Will the New Congress this year activate the draft to fight the war in Iraq and maybe Iran?

Answer 1

Not a chance. Only 10% of Americans support an escalation of troops in Iraq (being called a "surge" by the administration and the compliant press) and support for a draft would be even worse. Congress has no incentive to move against the will of the people when 68% report being "optimistic" that things will get better with a Democratic congress.

Answer 2

I highly doubt the new Congress would have as much support for a draft as the last Congress - which didn't have enough support to even consider it. Furthermore, I don't think the public support for the war is high enough to make it a serious consideration.

I also think the talk about Iran is mostly just posturing. I seriously double we will be attacking Iran any time soon. I don't even think we would attack North Korea; I think we would leave that up to the Chinese and Japanese.

Answer 3

They have activated the draft, it happened in 1980, I was the first to sign up in my home town.

Answer 4

no, there will never be a need for a draft in our life time. we have more than enough troops willing to volunteer. the new army recruitment age has been raised as well.

Answer 5

No. The Democrats will do nothing in regard to the war.

Answer 6

i highly doubt it.
The political fallout from such a decision would be astromical

Answer 7

no, the democrats are already trying to block more troop deployments

Answer 8

Lets hope not.

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

No