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Age and Allegiance: Unpacking the Controversy of Ukraine's Draft Policy Through the Lens of 'Logan's Run'
Self | 3-21-2024 | Self

Posted on 03/21/2024 5:59:36 AM PDT by DEPcom

In a recent piece titled "Lindsey Graham Faces Backlash Over Ukraine Mobilization Call" from MSN.com Lindsey Graham visited Kyiv, Senator Lindsey Graham made headlines during his visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, by addressing the issue of military conscription for young men. He specifically advocated for the Ukrainian parliament to expedite the passage of a bill that would include more citizens in the draft to combat Russia, pinpointing the exemption of men under 27 from military service as a concern. Graham highlighted the urgency of the situation, suggesting that all individuals, regardless of being 25 or 27, should actively participate in what he described as a critical battle for survival. His comments ignited discussions and controversy across various social media platforms.

This scenario, where Ukraine reportedly conscripts men aged between 27 and 60 for the war against Russia, draws a parallel to the narrative of "Logan's Run." The film unfolds in a dystopian future where society is encapsulated within a dome, creating a seemingly perfect yet strictly regulated environment. A pivotal aspect of this society is the Carousel process, which mandates the termination of everyone upon reaching 30 years old under the guise of renewal, serving as a method for controlling the population. This practice curiously mirrors the notion: Is Ukraine attempting to economize on future social security expenses?

The resemblance extends further when considering how "Logan's Run" portrays the pursuit of those evading the draft, akin to individuals nearing the age of 27 in Ukraine potentially having to escape to avoid conscription and the perils of frontline combat against Russia. This strategy implies a nuanced approach by Ukraine to utilize the prime years of its young male population not just in military service but also in industrial and developmental sectors, thereby managing the demographic composition concerning its older population.


TOPICS: Government; Miscellaneous; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: bidenswar; draft; killkillkillforpeace; pic; russia; tothelastukrainian; ukraine; worldwariii; ww3
"Lastday, Capricorn 15's. Year of the City: 2274. Carousel begins."
1 posted on 03/21/2024 5:59:36 AM PDT by DEPcom
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To: DEPcom

Ukraine will become a nation of women and extremely old men........................


2 posted on 03/21/2024 6:00:59 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

Don’t forget the young men under the age of 27.


3 posted on 03/21/2024 6:02:36 AM PDT by DEPcom (DC is not my Capitol after Jan 6th lock downs.)
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To: DEPcom

They could just do as the US did and mandate the jab for all.

And then *treat* them with venting and Remdesivir when they have bacterial pneumonia from not being appropriately treated earlier.

I’m guessing they don’t have nursing homes to send sick people to to kill off the elderly.


4 posted on 03/21/2024 6:03:01 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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5 posted on 03/21/2024 6:03:42 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: DEPcom

(He specifically advocated for the Ukrainian parliament to expedite the passage of a bill that would include more citizens in the draft)

Significant quote


6 posted on 03/21/2024 6:04:10 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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(pinpointing the exemption of men under 27 from military service as a concern. Graham highlighted the urgency of the situation, suggesting that all individuals, regardless of being 25 or 27, should actively participate in what he described as a critical battle for survival)

Not if LG has his way. Or at least that seems how it reads.


7 posted on 03/21/2024 6:06:50 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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I had thought similar since, in Ukraine, being drafted is basically being sent to a ‘death machine’.


8 posted on 03/21/2024 6:08:07 AM PDT by BobL (I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart, I just don't tell anyone)
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To: DEPcom

What will be left of Ukraine? No men, no skills, no resources to rebuild let alone police post war. No population left to extract taxes from, in essence, another Haiti? Depending on welfare for existence doesn’t bode well for it’s future.

Maybe the Chinese will be invited in to rebuild and work the fields? In any case, thousands of square miles of Ukie “ fertile” soil has now been polluted by dangerous HE chemicals and residue. UXO alone insures no farming for decades, and who is going to buy contaminated produce?


9 posted on 03/21/2024 6:22:50 AM PDT by delta7
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Effects of contaminated soil:

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/12/1162957409/ukraines-farmlands-are-affected-by-the-toxic-remnants-of-war

The longer this war continues, the larger the risk of severely reduced food production for the world- severe food shortages.

Good job war cheerleaders!


10 posted on 03/21/2024 6:30:08 AM PDT by delta7
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contaminated soil:


Tell it to your buddies in the Russian military, who invaded the country and began this mess, orchestrated by ‘Shorty’ Putin.


11 posted on 03/21/2024 6:53:34 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Red Badger

Lots of mail order brides. Hahaha


12 posted on 03/21/2024 9:01:43 AM PDT by Red6
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But they will all look like Helen Thomas!........................


13 posted on 03/21/2024 9:02:30 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: PIF

orchestrated by ‘Shorty’ Putin.
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You should address him as President Elect ( again) Putin. The election results were in line with his approval ratings, about 88 percent. The Russian people love him, similar to our President Trump.


14 posted on 03/21/2024 9:59:01 AM PDT by delta7
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You should address him as President Elect

He’s your President, not mine. The more disrespect heaped on ‘Shorty’ Putin, the better.


15 posted on 03/21/2024 10:14:32 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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VERY strange Ukraine would conscript 59 year olds, but not those age 26? America did quite the opposite the last time this country had a draft: only those aged 19-22 or so need fear getting Shanghaied into the military. Those opposed jumped up and shouted, “Hell, no! We won’t go!” Which young American men (and women) should also do if that election stealing piece of **** currently in power tries to make them fight for the Democrat government...


16 posted on 04/19/2024 8:37:25 PM PDT by Big Brother Go to Hell
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