correctness’ although there is far more to it than this.
We Brits have certainly been made to self doubt haven’t we? White guilt is another name for it, another strand of Political Correctness. Successive governments, totally besotted with the globalist agenda and hidden behind a veil of Political Correctness have chosen to allow far reaching, fundamental and possibly irreversible changes to our country, way of life and well being, without ever allowing us to even debate these issues.
We’ve been Gaslighted into acceptance and compliance of the globalist agenda with barely a whimper, so low has our self-esteem fallen. The propaganda has assured us that globalisation is good for us, remember Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation based around lies and deceit: this was the biggest lie of all.
Great Britain, our native land certainly did have an empire, the largest empire that the world has ever seen and even though it was gone or at least in decline before many of us were born, we’re being gaslighted into feeling guilty for the actions of our ancestors.
Never mind that without our legacy of technology, culture of democracy, education, political and legal systems, many more of the world’s people would still be not only still be living in mud huts; they would also be slaves. Great Britain lead the world in the abolition of slavery but of course the people tearing down our statues and monuments are too ignorant to see through the lies of our gaslighting globalist politicians, non-government organisations and mainstream media.
There is much written advice on how to defend yourself against Gaslighting, all of the sources that I’ve seen have similar recommendations, I’ll include here some quotes from PsychCentral but there are many other sources.
- “Recognize the pattern of undermining behavior. Gaslighting only works when a victim isn’t aware of what’s going on.”
This first one is important and the reason I wrote this article, until more people realise what is going on, there won’t be much we can do about the abuse being bestowed on us by our politicians. It must be remembered that whichever political party that we elect, we just get more Gaslighting abuse.
- “Keep in mind that the gaslighting isn’t about you. It’s about the gaslighter’s need for control and power. Often the gaslighter is a very insecure human being.”
Again important, what is happening isn’t about us, it is about the dreams and ambitions of a very few select individuals although this dream has been shared by some of the worst tyrants in history.
- “Be aware that you are unlikely to be able to change the gaslighter – at least on your own. Gaslighting behavior is the only way gaslighters know to manage their world.
The above is the strongest argument that I’ve ever heard for completely cutting our ties with not just the European Union but the United Nations too, we also need to deal with our remain politicians and civil servants – most of them unfortunately.
Which leads us to number 4.
- “Rethink whether the relationship is worth putting up with the constant attempts to chip away at your self-esteem.”
- “Develop your own support system. You need other people in your life who can confirm your reality and worth.”
- Translated it means that we awakened Brits should stick together.
- “Work on rebuilding your self-esteem.”
Perhaps the most important thing of all, we are victims that have been kowtowing to our abusers for far too long. We must once again be proud of our country, our heritage, ancestors and of ourselves: we have nothing to feel guilty or ashamed about.
So, there you have it, we either wake up to the abuse being foist upon us by politicians from Edward Heath to Tony Blair, David Cameron, Theresa May and finally Boris Johnson – they’re all as bad as each other – or we lose our country, way of life and our well being.
“Narcissists, Psychopaths, & Manipulators Are More Likely To Engage In “Virtuous Victim Signaling”, Study Finds”
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/narcissists-psychopaths-manipulators-are-more-likely-engage-virtuous-victim-signaling-study
A brilliant article, submitted, of course, with the blessing of ma’ams Viv and Debbie. Truly, a shining example to lesser mortals, like oneself. Yea, a ‘FLYER’ has inspired us to a-wing along and attempt to express our own opinions. (Which is a matter of how birds fly with their wings, feathers and specially shaped ‘pinions’, and wonderfully so: all must agree.)
Being dyslexic, as well as thick, it could be some time before my effort is submitted for moderation and appraisal. However, in the meantime, one was delighted to see others put Old T R Spokes in his place. Give him a few inches and he will strut along, filling the space with his ‘or this/or that/or a bit of the other’. (PS — Actually, his views are frequently read with pleasure — but not this time. Oh dear.)
Sorry about this, or that, or summat > George. I’ll try and cure it .. Thing is. Nothing is logical steps. It’s always this is slightly more important in that situation except for…….It’s all a shambles really.. Yoy’re probably correct.
I follow your thoughts flyer, but I have not heard this term before, and I am rather perplexed at the term ‘Gaslighting’ by the author of the 1938 play !
I’m pleased to say that not taking much notice of our MSM drivel, I don’t seem to have been affected, but then I certainly understand the implication of mental and personality change, to the detriment of an individual, by one who does not have your individual interests at heart.
I have always been rigidly anti p.c., and faced with ‘You can’t say or do that’, I have always asked why ? – If this returns in drivel, I say so, and I have lost the odd job due to this. – (Only jobs that I was pleased to lose anyway) !
I have had my share of conformity, way back in Navy training, and there is a place for such conformity in all good sense. – When the sense goes missing, a dictatorial system emerges, and I always Thank God that I am a square peg in a round hole ! – Question the reason for everything, after all there is always a chance I may have overlooked some factor !
