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Zorro

(17,718 posts) Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:41 AM Saturday

Who said it?

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

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Who said it? (Original Post) Zorro Saturday OP

Orwell MaineBlueBear Saturday #1

Recognized it instantly EYESORE 9001 Saturday #2

That will make a great protest sign, in quotes, with Orwell's name after. Timeflyer Saturday #3

MaineBlueBear

(202 posts)

1. Orwell

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:43 AM

Saturday

But it's the new MAGA mantra

EYESORE 9001

(28,631 posts)

2. Recognized it instantly

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Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:50 AM

Saturday

1984 really put the zap on my adolescent mind. Even then, I was beginning to recognize the dangers of totalitarianism that deconstructs history itself and brainwashes the unwary to make them believe absurdities and proceed to commit atrocities. I would credit Voltaire, but I’ve heard that is incorrect.

Timeflyer

(3,293 posts)

3. That will make a great protest sign, in quotes, with Orwell's name after.

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Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:57 AM

Saturday

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