How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
Quote #10
TURGIDSON: Mr. President, we must not allow... a mine shaft gap!
Even in the face of total extinction, Turgidson's fanatical patriotism makes him preoccupied with maintaining superiority over the Soviets. This kind of patriotism can easily get out of hand, because, in a perfect world, all countries are getting stronger and more technologically advanced. If your only goal is to be the best, then the competition never ends. Moral of the story? Loving your country means defending it when necessary, but it doesn't have to mean hating on everyone else. Except during the World Cup, that is.