Big Brother is a fictional character and symbol in George Orwell’s dystopian 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.(see Big Brother (Nineteen Eighty-Four)) In Part 1 of this series, Examples of “The Wrong Side of History,“ we considered how some people use the phrase, "the wrong side of history." In Part 2, The Origin, Meaning, and The Ambiguity of The Phrase:... Continue Reading →
BULLETPROOF DEMOCRATS?
Our soldiers don bulletproof armor to protect themselves from the bullets of our enemies. It is a neat concept! Doesn't everyone want to be invincible, perfectly safe from the attacks of their enemies? What about politicians? Don't they war with words? Don't they bring their enemies to trial with words? How do politicians armor themselves... Continue Reading →
ABOUT HAUGHTY PRIDE AND HUBRIS
Because we still retain remnants of our Christian heritage, exhibitions of haughty pride or hubris tend to be a rarity among us. When we think we see an example of hubris in a public figure, the word narcissus immediately rockets out of the mouths of hundreds of thousands. Still, even though we may hide it... Continue Reading →
WHAT IF HILLARY CLINTON HAD WON THE ELECTION IN 2016?
In Virginia today is the last day to register to vote for the next election. In less than a month, on November 6, 2018, we will vote in the midterm elections. Will our vote change anything? Why or why not? Why should we vote? Who and what should we vote for? Here is an inspiring thought.... Continue Reading →
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