Buzzflash asks, Can You Feel the Draft?

The military has already wasted millions of dollars trying to boost recruitment through entertainment like NASCAR. Not surprisingly, recruitment goals have fallen far short of expectations. Current soldiers, meanwhile, have made it clear that they want out. Not even signing bonuses are coaxing them to re-enlist. Why go through this mess again?

The draft is the only remaining option. Bush will start implementing a draft through reactivation of the Selective Service Boards, shortly after he is sworn in for a second term, if that nightmare scenario of his election should come to pass. But not to worry for the offspring of the Bush dynasty. The Bush loyalists will find a way to keep the twins and other Bush kin from serving. None of the Bush brothers, including George, have fought in a war. They don't plan on starting any new Bush traditions now with the "next generation."

It's our sons and daughters who will be drafted not the kin of the Bush family. You can be sure of that.

Here are some details of post-9/11 bills calling for the draft. More here.

For those who haven't read our many, many posts on the draft, we unequivocally oppose it. You can access them by placing "Rangel" or "country joe" "military draft" in the search box. (Our archives have moved so internal links within the posts won't work, but the search box does.)

Where's Country Joe when we need him? And Arlo? And Bruce? (scroll to the bottom for that one.)