That's not my point. Orwell seems like a very undeluded person.

As far as socialism being a "sordid belief system" -- seems like the following countries are doing well: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, as well as Germany, France, and Belgium.

FDR's New Deal had a lot of socialism in it. That was back when the United States was considered a middle class country.

I guess you consider child labor laws and the 8 hour work-day to be sordid as well?