US reinstating the draft in Spring 2005? - Page 2

Imran Siddiqui · February 27, 2004, 00:55

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uhmmm nooooo I did read it.

You read the title. Read the posts:

From the article:

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.

From Boris (not a Republican by any means):

Um, do a quick search on the Senate and House web sites for the resolutions. They are 1) being offered by Democrats (Hollings in the Senate, Rangel in the House), and 2) referring to a national service program of the like advocated by Kerry, one that does not require military service.

Barinthus · February 27, 2004, 00:56

Oh well there's always Mexico or if he's really desperate, he can try swimming to Cuba.

Sava · February 27, 2004, 00:56

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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.

that won't stop my ass from backpacking across the border

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Um, do a quick search on the Senate and House web sites for the resolutions. They are 1) being offered by Democrats (Hollings in the Senate, Rangel in the House), and 2) referring to a national service program of the like advocated by Kerry, one that does not require military service.

yes, I read that too, wtf does that have to do with the price of rice in china?

Boris Godunov · February 27, 2004, 00:56

Did Sava just get pwned? I can never tell these things.

Boris Godunov · February 27, 2004, 00:57

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Originally posted by Sava
yes, I read that too, wtf does that have to do with the price of rice in china?

Um, as in it's a national service program, not a military draft?

Sava · February 27, 2004, 00:58

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Did Sava just get pwned? I can never tell these things.

no, imran's trying to use his lawyer confusion speak... it's just hot air from a buffalo's ass

asleepathewheel · February 27, 2004, 00:58

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Originally posted by Sava
I'll be 25 in June of 2005...

no ****ing way am I fighting bush's oil wars... OOOOOHHHH CAAAAANNAAAADDAAAA!~

yup, you better hope that it comes after June of 2006, at least the call up part.

Thank god I'll be 26 this summer, so I'm safe

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(b) AGE LIMITS- A person may be inducted under this Act only if the person has attained the age of 18 and has not attained the age of 26.

Ruh roh, but then my wife is in trouble, as she's 23:

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SEC. 10. REGISTRATION OF FEMALES UNDER THE MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT.

(a) REGISTRATION REQUIRED- Section 3(a) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 453(a)) is amended--

(1) by striking `male' both places it appears;

(2) by inserting `or herself' after `himself'; and

(3) by striking `he' and inserting `the person'.

But hey, they will let you finish high school (but enrollment in college is irrelevant this time)

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SEC. 6. DEFERMENTS AND POSTPONEMENTS.

(a) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS- A person who is pursuing a standard course of study, on a full-time basis, in a secondary school or similar institution of learning shall be entitled to have induction under this Act postponed until the person--

(1) obtains a high school diploma;

(2) ceases to pursue satisfactorily such course of study; or

(3) attains the age of 20.

Imran Siddiqui · February 27, 2004, 00:58

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that won't stop my ass from backpacking across the border

Then you'll be sent right back if there is one.

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yes, I read that too, wtf does that have to do with the price of rice in china?

Because those were the two bills the article relied on to say the draft was comming. Boris' post showed the basis for these claims are without merit.

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Did Sava just get pwned? I can never tell these things.

Yes... not just pwned, but:

pwned

Sava · February 27, 2004, 00:58

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov

Um, as in it's a national service program, not a military draft?

yes, that's what the dem program is... that is seperate from the bush plan that has been floating around on the net.

Imran Siddiqui · February 27, 2004, 00:59

Btw, the easiest way to get out of any draft?

Find another guy and kiss him in front of the board

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DRoseDARs · February 27, 2004, 01:00

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Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar

The US has a system where a President can be expelled early, no?

That goes to "impeachable offences." Simply calling for a draft isn't an impeachable offence, so doing so in say February of next year won't immediately put Bush's butt in a political electric chair (though, I'd settle for a tazer or a cattle prod

). It'd have to be revealled OPENLY that his motives were grossly influenced by factors other than national defence and such. And that couldn't happen in a timely fashion; it'd be months...even years, before his alterior motives were revealled with verifiable documentation.

