Saint Reagan (and his 'advisors' - some of whom are still around and working their Dark Arts) knew how to spin a yarn, a tale...and tweak the meaning of words and phrases. To say it continues, and has been enhanced and refined to actually alter the meaning of words, would be a massive understatement. Newspeak; outright lies presented as truth; and cognitive dissonance as a necessary reality. The Grifter Class/Corporatocracy has had many years of practice.
War is Peace.
Freedom is Slavery.
Ignorance is Strength.