Orwell's 'Politics and the English Language' argues that clear language is essential for political integrity; the degradation of language can lead to the corruption of thought.
In the Trump era, the argument for clear language in politics faces challenges, as manipulative language strategies often obscure truths and foster division instead of clarity.
Newspeak, as illustrated in Orwell's 1984, showcases how language can serve totalitarian aims: it systematically reduces the vocabulary available to citizens, constricting their ability to think independently.
Orwell's perspective remains vital: the relationship between language and politics reveals that if we surrender clear language, we risk losing our capacity for meaningful thought and discourse.
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