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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:22 PM Original message |
Would A War With Iran Require A Draft? |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. I shudder |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
20. I've Changed My Post |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 12:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
24. thank you |
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punpirate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
2. We can take Iran without a draft... |
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DenverDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
3. We can't even take out Iraq. |
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Nambe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:27 PM Response to Original message |
4. IMO, No. There are approximately 2B followers of Islahm. |
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Ms. Clio (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:33 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Why do you spell "Islam" as "Islahm?" |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:38 PM Response to Reply #4 |
11. The problem is, the islamic countries are not great friends. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 09:08 AM Response to Reply #11 |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
5. you've got to be kidding.... |
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greblc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:42 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. LOL |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
6. Easily, that is the problem, just like Iraq. |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:48 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. also, Russia and China would never get involved. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 09:10 AM Response to Reply #17 |
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ScrewyRabbit (522 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:31 PM Response to Original message |
7. What do you mean by take? |
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shraby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:33 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Iran has air power plus lots more people |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:42 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. We would wipe the floor with Iran. |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 08:56 AM Response to Reply #13 |
32. I disagree....Iraq was supposed to be a "cakewalk" and look at it... |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:34 PM Response to Reply #32 |
52. Ah, but you are talking about the occupation, not the invasion. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 06:12 PM Response to Reply #52 |
63. A few points... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 09:06 AM Response to Reply #13 |
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Davis_X_Machina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
8. No one's 'taking' Iran... |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. Air strikes on Iran would in fact be taking Iran. |
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Zing Zing Zingbah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:52 AM Response to Reply #8 |
26. Why do people, |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 08:59 AM Response to Reply #26 |
33. those who cannot create, destroy out of spite... |
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billyskank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
50. You're right that to create is better than to destroy, |
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Strelnikov_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
15. We Can't 'Take Iran' Even With A Draft |
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mr_du04 (170 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
16. Don't worry |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
18. Iran's military is 6 times larger than Iraq's was. |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:49 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. First Iraq war is a much more valid comparison. |
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Crachet2004 (725 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. Lotta mountains in Iran...no warlords to buy off, like Afghanistan. |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 12:01 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I dont think it would cause WW3 |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 09:11 AM Response to Reply #23 |
37. Yeah, Duh. We could "win it" by detonating nuclear weapons, poisoning |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:35 PM Response to Reply #37 |
54. what is your specific criticism of my post? |
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Crachet2004 (725 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 10:30 AM Response to Reply #23 |
39. I think WW3 based admittedly on a key assumption: That Iran, |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:38 PM Response to Reply #39 |
56. Well, of course, but I dont think they have nukes yet. |
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greblc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-01-04 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
22. Yes, because |
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radar (447 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 12:51 AM Response to Reply #22 |
25. A draft wouldn't be the only thing needed |
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Strelnikov_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 07:15 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Aww Come On, Your Killing My Buzz |
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LynnTheDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 02:01 AM Response to Original message |
27. Yep |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
29. Draft is Coming Regardless |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 07:36 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I think so too. They're sending my cousin back for a second tour. |
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TheSuaveOne (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 07:34 AM Response to Original message |
30. Simple answer... |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 09:13 AM Response to Reply #30 |
38. Suave argument. Duh. |
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TheSuaveOne (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 11:10 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Thanks... |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
40. With the amount of strain put on National Reservists already.... |
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greekspeak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
41. A Draft and some allies stupid enough to go along with us |
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Tight_rope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 11:13 AM Response to Original message |
43. Hell yeah...but no sane person will go! n/t |
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jayfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
44. Everyone Who Thinks That Iran Would Be Anything Like GWI Or GWII Is In... |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
45. Please folks, when you talk about war ... |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:40 PM Response to Reply #45 |
57. There is a difference between entering a war and winning the war. |
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MisterP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 06:42 PM Response to Reply #45 |
65. another four-letter word: PNAC |
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Vladimir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
46. Neither Russia nor China will go near this |
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radar (447 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:10 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Also, I imagine |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:29 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. Oh, I don't know. I could see China getting involved. |
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Vladimir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:33 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. So what do you think China would do? n/t |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:35 PM Response to Reply #51 |
53. During a total war between N. Korea and US? |
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Vladimir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:38 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. But why would NK attack? |
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DrWeird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:44 PM Response to Reply #55 |
60. Preemptive attack. |
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Vladimir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:47 PM Response to Reply #60 |
61. Fair points |
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K-W (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:43 PM Response to Reply #46 |
59. China and Russia wouldnt do anything. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 06:23 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. On the other hand... |
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kayell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
48. Bush* could *start* a war without a draft, and I wouldn't be surprised |
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RivetJoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
58. How many troops do we have in Iraq? |
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Yavin4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 05:46 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Most of the Active Duty Military Personnel |
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NickB79 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-02-04 10:58 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. What a grossly simplistic view of our military power |
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