Orwell was largely right about his views in 1984 - so what if he was a "democratic socialist"? The irony is that one of socialism's many flaws is it leads to too much state power - the power needed to do the terrible things you read in 1984.
I'm not sure how he reconciled those views.
Also, it is possible to agree and disagree with the same person on different topics (without "cancelling" them
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]) He is right in 1984 about socialism, he is wrong about his version of socialism he supported.
"It's never been done right. If it were done my way, it would work."
Says every socialist simp and wanna-be / actual dictator, ha.