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Paul B. · June 2, 2014, 10:32 AM

"Of course, the most obvious point of the story most readers remember is "Big Brother." We already have the surveillance and monitoring, so that is fait accompli."

"Big Brother is watching you."

Back in the early 1950's when TV had some value rahther than a tool for brainwashing the masses ,there use to be several playhouses that put on various stage plays. One play was 1984. The actors did a great job and made the story about as chilling as it could be told. Later in high school I had to read it and do a report. I always remembered that line, "Big Brother is watching you." Sad to say, these days he really is watching us.

Paul B.

June 2, 2014, 10:32 AM	#9
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,800	"Of course, the most obvious point of the story most readers remember is "Big Brother." We already have the surveillance and monitoring, so that is fait accompli." "Big Brother is watching you." Back in the early 1950's when TV had some value rahther than a tool for brainwashing the masses ,there use to be several playhouses that put on various stage plays. One play was 1984. The actors did a great job and made the story about as chilling as it could be told. Later in high school I had to read it and do a report. I always remembered that line, "Big Brother is watching you." Sad to say, these days he really is watching us. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!