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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 13 hours ago

These comments....as if this guy won't be elected President in 20 years.

[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago

He's a criminal, just like the rest of his family

[–] Decq@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

There should be a law in every country that if the state initiates a draft all their eligible family members of those in power should be drafted for the front line first or else the firing squad. No exceptions.

It aint me, it aint me... I'm no president's son...

[–] 4grams@awful.systems 3 points 14 hours ago
[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 15 hours ago

Front line.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 1 points 14 hours ago

I agree that Barron should be on the list like everyone else, but first on the list? Should the child suffer from the sins of his father? That's a tough one. I think the Bible says yes on that one but I'm still not sure.

[–] cheat700000007@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago

He should be deported because his mom is an illegal alien.

This is how all the ice shit works right?

[–] Gates9@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

This is why the estate tax exists

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 35 points 1 day ago

He should be the first to be drafted, and sent straight to the front, as an inspiration to the youth of America.

Barron reportedly has a $150 million fortune. Tell Trump that he'll inherit it if Barron dies, and he'll put Barron on the front line tomorrow.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 5 points 1 day ago

Imagine that! 150 million=150 houses that normal people would dream of owning and living in them for the rest of their lives forever. Its actually shit money if you think about it, but its big enough to employ a good 100 people.

[–] SpookyBogMonster@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago

Send his ass to the middle east, so he can become the leader of the IRGC, be declared the Mahdi, topple the American Empire, and then take over the world

[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 86 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He probably has bone spurs like daddy.

[–] lennybird@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Lo, I suppose cowardice is hereditary in this case?

[–] tacoplease@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Can't stand next to chicken shit without smelling of it.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 day ago

I think he should just be shot but meh

[–] kylie_kraft@lemmy.world 61 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Didn't they already preemptively announce that Barron is ineligible for military service because he's too tall or some shit? As clear a signal as you can get that a draft is at least being discussed.

[–] chetradley@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (5 children)

If you read the article, it states that this rumor was debunked.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago

Didn't even need to be debunked.

While the army may have a height restriction, the Marines do not. You like crayons? Then you are good!

[–] kate@lemmy.uhhoh.com 5 points 1 day ago

read? the article?? where do you think we are !!

what the what?

[–] kylie_kraft@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Ah shit. I "read" the article, but missed that part.

[–] Uranus_Hz@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Draft him, to the Navy, and cram him in a sub.

instructions unclear, crabbed him in a sum.

[–] Rivermoonwolf@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Send his ass to Iran, front line

[–] switcheroo@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (2 children)

If he were a better person I'd probably feel bad for saying it but he's not and I don't, so: good god he is a ugly. Looks like a younger smug version of his sperm donor. He looks like someone you'd have to keep your hand over your drink around. Yuck.

Nepo baby never having to work. A leech. A parasite. I'd say yes draft his ass so that he has some worth but he'd probably accidentally shoot someone. Or cry like a little bitch when he stubs his toe.

[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I mean, none of his kids are actually attractive.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 6 points 1 day ago

A lot of weak chins.

[–] ChexMax@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Or on purpose shoot someone if the stories from his former nanny are true.

[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 24 points 2 days ago (2 children)

He should be tossed into the grinder first.

[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Everyone who votes to go to war should be the first to get drafted.

[–] MBech@feddit.dk 10 points 1 day ago

Agreed. Any politician who votes for war, should lead their troops into battle like the old kings.

Meanwhile at home, they can appoint someone to fill in their seat until (if) they return from war.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I hear Grindr is popular with MAGAs, and I've heard rumors that Barron may be on the team.

[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

"every accusation is a confession"

[–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

is he named after John Barron?

[–] smeenz@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 day ago
[–] el_twitto@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago

Draft that little bitch

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago

He's not the only son so he can go. Ship him out to the front lines right now.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 5 points 2 days ago

Nah, he should be deported.

[–] OldGrayDog@fedinsfw.app 4 points 1 day ago

Drumpf will tell kegsbreath to make him a general, just to piss everyone off, it's his goal to see how much he can ruin the US before he groaks.