One way the military lures new recruits is with its science and technology. Were you a big fan of
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea? I wonder how many people joined the military because of that show? The crew of the Seaview wasn't exactly regular military. They waffled a bit just how connected to the military they were. Hmmm?
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An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
W. B. Yeats, 1865 - 1939
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate
Those that I guard I do not love;
My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan’s poor,
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public man, nor cheering crowds,
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;
I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death.
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A challenge to Yeats occurs at the close of the movie
King Kong Police Lieutenant: Well, Denham, the airplanes got him.
Carl Denham: Oh no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.
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And good luck on your way to Zimbabwe.
Hey,
captainbryce , Boo!
