We are seeing a lot of 1984 and Animal Farm in current politics.
Troubling.
John Hurt was perfect as Winston Smith, and Richard Burton scary for sure as OBrien in the movie.
Orwell died young from TB, but he left us a legacy of important political commentary.
New Book on Orwell and his letters.
http://www.newcriterion.com/articles.cfm/A-man-of-letters-7730
“Some animals are more equal than others . . .”
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2014/02/did_cuomo_aide_commit_a_gun_crime_–_and_get_away_with_it.html