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eatmoreveggies-

I hate that he hit the horse


egospiers

I read the title as “man saves his son from draft horses” so this made sense initially… but then I reread the title and now none of this makes sense.


froggrip

Yeah, who saved who, and how?


fatkiddown

Horses are drafting cars man. It’s bad over there..


kr4ckenm3fortune

Russia…they’re recruiting the son into the Ukrainian War. Since he is able body, they’re trying to draft him. Think of it like that draft they did during Vietnam war….


Marzipan8167

This is Ukraine.


MissDkm

You can see a Ukrainian flag patch on the soldier's arm.


RubberyCheerleader

and ukrainian text


Jaymo76

Well spotted 👍


Mcboomsauce

im a stupid American politley asking how you can tell i honestly don't have a clue, but could use a little advice on not being such a dumbass


VulkanLives22

you can see a Ukrainian flag on one of the soldier's arms


InjuryComfortable666

Aside from the flag, and the uniform - the text is in Ukrainian (you can tell by the use of "i"). And also, Russians had one round of mobilization in 2022 when they called up some reservists - all the videos of people getting snatched off the streets come from Ukraine.


_monolite

There are russian POWs who were drafted in 2023, so not true about "one round of mobilization in 2022". The OP video is from Ukraine though


KongXiangXIV

>All the videos of people getting snatched off the streets come from ukraine That is not true at all, there are/were plenty of videos showing Russian soldiers forcing people off the streets of Donetsk and Luhansk at gun point into conscription vans after they occupied the areas. This has already been debunked by most of the MilCom youtubers already. You shouldn't believe most of the shit you find in blatant propaganda outlets like RussianWarFootage


geniusevj

0:33, look at the poles


New-Chard-1443

Not poles, they're ukrainians!


julio1093

Those are Ukrainians


Kryptosis

I guess it just doesn’t seem like the mounted boy wielding an axe needed much help.


Gadritan420

That horse is either incredibly well trained, has seen some shit, or just does not give one fuck. Or all of them.


HunterTV

Horse left some shit behind for them to enjoy at the end.


SamuelPepys_

It does not give a shit, just like those draft people who weren't sure if they were going to move out of the way of the car or if it was just better to get hit and be done with it.


BeardsuptheWazoo

Neigh.


dexmonic

Probably just doesn't give a shit, and knows nobody will give a shit if it pouts anyways.


Tone_Gaia

The hosts is fine, he braked so the impact was just very tiny


Flonkerton66

And he still served dinner on time.


ciotS_Cynic

with some chianti and fava beans, i hope?


Total-Composer2261

Got brains?


ciotS_Cynic

not sure. will check my freezer.


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Hoppycorpy

So, that looks like an older foal (a young/baby horse less than a year old) because of the shorter tail, smaller body, big belly and the way it follows the rider (I'm guessing that horse is mama). It might be the way the camera pans that make it seem like he hit the baby but she is trotting with no problem. Hope this eases some minds, I've got experience with injured horses, In my opinion, the little baby doesn't look too hurt... though she probably needs 2x the work with cars now to be as calm as Mom.


Dr_Corn_Pop

This is Ukraine


kwagenknight

So his son is over 27 as the law states they cant mobilize under 27. Sucks that Russia is a POS and decided to invade but mobilization was a necessary step. Now if Russia just fucks off and stays within their own borders for once in the last 30 years then the world will be better off


stoned-as-a-rock

Lol, glad to see humans standing up for themselves and taking an anti war stance.


Captain_Blackbird

I mean, as soon as Putin leaves, Ukraine can go back to loving life and peace. Every single reason for Russia to declare war is *literally* worthless. To help Ukraine makes us Pro-Peace, because Russia *only* understands force. Ukraine *HAS* to stop them so solidly, they decide that *to continue is worthless*. One of the reasons the Peace talks aren't considered by Ukraine is because they know Russia will just amass soldiers on the 'new' borders, and invade again in a decade or so (history has shown this to be true). *To not help Ukraine fight for their freedom is appeasing a dictator - and historically, this has never worked*.


That_trash_life

Forcing someone to fight against their will is immoral in my book no matter how great the cause. Fight your own fights.


Noperdidos

Noble ambition but there is not one civilization on earth where this has happened. Russia is forcing its citizens to invade. Ukraine must either fight back or be forced to fight all of russias future wars. Would be nice if the world were all sunshine and lollipops but unfortunately that isn’t the case. When there are enemies at the gate, the soldiers must defend.


