Are we living under 1984 - Big Brother?

Question

Seems to me goverment regualtions control our supposely democratic life style more redgemented then communism

Answer 1

Oh, yes, you really got that right: democracy is way more controlling than communism!

Einstein uncovered one of worst aspects of a democratic society: "Did you know the microphones on your home and cell phones can be activated to listen in on you at home?" Oh, my gosh, can you just imagine that?? Yes, definitely worse than communism!

Well, did you know that in communist countries they ACTUALLY did that that - quite a lot of people had their houses bugged with microphones - every word they were saying was being monitored. People could not trust anyone. Not even their families as the informers of the Secret Police were everywhere. The safe way was to keep your mouth shut. This unless you wanted to spend a few nights in interrogation.

Interrogation wasn’t that bad. Those guys only wanted to ask you a few nice questions, just to get to know you better. Yes, they made sure they will leave you with an unforgettable experience. They played with your nerves and, ok, some people who seemed to be strong-natured individuals would often burst out crying, but those of tears of joy! I mean...wouldn’t you be more than happy knowing that you would lose your job and have a bad record? Of course you would, that would happen to you if you were lucky. You could have very well been sent to prison to be “re-educated”.

Answer 2

Unfortunately our country is no longer a democracy. Citizens are selectively disenfranchised (example: Florida 2000) and the bill of rights has been slashed to ribbons by the conscienceless administration that conducts an illegal invasion and occupation of another country. Our treatment of prisoners of war violates the Constitution, the Geneva Convention and basic human decency.

Answer 3

"more than communism" would be an exaggeration of the situation, but even still I feel you have a point.
Big Brother has much more control over our daily life's than one might realize. Our government is much powerful than the people it represents and that is kinda backwards for a supposed "democracy."

Answer 4

They already have all your "private papers" taxes medical phone bank cable ,what you watch on tv what you buy at the market on an on...all of which is protected by our constitution and there making it all public record so It can be stolen.
Are you ready for your bar code across your head in the name of home land security. It's coming unless you stop it!
Did you know the microphones on your home and cell phones can be activated to listen in on you at home, There microphones! Microphones are bugging devices.

Answer 5

No.

The book was more serious than that.

I don't know about you, but if I wanted to drink at the pub, go to Sea World, go gambling, have a cigarette, have a baby, etc. I can still do all that!

That says that this government, though flawed, allows us many freedoms.

Answer 6

Yes, we are. Big Brother is the US government

Answer 7

Considering that you freely posted this question with no trouble from the government, I would say no.

Answer 8

Not yet. BUT, if BUSH and his cronies have their way, the Patriot Act will have all of us under a microscope...at all times!

Answer 9

No it is not. People who claim otherwise have never read '1984'.

Answer 10

you are unfortunately correct... but look what happened to Winston. we passed the authoritarian controls well before then... research echelon.