Of course, both sides would be correct. That's why Orwell works so well as a logical razor. The question of government is always the degree to which the culture

Of course, both sides would be correct. That's why Orwell works so well as a logical razor. The question of government is always the degree to which the culture is controlled. Orwell himself never really settled on an ideology, and were he American today I imagine he'd be deeply unsatisfied with all of our parties/candidates.