A favorite aspect of George Orwell’s 1984 among leftists is the concept of limiting thought by limiting language. This was picked up in the 1960s by French postmodernists and from there became a bedrock principle of critical theory, the umbrella ideology of our leftist ruling class. Europe’s rulers have even created their own equivalent of Orwell’s Newspeak Dictionary. They call it Guidelines on Inclusive Communication. The following rules are among the many to be “followed at all times”:

Never use gendered nouns such as ‘workmen, policemen’ or masculine pronouns (he, his) as a default.

In English, “he” is used in to mean “he or she.” Not in Newspeak though. In English, “workpersons” sounds preposterous and sets off the spell checker. In Newspeak, it showcases the speaker’s political correctness.

Never address an audience as ‘ladies and gentlemen’ but use expressions such as ‘Dear colleagues’.

There may be moonbats present who are neither ladies nor gentlemen.

When addressing trans people, always respect self-identification.

That is, subordinate objective biological reality to radical LGBT ideology.

Do not use terms with a negative connotation such as ‘suffering from HIV’, ‘suffering from autism’, ‘wheelchair-bound’ (use ‘with HIV’, ‘with autism’, ‘wheelchair user’ instead).

It would be stigmatizing to imply that there is anything negative about having the virus that causes AIDS.

Be sure to study the entire manual carefully lest you commit a speechcrime, keeping in mind that just because everyone has used a given expression for centuries is no reason to assume that it is currently acceptable.

The guide provides helpful reminders like this:

[I]f we always portray mothers as child-carers, we perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

Only a thought criminal would be exclusive of mothers who choose to abandon their children.

Another reminder is particularly appropriate for this time of year. Never say “Christmas.” Until it has been abolished completely, refer to it only as an unspecified “holiday.” The word “Christmas” is an obscenity in Newspeak.

Refer to the Vigilant Citizen for more on this version of the Newspeak Dictionary, as well as other key Newspeak updates. Remember: let slip a word that has been canceled and you yourself may be canceled.

On tips from Greg O and Blackjack.

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