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That's a hypothetical that doesn't mean much for this conversation, but a draft could become a reality if the Democrats have their wayUnless the men in charge decide that this is a real war, and enact a draft that will sign up their own children, as well other people's children,whom they are now sending for third and fourth tours.
That would be reenlist, wouldn't it?Are you familiar with current qualifications to enlist?
Yes, but we are talking about someone who was once enlisted already, so reenlistment options would be the term.No it wouldn't. Not everyone is eligible to enlist
That's a hypothetical that doesn't mean much for this conversation, but a draft could become a reality if the Democrats have their way
That's a hypothetical that doesn't mean much for this conversation, but a draft could become a reality if the Democrats have their way
No, but it might mean that Democrats are playing political games with the draftAssuming this is true, wouldn't it mean that the Democrats are the only ones treating this war as a war, and not an excuse for political rhetoric and government pork?
You. You said you served already didn't you?Who would that someone be?
yep. That, or they are madmen for supporting a draft for a war they oppose.No, but it might mean that Democrats are playing political games with the draft
It's in the thread, go back and read it.Who would that someone be?
No, but it might mean that Democrats are playing political games with the draft
I served, but I never said I enlistedYou. You said you served already didn't you?
Then that should settle the discussion as to why I am not there now(You're too old to re-enlist, aren't you? 35 is the cut-off IIRC)
Agreedyep. That, or they are madmen for supporting a draft for a war they oppose.
Maybe this post will clarify it for youHow so?
In other words, Rangel proposed a draft bill not wanting it to pass, but just to make a point. that's playing politicsThat bill was put forth to call attention to the fact that 1) our military is being spent and depleted wholesale, by abusive overuse in this Iraq War, and 2) that war participation by the Republicans is promoted without any kind of real sacrifice, mostly including those in the wealthy sector.
Should we make the fullest possible committment or should we make whatever committment is necessary. The fullest possible committment would mean that every 18-30 year old would do a stint in the military. That is a massive logistical concern. Would you really propose that?If the war is as important as Bush claims it is, then why shouldn't America make the fullest possible committment?
Proposing a draft bill that he doesn't want to pass is not my idea of making a decision that Bush is afraid to make.Why is it than only a Democrat is willing to make the decisions that Bush is afriad to?
Nice try, but it's already in the thread, if you don't care to read through it, I can't help you.If it's there, show me. You won't show me because you can't. Guaranteed.
I see it, I'm sorry you don't.You proved my point. By the way, you can't read what isn't there.
I said you wouldn't point it out, guaranteed. You did not, proving my point. Unfortunately, many of my left leaning friends make arguments based on what they assumed was said rather than on what was actually said. This would appear to me another incidence of such.I see it, I'm sorry you don't.
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