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80. Doesn't seem the Russians are going to quietly submit to this. 👍 nt

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Wed Sep 21, 2022, 10:17 PM

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Russia Implodes After Putin Summons 300,000 to Die for Him [View all] Nevilledog Sep 2022 OP

Unless I read something wrong, the age of conscription goes up to 65 EYESORE 9001 Sep 2022 #1

Interesting to think that at 63, I could be called up if I was Russian Kaleva Sep 2022 #7

Their out of ammo so... lame54 Sep 2022 #29

They Are Buying A Bunch Of Ammo From North Korea nt DallasNE Sep 2022 #52

The most up to date stuff, I'm sure lame54 Sep 2022 #53

Not according to North Korea Nevilledog Sep 2022 #74

That Settles It DallasNE Sep 2022 #78

North Korea also claims to be filled with Democratic Peoples... Lancero Sep 2022 #95

Yea, but you can hold a rifle in a foxhole. James48 Sep 2022 #35

I am a navy veteran and I am 58 years old. The only way Uncle Sam would get me back in uniform is Ray Bruns Sep 2022 #51

It is, or was?, actually 27 intrepidity Sep 2022 #15

During WWII, the US had men register for the draft up to age 65. Mariana Sep 2022 #23

It makes sense to register everyone up to age 65 GregariousGroundhog Sep 2022 #82

And life expectancy for males is 65.5 years. Hmmm LiberalFighter Sep 2022 #71

Awwww, that means tdfg doesn't qualify VWolf Sep 2022 #87

Arrest tens of thousands. Vlad. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2022 #2

Funny how Russians support Putin until it gets real and their own kids get drafted to just be killed TheBlackAdder Sep 2022 #38

God willing Mme. Defarge Sep 2022 #3

They're fleeing the country as fast as they can. herding cats Sep 2022 #4

Wow, that graphic is really something. A huge number of flights are going to Turkey, because... keep_left Sep 2022 #16

So will Turkey's Traildogbob Sep 2022 #28

Kind of a side note: Wednesdays Sep 2022 #17

They should go to Florida lame54 Sep 2022 #30

The passengers should parachute out right above 700 N Adams St, Tallahassee. Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #58

He'd give them a 21 gun salute lame54 Sep 2022 #73

Or else he'd intercept them in a Navy fighter jet because, ya know, he's totally a Top Gov pilot... Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #76

He probably would BonnieJW Sep 2022 #89

Probably a lot also driving to the nearest border. Lonestarblue Sep 2022 #46

This was the Finnish border earlier today. herding cats Sep 2022 #47

Wow, it's like Moscow is a volcano spewing out planes! Pinback Sep 2022 #55

Damnit! I was actually hoping for Taco trucks on every corner. Crowman2009 Sep 2022 #67

I know! Pinback Sep 2022 #77

Maybe enchiladas too? calimary Sep 2022 #83

Thos poor people.. who knew it Cha Sep 2022 #72

I imagine Edward Snowden's life is not that comfortable.He seriously effed up in his choice of pals Hekate Sep 2022 #92

Ikr.. Cha Sep 2022 #96

More "Genius" underpants Sep 2022 #5

Savvy! Hekate Sep 2022 #93

The young men need Trump's doctor. Emile Sep 2022 #6

Lol TheRealNorth Sep 2022 #10

What, I thought Drafts always worked out great? nattyice Sep 2022 #8

Consider the late Colonel Hackworth's thoughts on it: Brother Buzz Sep 2022 #12

True, but in Russia, they'll likely just shoot anyone with that "attitude" nattyice Sep 2022 #22

Well, yeah, and the Citizens Army went extinct when Joseph Stalin... Brother Buzz Sep 2022 #41

Interesting quote. Pinback Sep 2022 #57

Interesting. As much as I regarded the Vietnam era draft with loathing, the all-volunteer Army... Hekate Sep 2022 #94

Ya know musclecar6 Sep 2022 #9

Manchurian Cantaloupe is going on my long list of monikers for Traitor Tot. OMGWTF Sep 2022 #40

