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[–] SoloCritical@lemmy.world 61 points 1 month ago (51 children)

If they’re that hard up for soldiers I vote we send ICE over to do the fighting for us.

[–] nightofmichelinstars@sopuli.xyz 19 points 1 month ago

Hear me out, we could just send them over and leave them there with no weapons and no ports... de-port them, if you will.

[–] Dead_or_Alive@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I mean they have a larger budget than the Marine’s… What could go wrong?

[–] SoloCritical@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Literally nothing. That’s why I suggested it haha.

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[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

At the same time we should not give up diplomatic options. We should send Iran the entire cabinet as a gesture of good will.

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[–] N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 33 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Raised from 35 to 42, which is a big jump. At 35, the physical downward spiral is just beginning. At 42, it is typically well underway, especially in the U.S., where obesity runs rampant. They must be anticipating a slog similar to that when Russia invaded Ukraine.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not just in Iran, Lindsey Graham seems to think we're also gonna invade Cuba, probably parts of Latin America, and who knows, maybe Canada or Mexico to top it off. Multi-front wars aren't a bad idea right? We have the logistics to fight two separate long-term wars, so what's a third or a fifth?

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[–] favoredponcho@lemmy.zip 30 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (24 children)

After watching Russian soldiers getting blown to bits by drones for the last 3-4 years, I am good on ever joining the army.

They can recruit those gen-z maga true believers focused on looksmaxxing though. Army uniform looks cool. Makes you Chad.

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[–] brognak@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Remember, when in doubt pull pin and throw at nearest officers tent.

[–] Jessvj93@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Could be hearsay, but I saw someone say even mentioning knowing what Fragging is during your interview is enough to get you disqualified.

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[–] Ashrakal@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Can’t the US government and their enablers just calm down about waging wars? They’re quite literally one of the biggest issues of this world, and they think that they’re not the problem…

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[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)
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[–] discocactus@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (3 children)

They really shouldn't want disgruntled millennials. I would be a truly catastrophic draftee, and not because I'd be incompetent.

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[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)
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[–] PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago (7 children)

TIL I could still join the army if I were so inclined.

[–] deacon@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

I am having a surprisingly complex mix of feelings about being too old even for the revised age.

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[–] Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 month ago

Still not gonna take my bipolar ass in a draft

[–] jaykrown@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

No fucking way I'm ever taking orders from someone who doesn't think for them self.

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[–] SpicyLizards@reddthat.com 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So you need a harder drug to get kicked out

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