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EYESORE 9001

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2. Recognized it instantly

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 08:50 AM

Jul 26

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.

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Who said it? [View all] Zorro Jul 26 OP

Orwell MaineBlueBear Jul 26 #1

Recognized it instantly EYESORE 9001 Jul 26 #2

That will make a great protest sign, in quotes, with Orwell's name after. Timeflyer Jul 26 #3