re: Father who moved family to Russia to escape ‘woke’ America is sent to front line

Posted by Gravitiger

Member since Jun 2011

12462 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:22 pm to waiting4saturday

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what an idiot. dude could have moved to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, etc.. to escape "woke"

Still plenty of "woke" in those places. Better off in Wyoming or the Dakotas (especially if you're down with Russian weather).

Posted by Shexter

Prairieville

Member since Feb 2014

20843 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:22 pm to Boondock Saint

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But despite having no experience as a soldier and limited understanding of the Russian language, he has been sent “near” the front line in the war with Ukraine, according to his wife.

"near" could mean a hundred miles.

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Upon arriving in Russia, the family were featured in several state-affiliated media outlets, where they described their move as a rejection of Western cultural values. Mr Huffman said he wanted to earn his place in Russian society not via handouts but through service.

“The point of this act for me is to earn a place here in Russia,” he said. “If I risk myself for our new country, no one will say that I am not a part of it. Unlike migrants in America who come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts.”

This post was edited on 7/21/25 at 1:24 pm

Posted by OldmanBeasley

Charlotte

Member since Jun 2014

11173 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:22 pm to Boondock Saint

I bet the husky is enjoying it though. Would have been nice if they could’ve gotten his perspective on the move.

Posted by Lexis Dad

Member since Apr 2025

6399 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:23 pm to UpToPar

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It sounds like he voluntarily joined the Russian military

Then he's an even bigger dumbass than originally thought.

Posted by Weekend Warrior79

Member since Aug 2014

21762 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:23 pm to madamsquirrel

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Are there no lesbians is Russia?
Serious question,

You definitely should google that and let us know what you find out

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Posted by Klark Kent

Houston via BR

Member since Jan 2008

74888 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:23 pm to skullhawk

too late; hook set on a few in this thread.

Posted by GREENHEAD22

Member since Nov 2009

20852 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:24 pm to Boondock Saint

Whatever happened to the Canadians that moved there who had the YT channel?

Did they get kicked off of YT?

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Posted by dyslexiateechur

Louisiana

Member since Jan 2009

36481 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:25 pm to GREENHEAD22

The Feenstras.

Posted by Mingo Was His NameO

Brooklyn

Member since Mar 2016

37536 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:26 pm to GREENHEAD22

It’s wild that people this fricking stupid actually exist. Fascinating stuff!

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Posted by Syd

Member since Sep 2012

5047 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:26 pm to Boondock Saint

He is about to FAFO

Posted by Yewkindewit

Near Birmingham, Alabama

Member since Apr 2012

21869 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:27 pm to Boondock Saint

“Lesbians is cool” - Sherman Klumps brother

Posted by TT9

Seychelles

Member since Sep 2008

91793 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:27 pm to Mingo Was His NameO

quote:
It’s wild that people this fricking stupid actually exist.

It's not surprising at all considering how brainwashed people are these days.

Posted by Mushroom1968

Shreveport

Member since Jun 2023

6347 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:28 pm to Boondock Saint

Ahh OP made it sound like he was forced into the military and likely regrets moving to Russia. Instead he joined willfully, is not “on the front lines” and still seems to have no regrets. If that’s the case, this is as big of a story as me eating a burger for lunch.

Posted by LegendInMyMind

Member since Apr 2019

75211 posts

Posted on 7/21/25 at 1:30 pm to Boondock Saint

What a dumbass.