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marble falls

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9. That would be a big mistake. In a middle of a "popular" war, GWB realized the public would turn on him if he drafted ...

Reply to FarPoint (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:32 AM

Jan 6

... so he came up with "Stop Loss" to keep a sufficient number of troops in the field by not allowing them to separate at the end of their hitches if they were in the field. There were no longer enough volunteers.

Our son was kept from coming home for 11 months. No joke. No exaggeration.

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The Minister of Chaos and Crimes: Could he bring back the military draft? [View all] FarPoint Jan 6 OP

Yes............... Lovie777 Jan 6 #1

I hope so. Nothing will turn voters against the GOP faster. yardwork Jan 6 #2

I agree..... FarPoint Jan 6 #4

If there's a draft it should include both women and men. yardwork Jan 6 #7

No draft. Mandatory two year service in a choice of military or civil service. Everything from enlisting to ... marble falls Jan 6 #10

This administration will not consider reasonable extras for enlistment. FarPoint Jan 6 #12

No poop. But they aren't going to be here forever, and if they're smart (they aren't), they won't reinstate the draft. marble falls Jan 6 #13

They Rebl2 Jan 6 #19

100% no. Do you want the RW indoctrinating young people JCMach1 Jan 6 #14

I don't know, we're meeting little resistance and wars are fought with technology now bucolic_frolic Jan 6 #3

True..... FarPoint Jan 6 #6

Then why does the Army claim their recruitment is lagging? marble falls Jan 6 #15

When we see the kids cominghome in body bags Norbert Jan 6 #5

Yes, absolutely. milestogo Jan 6 #8

That would be a big mistake. In a middle of a "popular" war, GWB realized the public would turn on him if he drafted ... marble falls Jan 6 #9

Numbers are definitely up RoseTrellis Jan 6 #11

And the Army loses 25% of these recruits in year one. Because the services become a last hope for people in ... marble falls Jan 6 #18

A couple of things maxrandb Jan 6 #21

Bringing back the draft would require an act of Congress. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 6 #16

There will exemptions like always jonstl08 Jan 6 #17

Wouldn't it need congressional approval? Renew Deal Jan 6 #20

Not even trump is stupid enough to do Democrats that big a favor. (nt) Paladin Jan 6 #22