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To: bentway who wrote (202549)	9/11/2006 12:24:12 PM
From: Ichy Smith	Respond to of 281500

Perhaps he really is setting up the iraqis to run their own country. And Nato is taking on some of the strain in Afghanistan, so that he sees no reason to implement a draft. As long as he has enough soldiers, and defense is not too strained, why have a draft and lose all those votes.

To: bentway who wrote (202549)	9/11/2006 12:26:12 PM
From: geode00	Respond to of 281500

Bush's idea of fighting the WOT is to tell people to SHOP. His other great idea is to reduce the resources available for said WOT by providing tax cuts to himself and his family and friends. Of course Bush isn't serious about fighting the WOT. He isn't even serious about fighting the war in Iraq. The Army can be up and running with draftees in Iraq in about 6 months. There should be a call for one of two things: 1. Redeploy. 2. Draft

To: bentway who wrote (202549)	9/11/2006 12:27:49 PM
From: geode00	Respond to of 281500

NATO remembers Sept. 11 as it urges members to boost Afghan mission The Associated Press Published: September 11, 2006 BRUSSELS, Belgium NATO's secretary general led a solemn military ceremony Monday to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and urged member nations to strengthen the alliance as it continues to fight in Afghanistan. The ceremony was held after NATO ambassadors discussed requests from alliance commanders for reinforcements to NATO's mission in Afghanistan. A lone bugler played "Taps," while a ceremonial guard drawn from each of the 26 NATO nations lowered national flags to half-mast in tribute to victims of terrorism. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer then led those gathered outside NATO headquarters in a minute of silence. "Terrorism remains a threat to all of us," he said. "This is why we are in Afghanistan — the cradle of 9/11." De Hoop Scheffer called on NATO nations to "strengthen our alliance politically and militarily to meet this new scourge." NATO ambassadors earlier held a closed-door discussion on boosting its mission in southern Afghanistan, where alliance troops have faced stiff resistance from Taliban and other insurgents. Officials said more talks were expected Wednesday, and a meeting of NATO foreign ministers later this month in New York was expected to address the issue. NATO expanded its mission in Afghanistan in August by sending 8,000 more troops — most from Britain, Canada and the netherlands — to southern provinces where the Taliban is strongest. The alliance had agreed to send troops to bolster reconstruction efforts after the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan ousted the Taliban-led regime five years after the attacks on New York and Washington. NATO's military commanders were expected to hold two more conferences this week to push member states to commit more troops to the alliance's mission in Afghanistan. Canadian Gen. Ray Henault, chairman of the alliance's military committee, said he would appeal to NATO ambassadors to commit another 2,000-2,500 soldiers to confront the resurgent Taliban forces. Last week, alliance commander U.S. Gen. James L. Jones called for extra troops and aircraft to be sent to the south of Afghanistan, where NATO relieved U.S.-led troops one month ago. BRUSSELS, Belgium NATO's secretary general led a solemn military ceremony Monday to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and urged member nations to strengthen the alliance as it continues to fight in Afghanistan. The ceremony was held after NATO ambassadors discussed requests from alliance commanders for reinforcements to NATO's mission in Afghanistan. A lone bugler played "Taps," while a ceremonial guard drawn from each of the 26 NATO nations lowered national flags to half-mast in tribute to victims of terrorism. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer then led those gathered outside NATO headquarters in a minute of silence. "Terrorism remains a threat to all of us," he said. "This is why we are in Afghanistan — the cradle of 9/11." De Hoop Scheffer called on NATO nations to "strengthen our alliance politically and militarily to meet this new scourge." NATO ambassadors earlier held a closed-door discussion on boosting its mission in southern Afghanistan, where alliance troops have faced stiff resistance from Taliban and other insurgents. Officials said more talks were expected Wednesday, and a meeting of NATO foreign ministers later this month in New York was expected to address the issue. NATO expanded its mission in Afghanistan in August by sending 8,000 more troops — most from Britain, Canada and the netherlands — to southern provinces where the Taliban is strongest. The alliance had agreed to send troops to bolster reconstruction efforts after the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan ousted the Taliban-led regime five years after the attacks on New York and Washington..... iht.com

To: bentway who wrote (202549)	9/11/2006 12:37:46 PM
From: Sdgla	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

There is no need for a draft. We are taxed at record levels. It is the out of control spending, by the congress, that is killing us economically. WWIII is where we are at not 2. Is Bush failing to lead ? Maybe. Do you see the threat ? Can you answer a question directly ? <Because it's a fraud designed to fool ignorant fearful suckers like you for political and economic gain.> Please explain to me Chris where the political gain is ? I will agree with you that war is something that drives the economy... but the president has gained nothing politically from this war. <You of course, are more concerned for Israel than America anyway. Neither country is at risk, and Bush knows it.> You make many assumtions, neither is correct. I have family and friends fighting in the various fronts around the world. None of them in Israel. You do not consider either country at risk ? You cant be serious. What needs to happen for you to become concerned that we are at risk ?