Perhaps, perhaps not.Of course that wont stay true in the case of a chinese war. Well be conscripted and made to die so we can become less free and more like china.
My taxes of course will be taken to support it no matter what.
But sure, for now its volunteer and the people who own the country can die for it. I dont see that happening however.
We have a lot of people in the military and reserves as is.
If we needed more, you create some bigger sign on bonuses and incentives, and a lot more waivers for things that might prevent people from joining (minor criminal charges and shit like that.)
Maybe even an incentive that your record gets wiped if you serve a full term.
Bam. Still voluntary, and you just upped enrollment.
I tried to join Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force. I couldn't because of a charge classified as a "minor misdemeanor," for marijuana possession. Kind of ridiculous. But when you have enough soldiers, you can afford having stricter requirements to join. When you need more, lower the requirements.
Well he's not much of a Chinese puppet if he goes to war against them.It is exactly weakness that invites war from authoritarians, dictators, and despots. If you present them with a strong front, they will back off, much like less exalted forms of bullies and tyrants.
So yes, if things go hot in the next couple years, we can absolutely blame Biden and those who put him into 'power.'