This is how they operate, in fact this is the MO of modern propaganda techniques: divide and conquer. If we keep the fracas alive by distrusting our neighbors

This is how they operate, in fact this is the MO of modern propaganda techniques: divide and conquer. If we keep the fracas alive by distrusting our neighbors (loudly and proudly!), this lowers our ability to face threats from outside head-on. We need trust in our compatriots to do a good job doing whatever it is we want to do as a collective. State actors with intent to harm a citizens' coalition only need to sow distrust and more than a few wrenches will be thrown in the cogs by people who feel they're doing the right thing protecting their country.