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Hey
there. Yup this picture of me has shown up again. Anyway, this is an explanation
and a disclaimer about this page. The novel 1984 was written by George Orwell
way back in 1949 about a dystopian future, circa 1984, where a totalitarian
government controls the population. Since Trump was elected for a second term, a
lot of similarities to the novel and present day reality began to appear.
Immediately after being inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States
of America, Trump issued a plethora of executive orders, creating chaos,
division, and hardships for those affected. This is the usual modus operandi of
incoming dictators trying to take control of their countries. Trump and the
Republican Party, along with implementing their agenda (Project 2025), are
sowing fear and creating chaos as a means of distraction while they further
entrench themselves to the point where they could eventually rewrite the
constitution and even cancel future presidential elections. This page was
created for fun, although the current situation in America is far from funny,
but also as a warning, and a call to action for those who want to save democracy
and not see their liberties and freedoms stripped from them as in the novel.
HUGE CHANGES ARE COMING - FIGHT BACK !!!!
Note: The
text in red throughout this page are my comments about
the executive orders and other issues.
1984
Trump Reality
1984 World
Trump Reality World
1984
Map Key
In Nineteen Eighty-Four, the world is divided into three totalitarian
superstates: Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. These states are in constant war
with each other over the disputed territories.
Oceania: Includes the Americas, the British Isles,
Australia, and New Zealand, being the main setting of the novel, with London
referred to as "Airstrip One." The ideology of Oceania is Ingsoc, or English
Socialism. The Inner Party controls Oceania and brainwashes the population into
obedience to Big Brother.
Eurasia: Includes most of Europe and the Soviet
Union. The ideology of Eurasia is Neo-Bolshevism.
Eastasia: Includes Japan, Korea, China, and
northern India. The ideology of Eastasia is the Obliteration of the Self, or
Death-Worship.
Disputed territories: These territories are
located around the equator, including North Africa, the Middle East, and
southern India. The three superstates are always fighting over these
territories.
Trump
Reality Map Key
In Trump Reality, the world will be divided into three totalitarian superstates:
America, Europe, and Asia. These states will be in constant war with each other
over the disputed territories.
America: Will include the Americas, the British
Isles, Australia, and New Zealand, being the main setting of Trump Realty. The
ideology of America is Trumpism, or Trump Totalitarianism. The Inner Party
controls America, and brainwashes and suppresses, the population into obedience
to Trump.
Europe: Will include most of Europe and the
Soviet Union. The ideology of Europe is Neo-Bolshevism.
Asia: Will include Japan, Korea, China, and
northern India. The ideology of Asia is the Obliteration of the Self, or
Death-Worship.
Disputed territories: These territories are
located around the equator, including North Africa, the Middle East, and
southern India. The three superstates will always be fighting over these
territories.
Trump and Land Grabs
Greenland: Since his re-election, Trump has
reiterated his interest in acquiring the Arctic island (see picture), which is controlled by
Denmark but has a large degree of autonomy. Speaking onboard Air Force One, Trump said: “I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that the
Arctic island’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us”.
Panama Canal: Donald Trump has repeatedly
complained about the Panama canal and the fees being charged, calling the vital
transport corridor a “foolish gift [to Panama] that should never have been made”
and threatening to take it back. But he has also repeatedly accused China of
being in control of it. At his inauguration Trump claimed without providing
evidence that “China is operating the Panama canal and we didn’t give it to
China. We gave it to Panama and we’re taking it back.”
These types of land grabs are typical of dictators and
totalitarian regimes. Several historical dictators are known for engaging in
"land grabs," including Adolf Hitler with his expansionist policies in Europe,
Joseph Stalin with Soviet territorial claims, Benito Mussolini with Italian
colonial conquests in Africa, Emperor Hirohito of Japan with territorial
expansion in Asia, and Saddam Hussein with his invasion of Kuwait, and most
recently Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and his partial takeover of Ukraine; all
of whom used military force to acquire new territories.
