The key to this kind of discussion is to point to what's happening behind the curtain and not become embroiled in the divisive hot-button topics that pit 'sides' against each other and distract from the global picture.
A starting point is to identify recurrent divisive topics, and separate the propaganda from the long-term strategy.
Global picture: Economic, labor, political control, AI.
BRICS strategy, character - e.g Chinese attitudes and perception of U.S. liberal causes such as race and gender, and free speech
COVID origins and handling, economic impact, supply chain and labor throttling, online vs retail
Media control, propaganda, free speech and privacy
Election reform
In March 2002, as the Senate worked on a compromise to save an election reform bill that stalled due to Republicans' believing it was not combative enough against voter fraud, Schumer and Senator Ron Wyden led a successful effort in protecting an amendment allowing first-time voters to be verified with only a signature.[129]
Trans movement and mental health destigmatism/normalization:
Actual issue: Fentanyl addiction, indoctrination of children, CA law over parental rights, transhumanism
Propaganda:
Gender identity, women's sports
"Hormonal treatments are essential for transgender people, akin to using insulin or an asthma inhaler."
- Assembly Bill 957 would classify not affirming a child's gender as 'abuse'
- State Rep. Lori Wilson said affirming a child's gender is 'in their best interest
https://drugfree.org/article/considerations-for-using-medication-to-treat-opioid-disorder-within-the-lgbtq-community/