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While I agree with your premise, it’s worth noting that much of the military is also “bureaucrats doing necessary government work.”
by borski 2y ago
While I agree with your premise, it’s worth noting that much of the military is also “bureaucrats doing necessary government work.”
- WillAdams 2y agoWhich 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_
- borski 2y agoTrue. 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.