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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (105153)	12/2/2009 6:11:46 PM
From: T L Comiskey	2 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

re "then he is willing to commit troops in harm's way, just to keep them employed." kinda like Jr's.. back door draft...

To: Wharf Rat who wrote (105153)	12/2/2009 7:20:33 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

"Moreover, one cannot help but wonder if Obama simply does not want the rising unemployment that would undoubtedly accompany the return of all the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Excuse me?? When did we institute a draft? Because the Armed services were pretty much the same size PRIOR to 9/11 as they are now. The Army has been increase by about 10%, but I believe most of that was due to downsizing the other major services (AF and Navy) and opening up slots. THUS, your argument is false and there would be no expectation of greater unemployment if we brought all the troops home the US. They would still be in uniform, but just training in the US. Besides.. Clinton did a pretty good job of chopping DOD by 40% back in the 90's. Hawk