[Imal]

Indeed, anyone who knows anything about SF knows just how influential "the Godfather of Science Fiction" was. Certainly the use of bombardment from space (specifically, the moon) to influence events on earth was central to the plot of this groundbreaking and seminal novel, and predates Pournelle's work (also excellent) by a healthy margin.

Also, the late great Robert Heinlein was a towering role model for us Libertarians and those men who aren't afraid to be men. He was the antithesis of the weakly nerd and quite a swordsman, too.

We have yet to unlock most of the benefits of his vision.

TANSTAAFL, brother!

[Phsstpok]

Indeed, anyone who knows anything about SF knows just how influential "the Godfather of Science Fiction" was... and predates Pournelle's work (also excellent) by a healthy margin.

there's a reason Pournelle's and Niven's work resembles RAH's stuff. He was their mentor and guide through much of their early careers. He even is represented by a character in the novel that this stuff was used in Footfall, along with fictional versions of Niven and Pournelle, as advisors to the war effort (the Dreamer Fthipt at Colorado Springs). He was a member of the advisory committee cited in the article right up until his death. They were mostly concerned with fixing what was wrong with NASA way back when in the 70s. I wish we'd listened to them then.

[Starrgaizr]

TANSTAAFL -- let's throw some rocks!

[risk]

Also, the late great Robert Heinlein was a towering role model for us Libertarians and those men who aren't afraid to be men.

Oddly enough, he was increasingly bereft of traditional mores as he aged. What a coincidence!

[Cdnexpat]

Didn't the Robert Heinlein write "The Fifth Collumn"?