War On Terrorism example essay topic

1984's ominous sign becomes even more frightening in the light of the war on terrorism. Ingsoc was also in the state of ongoing war with either Eurasia or East asia. War effort demands unity of a society. However, politicians tend to use a nations predicament to build their own popularity and cover up personal shortcomings. Double speak is widely employed in these situations. Some messages of key players on the war on terrorism definitely deserve to be scanned for double speak presence.

"The reason we start a war is to fight a war, win a war, thereby causing no more war!" , not Big Brother said these words, but the current president of United States of America, George Bush Jr. (first presidential debate). This statement is perfectly matches 1984's slogan WAR IS PEACE. The president declared that the war on terrorism will last for 10 years or more; Ingsoc ghost comes closer, especially considering an opinion of critic Erich Fromm", [1984] gives an impressive picture of how a society must develop which is constantly preparing for war". At Press Conference held in San Cristobal, Mexico, Bush said: Q: What is the message that you want to send with the new bombing of Iraq? A: The US is engaged in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.

We will remain so. Since 1991, our country has been enforcing whats called a no-fly zone. A routine mission was conducted to enforce the no-fly zone. And it is a mission about which I was informed and I authorized. But, I repeat, it is a routine mission, and we will continue to enforce the no-fly zone until the world is told otherwise.

And in Iraq's case are the following Bush two quotes not an indication of double speak? Saddam Hussein has got to understand that we expect him to conform to the agreement that he signed after Desert Storm. We will enforce the no-fly zone, both south and north. Our intention is to make sure that the world is as peaceful as possible. And were going to watch very carefully as to whether or not he develops weapons of mass destruction, and if we catch him doing so well take the appropriate action. (Press Conference, San Cristobal, Mexico Feb 16, 2001) It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil.

More and more of our imports come from overseas". (Beaverton, Ore., Sep. 25, 2000) Freedom itself is under attack, Bush double spoke, and it is true. However, the greatest threat might come not from terrorist but from the set of anti-terror brain washing campaign that Bush and his supporters trying to adopt. The government wants to tap phones, read email and seize our credit card records without court order. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, is that what the government is trying to tell?

Double speak that Americans here clearly nowadays indicates that 1984 is not only past, but can be future.