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Old Apr 22nd, 2004, 01:20 PM       
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Originally Posted by VinceZeb
Also, Iraq isn't even close to becoming a quagmire. The death tolls in Vietnam per day were about the amount suffered in Iraq so far.
Actually, no. By the end of 1965, the American death toll was actually smaller than the first 12 months of this war/occupation (comparably).

After that, when LBJ heavily increased soldier involvement, yes, the numbers aren't even close. But we've only completed one year of what may turn out to be a very long "occupation." Many are already advocating sending more troops. The commanders in Iraq need more troops. Chuck Hagel wants the draft reinstated. Draft boards just had fresh staff hired across the country.

No, I don't believe the draft will return, and no, I don't believe this is necessarily going to be like Vietnam or whatever. But to completely rule out the startling potential for it to happen is the kind of naive shit I expect from you, Vince.
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