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In reply to the discussion: Trump wants to reinstate Vietnam-era "emergency enlistment measures." Good. Let's start with his 20 y.o. son, Lurch. [View all]liberalgunwilltravel
(1,225 posts)15. As a veteran
I would be all for some form of mandatory service, be it military or some other government program for everyone, men and women. It would go a long way to making this a more egalitarian society. And it would force the interactions between people who otherwise would never even meet. The purpose and reality of such service would not be to promote more conflicts, in fact it would likely have the opposite effect, since more people would have skin in the game. That said, I wouldnt support such an action under the current administration.
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Trump wants to reinstate Vietnam-era "emergency enlistment measures." Good. Let's start with his 20 y.o. son, Lurch. [View all]
Miles Archer
20 hrs ago
OP
I think Trump means incursion, but he doesn't know the English language very well and he's stupid
Walleye
17 hrs ago
#56
Yes. I still hold out hope that some philanthropist will do a "Billionaire Boys With Bone Spurs" Telethon
Miles Archer
19 hrs ago
#5
He's 79. He Was 6'2" In Military School, And There No Evidence He's Shrunk....
ColoringFool
16 hrs ago
#62
Trump, never one to dabble with the history books, doesn't see it coming.
Baitball Blogger
19 hrs ago
#7
Wants/needs younger, strong males to be under his authority so they can't fight his fascists ruining the nation?
Attilatheblond
17 hrs ago
#44
Sorry, but "Lurch" (love that!) can't be drafted: He inherited his dad's bone spurs.
LaMouffette
8 hrs ago
#78
Hope they like high rates of AWOL servicemembers and barracks that smell like pot.
Crowman2009
3 hrs ago
#84