LOL!!! Manchurian Cantaloupe! My favorite nickname for Traitor Trump yet! LaMouffette Sep 2022 #43

he lacked the sense to call it off. cab67 Sep 2022 #90

Fuck cilla4progress Sep 2022 #11

Look at this way, for his and his alone screw-ups, hundreds of thousands of Russians SWBTATTReg Sep 2022 #13

Didn't they learn that already in Afghanistan? FakeNoose Sep 2022 #20

Hey Vlad, an old American saying: When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging! Jim__ Sep 2022 #14

He's a narcissistic white supremacist so... Justice matters. Sep 2022 #18

Whoah. Old Crow Sep 2022 #19

Seems to me DENVERPOPS Sep 2022 #21

My lottery number was 126. SergeStorms Sep 2022 #25

My number was 119. Gary 50 Sep 2022 #97

Fun times, huh? SergeStorms Sep 2022 #98

Grew up in the 60's watching guys burn their draft cards. edbermac Sep 2022 #24

I'm with you, and burned mine in Detroit. Faygo Kid Sep 2022 #27

Drafting all the males except the wealthy college kids in Moscow? LiberalArkie Sep 2022 #26

BINGO LA DENVERPOPS Sep 2022 #32

At least that way they don't have to worry about pissing off the Russian Mafias kids. LiberalArkie Sep 2022 #49

Nyet Collusion? czarjak Sep 2022 #31

Istanbul SAW airport is comparatively straightforward. Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #33

The draft ended the Vietnam war. OMGWTF Sep 2022 #34

That is exactly why DENVERPOPS Sep 2022 #75

K&R. William769 Sep 2022 #36

Ok folks- this is serious. James48 Sep 2022 #37

Seems like more like a last-gasp Hail Mary-pass of a doomed effort. Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #59

Training? There is Ukraine, komrad, find rifle while marching. Go or we shoot your dog! Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #79

Good point! Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #84

It does seem like an escalation beyond Ukraine. Hugin Sep 2022 #86

Phew, I'm too old. jeffreyi Sep 2022 #39

Bite your tongue. EndlessWire Sep 2022 #50

When Putin threatens nukes. I get a visual image of the Kremlin leveled in smoking ruins Walleye Sep 2022 #42

Perhaps we can fly some eager militia members to aid Russia, just charge $1500 a piece up front. Brainfodder Sep 2022 #44

Perhaps we can fly some eager militia members to aid Russia, just charge $1500 a piece up front. Brainfodder Sep 2022 #45

Even getting the HOAs involved fescuerescue Sep 2022 #48

Defund the HOA! MontanaMama Sep 2022 #62

Best comment on the thread MissB Sep 2022 #65

Someone is going to 'off' him. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #54

If people who love their country could be counted on to exterminate vermin... hay rick Sep 2022 #56

And still suffering MontanaMama Sep 2022 #63

What's wrong with these guys? They never heard of bone spurs? Anal cysts? Midnight Writer Sep 2022 #60

Or they could just pull a Ted Nugent and shit themselves. Sky Jewels Sep 2022 #61

Please die so my ego is not damaged nowforever Sep 2022 #64

Protests all across Russia today, starting in the east. Lots of arrests Warpy Sep 2022 #66

That there is good to see, madness around the world needs checked! Brainfodder Sep 2022 #68

I wonder how many of their 144 million are eligible to be killed? LiberalFighter Sep 2022 #69

The Russian people have to be realizing they have been duped at this point. Hopefully? Evolve Dammit Sep 2022 #70

Doesn't seem the Russians are going to quietly submit to this. 👍 nt Raine Sep 2022 #80

Sorry Vlad, you're worth exactly one human life -- your own. Just end it now already. Blue Owl Sep 2022 #81

There's no real implosion Renew Deal Sep 2022 #85

I hope this will happen, but from what I'm reading, Putin's brainwashing has worked well LiberalLovinLug Sep 2022 #88

You can't FORCE people to fight. Just bc he airdrops people there doesn't mean they'll fight. FlyingPiggy Sep 2022 #91

Dear Vladdy Daddy - for you: Pachamama Sep 2022 #99