1984 Inner Party
The "Inner Party" represents the elite ruling class of Oceania, making up a
small percentage of the population and holding complete control over the
government and every aspect of people's lives; they are essentially the
decision-makers and policy creators within the totalitarian regime. They are the
most privileged group, with access to better living conditions and more freedoms
than the larger "Outer Party" and the working class "Proles". They actively
monitor and manipulate information to maintain their power, often using
propaganda and doublethink. Membership is considered highly selective, with
individuals chosen based on their loyalty and ability to uphold the Party's
ideology.
Trump Inner Party
The "Inner Party" represents the elite ruling class of America, making up a
small percentage of the population and holding complete control over the
government and every aspect of people's lives; they are essentially the
decision-makers and policy creators within the totalitarian regime. They are the
most privileged group, with access to better living conditions and more freedoms
than the larger "Outer Party" and the working class "Trumpers". They actively
monitor and manipulate information to maintain their power, often using
propaganda and conspiracy theories. Membership is considered highly selective,
with individuals chosen based on their loyalty and ability to uphold the Party's
ideology.
The
Members
Trump's "Inner Party" includes Vice President JD Vance, along with the wealthy elite, which was obvious at his
inauguration, where the net worth of 10 of his invitees totaled over one
trillion dollars. The list included: Elon Musk $426 billion (X, Tesla, SpaceX),
Jeff Bezos $247 billion (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg $217 billion (Facebook),
Bernard Arnault $191 billion (LVMH), Sergey Brin $157 billion (Google), Mukesh
Ambani $93 billion (Reliance Industries), Miriam Adelson $32 billion (Casinos),
Rupert Murdoch $22 billion (Fox News, The Wall Street Journal), Tim Cook $2.2
billion (Apple), Sundar Pichai $1.3 billion (Alphabet), and Sam Altman $1.1
billion (OpenAI).
The federal government of the United States (U.S. federal government or U.S.
government) is the common government of the United States, a federal republic
located primarily in North America, comprising 50 states, five major
self-governing territories, several island possessions, and the federal district
(national capital) of Washington, D.C., where the majority of the federal
government is based.
The U.S. federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative,
executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the
Congress, the president, and the federal courts, respectively. The powers and
duties of these branches are further defined by acts of Congress, including the
creation of executive departments and courts subordinate to the U.S. Supreme
Court.
I included this graphic to educate those of you who are
not familiar with the political system or processes that laws and regulations
need to go through before being implemented. Note the power that the president
has over both houses of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the military, not to
mention the veto power he can use against congressional laws and Supreme Court
decisions. Add to this the things a dictatorial leader, like Trump, can do if he
decides not to follow the rules.
1984 Outer Party
The Outer Party refers to the middle social class within the totalitarian
society of Oceania, consisting of educated individuals who work for the
government but have significantly less power and privilege compared to the
ruling Inner Party; essentially, they are the working class for the Inner Party,
subjected to constant surveillance and limited freedoms.
Trump Outer Party
The Outer Party refers to the middle social class within the totalitarian
society of America, consisting of Federal workers who work for the government
but have significantly less power and privilege compared to the ruling Inner
Party; essentially, they are the working class for the Inner Party, subjected to
constant surveillance and limited freedoms.
Federal
Employees
Trump's "Outer Party" includes all federal employees and
appointees, with the most
power given to his cabinet and cabinet level appointees which can be found
here.
If the current Trump is anything like the Trump who won the presidential
election in 2016, the members of his "Outer Party" must be loyal to him and the
"Inner Party".
The "Inner Party" has already made steps towards a very
1984ish system of monitoring, surveilling, and ultimately controling the Outer
Party (federal workers) into a state of submission.
The White House (Inner Party) in an
Executive Order wrote: This Federal
Hiring Plan shall prevent the hiring of individuals who are unwilling to defend
the Constitution or to faithfully serve the Executive Branch (Trump).
Federal employment now means being loyal to Trump.
The White House in another
Executive Order wrote: Heads of all
departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as
practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and
require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations
on a full-time basis. The purpose is to keep a better watch on the
"Outer
Party" (federal) workers.
