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Critics say conservatives miss the warnings of dystopian novels
Original: We wonder why conservatives never learn the lessons of the great dystopian novels, forgetting entirely that they cannot
A political commentator argues that conservatives fail to grasp the lessons of classic dystopian literature, quipping that the reason is they cannot read. The remark, made in the context of US politics, reflects ongoing frustration among left-leaning voices who see works like Orwell's and Huxley's as warnings currently being ignored by the right.
Why now: Ongoing US political debate over alleged authoritarian trends has people invoking dystopian fiction as commentary.
Evidence
- We wonder why conservatives never learn the lessons of the great dystopian novels, forgetting entirely that they cannot read. # USPol · Gustodon@mas.to · 5
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