War is peace

 

When in Alice in Wonderland Alice meets Humpty Dumpty they have a conversation where Humpty tells Alice his perspective of the use of language.

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less".

In George Orwell’s 1984, the UK totalitarian regime has it’s own interpretation of what words mean and how using them conditions the populace into accepting concepts which reinforce the power held by the state.

'War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.’

American capitalism is now fully subscribing to Orwell’s slogans. Perhaps it’s the American military-industrial complex which most favours pursuing these shibboleths.

‘ President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5, 2025, directing the Department of Defense to be known as the Department of War, restoring a name last used in the 1940s. The order states that the name "Department of War" better conveys readiness and resolve compared to "Department of Defense," emphasising a willingness to fight and win wars.’

“So at your direction, Mr. President, the War Department will fight decisively, not endless conflicts, We’re going to go on offence not just on defence. Maximum lethality. Not tepid legality.

Violent effect, not politically correct. We’re going to raise up warriors, not just defenders,

America first, peace through strength, brought to you by the War Department… We’re back,

Thank you for your leadership and your clarity. We're going to set the tone for this country. America first, peace through strength, brought to you by the War Department."

Secretary of Defence/War Hegseth