I have this friend that moved from Brazil to the US. She never cared about politics and now she has joined the fucking US army. I mean she really disliked anything remotely political and now this happens, wtf? I cant wrap my mind around it. How did this happen? Like, how does the US make people wanna join their stupid ass murder machine?
The other comments about the desperation of so many Americans and predatory recruitment strategies are all on point, I’d just add one more thought.
Most people, especially in the US (immigrants too) don’t see the military and military service as political. The level of political education and class or material awareness is so low that for a lot of people supporting soldiers or enlisting yourself isn’t seen as a political position, it’s just what you do or it’s just the best job among few choices.
Thats is so fucked