1984 Proles
The "proles" represent the lower class of society, essentially the working
class, making up the vast majority of the population in Oceania; they are
largely uneducated and are not subject to the same level of surveillance as the
Outer Party, allowing them a degree of freedom despite their poor living
conditions. "Proles" is short for "proletariat," a term used in Marxist theory
to describe the working class. They are considered to be the lowest social class in
Oceania, performing manual labor jobs and living in slums. The Party views proles as largely unimportant and easily controlled through distractions like
entertainment and pornography. Unlike the Inner and Outer Party members, proles
are not constantly monitored by telescreens, giving them a semblance of privacy.
Trump Supporters
The "Trumpers" represent the lower class of society, essentially the working
class, making up the vast majority of the population in America; they are
largely uneducated and are not subject to the same level of surveillance as the
Outer Party, allowing them a degree of freedom despite their poor living
conditions. "Trumpers" is short for "Trump Supporters," a term used to describe
the Republican working class. They are considered to be the lowest social class
(by Trump and Inner Party - see below) in
America, performing manual labor jobs and living in the countryside and small
urban areas. The Trump and the Inner Party view Trumpers as largely unimportant and easily
controlled through distractions like guns, entertainment, and pornography.
Unlike the Inner and Outer Party members, Trumpers are not constantly monitored,
giving them a semblance of privacy.
Trumpers
Trump supporters (Trumpers) have no idea about the many
ways they are being used to further the agenda of Trump and the "Inner Party".
Trump is not interested in helping his Republican base, in fact, his executive
orders since being elected for a second term, have been geared towards creating a
divided America with emphasis on Oil and deregulation of the federal government.
What is Trumpism?
Trumpism is a political movement in the United States that comprises the
political ideologies associated with U.S. President Donald Trump and his
political base. It incorporates ideologies such as right-wing populism,
right-wing antiglobalism, national conservatism, and neo-nationalism, and
features significant illiberal and authoritarian beliefs.
Trumpers, Trumpists,
and Trumpians are terms that refer to individuals exhibiting its
characteristics. Trumpism is associated with the belief that the President is
above the rule of law. It has been referred to as an American political variant
of the far-right and the national-populist and neo-nationalist sentiment seen in
multiple nations starting in the mid-late 2010s. Trump's political base has been
compared to a cult of personality. Trump supporters became the largest faction
of the United States Republican Party, with the remainder often characterized as
"the elite", "the establishment" or "Republican in name only" (RINO) in
contrast.
Sheeple (a portmanteau of "sheep" and "people") is a derogatory term that
highlights the passive herd behavior of people easily controlled by a governing
power or market fads which likens them to sheep, a herd animal that is "easily"
led about. The term is used to describe those who voluntarily acquiesce to a
suggestion without any significant critical analysis or research, in large part
due to the majority of a population having a similar mindset. Word Spy defines
it as "people who are meek, easily persuaded, and tend to follow the crowd
(sheep + people)". Merriam-Webster defines the term as "people who are docile,
compliant, or easily influenced: people likened to sheep".
Trumpers are often labeled "sheeple" due to their lack of critical thinking and
their propensity for using confirmation bias to support unsubstantiated claims
about a wide variety of issues from election results to climate change. Flawed
decisions due to confirmation bias have been found in political,
organizational, financial, and scientific contexts. These biases contribute to
overconfidence in personal beliefs and can maintain or strengthen beliefs in the
face of contrary evidence.
1984 Ministries
The four ministries that make up the totalitarian government of Oceania. are: the Ministry of Truth, the Ministry of Peace, the
Ministry of Love, and the Ministry of Plenty; the key point is that each
ministry's name is ironic, as they actually perform the opposite function of
what their names suggest, like the Ministry of Truth controlling lies and
propaganda.
Trump "Spheres of Influence"
The four "spheres of influence" that make up the totalitarian government of
America are: Social Media, the Department of Defense, the
Supreme Court, and the Department of Government Efficiency; the key point is that each
agency is designed to further the agenda of the Inner Party, with each agency
being used to suppress and control the people.
Ministry of Truth: Controls information, news,
entertainment, education, and propaganda.
Ministry of Peace: Deals with war.
Ministry of Love: Maintains law and order through
torture and punishment.
