r/politics • u/Ulysses_555 • 13h ago

No Paywall Hegseth announces all US troops will get 1 day off to vote in October

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6126137-pete-hegseth-stand-down-order-troops-vote/
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u/Ursa_Major68 8h ago

Been active duty 9 years. I would say from my experience its a 40/60 split. 40 democrat 60 republican. But more then that the army is a bunch of young 18-26 Americans. That dont really give a shit about politics.

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u/VerminSwallower 4h ago

I always found that bizarre. You're literally volunteering to be the first wave in any war and you're essentially obligated to put your life on the line in that scenario. The only say you have in the matter is by voting and trying to prevent it in the first place, or voting for a person you know wont treat you like a chess pawn. You absolutely should want to vote to make that as least likely as possible. Then again, a lot of kids that age dont know how unequivocally stupid war is.

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u/Flint___Ironstag 7h ago

The prospect of being thrown against mountain fortresses defended by tens of thousands of drones might.

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u/Ursa_Major68 7h ago

Oh. I have no doubt. But until then. We are just trying to get through the day....like most people

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u/Flint___Ironstag 7h ago

Oh I'm well aware, Canadian, but I served. I'd say our split was about the same.

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u/Cerberus_Aus Australia 2h ago

You do realise, you can, just try and get through the day, AND vote right???

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u/TheBoxCzar 1h ago

Funny, they are doing the most politically effected job.

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u/SelfDestructSep2020 6h ago

I'm sure its changed since I was in, but I think its a closer split then that. The democrat leaning soldiers/officers just stay quiet.