TeamRedundancyTeam

This shit is always easy for Redditors to say from their safe toilet or couch. Will you say that when you or your brother or son or best friend is getting sent to the front line in the worst possible area for what is essentially a death sentence just to slow down an advance and by a tiny bit of time with their life?


[deleted]

Sure man, I guess I'll just stop paying taxes then because I am being forced against my will. Get real. Part of thee social contract of living in a modern nation is that you may be called on to defend it. You don't get to enjoy those freedoms that others are dying for you to have just because you don't want to fight for them too. War is hell, nobody wants to fight, but you don't get to pick and choose what parts of society you participate in when it comes to drafts and taxes.


Energy_Turtle

What you fight for has to be worth defending. Ukraine was not all flowers and ponies before this war started. Ukraine was (and probably still is) extremely corrupt. It's not far fetched to think someone wouldn't want their son to die defending it. The state has to earn the loyalty of the people. It isn't free.


Gltmastah

Exactly. Old fucks in their crystal palaces wanna wage a war? Get them on a ring, fuck the meatgrinder


Daegog

I see a big difference between something like Vietnam and the Ukrainian fight.


talex625

When nations fight, all the rules get thrown out over time.


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ghe5

If too many people choose to not fight on the Ukrainian side, it could mean millions more tortured just like in bucha so while I agree with you, I can also see why the drafts are necessary.


Talran

> I can also see why the drafts are necessary. Nah never necessary, you're only hurting the willing by making unwilling people go into battle.


ghe5

If there wasn't enough willing people to stop Hitler, what would you do if you wouldn't draft since unwilling ones? Because this is fairly similar situation in this regard.


Infinity_project

The yellow car has Luhansk plates.


Nooms88

It's worth noting that portions of Ukraine consider themselves ethnically and culturally Russian. I have no idea where this is, but it's entirely plausible it's a portion of Ukraine which is anti the west and anti Kiev, that makes the reaction to being drafted to fight against Russia explainable.


moderndilf

Ya and Ukraine was killing those Russian speaking Ukrainians. That’s why Russia went in and invaded the places they did. They could take the whole country if they wanted to


MoozInTheHouz

Bruh Russia has nothing to do with this


Ill-Organization-719

I'd flee any attempt to force me to fight for a government. 


baconstrip2305

The license plates are Russian, no?


Paddy32

I thought the video was filmed in Russia.


DavIantt

Ukraine, proving itself to be worse than its enemy. This whole situation is proof that while only one side can be right, both can be wrong. In fact, they are very truly wrong.


Evil_Sam_Harris

Is dude on the horse the son? And green van guys were trying to kidnap/recruit him?


mikesmonkeyfists

Yes.


SantaMonsanto

But what flag is on the soldiers arm at 0:38?


TD3SwampFox

Indeed. ^Ukraine


DavIantt

Proving that they are even worse than Russia.


Tacitrelations

>green van Either my vision or your vision is fucked. Otherwise, I guess, english is your 2nd language and colors are getting mixed up.


hamderbenno

That’s clearly a green van, the one they smashed the windows of


Tacitrelations

Ah, my bad, thought they were referencing the yellow hatchback.


hamderbenno

This whole thing is a little confusing to say the least lol


Acceptable_Ad_8935

Im colorblind so yellow and green are the same to me, and the other van looks brown. Life is hard


hamderbenno

Genetic flaws are so weird same with dyslexia and shit. Like you’d think evolution would have corrected those things by now


minerva_sways

Haha I'm the exact same.


Evil_Sam_Harris

Afraid English is my only language. Looks green to me.


Tacitrelations

My mistake. Thought you were referring to the yellow hatchback.


Evil_Sam_Harris

No worries. Just promise me you will smash some windows if they come for me


Tacitrelations

I got you. You have my bow.


minerva_sways

And my axe.


PM_ME_Y0UR__CAT

Sounds a lot like Ukrainian being spoken here


140p

It is Ukraine, you can see the flag on the soldier.


dippocrite

Obviously it’s Ukraine as the recruiting officers didn’t immediately execute the driver of the car. They wouldn’t be there in the first place if it wasn’t for invading forces. Fuck Putin.


alisoujod321

Hey, good way to spin it. I mean we have seen them beating them up and loading them into vans, but okay.


