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What does it mean?
The US views Cuba as a source of terrorism despite Cuba being a victim, reflecting ideological reversal similar to Orwell's predictions.
In plain terms
America sees Cuba as a terrorist source even though Cuba suffers from terrorism, turning reality upside down.
What can you take from it?
Ideological systems can invert facts to fit political narratives.

Where it applies

  • political science
  • media critique
  • cultural studies

Putting it to work

  • compare reports
  • analyze propaganda
  • study history

Questions to consider

  • How is truth manipulated?
  • What is a terrorist?

Another view

Some actions by Cuba may have been interpreted as threatening by the US.

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