He was very good to the country, the taxpayers paid him for his service so they didn't have to serve themselves. @HeerJeet @memomoment
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The key words there are 'the taxpayers paid him.' Heinlein later disparaged taxes and government.
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@memomoment@HeerJeet I'm fine with that. The taxpayers paid Heinlein for a job. A job entailing putting his life at risk.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@nuclear94@memomoment Main risk Heinlein faced as a sailor was getting v.d. from his visits to brothels.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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I don't begrudge Heinlein his pension, despite a pretty cushy naval stint. It's his hypocrisy re: taxes that troubles.
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@memomoment@HeerJeet he earned the right to take any stance on taxes that he so desired.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
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@nuclear94@memomoment He didn't "earn" anything. As I said, he became naval cadet thanks to political connection. You're ignoring that fact1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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He was a naval cadet and served until discharged. Do you have evidence that he didn't do his job?
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@nuclear94@memomoment No, but to say he earned position ignores fact political connections (not available to most) gave him crucial help.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Doesn't matter, Navy accepted him. He served. Was paid for it. If you have evidence to the contrary please present it.
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@nuclear94 @memomoment I think it matters hugely: he got desirable position due to political connections which most citizens lacked.
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