Functional illiteracy is a real problem.

That’s called prostitution.

Have you read 1984? The bits about Newspeak are fascinating.

Yup. I rescued my dog. Literally saved his life. I always felt he loved me, right up until he met my wife. Lol. He immediately became her dog. But the same happened in reverse with me and her cat. We essentially swapped. Both of these animals passed this year. It was really hard for us.