casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 US Preparing for Military Draft in Spring 2005 by Adam Stutz ? Wednesday January 28, 2004 at 09:50 AM The current agenda of the US federal government is to reinstate the draft in order to staff up for a protracted war on "terrorism." Pending legislation in the House and Senate (twin bills S 89 and HR 163) would time the program so the draft could begin at early as Spring 2005 -- conveniently just after the 2004 presidential election! Reinstatement of the draft Dear Friends and Family, I urge you to read the article below on the current agenda of the federal government to reinstate the draft in order to staff up for a protracted war on "terrorism." Pending legislation in the House and Senate (twin bills S 89 and HR 163) would time the program so the draft could begin at early as Spring 2005 -- conveniently just after the 2004 presidential election! But the administration is quietly trying to get these bills passed NOW, so our action is needed immediately. Details and links follow. If voters who currently support U.S. aggression abroad were confronted with the possibility that their own children or grandchildren might not have a say about whether to fight, many of these same voters might have a change of mind. (Not that it should make a difference, but this plan would among other things eliminate higher education as a shelter and would not exclude women -- and Canada is no longer an option.) Please send this on to all the parents and teachers you know, and all the aunts and uncles, grandparents, godparents.... And let your children know -- it's their future, and they can be a powerful voice for change! Please also write to your representatives to ask them why they aren't telling their constituents about these bills -- and write to newspapers and other media outlets to ask them why they're not covering this important story. The Draft* $28 million has been added to the 2004 Selective Service System (SSS) budget to prepare for a military draft that could start as early as June 15, 2005. SSS must report to Bush on March 31, 2005 that the system, which has lain dormant for decades, is ready for activation. Please see website: http://www.sss.gov/perfplan_fy2004.html to view the SSS Annual Performance Plan - Fiscal Year 2004. The Pentagon has quietly begun a public campaign to fill all 10,350 draft board positions and 11,070 appeals board slots nationwide.. Though this is an unpopular election year topic, military experts and influential members of Congress are suggesting that if Rumsfeld's prediction of a "long, hard slog" in Iraq and Afghanistan [and a permanent state of war on "terrorism"] proves accurate, the U.S. may have no choice but to draft. Congress brought twin bills, S. 89 and H.R. 163 forward this year, entitled the Universal National Service Act of 2003, "To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons [age 18--26] in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes." These active bills currently sit in the Committee on Armed Services. Dodging the draft will be more difficult than those from the Vietnam era remember. College and Canada will not be options. In December 2001, Canada and the US signed a "Smart Border Declaration," which could be used to keep would-be draft dodgers in. Signed by Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Manley, and US Homeland Security Director, Gov. Tom Ridge, the declaration involves a 30-point plan which implements, among other things, a "pre-clearance agreement" of people entering and departing each country. Reforms aimed at making the draft more equitable along gender and class lines also eliminates higher education as a shelter. Underclassmen would only be able to postpone service until the end of their cur-rent semester. Seniors would have until the end of the academic year. *This article by Adam Stutz is from the "What's Hot Off the Press" column of the newsletter of Project Censored, a media research group at Sonoma State University that tracks the news published in independent journals and newsletters. From these, Project Censored compiles an annual list (more than 20 years running) of 25 news stories of social significance that have been overlooked, under-reported, or self-censored by the country's major national news media. The mission of Project Censored is "to educate people about the role of independent journalism in a democratic society and to tell The News That Didn't Make the News and why." "What's Hot Off the Press" includes student synopses of articles currently being investigated for inclusion in the next Project Censored report. For more info and/or to receive Project Censored's newsletter, go to http://www.projectcensored.org, or email [censored]@sonoma.edu Don't believe it yet? Go to http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/g _three_sections_with_teasers/legislative_ho me.htm and search for "S 89", then later search for "HR 163" where it says "By Number" and you'll find the articles. I would link you to the articles directly but that doesn't work for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 oh well, it was inevitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effyoo Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Pre-emptive strike: Stay out of Canada, you Hippies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Re: Pre-emptive strike: Originally posted by effyoo Stay out of Canada, you Hippies! no! oh yeah, i can't be drafter, anyway, i've got some eye probs that prevent that..thanks god, i owe ya one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 time to move to europe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 oh good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 lol, canada, only pussys would do that. ketticat hit me up on aim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 i would if i knew who *you* were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 ......as in my aim name or me in general? just got a quick question for ya, if ya dont mind. if ya do its cool maybe someother time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR HA! /will be to old by then, farewell young bucks... no you wont, this will take place in 2005 (18-26) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 ohp, gotcha tease, whatcha gonna do now? if you move to caada ill drag ya back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest krie Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 ..but I signed up on my own free will ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettiecat Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by MLTf4nt0m ......as in my aim name or me in general? just got a quick question for ya, if ya dont mind. if ya do its cool maybe someother time. i need to do a back ground check name, address, social secruity number, last person you've had relations with, your mother's maiden name..... or just your aim name will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 lol, same as my email wich should be in my proflie, if not Inf3ctionit3@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR fuck. please believe they dont want me in the army. /the happiest of all trigger happy niggas. ha. all that means is that youll get front line duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 ^^^^^no shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR well wherever they put me, people gonna be dropping like flies. good guys bad guys, whoever, you better announce yourself if you come anywhere near me, cuz im gonna be putting holes in your ass! hahaha well best of luck to you then just shoot everyone who doesnt look like you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR ps- i got the worst luck. ill probally be the first one called. note to self: turn off cell phone and house phone. gasface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milton Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I'll "accidentally" shoot myself in the foot... Fuck that, I am not going to some hot ass desert so that Georgy W can satisfy his ego trip. Please God, if you're out there, let a democrat get elected, or even Ralph Nader... Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR what the fuck did you just say you fuck? everytime a soldier dies in war, a turtle gets its wings so it can fly, i hope you die in war so my turtle can fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/bsots/images/gasface.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 WOULD THEY LET THIS GUY IN THE ARMY? http://www.elimin8.net/12oz/mTN9E_Jail.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by Pfffffffffft WOULD THEY LET THIS GUY IN THE ARMY? http://www.elimin8.net/12oz/mTN9E_Jail.jpg'> i sure hope they let tease in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR sigh, 12oz needs to screen mother fuckers before letting them on the board. this cornball shouldnt be here. :lol: they'd have never let you in if they screened here, tease. go bleach your hair, eminem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I HAVE A FEELING THIS WOULD BE BAD FOR AMERICA..THE YOUTH TODAY WOULDNT TAKE IT WELL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 you know, i get depressed when they say todays youth is our future:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR go learn how to paint, toy. you wish you were me...go shave you half-stache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AORAone Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 credibility, credibility, credibility.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casekonly Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by E MARTYR im just fucking with you casek. dont :bawling: i wasn't, don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterOne Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by Milton I'll "accidentally" shoot myself in the foot... Fuck that, I am not going to some hot ass desert so that Georgy W can satisfy his ego trip. Please God, if you're out there, let a democrat get elected, or even Ralph Nader... Yup VOTE NADER:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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