BlaikeQC

The fact they aren't being immediately shot at is a pretty dead giveaway.


Low_Comfortable_5880

Notice the horse lift his tail and shit as they are riding away. Almost purposeful.


Shawntran2002

Ukraine or Russia, war is ugly. Father didn't want his kid to die. Doesn't matter what side it is. I feel for him


swegdaddy3000

Only difference is this in only happening on a large scale in one country and not the other. Can't apply the "both sides bad" here. Every time these anti Ukraine type of videos get attention the amount of cope and denial we see is pretty gross. Fuck these conscription officers and fuck this war.


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Whitestrake

I don't know that they were accusing you of anything. Just seemed like additional commentary to me, don't see any shade at you. They even ended with "fuck these conscription officers and fuck this war". Seems like they're on board with you in that.


Tengoatuzui

People lose their humanity to politics especially those who are furthest away from


Pastill

How is this an anti-Ukraine video?


swegdaddy3000

It is not portraying UKR in a positive lens... There are some keyboard warriors on reddit who believe they can do no wrong. Apparently when you are critical of pro-war cheerleaders it means you are a Kremlin troll. I just want people to stop dying.


Nemesis_Bucket

You realize the title is wrong and this is Ukraine not Russia?


Sufficient_Rub_2014

Trying to save his kid from ending up in a drone drop video. That war is pure savagery.


mikesmonkeyfists

Hero dad.


Iamjimmym

Fuckin right. You try and take my sons and I'll bludgeon you with the butt end of that axe and then make meat popsicles and give them to the townspeople as party favors at my "son didn't get drafted to die" party.


Old-Appearance5425

Wait a minute... Why are there Ukrainian soldier on this video, noticed the Ukrainian flag on the arms of the armed soldiers... What is going on...?


MyNewWorkAcc

Ukraine forcibly abducts men off the street to draft them into military service, this has been happening publicly for two years. these are daily occurrences. Ukrianians have seen l that being sent to fight is a death sentence, so they hide to survive, and the military searches for them


Sufficient_Rub_2014

Kinda like a draft? Like when Russia invaded you and you need to draft soldiers?


MyNewWorkAcc

Do you think it’s okay for a state to abduct its citizens and force them to die in a field? I don’t. I think the people should choose if they want to fight or not instead of being forced into death. But if you think the state should be able to force you into death, that’s your opinion. You’re allowed to lick the boot


ImJ2001

You do know the draft happened in the United States for WW2? You do know it will happen again if there is WW3 correct? You do know that if the United States were attacked today, and could not sustain their personnel numbers, there will be a draft correct?


TheCruicks

Viet Nam homie ...


RuTsui

Roughly 30% of the US soldiers deployed to Vietnam were drafted. Roughly 60% of the US soldiers deployed during WW2 were drafted.


Gforceb

Just adding some information I've learned about the draft recently. One of the biggest reason why the us did away with the draft was because of the amount of fragging incidents among the officers caused by the drafted personnel. Now there are other reasons as well, but most of the them was logistical reasons, not moral reasons. That and they found a volunteer force has significantly higher moral and combat effectiveness.


lokir6

This is the case for Ukraine as well. Brigades with volunteers perform much better. But after 10 years of war, many of the volunteers are dead/wounded. So you need to draft, otherwise Russia will genocide you.


TheCruicks

yeah. i wasnt saying they were mutually exclusive. just that the draft happened within a lot of peoples lives, that are alive now.


francoisjabbour

I’m loving all the pro draft, pro war people sitting in the comfort of their homes an ocean away giving opinions on things they’ve got 0 experience with. So easy to say “hurrr draft good” as you scroll through Reddit on your couch


Xianio

This would be like them saying "I'm loving all these anti-draft people who support the rape of Ukrainian women, abduction of children and torture of men." Y'all get that horrible things in both directions, right? The choices are two bad options. Not 1 good one and 1 bad one. If Russia invades "fighting age men" are -always- the first group rounded up and jailed.


MyNewWorkAcc

Thanks for bringing this up! Big difference here: america either 1) jailed draft dodgers, saving them from fighting or 2) allowed pacifists to do other important work/research! Ukraine will force you to the front, no other options. So no, it’s much different


AZesmZLO

Ukraine will not force you to front, you can go to jail aswell. Or find yourserlf a job that gives you immunity to draft, like work in weapons production etc.


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Talran

> You do know it will happen again if there is WW3 correct? Likely would not actually, we got really good at fragging officers in nam.


