Originally Posted by Tralls

I know many of the more democratic and liberal individuals see traces of Orwell's 1984 all around us, with the war on terrorism and the Patriot Act mirroring similarities in the book, as well as the consolidation of media stifling their ability to maintain objectivity.

This is to the Repubs and others who don't see the increasing similarities between "1984" and 2004. Why? Honest question, so please respond thoughtfully.