Posted on 09/22/2004 3:36:35 PM PDT by Diago
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It's on everyone's lips. And it directly affects YOU. There's no question about it: the United States military is being stretched thin. Our Armed Forces are not only on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, but also in some areas of the former Soviet Union, South Korea and Europe. At a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week about post-occupation Iraq, Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) thrust the issue of reinstituting a military draft right into the public debate. "There's not an American ... that doesn't understand what we are engaged in today and what the prospects are for the future. Why shouldn't we ask all of our citizens to bear some responsibility and pay some price?" The Senator went further and argued that restoring compulsory military service would force "our citizens to understand the intensity and depth of challenges we face." The Nebraska Republican added, "those who are serving today and dying today are the middle class and lower middle class." The draft, he argues, would spread the responsibility of military service in Iraq equally among all Americans. Senator Hagel's remarks come on the heels of statements by both the U.S. General in charge of American forces in Iraq, General John Abizaid, as well as Senator John McCain (R-AZ), who are insisting that the United States needs more soldiers to help with the situation in Iraq. These leaders are not the only ones talking about the looming personnel crisis in our military. Options that don't include a draft have also been presented by other members of Congress, including a proposal by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) to move forces that are currently stationed in Europe to Iraq. The push to reinstate the draft is not a one party issue. It has support from both Republicans and Democrats alike. Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY), a prominent African American leader, has been a long time supporter of reinstating a draft. "As a veteran, I strongly believe that fighting for our country must be fairly shared by all racial and economic groups. Nobody wants to go to war, but the burden of service cannot fall only on volunteers who, no matter how patriotic, are attracted to the military for financial reasons." Why all of the sudden is there interest by politicians in the draft? These recent statements stem from a growing belief that the U.S. government's original plan to scale back our military presence in Iraq by this summer will be stalled by the continuing difficulties there. Despite the President's promised June 30 th deadline to give back control of Iraq's government to the Iraqis under the United Nations, it's not clear under the current state of affairs when our military role there will begin to wind down even if we hand over power on time. Why all of the sudden, should YOU be interested in the draft? You are the generation of Americans that would be drafted into military duty, not the politicians talking about it. And so we ask you. Do you think the draft is FAIR? Our country was a different place in the 1970's, when the last draft occurred. We have new factors to consider in 2004:
Some things to think about.
This issue potentially affects your life. So, if you care about you, you should be aware that this debate is taking place in Washington right now. It's also taking place among your candidates for elected office. Be part of the discussion. After all, if you don't stick up for your opinions, who else will? Take our PollRock the Vote. |
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"Collaborating???"
Oh, BTW, MTV clever to cite only Repubs. Hagel is ignorant, and was reacting to the press recycling the disinformation from the Dem proponents of the draft bill.
That is almost as bad as the radio ad that is running that says "Black voters, don't let Bush' slick ass con you"
Um...riiiight.
Don't wait for someone else to do it, take initiative and get it done. Welcome aboard!
Ther Rock the Vote web site has quotes from Hagel and McCain in the first few paragraphs. Interesting.
Of course Kerry says he doesn't need the draft. He has no intention of fighting terrorism.
Let us connect the dots:
MTV is owned by Viacom ...
Viacom also owns See-BS ...
See-BS is a patsy for the DemocRATS...
It it walks like at duck...
I didn't see an option on their poll for:
"Hey MTV, stick it up your goat azz you leftist lying tools!"
as much as i hate to admit it...i do sometimes watch real world and some of the other garbage on MTV. the ads in between shows and the entire choose or lose specials are so overwhelmingly pro-kerry and anti-bush, it makes me sick to think that there is a whole generation (mine, im 25) that considers MTV and like sources to be accurate. these kids honestly think that MTV is giving them the "real story" that they cant get anywhere else, its no wonder that MTV is trying so hard to get these very same kids to vote.
It's not just the draft. Check the title and the text of
HR 163. It's National Service.
Ask Kerry & Edwards, who pretend to oppose the Draft, if
they also oppose National Service.
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Standard summary #4F:
Yes there are draft proposals, almost all Democrat,
such as HR 163, which is entirely Dem.
They have NOTHING to do with military manpower requirements.
As intended-to-fail proposals, they are straw men set up
so that Kerry+Edwards can promise to oppose them (even
though they probably support them - see below). When do
you need to worry about what Kerry's plans are on an
issue? When he takes a position, any position.
Bush already opposes draft proposals, but don't expect
the legacy media to tell you this. They also won't pass
either the House or the Senate, but Bush wouldn't sign
them if they did.
As serious proposals, "draft" revival proposals have
everything to do with Universal National Service -
stealing two years from every life, then 3, then 4,
and why stop there ...
And National Service has nothing to do with service.
It has everything to do with indoctrination of the slaves.
Which means that if the "progressives" ever get control
again, kiss your liberty goodbye.
From HR 163: "...or a period of civilian service in
furtherance of the national defense and homeland
security, and for other purposes."
"other purposes"
The Democrats would love to bring back slavery.
Egalitarian slavery, but slavery all the same
(except for their own kids, of course).
the Dims are pushing this idea because they know they're
constituents are moronic enough to buy it. For proof:
Consensual shooting results in arrest
The New Haven Register ^ | 07/03/2004 | William Kaempffer
Posted on 07/03/2004 10:25:20 AM CDT by KosmicKitty
NEW HAVEN — A teenager has been arrested as the alleged gunman in a city man’s scheme to avoid being drafted by having himself shot in the leg.
Police arrested Alex Lowery, 17, whose last known address was 140 Hallock Ave., late Thursday on a warrant charging him with first-degree assault and weapons counts in connection with a June 24 shooting in the Hill.
There's plenty willing to volunteer, what draft fantasy are they trying to stir now?
Yes, I'm ready.
Wow...some frightening comments on their site. My personal favorite:
Does anyone know the reason why we're at war?
-Joe, 17
Austin, TX
www.military.com for the answer
And very impressive! You've got me beat, I am in the process of swaying my ex boyfriend to vote for President Bush.
He sent me an email the day after the Rather fraud hit- piece, saying..."well, I don't really like Kerry, but I watched 60 Minutes, and Bush ducked his service in the guard....they're both bad...yadda, yadda."
I am slowly but surely getting him to come around. Got an email from him today saying he's starting to see Kerry for what he is, and that Dan Rather is an idiot.
I just e-mailed them with a polite e-mail pointing out how Charlie Rangel, Democrat is the one that submitted the draft bill. I also pointed out how Don Rumsfield opposed it.
WE ALL NEED TO DO THIS.
Please send us a link, thanks!
You and me both
The motivation is so transparent its laughable. We all know a military full of unwilling conscripts would be a paralyzed military. Rangel, Hagel and co. are rubbing their hands and licking their lips in anticipation of a new era of "Hell no, We won't go!" marches and riots.
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