[Orion]

I never said it did. 1984 explains the pitfalls of a people that tolerate a "perpetual war." The GOP just installed a "perpetual war." Life imitates art.

Easy does it...simmer down.

[nopardons]

There was NOTHING at all about " open borders ", nor immigration, in " 1984 " ; not word one. The whole " perpetual war " thingy, is completely misunderstood by you.

Don't attempt to imagine, for one moment, that you have deciphered my mood / calmness or lack thereof / nor anything else about me, from a few typewritten words. I am perfectly calm, probably have a better blood pressure numbers than you do, and am just fine. Your crystal ball is cracked; in many places. :-)