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Real or Fake? You Must Decide.

Have you heard, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” We all have over the last few years. Instead of a lion, you can insert whatever keeps you afraid.

Are you one to dodge your duties and responsibilities with lame and crazy excuses? Matthew Henry stated (my paraphrase) something like this, “It’s foolish to frighten ourselves from reality by imagining false dangers.” It was true in ancient times and even today. Some folks will not leave their houses to work or buy groceries. They are afraid because someone told them to be frightened. Listening to “experts” who pretend to know anything is now problematic. We see people fearful of catching a virus, cold, the flu, etc., which are all invisible because sickness or even death may occur. All types of masks are worn (however incorrectly). Some keep a six-foot distance between themselves and others. Every shot and booster containing unknown and untested substances is injected into their bodies. All this to keep from getting sick or dying. Yet, in all their vain attempts, they still get ill and die…usually alone.

God has not called us to a life of fear. Even this Christmas season, we remember the angelic voice saying, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 MEV

December 28, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | Culture, Death, Hope, Propaganda | 2022, Behavior, Consequences, Lies, Responsibility | 1 Comment

Whispherers of Lies and Half-Truths

A gossip or bearer of tales does no good. You don’t want to be one. Watch for those who act as a friend but are enemies. Let’s be honest, we all are prone to listen to those who have dainty morsels to share about others. Don’t do that. You might repeat what you hear and further the strife that the whisperer or gossip has started.

Discontent and strife spread among brethren and neighbors, both. It is a contentious man or woman who is hard to please. They are apt to find fault in everyone and everything. They love a good argument and seek to spread the damage as far as possible.

Journalists today primarily act as tale-bearers or whisperers of lies or half-truths. Some know what they say is a lie, while others get instructions on teleprompters from their bosses higher up the chain of command. Seldom are the facts told or shared with the public. If they were, we would likely come to different conclusions. Therefore, strife gets spread among the citizens of this country. What can we do? Research what is said as thoroughly as possible, and turn off the TV and not read their posts.

December 26, 2022 Posted by Bill Wyler | advice, Culture, Propaganda | 2022, information war, Lies, Opinion, Responsibility, Truth | 1 Comment

PROPAGANDA – What Does It Look Like?

We hear the term “propaganda” and think of communist countries in history and worldwide today. But we have been experiencing propaganda in the United States for a long time. It is now more prevalent than ever before. How can we recognize it? Below are 8 characteristics of today’s propaganda.

It prevents dialogue.
It gives no details, allows no discussions, and excludes all contradictions and debates.
It focuses on the Mass.
Its message is directed to large population groups. The individual presents too much resistance to its message unless they are part of the larger group.
It is “Total.”
It uses the press, radio, TV, movies, posters, meetings, door-to-door canvassing, and social media platforms. All technical means are used at the same time to saturate the population.
It takes over Education.
The younger, the better for propaganda purposes.
It takes over Literature and History.
Tear-down statues, the 1619 Project, and Critical Race Theory are examples. All must be rewritten according to the propaganda’s needs.
It must be subtle at first.
Moves slowly at first to create a climate of acceptance. The ground is prepared before any direct prompting. We are already at the direct prompting.
It must be nonstop.
All day, every day, including weekends. Individuals must not be allowed to recover or to collect themselves.
It aims at Irrational Action.
The aim is to provoke action and arouse an active and mythical belief (like green energy).