Proposals to be Avoided
(EN: This book is somewhat controversial - not merely because of its topic, but because of its origin. It is presented as a synthesis of various Soviet documents on the practice of brainwashing, but may in fact be a fabrication to provoke outrage and opposition to the communist party and due to its suspicious origin is considered that it may be a hoax or a work of science fiction. I've read it, and preserved notes, as it seems interesting and plausible, in spite of its dubious validity and origin.)
There are certain actions that could constitute a setback to a psychopolitical program by damaging the effectiveness or credibility of the operative or institution. Information here is meant to help operatives identify such proposals so they may avoid any mistakes or act swiftly to defuse and mitigate.
Any proposal made by a competing group to take control over the care of the insane must be thwarted, particularly the proposal for central control over all institutions in a nation. Those who control the care of the insane are empowered to define the difference between sanity and insanity by their own standards, which is the very weapon that the psychopolitical operator means to use. To cede control is to be disarmed against an armed opponent.
In particularly, avoid any association to religious groups. While they may seem to be useful in order to accomplish common interests, religious groups do not share power. The political operator is far more likely to be used and betrayed than he is to be able to use and betray such and organization. The clergy does not share power, and historically has turned on its allies once a joint venture has been completed.
Another potential problem is any law or legal precedent that establishes "rights" for the insane or standards of care and treatment for the insane, as well as any monitoring or surveillance of their treatment or facilities in which treatment is rendered. These are constraints and interferences that will be counterproductive to the psychopolitical operator, whose power is greatest when he is able to do anything he sees fit without scrutiny. The insane must remain ostracized and disenfranchised; caretakers must be unrestricted; and the entire operation must be carried out covertly.
The true agenda and nature of psychopolitical operations itself must be kept clandestine. Were it known that these tactics were being used for political purposes, they would certainly be opposed by the existing governments and those who are interested in maintaining the status quo. An operator who is accused is discredited and will lack the ability to remain effective. The pretense of being concerned with the welfare of individuals must remain inviolate.
In general, the psychopolitical operative should seek to deny and discredit claims that psychology has any connection to politics. The concept of "brainwashing" is to be treated as science fiction, and those who insist it is a valid practice should be labeled paranoid and delusional. In general, the argument can be dismissed as being without merit - but if it appears to be gaining credibility, more extreme measures should be undertaken to prevent it taking hold.