Ministry of Plenty: Oversees the economy, often creating
scarcity despite the name.
Social Media: Controls information, news,
entertainment, education, and propaganda.
Department of Defense: Deals with war,
and border security.
Supreme Court: Maintains law and order
by eliminating human rights.
Department of Government
Efficiency: Oversees government spending, often eliminating much
needed social programs.
Ministry of Truth
The Ministry of Truth is a ministry that creates propaganda, rewrites
history, and produces entertainment and educational materials. The Ministry of
Truth's purpose is to maintain the illusion that the Party is infallible and
should be trusted. It does this by rewriting history to make Big Brother appear
correct and omnipotent. The Ministry of Truth is divided into departments,
including Records, Fiction, and Tele-Programme. It produces specialized content
for all class levels, including the Inner Party, the Outer Party and the Proles.
Social Media
Negative aspects of social media include: cyberbullying, spread of
misinformation, addiction, low self-esteem, privacy concerns, social isolation,
depression, anxiety, fear of missing out (FOMO), negative impact on mental
health, comparison to others, and a decline in face-to-face communication;
essentially, excessive use can lead to feelings of inadequacy and mental health
issues due to the curated, often unrealistic portrayals on the platform.
Ministry of Peace
The Ministry of Peace is a government department in George Orwell's Nineteen
Eighty-Four that manages Oceania's military and war-related activities. The
Ministry's primary goal is to maintain a state of perpetual war with either
Eurasia or Eastasia. The Ministry of Peace's goal is to keep Oceania in a state
of perpetual war to prevent citizens from learning the truth about their
society. The Ministry uses up surplus resources to keep citizens in a state of
hardship, which prevents them from learning about the true nature of their
society. The Ministry of Peace's actions are an example of doublethink, a
mind-manipulation tactic that forces people to believe contradictory ideas. The
Ministry of Peace is in charge of the armed forces, including the navy and army.
The Ministry of Peace is also known as Minipax in Newspeak.
Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DoD) has faced challenges such as fraud, waste,
abuse, mismanagement, and toxic leadership. Other challenges include a lack of
resources, dated processes, and the implications of new technologies. DoD
programs and operations are vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and
mismanagement. There is evidence of toxic leadership, bullying, and incivility
in the military.The DoD has faced challenges with outdated
processes, including the implications of new technologies. The DoD has faced
challenges with downsizing, including reducing global overreach, saving money,
and relieving burdens on military families. Sexual harassment can lead to
psychological and physical outcomes, including increased stress, depression, and
lowered self-esteem. Military life can lead to challenges for service members
and their families, including isolation, financial instability, and
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Ministry of Love
The Ministry of Love is responsible for inflicting fear, torture, and suffering
on people who oppose the Party. The ministry's goal is to make people love Big
Brother, the only form of love permitted in Oceania. The Ministry of Love is
home to the Thought Police, a secret police force that punishes people for
thinking negatively about the Party. The ministry is the site of torture,
including the infamous Room 101, where the Party's worst fears are made to come
true. The ministry is a place that is difficult to enter, with barbed wire,
steel doors, and hidden machine guns. The streets leading to the ministry are
patrolled by guards wearing black uniforms and armed with truncheons. The
ministry's purpose is to break the will of people who oppose the Party. The
ministry's purpose is to instill love of Big Brother in people through torture
and psychological manipulation.
Supreme Court
Some negative aspects of the Supreme Court include: lack of direct democratic
accountability due to its appointed justices, potential for partisan bias in
decisions, the power to overturn legislation with a slim majority, limited
public scrutiny due to judicial immunity, and concerns about regional and
demographic imbalances among the justices; critics also point to instances where
the Court may be seen as overly activist in interpreting the Constitution,
potentially overstepping its role in the balance of power between branches of
government. Depending on the composition of the court, decisions can appear to
be heavily influenced by political ideology, leading to accusations of partisan
bias. With a simple majority, the Court can overturn laws passed by Congress,
which can be seen as a significant power held by a relatively small group of
individuals.
