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George Orwell, "Politics and the English Language," 1946

1 posted on 11/11/2013 5:39:56 AM PST by iowamark

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No. 2, "Reflections on Gandhi'

No. 3, 'In Defence of PG Wodehouse'

No. 4, 'You and the Atomic Bomb'

No. 5, 'A Hanging"

2 posted on 11/11/2013 5:49:02 AM PST by iowamark (I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)

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In my mind I can hear Obama saying this calmly, with no irony.

4 posted on 11/11/2013 5:53:14 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)

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Qrwell was quick to draw a line from our grasp or our own language and our ability to think. Hence the battle to control the meaning of words used in argumentation and debate. If one side or another can define they can control, Hello 1984!

6 posted on 11/11/2013 7:27:23 AM PST by count-your-change (you don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough)

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To: iowamark

Bump for later.

8 posted on 11/11/2013 9:38:41 AM PST by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)

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