It was supposed to be my Orson Welles moment but what it really it turned into was my Michael Moore moment. While attending Penn State University in 1999, I took a public speaking class and was required to give an “argumentative” speech to the class. While most students chose political positions or causes, I decided … Read more
The term “Orwellian” has entered the American lexicon to the point where it has almost become a meaningless cliche. This once potent term came from the profound later works of brilliant English writer and philosopher George Orwell (born Eric Arthur Blair, 1903-1950), which set up allegories that brilliantly illustrated how power can be abused through propaganda and misinformation. … Read more