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... enemy they are fighting . Nothing was more deso- lating at the beginning of this war than the way in which the whole of the older genera- tion conspired to pretend that it was the war of 1914-18 over again . All the old duds were back ...
... enemy they are fighting . Nothing was more deso- lating at the beginning of this war than the way in which the whole of the older genera- tion conspired to pretend that it was the war of 1914-18 over again . All the old duds were back ...
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Socialism and the English Genius George Orwell. ally into an enemy . Moreover , so long as the monied classes remain in control , we cannot develop any but a defensive strategy . Every victory means a change in the status quo . How can ...
Socialism and the English Genius George Orwell. ally into an enemy . Moreover , so long as the monied classes remain in control , we cannot develop any but a defensive strategy . Every victory means a change in the status quo . How can ...
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... enemies . Once in power , the same dilemma would always have faced it : carry out your promises , and risk revolt , or continue with the same policy as the Conservatives , and stop talking about Socialism . The Labour leaders never ...
... enemies . Once in power , the same dilemma would always have faced it : carry out your promises , and risk revolt , or continue with the same policy as the Conservatives , and stop talking about Socialism . The Labour leaders never ...
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