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the myth of military intelligence and media literacy (i.redd.it)
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[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

blatantly obvious how over the top it is.

I don't know how to break it to you, but Paul Verhoven's satire pieces (e.g. Starship Troopers, Robocop) are a little too good. Far too many people miss the point, even today, with the entire film spoiled and then some.