We are watching the pro-life establishment, particularly @KristanHawkins, attempt to redefine abolitionism right before our eyes. This is next-level gaslighting. I would almost call it a Jedi mind trick. The strategy is becoming pretty obvious. Step 1: Stop ignoring abolitionists as their message begins to gain traction, and start claiming you have always been an abolitionist yourself. Step 2: Invent the illogical categories of “Premature Abolitionists” and “Permanent Abolitionists.” Step 3: Convince the entire pro-life movement they have always been abolitionists, despite consistently promoting maternal immunity in pro-life legislation, ensuring abortion is never fully outlawed. Step 4: Demonize the “radical premature abolitionists” to destroy their credibility. Accuse them of the very things you yourselves are doing. This reminds me of the manipulation you see in an abusive relationship, where the offender convinces the victim that they are somehow responsible for the very abuse being inflicted upon them. Rather than defend their failing strategy, they are attempting to redefine abolitionism, claim the label for themselves, and discredit those who have consistently demanded immediate and equal protection under the law for all preborn children.