Whatever the US did to get these scientists over here, it was a wise move.
As for those who decided to escape to South America, were they offered asylum in the US and passed it up in favor of Nazism in another country? I have no doubt of it. The thing that would not make sense to me is these same scientists embracing Nazism, yet experimenting to create superior men of Indian origin? It doesn't mesh with their core principles.
It wouldn't have been just for him. It would have been for his followers as well. Otherwise he wouldn't have made sure they escaped. Aside from that, there's nothing about that statement that indicates that the US was the big ripe peach, still waiting to be picked. Kirk and Spock could have stepped in and contradicted him if that was the case.
Don't forget, Khan wasn't the only resident ruler at the time. According to Spock there were dozens of petty dictatorships, plus the war to end the tyranny. I don't know why it would be assumed the US was safely out of reach in penthouses while the menials fought.
As for those who decided to escape to South America, were they offered asylum in the US and passed it up in favor of Nazism in another country? I have no doubt of it. The thing that would not make sense to me is these same scientists embracing Nazism, yet experimenting to create superior men of Indian origin? It doesn't mesh with their core principles.
Quote:I suspect that when Khan said there was little left on Earth, what he meant was there was little left for him. A reasonable POV for someone who might have been facing the prospect of being the world's most hunted fugitive at the time.
It wouldn't have been just for him. It would have been for his followers as well. Otherwise he wouldn't have made sure they escaped. Aside from that, there's nothing about that statement that indicates that the US was the big ripe peach, still waiting to be picked. Kirk and Spock could have stepped in and contradicted him if that was the case.
Don't forget, Khan wasn't the only resident ruler at the time. According to Spock there were dozens of petty dictatorships, plus the war to end the tyranny. I don't know why it would be assumed the US was safely out of reach in penthouses while the menials fought.
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