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P**C
Historical Value - moments of disassociated lucid genius
Just like ANY political philosopher/ideaologist, the points attempted in this book are futile. There is no way to engineer a population, the idea that it could be done is narcissistic, short-sighted, and ignorant of human nature. However, Wells does have some moments of disassociated lucid genius that, in my opinion, make this book a worth-while read; even though they don’t prove his points. I like this quote, it can be interpreted in an opposite way depending on who is reading it, but it is a great statement:‘One of the more unpleasant aspects of a state of war under modern conditions is the appearance of a swarm of individuals, too clever by half, in positions of authority. Excited, conceited, prepared to lie, distort and generally humbug people into states of acquiescence, resistance, indignation, vindictiveness, doubt and mental confusion, states of mind supposed to be conductive to a final military victory. These people love to twist and censor facts. It gives them a feeling of power; if they cannot create they can at least prevent and conceal. Particularly they poke themselves in between us and the people with whom we are at war to distort any possible reconciliation. They sit, filled with the wine of their transitory powers, aloof from the fatigues and dangers of conflict, pulling imaginary strings in people's minds.’Chapter 2, ‘Open Conference’
Z**B
They’re Coming For you.
Triangular principality formation vs. socialism. Pick your poison folks! Wonderful read from H.G. Wells!
R**R
Read it as Utopian Science Fiction
This is what Socialism was supposed to be, and isn't. The book only hints at the terror and gulags. The author completely failed to imagine the corruption, hopelessness and misery.
B**I
THIS WAS WRITTEN IN 1939 BEFORE WW2 YET IT IS ...
THIS WAS WRITTEN IN 1939 BEFORE WW2 YET IT IS THE GAME PLAN THEY ARE USING TODAY PLEASE REMEMBER FINANCE IS THE BALANCE AND FLOW OF PAYMENTS THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE
W**N
Wells saw the future
All too real. Even includes masks
B**A
new world order??
Chapter 10 - The Declaration of the Rights of Men. this entire chapter is devoted to mr. well's prototype declaration of the new order's fundamental rights that should be offered to every man (i should note that the use of the word "man" is expanded by wells himself to include both men and women.) among the rights listed are:1. physical care - food, covering, medical, ect.2. education - under this right is included the right to easy access to information that will make him useful to society, as well as the right to freedom of association, discussion and worship.3. employment - this seems to imply pay based on contribution to society4. commerce - buy and sell without restrictions (there is a comment about quantity. "...in such quantities and with such reservations as are compatible with the common welfare."5. personal property protection6. travel - freedom to move about the world at his expense7. incarceration - trial by jury, and right to speedy trial. in this is included the protection from a military or paramilitary "draft".8. slander and libel - protection from both. included is also freedom of information about any "government" documents regarding yourself to be open for your personal inspection and correction.9. cruel and unusual punishment - protection from both.10. amendment protection - declares that this list of rights are foundation, and can not be nullified or changed except for clarification. clarification can not amended or change these rights listed.it is hard to argue these rights, but look at what the collectivist world has done with itself and human rights. do you see any examples of these rights in the collectivist world. Mao, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Pol Pot, Castro - these are the examples from the past, but what of the collectivist examples of today? Bush, Obama, Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, virtually all of the UN and the EU parliaments, Gore. These rights seem nice, but where can we find examples of them in reality? collectivist aka socialist supporters aka elitists, don't need these rights... they have money, and they don't want people to have these rights... as exemplified by their international policies. so where are these rights? and, again, who is making the decisions? who will be in charge of these?all in all it was a very interesting read. i think it is a must read for anyone wondering what the collectivist ideology is all about.
W**N
Well Ahead and Moving Faster Than Ever
George H. W. Bush had less knowledge about the "New World Order" than H.G.Wells himself. This is probably true of most of the neo-cons that are pushing this concept for America and Planet World. Look Around People! The New World Order is being established NOW FOR YOU AND YOUR GRANDCHILDREN!
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