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I only showed the words Orwell said and where they lead. I never said he was pro or anti socialism.

You only care about proving how he represents your views or your side, you ignore the parts that are actually important.

"...His starting point was the assumption socialism was the best solution to the problem of inequality and poverty in the United Kingdom. His role, he stated, was to play the devil’s advocate and critique socialism by analyzing it. To defend it, one must attack it.

In Orwell’s view of western Europe, socialism was moving backwards instead of forward, eclipsed by communism and fascism. If capitalism was on the decline, socialism ought to be on the rise. Socialism’s lack of progress must therefore indicate some defect in its approach. Orwell believed fragmentation of the socialist ideology was a major reason for its lack of success...."

The current 'left-wing' resembles Animal Farm much more than the socialism Orwell dreamed of. The ironic obssession with social heirarchy has exposed the hypocrisy. They didn't heed any of his warnings and descended into radicalisation again.

That real socialism continues to be a myth.