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Posted on 2/18/17 at 9:37 pm to volod
Some of these idiots would be a death sentence to those who truly want to serve this country.
Posted on 2/18/17 at 9:55 pm to volod
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However, what are some of the problems a system like this would cause? Or more specifically, what opposition could a Right Wing President face imposing a new law of this magnitude ( it would take a Republican to pass this).
No one will pass such a thing anytime soon because the youth today are the biggest bunch of pussies and most politicians realize that.
Posted on 2/18/17 at 10:04 pm to AUstar
quote:And, you know, it's a terrible idea.
No one will pass such a thing anytime soon because the youth today are the biggest bunch of pussies and most politicians realize that.
Posted on 2/18/17 at 10:41 pm to volod
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However, what are some of the problems a system like this would cause? Or more specifically, what opposition could a Right Wing President face imposing a new law of this magnitude ( it would take a Republican to pass this).
Authoritarian right
We'd fall even further behind on the freedom index.. but since when do republicans care about freedom
This post was edited on 2/18/17 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:31 am to Port Royal
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Google Elvis being conscripted into the US Army.
Or Willie Mays.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 7:33 am to volod
quote:Work for what? As a last resort in an existential war, sure. Otherwise, what's the point.
Would Mandatory Conscription work in the United States ?
quote:Why?
I don't see a problem with making 18 years old serve in the US military for a 1 to 2 year period.
quote:Probably not.
it would create a more responsible generation of young adults.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 10:33 am to bmy
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since when do republicans care about freedom
FDR locked up the Japanese. Just sayin'.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 11:31 am to volod
The only way mandatory conscription would sell well is in a crisis. World War II, for example. And volunteer armies tend to be more dedicated.
Posted on 2/19/17 at 1:23 pm to FightinTigersDammit
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FDR locked up the Japanese. Just sayin'.
who says democrats care about freedom?
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