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Re:Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game published by borski on Monday October 21, 2024 @05:06AM (#41902099)
While I agree with your premise, it’s worth noting that much of the military is also “bureaucrats doing necessary government work.”
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Re:Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game published by WillAdams on Monday October 21, 2024 @07:03AM (#41902843)
Which is why there is a rather marked divide between the "pencil-pushers" and "the tip of the spear".

That said, there are lots of instances of the clerk-typist being told to grab his rifle and fill out a billet for a patrol and similar things --- RH actually speaks to this and other similar, but broader concerns in _Starship Troopers_

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Re:Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game published by borski on Monday October 21, 2024 @03:57PM (#41907890)
True. Honestly, I thought it was a great film, and I’ve watched it a bunch of times. I thought it explored that topic quite well.
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