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The fact that there isn't a revolution happening in the US right now is crazy (lemmy.ml)

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[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I wouldn't glorify Orwell, he was violently reactionary, even Anarchists fighting alongside him questioned why he wasn't on the "other side." He had a deeply aristocratic worldview, admired Hitler, and despised the Working Class for their "stupidity." I recommend reading On Orwell as well as A Critical Read of Animal Farm.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not glorifying Orwell. I'm aware of his history. The quote actually belongs to either Robert Icke or Duncan MacMillan; the two men who wrote the stage adaptation. Politics aside, it's a fitting quote.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 week ago

Fair enough! Just wanted to point it out as I think he leads a legacy dangerous to the left.