Oh thank goodness the Democrats have power

Undertoad · 11-20-2006, 10:44 AM

As we know, the Democrats do not do things just for the political effect of scaring the shit out of you. So hopefully the effect of real leadership will show the electorate why the Ds should be trusted with the White House in 2008.

Amid Uproar Over War, Rangel Renews Call for Draft

Happy Monkey · 11-20-2006, 10:46 AM

Heh heh heh...

wolf · 11-20-2006, 01:42 PM

To whom will they complain and point blame when they screw up?

Flint · 11-20-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

To whom will they complain and point blame when they screw up?

They could take a tip from the Republicans and say everything is somehow Clinton's fault?

Shawnee123 · 11-20-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

They could take a tip from the Republicans and say everything is somehow Clinton's fault?

Yeah, Clinton't balanced budget was only the result of the groundwork laid by the republicans. The huge federal deficit of today is a result of groundwork laid by the Clinton administration. Makes perfect sense!

Trilby · 11-20-2006, 03:10 PM

The threat of a draft is a shock tactic. You all should know that.

11-20-2006, 03:44 PM

I think its a gambit for pulling us out of the War. At this point, we just don't have the troop strength that a victory -NOT 'mission accomplished' - would require. We either get out, re-instate the draft, or continue in pointless carnage over there ad infinitum. That's our three choices.

Or Canada could invade the US, making us ALL Canadian citizens, and the War could be dropped as not Canada's problem.

Trilby · 11-20-2006, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by marichiko

Or Canada could invade the US, making us ALL Canadian citizens, and the War could be dropped as not Canada's problem.

Well...okay. But I won't adopt a Canadian accent! I JUST WON'T!

Happy Monkey · 11-20-2006, 04:09 PM

We can increase troops, stay the course, or pull out.

Bush won't pull out.
Staying the course gets worse and worse each day.

To increase the troops, we can extend tours even further, reassign troops from other locations, and/or have a draft. The first two options have a hard upper limit on how many troops can be raised. Is it enough? If not, then a draft is needed.

Undertoad · 11-20-2006, 04:32 PM

Ooooh!

So are ya scared yet? Did he gitcha?

Happy Monkey · 11-20-2006, 05:12 PM

Scared of what? It's pure math.

Undertoad · 11-20-2006, 06:10 PM

Uh, yes, why yes it is. Math in avoidance of any actual discussion or advancing the topic one iota, while pretending to be smart, it is in fact math.

WabUfvot5 · 11-20-2006, 07:32 PM

I think Rangel should be first to be drafted.

Flint · 11-20-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

...in avoidance of any actual discussion or advancing the topic one iota, while pretending to be smart, it is in fact math.

Okay, you go now, it's your turn. You're a politician: advance the topic one iota, through discussion. (Careful! Don't sound smart!)

Undertoad · 11-20-2006, 08:23 PM

I started the thread, dude.

11-20-2006, 10:44 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Oh thank goodness the Democrats have power As we know, the Democrats do not do things just for the political effect of scaring the shit out of you. So hopefully the effect of real leadership will show the electorate why the Ds should be trusted with the White House in 2008. Amid Uproar Over War, Rangel Renews Call for Draft

11-20-2006, 10:46 AM	#2
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Heh heh heh... __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-20-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	To whom will they complain and point blame when they screw up? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

11-20-2006, 03:10 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	The threat of a draft is a shock tactic. You all should know that. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-20-2006, 04:09 PM	#9
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	We can increase troops, stay the course, or pull out. Bush won't pull out. Staying the course gets worse and worse each day. To increase the troops, we can extend tours even further, reassign troops from other locations, and/or have a draft. The first two options have a hard upper limit on how many troops can be raised. Is it enough? If not, then a draft is needed. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-20-2006, 03:44 PM	#7
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	I think its a gambit for pulling us out of the War. At this point, we just don't have the troop strength that a victory -NOT 'mission accomplished' - would require. We either get out, re-instate the draft, or continue in pointless carnage over there ad infinitum. That's our three choices. Or Canada could invade the US, making us ALL Canadian citizens, and the War could be dropped as not Canada's problem.

11-20-2006, 04:32 PM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Ooooh! So are ya scared yet? Did he gitcha?

11-20-2006, 05:12 PM	#11
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Scared of what? It's pure math. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

11-20-2006, 06:10 PM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Uh, yes, why yes it is. Math in avoidance of any actual discussion or advancing the topic one iota, while pretending to be smart, it is in fact math.

11-20-2006, 07:32 PM	#13
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	I think Rangel should be first to be drafted.

11-20-2006, 08:23 PM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I started the thread, dude.

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