[CitizenUSA]

1984: “As short a time ago as February, the Ministry of Plenty had issued a promise (a ‘categorical pledge’ were the official words) that there would be no reduction of the chocolate ration during 1984. Actually, as Winston was aware, the chocolate ration was to be reduced from thirty grammes to twenty at the end of the present week. All that was needed was to substitute for the original promise a warning that it would probably be necessary to reduce the ration at some time in April.”

[oh8eleven]

1984: “As short a time ago as February, the Ministry of Plenty had issued a promise...
You can keep your doctor, you can keep your plan.
I first read 1984 in high school (mid 60s), and recall thinking - that'll NEVER happen here.
In the ensuing years, I've re-read the book at least 3-4 times and it's amazing how my response has changed from "never" to "is that happening in my country?" to "holy krap, it IS happening here!"
Disgusting what Libs have done to us - but more disgusting that we let it happen. Fight back America!