Amongst the Gaslighters: Multinational /International companies who persuade us the globalisation is (a) inevitable (b) good for us , when both things are untrue
(b) International, supranational organisations such as the EU, UN, WHO and international charities, all trying to control the British Government to help their own Agendas , with taxpayers money
(c) the academic elite, whose whole purpose is to invent social and international problems, so once again they can spend taxpayers money to “solve” them and tell us what to do
(d) the Media elite, whose scare tactics during the current crisis don’t need reiterating to readers of this site
(e) the race relations lobby, whose whole purpose is to make indigenous British,and yes white people, feel guilty for something which happened well before our time , and for which we are not responsible, and for which it is completely outrageous to expect us to apologise.
Just for starters
Excellent article flyer. Those of us who see through the false propaganda and outright lies need to join together to save our country; not just for ourselves but, more importantly, our descendants. Those with kids still in school must work against their indoctrination. Maybe those with the time and skills should home school them.
The biggest issue for the moment is opening the eyes and minds of those who simply accept what they are told at face value. Given the success of government in imposing the lockdown, and blind acceptance by a large proportion of the population, “they” have gained in confidence.
Like it or not we have a serious fight to regain our freedoms. That must start with opening eyes and minds to reality, in itself a difficult task.
try this for an eye-opener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5meH2iAjIU
Afraid it will take more than a bit of home schooling to reset politics. The only hope we have to achieve that is for the centre right to organise itself and match the political activism, energy and committment of the political Left. No sign of that at all at the moment.
I agree Jake, but we must start somewhere and the virus gives us the excuse for home schooling.
Absolutely Flyer.
I believe that UKIP holds the key and are witholding from its use for some pitiful reason..
Think about it. Nigel never put a foot wrong. Others Did.. And How !
Nigel DID put a foot wrong when he pulled all his candidates from winnable seats.
Depends what you are aiming for Debbie, A Battle or a war. Also what others are aiming for.
[ For which others are aiming is a bit cumbersome do you think.]
At the time I remember thinking what would I do. Probably the same for safety, ease of understanding etc ..Time was a little short, and the MSM unreliable, and advice all over the place, as well as potential disputes, if I remember correctly.( Which is unlikely I admit )
For Nigel and the Brexit Party surely the Battle, ie Brexit , was the War. Twice now Nigel has left the battlefield before victory was won and if the latter in particular was a battlefield tactic where is the strategy? Johnson has been knocking his domino promises over one by one with some half hearted attempts to stand one or two up again but only Brexit remains, when will that fall?
Nigel has moved on to immigration again, kudos, but making a couple of videos is not nearly enough to influence Johnson and Patel, we need someone/something to apply real pressure to address the needs of this country. If either of these two see themselves as the future, then they need to massively up their game.
Gaslighting! – sounds like another good reason to promote ” positive patriotism”.
I have given up expecting any such thing from the two-party musical chair system.
And ran away immediately after the Brexit Leave vote was announced, leaving the job of implementing Brexit to one of the worst con artists and corrupt frauds, ie the Tories.
OK to use his oratorical skills as a spokesman in the future, but it would be insane to trust him again.
He can’t be trusted but he is vital since he can mobilise like no one else can. If he announced a Reform, Party in our circumstances he’d get huge support. You have to be practical. The curse of the so-called ‘far-right’ resistance against national destruction was never the usual you know what they are claims Nazis etc. It’s dismissing anything which is not 100% of what people want as rubbish. Hence it never broke through. Farage has the political flair to avoid that. I was annoyed he bowed over to the masks subjugation game recently but if he did not he’d be accused of not caring about deaths and that would sideline other things far more important.
It appears that Nigel will always dissapoint those of us who wish to change the face of politics i.e an effective centre right party with bums on seats in Westminster.
His tactic of getting the Tories to deliver Brexit via splitting the Tory vote was a brilliant ploy. It worked twice but it is not enough. The Tories can never, ever be trusted with upholding conservative values.
Jake is quite right about the Tories which is why getting them into power as Farage did places a duty on him to do more.
It your primary concern was getting Brexit then he did the perfect job. Getting a few Bexit party or UKIP seats would have detracted fom the main event. They might have had a slight affect but Idoubt it. And we all love a bit of denial in order to win. And instead ofone or two noisy obstreporus and irritating MPs, we have a solid countrywide support.
If one’s personaly wants to become an MP. Then thats a different story.
“Getting Brexit” TGS?…. Brexit hasn’t been got yet. If you examine the deceptively named Withdrawal Treaty you will see that it withdraws Britain from membership of the EU. But then it transforms Britain into a colony of the EU (with help from its sidekick the Political Declaration).
Yes we all agree about the WA, But now with his huge majority and support from Dominic , he can actually destroy the WA etc… It can actually happen. Which is the essential first step.for
MENDING BRITAIN
Not at all. He was looking at the bigger picture. Country before party.
The police use gaslighting in every interaction hinting that the victim is a highly suspicious person who has certainly done something. This works best with the entirely innocent who are so flabbergasted they start to think they must be guilty of something.
This is right on the money flyer.