Build a system of theft that is camouflaged by a system of lies.
As the victims of the theft become increasingly angry, use your system of lies to deflect that anger onto your political opponents:
Low wages aren't making you poor! High taxes are making you poor!
When their privation gets so bad, that victims actually start voting for your opponents, then block real reform: allow only superficial "reforms".
When the eviscerated reforms of your opponents fail, scream: "I told you so!" and retake power.
Rinse and repeat; then advance to next phase:
Build a system of oppression that is camouflaged by a system of lies.
When the victims of the oppression become increasingly angry, use your system of lies to deflect that anger onto your political opponents.
They want a Nanny State!!!
When the oppression gets so bad, that people actually start listening to and voting for your opponents, then incite your followers to violence:
Before they take away your guns and pull the plug on Grandma, take your country back!!!
When the violence explodes and your opponents must use force to defend themselves, scream: "I told you so!" and seize power.