So as the war in Europe escalates and more drone attacks happen in Russia, the intelligentsia in the US are ratcheting up calls for renewed draft. HMMMM
Im not saying you're wrong here - but that's quite the qualifier to expect outsiders to understand.Teslag said:
Pool is misinformed. No reservists have been called up for deployment to Europe that weren't already in queue for normal rotations.
Get Off My Lawn said:Im not saying you're wrong here - but that's quite the qualifier to expect outsiders to understand.Teslag said:
Pool is misinformed. No reservists have been called up for deployment to Europe that weren't already in queue for normal rotations.
Especially in a time when we most assuredly have boots on the ground in Ukraine, we have selectively called up IRR members, and we continue to ratchet up our support.
IndividualFreedom said:
Not taking my kid to fight your war. Not going to happen. You can take me, but not her.
User name does not computeIndividualFreedom said:
Not taking my kid to fight your war. Not going to happen. You can take me, but not her.
We haven't ceased being at or starting a war since Korea, it's our most consistent contribution to the world.Muy said:
Wait, are we at war?!
Teslag said:IndividualFreedom said:
Not taking my kid to fight your war. Not going to happen. You can take me, but not her.
Just have her claim a high school knee injury. From my experience this has kept 100% of people out of the military when civilians thank me for my service.
We're always at war. We just don't declare it anymore.Muy said:
Wait, are we at war?!
And draws United States money.javajaws said:
Fear mongering sells clicks.

MouthBQ98 said:
We are no involved on the ground. We don't plan to be. Why on earth would the draft be an issue?

CDUB98 said:
I'd hold off on the panic.
AgBQ-00 said:
Supplying materiel and sanctions have also gotten us dragged into ever expanding conflict in the past.
Just pointing out that there has been a shift in mindset in those that are in position to enact drastic changes. Seriously, could any of you have ever imagined even opinion articles calling for the draft to be a thing?
Pfc Nut-job reporting for duty sir!Quote:
Now we're not at war and have no intention of being at war and people are buying into hysterical nutjobs