Orwell Quotation of the Day
21st April 2023
The typical socialist is not a ferocious working man in greasy overalls and a raucous voice. He is either a useful snob or a prim little man with a white-collar job—usually a secret teetotaler and often with vegetarian leanings, with a history of non-conformity behind him and a social position he has no intention of forfeiting.
In addition to these two types is the disquieting presence of cranks. Socialism draws into itself by magnetic force every juice drinker, nudist, sandal-wearer, sex maniac, Quaker, Nature cure quack, pacifist, and feminist in England.
These groups alienate decent people.
And there are the middle-class socialists who talk about a classless society but will never give up their own social prestige.
— George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Pier
Hmmm … what does that sound like? Who does that sound like?