1984 Ignorance Is Strength

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the only choice on the ballot. In a democracy, such as that
which exists in Canada and the United States, there are various
parties to choose from, but it tends to be a choice of whose
promises may be the least false. Choices are made for the good of
the party so they will be able to maintain power for a longer period
of time. The opinions of the impressionable, little proles are
talented, not conceded. Controlled participation is not necessary in
1984 because the people have accepted the voice of the Party as
their own. This is achieved through indoctrination.
Indoctrination is the ultimate, prole molding, repressive
technique of dictatorships. We know only what the party allows us
to know. They control all areas of communication (the telescreen
for example), education and organization, such as youth groups,
unions, clubs, and churches. The Party takes the role of the
parents, teaching the children how to think like a Party member.
An example of this is ...

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