Why has he gotten away with so much so far? I'm at a loss to explain that, but I voted Yes in the Karma thread. It's just a matter of time...

Boris Godunov · February 27, 2004, 01:01

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Originally posted by Sava
yes, that's what the dem program is... that is seperate from the bush plan that has been floating around on the net.

Are you on crazy pills? The article and this thread were specifically about S 89 and HR 163. There was no reference to any "stealth" Bush plan whatsoever. So who exactly is bringing in irrelevant points here?

And just where is the floating Bush plan, and why should I believe in it any more than the 50,000,000 other rumors floating around the net?

Sava · February 27, 2004, 01:01

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui

Then you'll be sent right back if there is one.

**** that, I'll have guns... I'll die free, not enslaved and in the desert

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Because those were the two bills the article relied on to say the draft was comming. Boris' post showed the basis for these claims are without merit.

well sorry, there was another plan being floated by rumsfeld, don't blame me because I'm more informed than you

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yes... not just pwned, but:

not so much, but whatever blows your skirt up

Kirnwaffen · February 27, 2004, 01:01

I'm getting the distinct feeling of deja moo, the feeling that we've discussed this bull before.

Sava · February 27, 2004, 01:04

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Are you on crazy pills? The article and this thread were specifically about S 89 and HR 163. There was no reference to any "stealth" Bush plan whatsoever. So who exactly is bringing in irrelevant points here?

oh well sorry, who can tell the difference between one bullshit proposal from another? I'm not wasting my time reading that crap... blame the thread starter for a misleading title

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And just where is the floating Bush plan, and why should I believe in it any more than the 50,000,000 other rumors floating around the net?

I dunno, I think I created a thread abotu it a few months ago. You can waste your time finding it if you want.

Nubclear · February 27, 2004, 01:04

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Btw, the easiest way to get out of any draft?

Find another guy and kiss him in front of the board

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I would encourage all the peoples to do this

Boris Godunov · February 27, 2004, 01:05

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Originally posted by Sava
oh well sorry, who can tell the difference between one bullshit proposal from another? I'm not wasting my time reading that crap... blame the thread starter for a misleading title

So your failure to comprehend is everyone else's fault but your own, eh? Nice take on personal responsibility there, Sava.

Sava · February 27, 2004, 01:05

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Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
I would encourage all the peoples to do this

how about I just tell the draft board to suck my balls? would that count as gay behavior?

Asher · February 27, 2004, 01:06

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Originally posted by Comrade Tassadar
I would encourage all the peoples to do this

Speaking from experience?

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Luckily, none of my family is draftable

DRoseDARs · February 27, 2004, 01:06

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Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
Btw, the easiest way to get out of any draft?

Find another guy and kiss him in front of the board

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Asher, if the draft is reinstated, would you mind terribly coming down to Reno...just for a weekend?

Or, better yet, if I show up unexpectedly on your doorstep one day, help me for I've possibly fled the US.

...Suddenly, I find myself depressed.

Asher · February 27, 2004, 01:06

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Originally posted by Sava
how about I just tell the draft board to suck my balls? would that count as gay behavior?

Careful, they may send you to that camp in Cuba...

Sava · February 27, 2004, 01:06

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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
So your failure to comprehend is everyone else's fault but your own, eh? Nice take on personal responsibility there, Sava.

failure to comprehend would be if I wasted my time reading it... I'm lazy... DUH

I take responsibility for my laziness, not some dope's misleading thread title

Sava · February 27, 2004, 01:07

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Originally posted by Asher

Careful, they may send you to that camp in Cuba...

maybe I can scout for the Yankees then

mrmitchell · February 27, 2004, 01:12

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Find another guy and kiss him in front of the board .

Leno's monologue mentioned that Italian men were pretending to be gay to avoid the army. :l ****ing o l:

Imran Siddiqui · February 27, 2004, 01:12

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there was another plan being floated by rumsfeld

Proof?

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oh well sorry, who can tell the difference between one bullshit proposal from another? I'm not wasting my time reading that crap... blame the thread starter for a misleading title

So you admit:

pwned!!