> That is not the same thing as banning all public debate. It is throwing water on discussion at critical times simultaneous to strong government intervention

> That is not the same thing as banning all public debate. It is throwing water on discussion at critical times simultaneous to strong government intervention which resets the discussion to the new overton window. You don't need to ban public debate you just play talk to the hand and call anyone who disagrees with you probably racist and or russian dissonance.