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The
Ten Capital Lies
In his novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four', published in 1949, George Orwell describes a world of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance, public mind control, and the voiding of citizens' rights. The 'Ministry of Truth' is one of the four ministries that govern the world. As with the other ministries, the
'Ministry of Truth' is a misnomer and in reality serves for the falsification of historical and other events. The 'Ministry of Love' enforces loyalty through fear, a repressive apparatus, and brainwashing. The 'Ministry of Peace' serves as the militant wing of the government, seeing as the nation is at perpetual war with pretended wicked enemies. The 'Ministry of Plenty' controls the economy and oversees public access to food, supplies, and other necessaries of life and rationing these
goods.
Orwell's régime based on the falsification of the
truth is not so far from what may be perceived at
present. Today, a 'Ministry of Truth' - of course
under the cover of a more attractive name like 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights'
or the like - would enunciate the following
'Ten Capital Truths' to be believed under the threat
of ostracism from society or worse:
Truth #1: Evolution has no goal, and it explains the
formation of species.
ABCD
Truth #2: All people are equal. ABCD
Truth #3: Everyone has the right to freedom of
information, opinion and expression. ABCD Truth
#4:
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#5: Democracy is the best form of government, and
the press is free. ABCD Truth
#6: Globalization
is inevitable and prerequisite to the welfare of
mankind. ABCD Truth
#7: 'Nine Eleven' was implemented by Al-Qaeda, and fight against terrorism is the most important
issue. ABCD Truth
#8: Climate change can be influenced by reducing
man-made emissions.
ABCD
Truth #9: Infectious diseases like swine flu and
bird flu are dangerous pandemics, and vaccines are of great benefit to
mankind.
ABCD
Truth
#10: National debts will be repaid.
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