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5. Too bad Orwell isn't around to update his books

Tue Jul 30, 2013, 12:21 PM

Jul 2013

to include the modern propaganda techniques based on the Internet and social networking.

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are you ready for the ghouls to applaud Manning's [View all] G_j Jul 2013 OP

No. sigh......I scarcely recognize DU anymore.... hlthe2b Jul 2013 #1

Too bad Orwell isn't around to update his books BlueStreak Jul 2013 #5

Unfortunately yes.... think Jul 2013 #2

They will drown each other in their salivating. morningfog Jul 2013 #3

They'll just be earning their brownie points from the regime. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #4

yes, I feel that way also G_j Jul 2013 #9

i am physically distressed by this also..repulsed and depressed xiamiam Jul 2013 #10

it is a very sad day xiamiam Jul 2013 #7

It needs to pointed out that the verdict will not be reported in real time. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #8

Is that how you think of people ... as "ghouls"? frazzled Jul 2013 #11

if the caps fits G_j Jul 2013 #12

and btw G_j Jul 2013 #13

They're already starting Hydra Jul 2013 #14