It is absolutely imperative that you read 1984, and also Huxley's Brave New World.
As if you combine the two you have the Western world as it is today.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:31,
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its almost terrifying...
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Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:31,
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By contrast, if you synthesise Brave New World and 2001...
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Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:34,
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Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:35,
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Entirely this.
Who's idea was that? Did no one think to reply "No, seriously - WHAT?"
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:37,
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I'm sure the guys/girls at the advert agency were giggling like fools when the mayor's office gave it the go ahead
Also I love how there are nearly as many copies of Nineteen Eighty-Four for sale in non-fiction as there are in fiction on eBay.
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Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:39,
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Aye, I may do this.
Reading Star Maker and The Forever War right now.
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Zumf Ham banjo,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 13:44,
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this
and watch Brazil
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Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Mon 20 Jul 2009, 14:05,
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