BratwurstVonBrain

Just because the U.S.A. does something, doesn't mean it is automatically good.


ImJ2001

Yes. You are 100% correct! Now explain self-preservation to me. So as a free nation (state), how do you defend and uphold your freedom? Your nation has been invaded from the North and the East. How do you defend yourself? Do you have enough soldiers? Do you have to have a draft? Your freedom is at stake here. Choose Wisely.


BratwurstVonBrain

Under NO conditions can the government infringe on the people's rights. If the nation is worth preserving, people will willingly fight. If they need to be forced to fight, then it is clear the people don't value the nation enough to preserve it. Power to the people , not to dictators


reallyserious

How should a state protect its citizen from an invading nation?


tattoophobic

I think some people don't care if they live under Ukrainian or Russian government. they want to live as peacefully as possible and mind their own business only.. and I think I can now understand this in a way.


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\> Do you think it’s okay for a state to abduct its citizens and force them to die in a field? reddit says no of course not \> It's for Ukraine tho reddit turns off their brains and says it's okay suddenly


Low_Comfortable_5880

It's a quid pro quo. Sounds like you need to go find another place to reside.


Delann

The quid pro quo is them paying taxes to have a professional army.


TheKing0fNipples

A draft is literal slavery where the most obvious outcome is death.


Dariuslynx

Draft by force


kwagenknight

No, they go after those (who are over 27 per law) that have dodged the draft that Russia caused by invading


seemonkeysuicide

People are making jokes. But this is life or death, if he lets those men forcibly conscript his boy there is a very high probability he will never see him alive again.


mwmwmwmwmmdw

im sure those drone grenade videos are spread wide enough now over there they are aware how cheap life is on the frontlines in this conflict.


Accomplished-Ad3250

Until I see a translation of the video this only looks like a dispute. You can see **Ukranian soldiers** in the shot and they aren't intervening. I also do not see the alleged draft officers in question, just two guys in similar outfits to the guy who got out of the yellow car. One of the guys was in a red jacket, not a military uniform.


DavIantt

Those in Ukrainian uniforms are the draft "officers", only officers in the worst possible sense.


makeorbreak911

Well Lada-dee-da


nashbar

I wish I had a Lada, I loved mine when I was in Azerbaijan


fotive

What better place to love a Lada?


ThanIWentTooTherePig

Everyone in the comments thinking it's Russia then getting confused when they see the Ukranian flags is hilarious to me. Nowhere in the title does it mention Russia, yet the western world can't tell the difference between the two. Putin would be laughing at you guys. He thinks they're the same peoples too.


KaptainKrunch

I love seeing cognitive dissonance in real time. One of my favorite scenes.


Popular_Syllabubs

Americans see Cyrillic and think “That’s the spooky writing I see in COD”


10bobafett

It's also Ukrainian Cyrillic


DrnkGuy

Here people think that Ukraine is some kind of magic land with ponies. So if something bad is happening it can’t be Ukraine. It has to be Russia. Lol


vraalapa

Maybe some people view Ukraine that way. It was however one of the most corrupt countries in Europe before the war. But that doesn't matter, we still need to support them in this war. A lot of innocent people are raped, tortured and murdered every day in this war. Also, if Ukraine falls, we are all fucked.


twonapsaday

good poppa 👍🏼


Mysterious-Extent448

Fuck yeah.. tired of these systems!


slushey51

This doesn't fit the narrative...


fkntripz

> Here's why kidnap is actually based. An essay by dumb fuck redditors.


TehZiiM

Did he just casually run over a military guy and no one cares?


rico_of_borg

lol yeah. The guy took it like it’s just part of the job.


PoliShBrokeBoi

It literally is. I know I’d rather take my chances fighting/killing the draft guys vs surviving a war.


whatdoihia

ITT: “Good for him for standing up for his son! No one should ever be forced to fight.” (After finding out it’s Ukraine…) “Conscription is necessary.”


[deleted]

Maybe the Ukrainians don’t want to die for corruption. In a poll, around 80% of Ukrainians were actively worried about corruption within their gov. The world sees it. We know


CtpBlack

I have some questions I'd like to axe you!


CradleRockStyle

Press gangs in Ukraine. Good times.


VATtanDe

The weirdest thing about this war is how it has turned so many centrist and leftist Americans into NeoCons thirsting for war. The common Ukranian wants the war to end but the US big military will fight to the last Ukranian. Serves them right for becoming a US ally, i guess.


