'America Needs a Draft' Says Stephen Heller; PLUS Brad on Thom Hartmann Today [View All]

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All bollixed up here late in the week on a number of stories and tips and deadlines that I'm working on concurrently. So posting has been light...but here's a post or two of note for ya to go into the weekend... -- Brad

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Do You Feel a Draft?
It's Time for America to Institute One...

Guest Blogged by Stephen Heller...

"A very small segment of the American population are fighting this war! If the president thinks we should continue the war he ought to call for a draft and spread it out and let everybody serve in this war, not this small segment who are making such a sacrifice!"
-- Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), 4/19/07

America needs a military draft. Admittedly, this idea is anathema to many progressives. Nevertheless, it would be good for this nation. It would boost our national security, but it would also be an invaluable part of preventing our so-called "leaders" from taking us into another unnecessary war....

FULL EDITORIAL:
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=4467

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AUDIO - Brad on Thom Hartmann with Guest Host Peter B. Collins Today...

8 rough and tumble minutes from Ann Coulter's voter fraud to Florida's new paper ballots to Rush Holt's HR811 and a little bit of Thor Hearne thrown in for flavor, all over the national Air America airwaves...who could use much more of the above if you ask me..

AUDIO:
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=4508

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