Great discussion, very educational. But I don't understand why people call Rodden a twat, I thought he was quite delightful in this video - anything Hitchens approves, I approve.
Right, because American TV is a beacon of intellectualism. I really think it is. But now, I've got to log off youtube as American Idol and TRL are on.
Thank you very much for posting, berkeleyguy. How I envy USA TV viewers. We almost NEVER get such quality of discourse on British TV, I am sad to say. And thanks to YouTube for enabling us an education.
Thank you so much for sharing these. I am definitely going to pick up Christopher's "Why Orwell Matters" book.
thedeeliciousplum 3 months ago
Ub ada ba tarhamk you v much -- excellent upload dear sir
nyomythus 6 months ago
[ Outstanding upload. Thak you very much for this ]
caliche1985 1 year ago
I'm not sure if I'm the only one here who can detect the stench of the "what would jedus do" mentality in this discussion.
f0b0m 1 year ago
Great discussion, very educational. But I don't understand why people call Rodden a twat, I thought he was quite delightful in this video - anything Hitchens approves, I approve.
TrygviMurt 1 year ago
I love that Hitch gives him a look of great admiration! You rarely see that him doing it :D
Nosy1993 2 years ago 2
Orwell was a Democratic Socialist. How many Conservatives call themselves "Socialists?"
maryellen728 2 years ago
Right, because American TV is a beacon of intellectualism. I really think it is. But now, I've got to log off youtube as American Idol and TRL are on.
VarialProductions 2 years ago
Thank you very much for posting, berkeleyguy. How I envy USA TV viewers. We almost NEVER get such quality of discourse on British TV, I am sad to say. And thanks to YouTube for enabling us an education.
malcolmbryant 3 years ago
Their brains, like, filled the whole room.
bigjstokes 3 years ago
just like the devil can quote scripture.. ;)
wildbillcleveland 4 years ago
Ta very much berkeleyguy,excellent upload
chrisbhackett 4 years ago 7
john rodden's a twat
storybeliever 4 years ago
yeah, hes a tool
loosekarrott 1 year ago
@storybeliever He is not a twat, you could tell Rodden was passionate about Orwell and had some very nice points and illustrations. You are a dolt.
Orwellxx 1 year ago 5
@Orwellxx ..Well said.
3dalpha 1 year ago
Please read
Politics and the English Language" if you haven't yet. This essay by Orwell changed how I write, it's a must read.
Daniel123123 4 years ago 2
Thanks. It always astonishes me how many people equate neo-conservatism with religious right, or solely 'jewish', or as being anti-liberal.
nyomythus 4 years ago
thank you very much for this...
it made me learn something new
asim99 4 years ago