I reckon one could always argue that ignorance rests in the eyes of the beholder, but, I'm not taking that bet ... not in these Orwellian times, when so few of our fellow travelers know so little of what is real, and far too much of what otherwise might be terminally fake.
Published: Monday, February 12th, 2024 @ 9:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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State Department officials have reportedly canceled a meeting with Facebook after a federal judge ordered that the Biden administration limit its communications with social media companies after describing an “Orwellian” relationship between the two.
Published: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 @ 10:57 am
By: Daily Wire
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In “Politics & The English Language,” George Orwell warns writers to avoid using dying metaphors that have lost “all evocative power.” For example, making fun of hippie liberals for getting a “degree in underwater basketweaving” is now a bit outdated.
Published: Thursday, November 10th, 2022 @ 2:37 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Ever since hearing the news of President Biden creating a 'Disinformation Governance Board', George Orwell has been really kicking himself for not thinking of it first.
Published: Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 @ 1:12 am
By: Babylon Bee
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lists of examples is uncanny and frightening
Published: Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 @ 7:47 am
By: John Steed
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I have a opinions due to certain knowledge about politicians, the election process, the Constitutions (state and federal), and the history of this Republic and the World at large.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 @ 8:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. House Representative from the 14th District in Northern Georgia, spoke to America about her situation as a freshmen congresswoman after she was stripped by the unprecedented vote by the Democratic Socialist majority in the House to strip her of committee assignments.
Published: Sunday, February 14th, 2021 @ 8:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There are plenty of bad epithets to attach to Lance Armstrong's name. "Trotskyite" isn't one of them
Published: Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 @ 2:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Saddling one person with responsibility for enforcing "integrity" is Orwellian.
Published: Thursday, April 28th, 2016 @ 4:03 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Politifact wants us to repeat after them: Republicans lie. Democrats tell truth.
Published: Monday, April 25th, 2016 @ 9:26 am
By: Brant Clifton
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This phenomenon has been spreading across the country - from campus to campus - whipping up a liberal frenzy just in time for election season. The developments have me drawing comparisons to George Orwell's classic "Animal Farm''.
Published: Saturday, January 9th, 2016 @ 11:49 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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When you think of community colleges, you tend to think of things like, Offshore-Re-education-Camp-Lesson-6oh, job training and continuing education.
Published: Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 @ 6:09 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Perhaps you have been listening to the yays and nays concerning the net neutrality decision of the FCC, which also gave the City of Wilson permission to expand their Greenlight Internet service.
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 @ 6:40 am
By: Tom Campbell
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In early April, the American Conservative Union commissioned a National Survey on Privacy and Free Speech. In my view, this survey was not only very instructive but also ahead of the curve, finding solid majorities concerned about growing threats to our freedom and privacy.
Published: Friday, June 14th, 2013 @ 3:12 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ayn Rand and George Orwell are starting to look like real prophets. We've got record unemployment, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and business closings.
Published: Thursday, November 8th, 2012 @ 9:53 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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First Amendment protections against laws that abridge the "freedom of speech" were twisted into "freedom of expression" to justify protection for flag-burners and government subsidies for masterpieces like "Piss Christ" (a crucifix in a jar of urine).
Published: Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Socialism has never worked but it is easy to sell to those who refuse to study history which is why progressives use academia as their base of operations. I'm willing to bet that "Animal Farm" and "1984" are no longer recommended reading in today's high schools.
Published: Friday, July 20th, 2012 @ 11:46 am
By: Alicia Colon
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The News & Observer recently reported that 20 solar-powered "Big Belly" trash cans are being installed in the Glenwood South entertainment and restaurant district. These trash cans automatically compact the trash and, when full, signal city crews to empty them.
Published: Saturday, June 9th, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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