Sales of George Orwell's "1984" Surge 3000%

[steveo777]

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By Alana Abramson
Jun 11, 2013 1:01pm
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Amazon

Sales of “1984,” George Orwell’s 1949 classic novel about the oppressiveness of government overreach and life in a world where there is no place to escape the watchful eye of Big Brother, have risen more than 3,000 percent on Amazon since the country learned of the U.S. government surveillance programs.

As of noon today, the book was number 5 on the “movers and shakers list,” which represent the biggest gains in sales over the past 24 hours. The book’s sales rank had jumped to 194, from 6,750 Monday.

[Don]

Unfortunately, as one comment read, I don't think kids who post 9,000 pictures of themselves on facebook and twitter and have 200 followers on pinterest and post videos of their beer ponging on youtube, are afraid that the government is watching.

[steveo777]

Unfortunately, as one comment read, I don't think kids who post 9,000 pictures of themselves on facebook and twitter and have 200 followers on pinterest and post videos of their beer ponging on youtube, are afraid that the government is watching.

Igorance and apathy are both bliss. I guess so is being an Ostrich.

[Liam]

Maybe it's actually making some people see what the fuck is happening in the US because of SOMEONE, right now.

[brywool]

Maybe it's actually making some people see what the fuck is happening in the US because of SOMEONE, right now.

You mean Obama?
Wasn't this same BS going on as part of the "Patriot Act"? In fact, isn't that where all this started?
Pretty much anything can be used to "combat terrorism"... because "combatting terrorism" can pretty much be used to label anything that the government sees as a possible threat. Apparently whether it is or isn't.

Not sticking up for Obama here, I'm just saying that I don't think it started with his administration by any means. A few years ago Americans were all for giving up their rights in order to "fight terrorism". Neato.

I'm sure there's worse stuff everywhere in the world that we don't know about.

Sure seems like 1984 is being used for America's playbook these days. Have a look at any intersection while you're driving, be sure to smile.

And, Liam, while typing on your computer, please move where the camera can see you. The Thought Police have been dispatched. You will have smaller rations for the next month to re calibrate your thought processes.

Signed,
The Ministry of Love