1984/America

Bighoss · 2003-01-11, 10:20 PM

this is something that I was thinking about.
If you've read the Book 1984 by george orewell tell me if u agree

Political correctness=New Speak
Secruity Cams=Telescreens
CIA/FBI=Thought police
Constant wars=Wars between Oceania and Eurasia
Celebrities=Big Brother figures

If anyone else can think of anymore comparisions put them here because its kind of creepy how similar the worlds are but are masked with different names and the idea that we are "free" but hey it might not be a bad thing

powdahound · 2003-01-11, 11:13 PM

Try the forums at www.sparknotes.com

MrVicchio · 2003-01-11, 11:45 PM

Political Corectness means having to say you are sorry.

Its thought control and stifling of the truth to such a degree..

Bah I am not gonna go on.

DarkJaguar · 2003-01-11, 11:50 PM

political correctness=not allowed to have an opinion differing with the Majority.

DarkJaguar · 2003-01-11, 11:54 PM

gun control=a ploy by insecure hypocrits to disarm those around them.(many of the people that pretend to be anti-gun are actually registered gun owners)

Navaron · 2003-01-12, 06:39 AM

"Celebrities=Big Brother figures" Huh?

Warborn · 2003-01-12, 07:06 AM

Yeah, you better watch your ass or John Travolta will be all over you.

SandTrout · 2003-01-12, 10:02 PM

Have I not warned you in another thread? Stay armed, its the only way to fight a 1984 style gov.

MrVicchio · 2003-01-12, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by DarkJaguar
political correctness=not allowed to have an opinion differing with the Majority.

Actually, in the case of PC, its the MINORITY, not the MAJORITY.

Navaron · 2003-01-12, 10:17 PM

Bingo, the minority make the rules. I'm pissed, my college has over 10 black/minority scholarships.....RACE DISCRIMINATION anyone???? Fortunately, I read that according to the law, you can determine your own race. Serious. You can be white if you're black or vice versa. Anything you want. THere's no criteria.

Warborn · 2003-01-12, 10:32 PM

Sorry, white people can't be descriminated against. According to Political Correctness, we're still repenting for slavery, so black folk can get their own entertainment awards, television networks, radio shows, scholarships, and organizations to make sure The Man isn't sticking it to them, but if you even mention the same thing for white people, you're a racist, bigot, Nazi and you're going to burn in hell.

I've nothing against any race, but it's gotten to the point where black people aren't being given equality, they're being given perks. It's just like diehard feminists. They're actually looking for revenge, but they're masquerading it as equality. Not that all black people feel this way, of course, but the whole situation is going this way.

SandTrout · 2003-01-12, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by Warborn
Sorry, white people can't be descriminated against. According to Political Correctness, we're still repenting for slavery, so black folk can get their own entertainment awards, television networks, radio shows, scholarships, and organizations to make sure The Man isn't sticking it to them, but if you even mention the same thing for white people, you're a racist, bigot, Nazi and you're going to burn in hell.

I've nothing against any race, but it's gotten to the point where black people aren't being given equality, they're being given perks. It's just like diehard feminists. They're actually looking for revenge, but they're masquerading it as equality.

This is why I'm not a Liberal. Also, while white americans(or anglo-saxon in PC) are the largest ethnic group, they do not make up a majority of the population.

Lexington_Steele · 2003-01-12, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by Warborn
I've nothing against any race, but it's gotten to the point where black people aren't being given equality, they're being given perks.

You have hit the nail on the head. It is not about equality it is about giving them perks. You will have less qualified people in the work place.

The problem is that we have groups that are economically worse off as a whole than white Americans. What will happen in this situation is that the groups that are worse off will continue to decline, while the better off groups will continue to become better off.

So what do you do? Allow minority groups to fall further or try to give them assistance. Some look at it as a survival of the fittest. Some would prefer to give the less fortunate assistance. Assistance means giving them better chances than someone equally qualified.

Navaron · 2003-01-12, 11:36 PM

HFS!!!!!!!!!

We all agree on something. I guaranfuckingty that this probably the only time we can all agree on something. It's nice, like a big disfunctional family sitting down on thanksgiving.....

mistled · 2003-01-13, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Lexington_Steele
You have hit the nail on the head. It is not about equality it is about giving them perks. You will have less qualified people in the work place.

The problem is that we have groups that are economically worse off as a whole than white Americans. What will happen in this situation is that the groups that are worse off will continue to decline, while the better off groups will continue to become better off.

So what do you do? Allow minority groups to fall further or try to give them assistance. Some look at it as a survival of the fittest. Some would prefer to give the less fortunate assistance. Assistance means giving them better chances than someone equally qualified.

Dang it, I thought we were on the same page for a minute, but for some reason, I kept reading.

If minority groups were in a situation in which they were falling farther and farther behind, they would not have the same chances as others. Assistance should be something that is given to increase and equal out the opportunities that someone has, but I see no need for the assistance of one person to be the automatic hindrance of another.

If I help a white person, I am a racist. If I help a black, I'm a hero. Both are lies. If I help a person, I am simply a man trying to do the right thing.

mistled