It’s not a question of “looking for good or bad”.
I’m not trying to “keep on the sunny side”, and sappily ignore propaganda that is inserted into fictional stories, just so I can “pump up my mood”.
NOR am I a “downer” “always looking for the negative” in fictional stories to rationalize why I’m “so down on everything”.
Fictional stories do not govern my happiness.
As a Christian, I know the Bible instructs me to always be joyous. A Christian has every reason to be joyous, even in tribulation.
But the Bible also instructs me to discern lies and not allow them to manipulate me.
So, if I see propaganda I identify it as such. I call it out.
Exactly!
Fictional stories do not govern my happiness
Your discovery of propaganda in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" was the reason I responded that you are a "downer".