As most of you already know, Bush is spending $28 million to get the military DRAFT ready for 2005. This document outlines the allocated funds:
http://www.sss.gov/perfplan_fy2004.html.According to this official SSS document, by March 31, 2005, the DRAFT could only be 75 days away from that point and would include a MEDICAL DRAFT of all doctors and nurses, men and women up to age 45!
If re-elected, Bush would go to Congress on April 1, 2005, and say "we're not going to cut and run from Iraq and there are no more deployable troops. You must reinstate the DRAFT" and Delay and Frist would give it to him (simple trigger resolution, no legislation required). The first lottery would then be June 15, 2005 of 20 year-olds. Those who apply for CO status would be processed 21 days after that.
Be aware THAT CANADA WILL NOT BE AN OPTION AS DURING VIETNAM. Bush will seal the border under a new agreement signed in 2001: The Smart Border Declaration.
Here are some of the details:
Specifics of Secure and Smart Border Action Plan with Canada
ACTION PLAN FOR CREATING A SECURE AND SMART BORDER
THE SECURE FLOW OF PEOPLE
1) Biometric identifiers
Jointly develop on an urgent basis common biometric identifiers in documentation such as permanent resident cards, NEXUS, and other travel documents to ensure greater security.
2) Permanent Resident Cards
Develop and deploy a secure card for permanent residents which includes a biometric identifier.
3) Single Alternative Inspection System
Resume NEXUS pilot project, with appropriate security measures, for two-way movement of pre-approved travelers at Sarnia-Port Huron, complete pilot project evaluation and expand a single program to other areas along the land border. Discuss expansion to air travel.
4) Refugee/Asylum Processing
Review refugee/asylum practices and procedures to ensure that applicants are thoroughly screened for security risks and take necessary steps to share information on refugee and asylum claimants.
5) Handling of Refugee/Asylum Claims
Negotiate a safe third-country agreement to enhance the handling of refugee claims.
6) Visa Policy Coordination
Initiate joint review of respective visa waiver lists and share look-out lists at visa issuing offices.
7) Air Preclearance
Finalize plans/authority necessary to implement the Preclearance Agreement signed in January 2001. Resume intransit preclearance at Vancouver and expand to other airports per Annex I of the Agreement.
8) Advance Passenger Information / Passenger Name Record
Share Advance Passenger Information and agreed-to Passenger Name Records on flights between Canada and the United States, including in-transit flights. Explore means to identify risks posed by passengers on international flights arriving in each other's territory.
9) Joint Passenger Analysis Units
Establish joint units at key international airports in Canada and the United States.
10) Ferry Terminals
Review customs and immigration presence and practices at international ferry terminals.
11) Compatible Immigration Databases
Develop jointly an automated database, such as Canada's Support System for Intelligence, as a platform for information exchange, and enhance sharing of intelligence and trend analysis.
12) Immigration Officers Overseas
Increase number of Canadian and US immigration officers at airports overseas and enhance joint training of airline personnel.
13) International Cooperation
Undertake technical assistance to source and transit countries.
THE SECURE FLOW OF GOODS
16) Joint facilities
Establish criteria, under current legislation and regulations, for the creation of small, remote joint border facilities. Examine the legal and operational issues associated with the establishment of international zones and joint facilities, including armed protection or the arming of law enforcement officers in such zones and facilities.
SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE
19) Infrastructure improvements
Work to secure resources for joint and coordinated physical and technological improvements to key border points and trade corridors aimed at overcoming traffic management and growth challenges, including dedicated lanes and border modeling exercises.
20) Intelligent Transportation Systems
Deploy interoperable technologies in support of other initiatives to facilitate the secure movement of goods and people, such as transponder applications and electronic container seals.
COORDINATION AND INFORMATION SHARING IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THESE OBJECTIVES
23) Integrated Border and Marine Enforcement Teams
Expand IBET/IMET to other areas of the border and enhance communication and coordination.
24) Joint Enforcement Coordination
Works toward ensuring comprehensive and permanent coordination of law enforcement, anti-terrorism efforts and information sharing, such as by strengthening the Cross-Border Crime Forum and reinvigorating Project Northstar.
26) Fingerprints
Implement the Memorandum of Understanding to supply equipment and training that will enable the RCMP to access FBI fingerprint data directly via real?time electronic link.
27) Removal of deportees
Address legal and operational challenges to joint removals, and coordinate initiatives to encourage uncooperative countries to accept their nationals.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/01/20020107.htmlYou will not get through and if you do they will return you this time! Also don't forget that student deferments have been eliminated in the new DRAFT!
BUSH '04 = DRAFT '05!