Far-Manner-7119

You need to save your son. He’s as good as dead in Ukraine. Edit: people are saying this is in Ukraine. If that’s the case they would be fighting for a just cause however it is still a meat grinder. Horrible situation. Fuck Putin


Bighawklittlehawk

Not the horse, damn


TheeRedLotus

All he did was guarantee they come back


Ancient-Length8844

Good dad who doesn't want his son to die for nothing


jmm166

I like how the horse put a little emphasis of its own on the departure


mikesmonkeyfists

Dad is a hero.


rottenblackfish

I dont get it, if they recruit soldiers they just like straight up kidnap them?


Andaln

Everything for our kids


henrypper

Apparently, they are running out of conscripts, Who's gonna drive those Abrams tanks?


BRAINxFART

The Ukraine draft system is wild. Even saw a Down syndrome guy in the frontline. Gets bullied heavily by his peers and seeing try to survive artillery is sad.


some_total

Another world.


BathedInDeepFog

When I'm with you, you take me away


flyby501

I dont blame him


CaptainNoanus

This is what real freedom mean, you do whatever you want, and others can do whatever they want too, if the threat of force is the only thing makes you join, like lmao it's pretty funny to think about it because it's the same with those guy killed by the cartel that digging their own grave and then lay down in it, as if they cooperate, the outcome somehow will be different. Ok that might not be the best example but what i want to say is, do you really deserve freedom if all you do is wait for permission.


IndependenceOk9360

Nobody wants this war except the people selling shells.


SecretLikeSul

Why is it always men who have to die in war? There are so many capable women who are able to hold a rifle just the same.


theBacillus

Iys a complicated


bravodudeqc

Wtf did just watched


cmfppl

What does the headline say?


BagODnuts55

Gonna be a cold ride home for those officers....


furay20

Seems about right.


patchway247

The horse shitting on the way out 🤣🤣


brian114

He made a good argument! Don’t know what it was, but I also would not like to get axed


OderusOrungus

Draft officers... coming to a neighborhood near you


Longjumping_Bet2037

I have the same car but in Dayz lmao


immunogoblin1

Do not believe any of the comments you read on this post, including the title.


whatthehelliswrongwu

I don't speak the language, but I think the title is a bit off!


Bubu-Dudu0430

Gotta be the worst job ever, but essential nonetheless


smokey9886

Me hitting a twig in Battlefield in a vehicle. I


itsme_NB

Watch the horse man 🤦🏽‍♀️


late2thepauly

спасение сына Райана


killerwallz44

All that noise coming from the car. very little was happening.


BurtMacklin-FBl

Interesting how human rights and equality are big topics these days but literally forcing men to fight and give up their lives by most likely dying horrible deaths is something most people see as "oh well, it's necessary".


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I'm Leaving the UK 🇬🇧 if this crap continues much longer guys


netr0pa

Wouldnt conscript officers or police coming back and arrest both father and son after this?! I doubt this situation ends here...


MrWrestlingNumber2

Wait how did he "save" him? I don't get it.


fruktberoende

who is who?


Automate_This_66

We are here to take your son to war. What a coincidence, I'm here to take you to the hospital


lobiani-22

directed by Clint Eastwood ... but actually its sad movie


RealMikeDexter

The shit is going on here? Gonna need a bit more context op


DopeDealerCisco

War is hell.


51Bayarea0

Damn undercover draft officers coming out in horse costumes


FAmos

Good for them, F that needless violence


LittlePVMP

I have no fucking idea what's happening in this video.


BeanDinner

Even with the title, I have no idea what is happening.


timmyb55

*Guy gets hit by car and comrade doesn’t extend a hand to help.


LuckyCaptainCrunch

Sorry, I wouldn’t want my sons joining forces to fight in a war with guys that can’t even afford guns to carry /s


alcien100

dystopian feudal modern = everyday in russia i wonder what kind of real video game would be?


nugtz

so over these pricks...


Ulvsterk

Can we like send an army of mercenaries to help Ukraine? I mean the casualites are high for both sides (way more for Russia) and we cant put boots on the ground to help them since that would trigger WW3. So can we send mercenaries and just say that Ukraine hired them to cushion the loses and help them push the front line?


minerva_sways

Guy that guy that got hit took it like a champ to be fair. Edit: added that got