[antimedia] antimedia: Tim Robbins is all exercised....

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Posted by antimedia:
Tim Robbins is all exercised....
http://www.antimedia.us/posts/1146626972.shtml


   ....over the [1]supposed timidity of our news media in not going after
   Bush and pushing for his impeachment. He compares the Bush
   administration to Orwell's 1984, and complains about thought crimes.

     âRobbins pointed out similarities between current U.S. policies on
     terrorism and the authoritarian society described by Orwellâ in his
     1984 novel: â'Unfortunately, the book and the play is more relevant
     now than it ever has been,' he said. '(It) talks about continuous
     warfare as a means to control the Western economy, and as a way to
     control rebel elements within society through the use of fear,
     constant fear.'" Citing the ârenditioning of innocent people
     without trial,â Robbins asserted: âThis is exactly what Orwell was
     talking about when he spoke of thought crimes."

   I don't know why Robbins is worried. If we ever do prosecute thought
   crimes, Hollywoood will be able to disband the police force.

References

   1. http://newsbusters.org/node/5192