You know the expression "The lunatics are running the asylum?" That's where we are.
You know the expression "The lunatics are running the asylum?" That's where we are.
It's like some dystopian dream world out there these days.
It's like some dystopian dream world out there these days.
It's not that she believes it. It's that she dares to contradict the state. 2+2=5.
In 1984, "2+2=5" is a false statement created by the Party and an example of the many ways the Party controls people. In making people believe that a random, false statement is an objective truth, the Party distorts and claims control of truth itself. Winston understands that slogans like "2+2=5" are mechanisms of the Party's social control.
It's not that she believes it. It's that she dares to contradict the state. 2+2=5.
> In 1984, "2+2=5" is a false statement created by the Party and an example of the many ways the Party controls people. In making people believe that a random, false statement is an objective truth, the Party distorts and claims control of truth itself. Winston understands that slogans like "2+2=5" are mechanisms of the Party's social control.
I'm assuming here that a minority -- possibly as few as one -- of 'woke' and very vocal individuals have decided to make an example of this poor women, and then because none of their colleagues are brave enough to say "Hey, wait a minute" the full weight of authority is bring brought to bear upon her. No amount of legislation can make a lie the truth but when you're dealing with cowards and Marxists that is of no consequence.
You can't win against these people. You can only get rid of them.
I'm assuming here that a minority -- possibly as few as one -- of 'woke' and very vocal individuals have decided to make an example of this poor women, and then because none of their colleagues are brave enough to say "Hey, wait a minute" the full weight of authority is bring brought to bear upon her. No amount of legislation can make a lie the truth but when you're dealing with cowards and Marxists that is of no consequence.
You can't win against these people. You can only get rid of them.
Get to the chopper... All I can do is jest, at the moment
Get to the chopper... All I can do is jest, at the moment
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