What if they bring back the draft?

[Dieseler]

I don't believe we have enough volunteers to maintain another war front like Iraq.
I don't really know but from the sound of things with the war we have now we are not meeting the recruitment quotas desired.

 

[eldeeder]

we NEED a draft. Once they start forcing people to go to war, then people in this country are going to wake up.

 

[Birdlady]

Seriously, Diesel?

Okay, so....

Am I the only one thinking we're within 1 - 2 years of a draft reinstatement?

It is coming. They just have to get a war started first and make us believe it is real.


Just so everyone knows. I will NEVER serve in their army and will refuse by whatever means necessary.

If that means I have to live in the woods for 5 years, then so be it.

 

[MsDoodahs]

we NEED a draft. Once they start forcing people to go to war, then people in this country are going to wake up.

Um....

Wow I honestly don't know what to say...

 

[driller80545]

I am sure that McCain would have no objection to a draft. He believes that the military is where its at. I think there will be a new "Gulf of Tonken" incident for them to use as an excuse to reinstate it. The draft will give the establishment more control over the young people to their way of thinking.
I don't think that they will call it a draft though. They will rename it "obligatory service to your country" or some other smoke screen

 

[eldeeder]

Um....

Wow I honestly don't know what to say...

Dont get me wrong, I am totally against a draft. but I would love to see what this country would turn into if the started a new one. It would be chaos.

 

[Deborah K]

we NEED a draft. Once they start forcing people to go to war, then people in this country are going to wake up.

Ummmm.....do you have children?? I have four!!! ALL eligible! How 'bout YOU sacrifice YOUR kids, cuz I ain't willing to! Sheeeesh!

 

[Dieseler]

My Son is 19.

 

[MsDoodahs]

It would be chaos.

I also believe it would result in some chaos, and that's also part of why I think this is our last chance with Dr. Paul, NOW.

My concern centers around those who are already awake. You know, like the folks HERE.

 

[CelestialRender]

But anyways...the ruling elite know what (almost) happened the last time we had a draft. They won't make that mistake again, unless it's absolutely vital to their maintaining a hold on power.

 

[CelestialRender]

Dont get me wrong, I am totally against a draft. but I would love to see what this country would turn into if the started a new one. It would be chaos.

First, note my avatar. I understand what you're getting at, but you might want to remember that cheering on chaos with a smile is generally viewed as insane.

 

[Mortikhi]

I've already done my time. I did 4 years active and 4 inactive. I'm untouchable.

That simply means that when/if the draft starts, this 35 yr old will be able to raise holy living hell with the powers-that-be here in the states.

 

[xd9fan]

Then EDITED..

 

[MsDoodahs]

Anyone know whether Canada would send our kids back if they tried to flee there to avoid conscription?

If Canada can't be counted on as a haven, then we might ought to start looking at other places...

 

[Visual]

Rangel has introduced a resolution to force everyone from 18-42 to serve a stint in the military:

"Every day that the military option is on the table, as declared by the President in his State of the Union address, in Iran, North Korea, and Syria, reinstatement of the military draft is an option that must also be considered, whether we like it or not," Congressman Rangel said. "If the military is already having trouble getting the recruits they need, what can we do to fill the ranks if the war spreads from Iraq to other countries? We may have no other choice but a draft."

The bill would mandate military service for men and women between the ages of 18 and 42. Deferments would be allowed only for completion of high school up to the age of 20, and for reasons of health, conscience or religious belief. Recruits not needed by the military in any given year would be required to perform some national civilian service.

"My bill conforms to the age standards that have been set by the Army itself," Congressman Rangel said, referring to the Army's recent announcement raising the top age for Army volunteers from 39 to 42. "With volunteers now being accepted up to the age of 42, it makes sense to cap the age of draftees at 42," Congressman Rangel said.

As someone who is draft eligable for another 5 to 6 years (don't remember the age limit), I don't have a problem with compulsory military after education is done. However, it would have to be started during peace time, which would mean not during conflict and not before an impending conflict.

 

[bluefish]

Did anyone see the Bush speech this afternoon? He mentioned Iran several times and he had
that gleam in his eye---I believe the stage is being set as we speak.