Sam: To survive in this world, we haf ta learn to speak many languages: oldspeak 'n newspeek coexist.
Chris: Maybe so, but the hypocrisy is disconcerting.
Terri: Yeah. When oil companies talk about 'ecology' it's usually a whitewash campaign – or if leaders speak of 'democracy' it's generally ta support some pro-American regime.
Tim: Again and again the message of this book is that actions speak louder than words.
Terri: In that respect, I'm afraid Uncle Sam iz damned. . . . might as well stop the pretense and just be honest about it: America today has the soul of Mammon and Wall Street is driven by the Beast.
Tim: The danger with that line of thinking is that it leads to an unhealthy polarization. We've got to look at ourselves honestly and see the play of light and darkness at all levels. Let's focus more on integration and adaptation rather than seperation and self-righteousness.
Terri: In other words, buy into the System?
Tim: Make the best of it – it will never be perfect.

WrongSpeak


OLDSPEAK: Love thy neighbors.
NEWSPEEK: Ask sum buddy else to cater.

OLDSPEAK: Covet not.
NEWSPEEK: Cover what ya got.

OLDSPEAK: Prize the truth.
NEWSPEEK: Money'll get ya through.

OLDSPEAK: Respect others' rights.
NEWSPEEK: Making a profit is right.

OLDSPEAK: Learn the value of sacrifice.
NEWSPEEK: Take care a' yerself - that'll suffice.

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