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Rangel: It’s Time for a War Tax and a Reinstated Draft (yes, this again)
Time Magazine ^ | Sep, 19, 2014 | Charles Rangel

Posted on 09/23/2014 6:17:33 AM PDT by Olog-hai

While I am optimistic about our Commander-in-Chief’s strategy to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, I voted against the Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2015 that would grant the President the authority to provide funds to train and arm Syrian rebels against the enemy. I opposed the amendment because I strongly believe amassing additional debt to go to war should involve all of America debating the matter. That is why I have called for levying a war tax in addition to bringing back the military draft.

Both the war surcharge and conscription will give everyone in America a real stake in any decision on going to war, and compel the public to think twice before they make a commitment to send their loved ones into harm’s way.

As a Korean War veteran, I know the plight of war. Our military is the best in the world, but war is unpredictable and chaotic. In the event that the conflict in Iraq and Syria necessitates American troops on the ground, everyone should share the sacrifices instead of the small few who are already carrying that burden. …

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TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: charlierangel; draft; rop; wartax
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To: Olog-hai

time for all republicans to go on college campuses and shout about how the DEMOCRATS want to use young men for cannon fodder, and to send them off to die a la viet nam.

if done right, it’ll cost the dems the youth vote.


21 posted on 09/23/2014 7:06:09 AM PDT by camle (keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
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To: Olog-hai

Let’s draft him first.


22 posted on 09/23/2014 7:22:57 AM PDT by bgill
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To: Vermont Lt

If you’re denying that WWII did have the side effect of repairing the US economy, then you’re denying history. If not for that, then FDR’s monetary policies would have kept perpetuating the depression.

Yes, Ike was not credible. Really. Mr. Biggest Public Works Project in US History. Mr. Imaginary Military-Industrial Complex (it was true off US shores, but not on) and Mr. Run Away From Korea, never mind Mr. Help The Commies By Ending McCarthy(ism). He did not waver from the postwar leftist course.

And as for Truman, his firing of MacArthur was the start of the weakening of US foreign policy against the Second World, which has come back with a vengeance and on our own shores to boot.

“Loosen the flag”? Do you have a red flag around your head, I now wonder?


23 posted on 09/23/2014 7:23:32 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

No, no red flag.

I am sick of us spending billions of dollars to bomb people who are not a threat to us. If we bombed every Aram/Muslim radical that said they were going to attack us, we would be out of bombs.

I think these guys have more interest in Boeing and Raytheon stock than they do the citizens of the US.

Just tired of half measures that do nothing but keep the natives pissed off.


24 posted on 09/23/2014 7:31:30 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Ebola: Death is a lagging indicator.)
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To: Vermont Lt

I agree with you.


25 posted on 09/23/2014 7:32:40 AM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: Olog-hai

Rangel may well get his longed-for draft. The abuse and misuse of the military, its feminization, it’s obsession with PC, its manifestly incompetent leadership, will eventually erode even the staunchest patriot’s interest in serving. There will soon be a serious shortage of manpower to carry out the quixotic missions the lunatic henhouse at 1600 PA Ave scheme up. The draft will come back.


26 posted on 09/23/2014 7:37:19 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes EVERYTHING)
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To: Vermont Lt

What people have we bombed that are not a threat to us? That’s liberal propaganda. So is mentioning Boeing and Raytheon when not strictly in the sense of cronyism.

The one thing I agree about is the half measures. That is what is killing both military and industry here. But that’s according to the liberal plan.


27 posted on 09/23/2014 7:47:25 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: mouse1

It is about more power for the government. As always. More taxes and the draft. The basis for the draft is that the government owns people. Something every Democrat can get behind. The idea that a person’s life is his own is a foreign and dangerous concept for these people.


28 posted on 09/23/2014 7:48:54 AM PDT by all the best
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To: sonofagun
These are, of course, elements that would foment a national protest, especially among draft age students.

Just like the 60's!

I think folks are misreading Rangel on this one. He's a criminal to be sure, but he's no dummy. If a war required a war tax and a draft, there would be massive protests, as you said. That fact would perhaps force the government to think hard before launching a war.

I don't think Rangel is simply advocating for more taxes here. I think he really is trying to put a brake on the rush to war.

29 posted on 09/23/2014 7:49:47 AM PDT by Leaning Right (Why am I holding this lantern? I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: MrB

Early retirement from this world?He’s way past due for that,in my opinion.


30 posted on 09/23/2014 8:10:47 AM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: Olog-hai

We need at least 60 divisions to do what needs to be done, and we won’t get them without conscription.


31 posted on 09/23/2014 8:13:06 AM PDT by Jim Noble (When strong, avoid them. Attack their weaknesses. Emerge to their surprise.)
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To: Olog-hai

Where is there proof that ISIL was ready to attack us? Other than the bravado that most Middle eastern idiots rant about?
Oh, we have Peter King’s word for it? Or a memo that was leaked at just the right time?

This is nothing but Obama wanting to take out Assad, as he as done for the past year. Now he has his way. And all he had to do is point and say, “Boo!”

Come on, if your kids presented you with this type of evidence you would laugh them out of your room.


32 posted on 09/23/2014 8:15:41 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (Ebola: Death is a lagging indicator.)
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To: Vermont Lt

The criterion is not impending attack; if it is, then that’s starting at the point when it’s too late.

Notwithstanding, there is a lot of grandstanding with respect to IS(IS/IL) on the part of liberals, and I agree that it is highly suspect especially when such strong overtures are being made towards Iran begging for their “help”.


33 posted on 09/23/2014 8:26:58 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Leaning Right
I don't think Rangel is simply advocating for more taxes here. I think he really is trying to put a brake on the rush to war.

I agree and maybe my inference didn't come through.

I also agree that Rangel is certainly no dummy.

34 posted on 09/23/2014 11:23:17 AM PDT by sonofagun (Some think my cynicism grows with age. I like to think of it as wisdom!)
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To: Olog-hai

This wog long ago used up his brownie points (”I honor Mr. Rangel’s service in Korea blah blah blah yada yada yada...”) from his military service. Oh, maybe about the time of the 10,000,000th abortion that he vociferously supported.


35 posted on 09/23/2014 2:45:51 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: Kenny Bunk
Now here's the best part: The special LGBT Chasseur Battalions. Led .... personally .... by Charlie Rangel and Hillary C. Other special Battalions: The Gentle Giants; The Good Boys, The Victims Brigade, The Baby Daddies, The SonsaHussein, The Luo Traders .... Glory!

You left out the Dindu Nuffins!

36 posted on 09/23/2014 2:47:50 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan
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To: sonofagun

So if Rangel is “no dummy”, can we presume malice on his part?


37 posted on 09/23/2014 3:25:40 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai
So if Rangel is “no dummy”, can we presume malice on his part?

Yep!

38 posted on 09/24/2014 3:16:22 AM PDT by sonofagun (Some think my cynicism grows with age. I like to think of it as wisdom!)
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To: Arthur McGowan
You left out the
Dindu Nuffins!

Hmmm. You're right, of course. Do you think Trayvon will accept a posthumous colonelcy? XO might be offered to Dorian, Michael Brown's pal from Ferguson?

That should make the un-Worthy Oriental Gentlemen of ISIS sit up and take notice

39 posted on 09/24/2014 9:30:07 AM PDT by Kenny Bunk (2014-2016. Whether The Republic lives or dies depends on the now-missing integrity of the the GOP.)
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