More on the Reservist "Mutiny"

tw · 10-21-2004, 06:48 AM

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So, does this mean that some studio will be updating and remaking The Caine Mutiny?

A perfect example. If I recall, the Caine Mutiny is based upon a typhoon that struck a navy battle group with so much force that, eventually, all ships scattered to protect themselves. The USS Pittsburgh even lost its bow. Many destroyers were capsized because they did not turn into the wind. Does the crew save their ship or do they follow their captain's orders - and risk capsizing? Do I have the story correct?

I believe it is only recent that soldiers cannot obey an illegal order. So now the soldier must do something that did not exist before WWII. He must decide what is and is not a legal order. It makes the Caine Mutiny a relevant story.

Cyber Wolf · 10-21-2004, 07:05 AM

Ahhh...Crimson Tide. Even with its little inaccuracies, the movie has a similar undertone, except its with regards to nuclear weapons. Not having enough information and knowing it is like not having enough armor and knowing it.

Troubleshooter · 10-21-2004, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Wolf

Not having enough information and knowing it is like not having enough armor and knowing it.

I'm going to have to disagree. Either can be just as deadly or catastrophic.

10-21-2004, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber Wolf

Ahhh...Crimson Tide. Even with its little inaccuracies, the movie has a similar undertone, except its with regards to nuclear weapons. Not having enough information and knowing it is like not having enough armor and knowing it.

Just a philosophical aside: I would prefer to not have enough armor and know it. That's something concrete. I know that an enemy sword can kill me if I rush off to battle in my current circumstances.

On the other hand if I don't have enough information and know it, I'm paralyzed. Maybe the information I have is all there is. Maybe my information is false. Maybe I only think I don't have enough information. Now I have no idea what to do.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-21-2004, 07:23 PM

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Now I have no idea what to do.

Follow orders.

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Not having enough information and knowing it is like not having enough armor and knowing it.

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I'm going to have to disagree. Either can be just as deadly or catastrophic.

Disagree? Aren't you saying the same thing?

Troubleshooter · 10-21-2004, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Disagree? Aren't you saying the same thing?

Yeah. It would help if I read a little more closely.

10-21-2004, 07:05 AM	#2
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	Ahhh...Crimson Tide. Even with its little inaccuracies, the movie has a similar undertone, except its with regards to nuclear weapons. Not having enough information and knowing it is like not having enough armor and knowing it. __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

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