I recently watched a film produced by Andy Garcia back in 1995. Starring Andy Garcia, Bill Murray and Dustin Hoffman, The Lost City takes place in Havana, Cuba in 1958. This movie reflects the hardship Garcia endured while growing up in Cuba under a dictatorship. After an interesting beginning, the mood changes as young relatives attempt to rebel against this communist regime. Without spoiling the plot, the consequences are chilling. During a live television interview with President Fulgencio Batista, giving the appearance of peace and tranquility, members of the resistance are eliminated.
Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil, Ephesians 5:16.
At some point over the last half century, liberals and progressives have become infatuated with modern socialist leaders. This admiration may be based upon the absolute power many of these leaders possess. Whether it’s controlling the press, rigging elections or ruling without any restrictions, this environment is tempting. Yet, anyone who watches the Lost City from beginning to end, will realize this is not the way to treat a nation of people. The scary part of this is as I watch cable news, listen to radio updates and read newspaper articles, America is approaching communist and socialist traits.
My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! – Psalm 31:5
If the events of a news story does not fit a specific criteria, facts are altered, words taken out of context or the entire narrative is ignored. Meanwhile, a camera can distort reality, making a crowd of protesters much larger than it is. In addition, edited interviews can distort someone’s actual response to a question. The end result is a plethora of fake news. When there is no one to police the media, false narratives spread without challenge. This is how America got here, to a daily media circus attempting to control what Americans think and believe. Unless people take the time to check, research and test what is broadcasted, America will soon become the Lost Nation.
by Jay Mankus
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