Orwell discusses the use of language with the precision his examples did not possess. Since it is an election year and we as young adults who are on the cusp of being of age to take part in our country's political system, I find that what Orwell says is extremely relevant (despite some of the dated examples). We are victims of constant bombardment of information/news. Despite this and the easy access we possess as a society, we tend to...how do I say this? Exactly that. What I just did. We use euphemisms, expressions, metaphors (as Orwell discusses) and intentionally avoid saying what we truly want to say. We live and communicate through implying.
When it comes to politics, it's all about language. The way we say it and the words we use. Politicians need to win elections, get votes. We see this in the election this year between Obama and Romney. During the conventions, the candidates' speeches are torn apart. And while their delivery is flowery and sounds good, we fact check because we no longer trust the words that they said.
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