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October 12, 2026

Orwellian Derangement Syndrome By David Starr The title of this article does need an explanation. In George Orwell’s novel, “1984,” there is a society whose leaders and supporters use doublespeak to “inform” the public. Meaning, one thing is said but is totally contradicted verbally into the opposite of what was initially said. This is characteristic of the right-wing in general (and with neoliberals as well). Donald Trump and his regime have been practicing doublespeak for years. Trump himself is infamous for doing this. Thus, Trump and the right-wing have Orwellian Derangement Syndrome (ODS). They say the complete opposite of what they have said initially . And also do the complete opposite of what they initially say. Along with doublespeak, Trump is grossly obsessed with boasting about his “accomplishments.” But there none, really. The examples abound from his deranged mind. And here are some: • Trump thought and said he deserved the...

The Author

In 1986 while living in Hawai'i, I acknowledged my interests in political and social issues. I became active, joining such groups as the Latin American & Caribbean Solidarity Association (LACASA), Hawai'i Union of Socialists (HUS), and Ka Lehui Hawai'i (The Nation of Hawai'i). I also created "Voices of Change," a publication which came out during the 1990s, as well as getting published in the Honolulu Weekly and Toward Freedom. Now Connecticut-based, I've published articles and commentary in "Reader Supported News," "The Daily Kos" and have been published in the "LA Progressive" and "Covert Action Magazine."

StarrNarrative - Introduction

This blog is called "StarrNarrative" for the following reasons. 1) It's a play on words for my last name. 2) Narrative is another word for story, report and chronicle. As the sub head indicates, it's observations, commentary and news from a Left perspective. Since Left/Progressive sources hardly (if at all) get published in the corporate media, this blog is another source to bring out some inconvenient truths that are virtually absent from the media; truths which may be belittled or offend. It's to get the public exposed to alternative information, a necessary endeavor.