From George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, “1984”: “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

From Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: “Officer in shooting was hit by vehicle, went to  hospital.” Anyone who watched the video of a 37-year-old woman being shot in her car by a masked, body-armored ICE agent knows that is a lie.  

We can clearly see the shooter walk after the woman’s car, take a quick look in at the driver, turn and walk away from the deceased mother of three, an American citizen, return to his vehicle and leave the scene. No limping. No leg dragging or tire tracks on his body and, disconcertingly, no empathy, no remorse. Mission accomplished, dead “domestic terrorist.” 

Look at me, and JD Vance, and Donald Trump, and Tom Homan, and Stephen Miller. Listen: 2+2=5. We are the truth and will always tell people the truth:

• “25,000 lives saved for each boat vaporized in the Caribbean.” 2+2=5;
•  Jan. 6 was a peaceful protest with “no weapons.” 2+2=5; 
• The Honduran president, convicted of narco-terrorism in U.S. courts, was the victim of 
  persecution, not at all like Maduro. 2+2=5;
• People don’t need a calculator or newspapers. Listen to us: 2+2=5.  

Herb Fox
Limerick