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SimulationCommander's avatar

The first part of that 1984 passage I posted the end of........

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“How does one man assert his power over another, Winston?“

Winston thought. “By making him suffer”, he said.

“Exactly. By making him suffer. Obedience is not enough. Unless he is suffering, how can you be sure that he is obeying your will and not his own? Power is in inflicting pain and humiliation."

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Chixbythesea's avatar

Someday soon I predict they’ll go postal on each other.

Oh no….

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