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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst.

--Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    You know that's satire, right? Right..?

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago

    Remember in the movie when Professor Rasczak was teaching the class about service and the right to vote? The class room is a significant portion of the book and isn't satirical at all. Heinlein was dead serious about his views.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Heinlein absolutely loved the military. I highly doubt the book is satire. I just read it. Dude seems to think everything really would be chill. All the over the top sauce came from the movie but the movie left out the dope jump trooper suits.

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