‘Lord Kitchener is flexing his finger, When it’s rivalry and competition,
And the prospects of profit seduces. A radical change is required because
The price of peace is capitalism’s loss. A beckoning to come hither once more, Inducing young men and women to war. In the cenotaph memory lingers, Although it appears amnesia prevails When a call to the colours comes their way And they sleep-march towards their beds of clay; Too often, it seems, humanity fails. Enough now of the lame old excuses For yet another bellicose mission, When it’s rivalry and competition, And the prospects of profit seduces. A radical change is required because The price of peace is capitalism’s loss.’
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It’s ill-mannered to point a finger at someone we were taught. It’s more ill-mannered to use a pointing finger to con, persuade, influence and sway young men to sign up and fight capitalism’s conflicts for it.
Lord Kitchener, Secretary of War during World War One was featured on a propaganda poster pointing his finger and exhorting, (threatening?) those viewing it. Under his picture were the words ‘Wants You. Join your country’s army! God save the king.’ This appeal to patriotism, or stupidity, was considered an effective way of persuading British young men to voluntarily enlist. Based on this original there were many other capitalist states who issued similar brainwashing images.
As of yet Ukraine hasn’t issued something similar under the heading Zelensky wants you to throw yourselves into the meat grinder that is the Ukrainian Russian conflict. It must surely only be a matter of time. Russians too are perishing unnecessarily.
Most people, apart from many European Union ‘leaders’ want to see an end to the senseless slaughter occurring in Ukraine. Amongst those who may wish otherwise the opportunity to profit from the EU projected eight hundred billion Euro war fund may be an an important consideration.
It now appears that Ukraine wants to add fresh victims to the conflict in order to ensure its continuation.
The real, and only, l resolution to present, and future, capitalist conflicts all over the world, is the abolish of capitalism and the implementation of socialism.
‘Ukraine must enlist more young men into its armed forces, as a number of units face a pressing need for reinforcements, according to the country’s leader, Vladimir Zelensky.
In a regular news briefing, Zelensky announced that the military leadership had approved an expansion of recruitment targeting citizens aged 18 to 24. While mandatory conscription applies to men over 24, the government is trying to encourage younger individuals to volunteer by offering an array of incentives.
“I visited the front on Saturday. There is a demand from specific brigades, and we will be responding positively to it. There will be more brigades employing young specialists,” Zelensky stated. “This initiative will extend to the National Guard and border guard units, as all effective defence forces should be given every opportunity to enhance their capabilities.”
Under a recruitment campaign launched in February, young adults are promised 1 million hryvnia ($24,000) for a year of military service, as well as free dental care and the option to leave Ukraine after fulfilling their contract – an option not available to regular fighting-age men.
The Defence Ministry is promoting the offer by showing how much recruits can buy with the money – equating it to 15,625 cheeseburgers or 185 years of Netflix subscriptions. Critics have condemned the ad campaign as demeaning to potential recruits.
Last year, Zelensky reduced the minimum conscription age from 27 to 25, but refrained from further adjustments, citing concerns over the economic and demographic impact. Western supporters have urged Kiev to enlist younger men, saying the aging Ukrainian army is struggling to fight effectively.’
NO WAR BUT CLASS WAR
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