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So this is one of the best short story collections out there, let alone the best in sci fi. It has everything you could possibly want! Nuclear melt down, Des Moines, Iowa, spaceships, an utter condemnation of Libertarianism, and an end to the life insurance industry! Check it out for real! The first story is about a dude who figures out when exactly someone will die, and advises people on it so they can plan accordingly. Another story references Des Moines, Iowa a ton and has a happy ending, despite the dire straights the people are in, stuck in space!(the best story due to the aforementioned Des Moines references) One of the best ones is about a dude who says "gently caress this big Guv'ment" and leaves to a place where Libertarians hold sway in the name of "freedom". He finds out Libertarianism isn't all it is made out to be and has to make some tough decisions. Another one of the great ones is about a mormon hegemony in the United States that has changed everything into a theocracy, and how the very foundation of liberty is threatened by theocracy. Some deep stuff. Also many of his stories feature strong, intelligent female leads, which is something of an anomaly in writing prior to this point-most of these were published before 1950! Heinlein was truly ahead of his time. Whether you're just bored on breaks at work, or stranded because of a life shattering hurricane, be sure to read some of Heinlins works, probably starting with his collection of short stories: A Past Through Tomorrow. Be sure to also read, Starship Troopers, Stranger in a Strange Land, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, and probably my favorite, Time Enough for Love. Also Glory Road if you want more Iowa references You'll learn a lot about Libertarianism, Religion, and Sexism and how its all garbage. Share your favorite Heinlein stories here! Not the movies though because most don't hold true to the original ideals in the books.
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Struwwelpeter is a good read because it has a story all goons can relate to.
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Aug 26, 2017 06:20
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EorayMel posted:Struwwelpeter is a good read because it has a story all goons can relate to. 
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Aug 26, 2017 06:25
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I have to admit Time Enough For Love blew my socks off the first time I read it. It was the first Heinlein book I ever read so I went in totally blind, and when I got to the end I couldn't believe my eyes, I felt like I'd been tricked and got kind of upset. It's a big line he crossed, but I got over it. (Not going to spoil it.) I'm not a sci fan fan but the guy definitely walked to a different drummer and was fascinating. Highly recommend the book.
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Aug 26, 2017 06:42
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Spinster posted:I have to admit Time Enough For Love blew my socks off the first time I read it. It was the first Heinlein book I ever read so I went in totally blind, and when I got to the end I couldn't believe my eyes, I felt like I'd been tricked and got kind of upset. Tricked how?
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Aug 26, 2017 07:10
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Reading a sci fi book and then the last 5 pages it turns into incest porn. Self indulgent on Heinlein's part But I won't kinkshame 
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Aug 26, 2017 11:26
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EorayMel posted:Struwwelpeter is a good read because it has a story all goons can relate to. They put the soup on his grave? Fuckin' savage...
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Aug 26, 2017 12:03
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Spinster posted:Reading a sci fi book and then the last 5 pages it turns into incest porn. Self indulgent on Heinlein's part Bah that was a minor part of a recurring theme in his books. I get your point though
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Aug 26, 2017 13:33
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I can't read.
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Aug 26, 2017 13:33
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Hell Yeah posted:I can't read. i think reading is boring
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Aug 26, 2017 13:39
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farnham's freehold is the most racist thing i have ever read in my entire life well, bye
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Aug 26, 2017 13:41
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If you're not a teenager and you think anything Heinlein ever did except maybe The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is redeemable in any way, you hosed up
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cda posted:If you're not a teenager and you think anything Heinlein ever did except maybe The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is redeemable in any way, you hosed up False
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Aug 26, 2017 15:37
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Lol at you pretending that incest porn with obvious self-inserts wasn't the reason those books were written
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Aug 26, 2017 16:16
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cda posted:If you're not a teenager and you think anything Heinlein ever did except maybe The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is redeemable in any way, you hosed up id expect no less from an iowa man that thinks lena dunham is hot
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Aug 26, 2017 16:17
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Finally, the origin of slenderman
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Aug 26, 2017 16:19
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cda posted:Lol at you pretending that incest porn with obvious self-inserts wasn't the reason those books were written Self inserts for sure. But the ideas behind the books are cool and good.
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Aug 26, 2017 17:22
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iowa sucks and lena is a child molester
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Jastiger posted:So this is one of the best short story collections out there, let alone the best in sci fi. It has everything you could possibly want! Nuclear melt down, Des Moines, Iowa, spaceships, an utter condemnation of Libertarianism, and an end to the life insurance industry! Thanks for the cliff notes. I will now return to being a tv-watching, mind-numbed American goon.
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Aug 26, 2017 19:21
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Hell Yeah posted:I can't read. At least you can write, so you're basically half-way there.
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Aug 26, 2017 19:54
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a gay lion named Tangiers posted:farnham's freehold is the most racist thing i have ever read in my entire life In retrospect it was hilarious because it featured both incest and instances of cannibalism involving white slaves who were occasionally eaten by their black slave masters.
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Aug 26, 2017 20:05
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Navin Johnson posted:Thanks for the cliff notes. I will now return to being a tv-watching, mind-numbed American goon. Go read a book sir!
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Aug 27, 2017 04:02
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Jastiger posted:Go read a book sir! Your advice is good and you are an excellent goon. I am too old/lame to read a good book. Ever read "Friday"?
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Aug 27, 2017 04:33
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here are some great books: Plato's Republic Candide Leaves of Grass
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Aug 27, 2017 04:35
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Hell Yeah posted:I can't read. How do you respond to posts then? You're a big fat phony!
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Aug 27, 2017 04:35
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I read "Catcher in the rye" and liked it. Does that make me a dick?
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Aug 27, 2017 04:36
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Navin Johnson posted:I read "Catcher in the rye" and liked it. Does that make me a dick? Congratulations, you are human rather than Cylon
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Spinster posted:Congratulations, you are human rather than Cylon Fantastic! I need validation because I am weak of character. Thanks dude!
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Aug 27, 2017 04:44
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Navin Johnson posted:Fantastic! I need validation because I am weak of character. Thanks dude!  you're welcome
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Aug 27, 2017 04:48
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Spinster posted:
You're awesome! BFFs forever!
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Aug 27, 2017 04:56
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Caution though; I'm a grammar Nazi...
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Aug 27, 2017 04:57
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Navin Johnson posted:Caution though; I'm a grammar Nazi... But not politically correct 
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Aug 27, 2017 05:07
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Harald posted:here are some great books: This guy gets it.
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Aug 27, 2017 14:51
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I'm illiterate.
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Aug 27, 2017 15:21
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Reporting all illiterate goons. Also Alliterative goons
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isnt stranger in a strange land the one where he spergs out about nipples vs teats??and all the while theyre being chased by interdimensional men in black or something? even as a kiddo i knew the writer was a loon.
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