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auburngrad82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:00 AM
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How long until the draft is reinstated?
This might be what it takes to get blacks and young people to become politically active. When your life is on the line you tend to do something about it.
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:00 AM
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1. I'm Guessing 6 Months
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Florida_Geek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:03 AM
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2. George will not call it a Draft but will have
some fancy name for it. But his forced volunteers will be online in 6-12 months
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YDogg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:06 AM
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4. The ...
... New Republican Guard? It has a nice ring to it.
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YDogg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:05 AM
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3. Not with this kind ...
... of attitude.

http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20041102/NEWS/411020301
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Riddler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:08 AM
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5. Then I hope the first round of draftees call Florida home.
Followed closely by any southern state. Let the bible thumpers, gay bashers, and gun lovers bitch when it's their sons being called up. It would serve them right.
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YDogg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:10 AM
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6. Unfortunately, ...
Edited on Wed Nov-03-04 09:11 AM by YDogg
... that's a little close for my comfort. Florida, that is.
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:11 AM
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7. Selective Service website mentions March 2005.
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auburngrad82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:47 AM
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10. Can you give me the link?
I can't find it on the website. Thanks.
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Ishoutandscream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:15 AM
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8. Summer, 2005.
At least that's what all the speculation has been.
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coreystone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:22 AM
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9. No Deferments!! n/t
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midnight armadillo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-03-04 09:54 AM
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11. "National Military Service"
Remember, Bush promised there would be no draft, so it won't be called that.
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