The Way Forward

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7. I believe the reality is that trying to start a draft would be the final straw. EVERY family member would be in......

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Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:25 AM

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..... the streets SAYING NOT WITH MY LOVED ONES.

No one wants to send their family members off to fight a war for oil and the further enrichment of billionaires.

In my opinion, the ONLY thing that would make a draft possible is IF WE WERE UNDER ATTACK FROM HOSTILE FORCES within our national boundaries. With guns, bombs, missiles, and other weapons of war.

NOT "drug boats" in international waters, MAYBE carrying drugs, MAYBE headed to our shores and not European destinations.

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Here is a IDEA re-implement the draft. A drafted Department of War! [View all] usaf-vet Friday OP

At least start LOUDLY vocalizing that this is his plan. PuraVidaDreamin Friday #1

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They can start with all the ICE goons who relish violence jmbar2 Friday #3

I've been thinking about this too... FalloutShelter Friday #4

EXACTLY. The public outcry during Vietnam clearly told the politicians NO MORE DRAFTS. And they heard it! usaf-vet Friday #8

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I believe the reality is that trying to start a draft would be the final straw. EVERY family member would be in...... usaf-vet Friday #7