Ministry of Plenty
The Ministry of Plenty is the government department that controls the economy of
Oceania. The Ministry of Plenty's name is ironic because it manages to keep the
country in poverty while convincing citizens that they are prosperous. Oversees
the rationing of food, supplies, and goods, runs the state lottery to trick
citizens into spending their money, and claims to have increased the standard of
living, even when production has decreased. To purpose is to keep the population
poor and ignorant so they are easier to control and to make citizens feel
grateful to the Party for what it does for them. In Newspeak, the Ministry of
Plenty is called "Miniplenty".
Department of Government
Efficiency
On January 20, 2025, the day of Trump's inauguration, The Washington Post
learned of a pending lawsuit to be launched against DOGE mere minutes after
Trump was to be sworn in. The lawsuit questioned whether DOGE is a presidential
advisory commission obeying federal transparency rules about certain practices,
such as disclosure and hiring. That same day, several lawsuits were filed
against President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget, alleging
violation of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires that "the
advisory committee have a fair balance in viewpoints represented, that they do
not meet in secret, and that their records and work product be made available
for public inspection."
Newspeak
Newspeak is a fictional language in George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen
Eighty-Four. It is the official language of Oceania, a totalitarian state in the
novel. The ruling party created Newspeak to limit citizens' ability to think
critically. Newspeak has a restricted vocabulary and simplified grammar.
Newspeak is intentionally confusing and ambiguous. Newspeak uses contradictions
and euphemisms. Newspeak uses contractions, suffixes, and compound words to
reduce complex thoughts into simple terms. Newspeak creates words for political
purposes. Newspeak words have rigidly defined meanings with no shades of meaning
or ambiguity. Examples of Newspeak words include: Plusgood, Thoughtcrime,
Thinkpol, Joycamp, Unperson, Sexcrime, Ungood, and Doubleplusgood.
Textspeak
Texting is an effective tool for dumbing down a society with . is the deliberate
oversimplification of intellectual content in education, literature, cinema,
news, video games, and culture. The goal is to appeal to those of little
education or intelligence". Dumbing-down varies according to subject matter, and
usually involves the diminishment of critical thought by undermining standard
language and learning standards, thus trivializing academic standards, culture,
and meaningful information, as in the case of popular culture. Over-reliance on
texting can hinder the development of effective communication skills like active
listening and non-verbal cues. Texting puts emphasis on the use of acronyms such
as For Your Information (FYI), Laughing Out Loud (LOL), and What The Fuck (WTF),
to name a few.
Texting
Although we cannot put this particular problem on Trump directly, we can put
this on the Tech Industry with the proliferation of AI, video games, and text
based communication. The social media companies are equally to blame for
allowing the
excessive use of, especially by children, online forums and texting. The desired
result is to "dumb down" the population, thereby reducing their ability to
communicate effectively, which makes resistance to authoritarian regimes much
more problematic. This seems to be working as studies have shown a decrease in
IQ scores worldwide, turning us into mindless (see picture) sheeple. Society
continues to rely more and more on texting resulting in the simplification of
speech and thought. What better way to control a population then to reduce their
ability to speak, think, rationalize, and ultimately to resist.
HUGE CHANGES ARE COMING - FIGHT BACK !!!!
"All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the
fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force." George Orwell
“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention
of relinquishing it.” George Orwell
Hey
there. Yup this picture of me has shown up again. Anyway, this is an explanation
and a disclaimer about this page. The novel 1984 was written by George Orwell
way back in 1949 about a dystopian future, circa 1984, where a totalitarian
government controls the population. Since Trump was elected for a second term, a
lot of similarities to the novel and present day reality began to appear.
Immediately after being inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States
of America, Trump issued a plethora of executive orders, creating chaos,
division, and hardships for those affected. This is the usual modus operandi of
incoming dictators trying to take control of their countries. Trump and the
Republican Party, along with implementing their agenda (Project 2025), are
sowing fear and creating chaos as a means of distraction while they further
entrench themselves to the point where they could eventually rewrite the
constitution and even cancel future presidential elections. This page was
created for fun, although the current situation in America is far from funny,
but also as a warning, and a call to action for those who want to save democracy
and not see their liberties and freedoms stripped from them as in the novel.
