but no attempt was made to indoctrinate them with the ideology of the Party. It was not desirable that the proles should have strong political feelings. All that was required of them was a primitive patriotism which could be appealed to whenever it was necessary to make them accept longer working-hours or shorter rations.
Much like our society (or any other society as a matter of fact). Political soundness, ideology etc. etc. doesn't matter for the lower strata. They're just numbers who'll be appeased with food and drinks as the election nears. Otherwise who cares?
