"russian orthodox church"
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Mark Koernke discussed the Vietnam War draft, criticizing politicians and activists who dodged the draft in the 1960s-70s and now advocate for reinstating it. He detailed the expansion of the war into Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and North Vietnam, and the escalation of casualties after 1970 despite claims of de-escalation. Koernke contrasted draft dodgers who fled to Sweden or Canada with those who were drafted or volunteered, expressing contempt for the hypocrisy of former anti-war figures now in power. He warned of plans for Soviet-style general conscription and discussed the infiltration of communist agents into churches via 501(c)(3) status, drawing parallels to Soviet tactics in the Russian Orthodox Church. Callers contributed perspectives on Obama administration dynamics and religious institutions' complicity in political agendas.