1984 in 2005
posted by Ron Beasley at 1/23/2005 11:43:00 AMNOTE: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED POST AT RUNNING SCARED'S OLD BLOG. PLEASE VISIT THE NEW BLOG HERE.
The inaugural theme of tyranny and terrorism juxtaposed with freedom and security was music to the ears of the largely Republican crowd. The proudly partisan audience was unanimous in its choice of heroes and villains. They jeered when defeated Democrat presidential contender John Kerry appeared on a giant screen.Yes my friends Big Brother is here and his name is Bush/Cheney.
Melbourne Herald Sun
Faithful Turn Up in Force
January 22, 2005
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As usual, the face of Emmanuel Goldstein, the Enemy of the People, had flashed on to the screen. There were hisses here and there among the audience. The little sandy-haired woman gave a squeak of mingled fear and disgust ... the sight or even the thought of Goldstein produced fear and anger automatically.
George Orwell
1984
1948
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