Orwell described a society based on misinformation, suppression of truth, distortion of reality, calling something the opposite of what it is and playing on fear to manipulate people's perceptions. The Orwellian society is also characterized by loss of personal freedoms, egregious intrusions into private life and complete state control by an elite who believe they alone are qualified to lead. This describes what is happening now in America with the radical corporatization of the state.
In the Orwellian state, the basis and purpose of government is to serve the ideology and interests of the wealthy and powerful. In this country, the parallels are sobering.
-William Jordan
Amazing! One would think that Dubya is using George Orwell's 1984 as a playbook.
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