The classic book, 1984 by George Orwell

[Dr. Z]

In 1984, civilization has been ravaged by world war, civil conflict, and revolution. Airstrip One (formerly known as Great Britain) is a province of Oceania, one of the three totalitarian super-states that rule the world. It is ruled by "The Party" under the ideology of "Ingsoc" (a Newspeak shortening of "English Socialism") and the mysterious leader Big Brother, who has an intense cult of personality. The Party brutally purges out anyone who does not fully conform to their regime, using the Thought Police and constant surveillance through telescreens (two-way televisions), cameras, and hidden microphones. Those who fall out of favour with the Party become "unpersons", disappearing with all evidence of their existence destroyed. - Wikipedia

It has been years since I read this book, does anyone read books anymore? In the book the earth is divided into three powers of corrupt government. They are what we would call Russia, China, And West Europe and the USA today.


It is 2024 and 2 of 3 " powers " are in fact totalitarian regimes that massively oppressed people. Speak out against them and you will be gone.


China is the most hive-like form of control today. Putin and Russia are bad, and here in Democracy of the USA , Cameras and microphones are everywhere. Just like in the book 1984. With the emergence of AI control of the masses will be easier than ever. Social media trends this way too. The wolk left fits into the dystopian 1984 like future. The left's true goal is control of the masses where the party elite runs things. Just like in the book 1984. Just like in China and Russia.

I saw the movie in the 1980's and it was chilling. In many ways it is a horror movie. The book should be an example for all of us as we are 2/3 the way to 1984 with the last bastion of hope for freedom being the USA.

War is threatening or active in several areas of the globe. The year is 2024. The book seems to be off by 40 years. I am a tad disturbed by Orwell vision.

[Pappy O’Daniel]

Yeah, he's one of my favorites. The movie with John Hurt that came out in I think1984 was a really good adaptation of it too. Animal Farm is like top 3 books of all time.

[Idunnoshet]

Good read.

Hadn't read it in years.
But listened to the audio book a few years back because of all the b.s that was going on.

[Dr. Z]

Yeah, he's one of my favorites. The movie with John Hurt that came out in I think1984 was a really good adaptation of it too. Animal Farm is like top 3 books of all time.

That movie showed true horror of the body, mind, and dare I say soul of a man. It is very relevant today. This man Orwell must have been a social genius. The USA is a tipping point. We better make the right call, or be warned 1984 can happen here.

[madsweeney]

We have one party activitely trying to elect a man that, from his own mouth, wishes to be a dictator. They ban (and burn) books they deem 'immoral' and are pushing for an authoritative, Theocratic government. Read the Heritage Foundations project 2025 (Which Trump publicly supports) and you'll see exactly who's pushing us towards being another totalitarian state.


Only one party (Dems) have been trying to preserve our right to privacy (struck down by SC last year) and introduce legislation for online privacy....Republicans are promoting servaliance of citizens for the financial benefits...not just by cameras on the street...but every internet connected device you interact with.

[madsweeney]

That movie showed true horror of the body, mind, and dare I say soul of a man. It is very relevant today. This man Orwell must have been a social genius. The USA is a tipping point. We better make the right call, or be warned 1984 can happen here.

He was a bit ahead of his time. He's a self proclaimed Democratic Socialist.

“Capitalism leads to dole queues, the scramble for markets, and war. Collectivism leads to concentration camps, leader worship, and war.” And given the choice, people would generally prefer a regimented state government to economic slumps and unemployment.

“There is no way out of [the problem of extremes of government] unless a planned economy can be somehow combined with the freedom of the intellect, which can only happen if the concept of right and wrong is returned to politics.”

[Shadoww702]

He was a bit ahead of his time. He's a self proclaimed Democratic Socialist.

“Capitalism leads to dole queues, the scramble for markets, and war. Collectivism leads to concentration camps, leader worship, and war.” And given the choice, people would generally prefer a regimented state government to economic slumps and unemployment.

“There is no way out of [the problem of extremes of government] unless a planned economy can be somehow combined with the freedom of the intellect, which can only happen if the concept of right and wrong is returned to politics.”

Are you a Socialist Dem?

[fifth_root]

Go through "Fahrenheit 451" and "Brave New World" and you'll be unpleasantly shocked that our reality is the crosspoint of the three.

[Dr. Z]

We have one party activitely trying to elect a man that, from his own mouth, wishes to be a dictator. They ban (and burn) books they deem 'immoral' and are pushing for an authoritative, Theocratic government. Read the Heritage Foundations project 2025 (Which Trump publicly supports) and you'll see exactly who's pushing us towards being another totalitarian state.


Only one party (Dems) have been trying to preserve our right to privacy (struck down by SC last year) and introduce legislation for online privacy....Republicans are promoting servaliance of citizens for the financial benefits...not just by cameras on the street...but every internet connected device you interact with.

DUDE, the Russians and Communists party are leftist. The same as Hitler was. These dictators are bad men.

Trump is against this new world order. Joe Biden is in bed with China. The left wants to teach and agenda and have weaponized the justice system against on Donald J. Trump, a man who I am not fond of as a person. They ( the left ) are trying to eliminate him, just like XI and Putin do. 1984 Style.

Wake up!

Now I am glad our Supreme court voted unanimously to throw his case out that was Liberal backed. It was garbage.

[4truth]

We're a bit behind schedule but we're well on our way. I hope it's okay to say that