[thoughtomator]

If one reads too much into 1984, they start seeing the signs everywhere. That way lies paranoia.

Then one eventually can rationalize the conclusion that, since war is often used as a distraction by tyrannical governments, all wars are therefore distractions by tyrannical governments.

Besides not passing the muster on Logic 101, it also qualifies you to write for Lew Rockwell.

[Freedom2specul8]

War propaganda has strength...and people are easily manipulated. I think that is the underlying theme of 1984.