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Yes............... Lovie777 Jan 6 #1
I hope so. Nothing will turn voters against the GOP faster. yardwork Jan 6 #2
I agree..... FarPoint Jan 6 #4
If there's a draft it should include both women and men. yardwork Jan 6 #7
No draft. Mandatory two year service in a choice of military or civil service. Everything from enlisting to ... marble falls Jan 6 #10
This administration will not consider reasonable extras for enlistment. FarPoint Jan 6 #12
No poop. But they aren't going to be here forever, and if they're smart (they aren't), they won't reinstate the draft. marble falls Jan 6 #13
They Rebl2 Jan 6 #19
100% no. Do you want the RW indoctrinating young people JCMach1 Jan 6 #14
I don't know, we're meeting little resistance and wars are fought with technology now bucolic_frolic Jan 6 #3
True..... FarPoint Jan 6 #6
Then why does the Army claim their recruitment is lagging? marble falls Jan 6 #15
When we see the kids cominghome in body bags Norbert Jan 6 #5
Yes, absolutely. milestogo Jan 6 #8
That would be a big mistake. In a middle of a "popular" war, GWB realized the public would turn on him if he drafted ... marble falls Jan 6 #9
Numbers are definitely up RoseTrellis Jan 6 #11
And the Army loses 25% of these recruits in year one. Because the services become a last hope for people in ... marble falls Jan 6 #18
A couple of things maxrandb Jan 6 #21
Bringing back the draft would require an act of Congress. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 6 #16
There will exemptions like always jonstl08 Jan 6 #17
Wouldn't it need congressional approval? Renew Deal Jan 6 #20
Not even trump is stupid enough to do Democrats that big a favor. (nt) Paladin Jan 6 #22
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