The reference is essentially to Orwell's general idea of euphemism in political language. The use of flowering prose where simple words would do, in order to mi

The reference is essentially to Orwell's general idea of euphemism in political language. The use of flowering prose where simple words would do, in order to misdirect. See 'Politics and the English Language'; just as relevant today as it ever was; 'racism'/'fascism'/etc as generic conversation enders for example. Apologies for the mix up!