It is looking that way, as the Democrats have proposed a draft bill that they plan to push in January. Recently, the Administration has also said they have no plans to change course until January. It is likely that if the draft were to return, it would happen before '08, as this president cannot be re-elected and thus never has to face the public again. And we know he cares little in regards to making popular decisions. The next president in 2008 would not have to take the heat for it either, and would not look to rescind it. So, what do you think?
2006-12-21 02:40:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I doubt it would happen
2006-12-21 02:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by osunumberonefan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it will. If you look at the current state of the world it isn't to hard to see why. If you can't see why, see if this means anything to you.
Iran, South Korea, Russia, China, Syria, Venezuela, Sudan... WHAT! Sudan, that's Africa? Yep read on...
Boston Globe - Dec 21 1:20 AM
WASHINGTON -- President Bush is expected to create a new military command for Africa, for the first time establishing an independent operations headquarters that will focus on anti terrorist operations and humanitarian aid, according to administration officials. It gets better folks...
Then there is this....
Wed Dec 20, 10:28 PM ET
WASHINGTON - President Bush's plan to enlarge the Army and Marine Corps responds to pleas from the Pentagon and Capitol Hill, but finding more recruits will be expensive and challenging and have little immediate impact on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Please note that there are no specifics on how this will get done, hmmm....
2006-12-21 11:00:03 · answer #2 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It won't be the president who reinstates the draft. Congress has to do that.
And since Democrats now control Congress you will not even hear Democrats like Charlie Rangle or Alcee Hastings even mentioning a draft. Because now the Democrats would have no excuses for not doing reinstating the draft.
What I do see is approving troop levels for the Army and Marines to be much higher. NONE of the service branches want a draft. They want to stay with an ALL voluntary force.
Here's another thing, what are you going to draft them to do? The days of using troops for cannon fodder are over.
2006-12-21 11:21:28 · answer #3 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I seriously doubt the draft will be reinstated. While it's true that the Joint Chiefs of Staff are saying more troops are needed for operations in Iraq, they shudder at the thought of a draft for one very good reason: The armed forces is an institution founded on the principles of respect, discipline, integrity, and devotion to duty. The men and women with stars on their shoulders are not stupid -- they know that bringing in draftees who don't want to be in the military in the first place (and bringing in criminals who choose the military over prison) will have a highly detrimental effect on the preservation of good order and discipline. The end result is a much-less effective military force and expenditure of a heck of a lot more resources to deal with those individuals who engage in misconduct or fail to meet the standards. If our newly elected leaders are smart, they'll listen to the military leaders and nix the idea of a draft.
2006-12-21 10:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ancient Carthage never did, relying on mercenaries. That's why Rome, which put even its rich kids on the front line, crushed Carthage and ruled the Mediterranean against all odds. With the chickenhawk and chickendove attitude Americans have today, we will eventually be turned into an ashtray.
2006-12-21 11:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they will not for many reasons first of all they have just lowered their standards so they would be able to accept more volunteers second it will cost 2 billion dollars for every 10,000 new recruits. Third the army does not want dregs, malcontents and losers being force to join the military as evidence on yahoo answers. The military has changed they need competent intelligent recruits that wants to defend our way of life that would eliminate at least 75% of all liberals.
2006-12-21 11:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ynot! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did hear something about more troops needed in Iraq.
If the US forks over more premium pay to get recruits to join it is too costly...
If the US forces the draft the cost is way too much and downright unjustifiable.
The US will have to do something;
either cut their losses and leave or escalate the intensity of conflict.
2006-12-21 11:04:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If there is ever a shortage of soldiers to properly defend the country then a draft can and probably would be reinstated.
2006-12-21 13:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by patriot p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The draft is a very unpopular subject. You need to let your representative know how you feel. The republicans know that it is political suicide, I guess the democridiots that are backing this bill will find that out soon enough.
2006-12-21 10:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
George failed to appear. He is not for it anyway. The Dems are cowards and will not face the fact that gov is not nice enough to support the volunteers properly. They are changing the subject and drowning it out.
2006-12-21 10:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Bush is not impeached it will surely be reinstitued.
Bush intends to escalate the wars we are in, and invade Venezuela too.
Heck, they complain about gays in the military!
The time will come when they'll take any able-bodied person as long as they can do hand-to-hand combat for their nation.
NWO rules the White House.
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2006-12-21 10:46:16 · answer #11 · answered by Brotherhood 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