Senior CBS commentator calls for bringing back the draft

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Sunday March 11, 2007 · 7:17 PM PDT

2007/03/11 · 19:17

CBS commentator Andy Rooney called for bringing back the draft in Sunday’s closing of 60 Minutes.

Sadly, I couldn’t agree more.

Rooney detailed his experience in the military, and criticized current military recruitment practices of reduced educational standards and "moral waivers." Rooney spoke of how the draft changed the military in WWII – changing it for the better.

"Moral waivers" are being granted by the thousands – to men and women that have committed crimes and some that have even been in prison. 8,129 of these "moral waivers" were granted by the Army last year. Rooney asked: "Are these the people we want representing us?"

Ironic, isn’t it – I mean moral waivers? Does that make the Iraqi war a morally waived war?

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Monday February 19, 2007 · 8:12 AM PST

2007/02/19 · 08:12

This post is crossposted at Left in the West and Montana Netroots

This came from something else I’m working on, and I thought it deserved a post of its own.

Per capita deaths of Montanans in the Iraqi war theatre: 1 per 54,706
Per capita deaths of Montanans in both the Iraqi war theatre and in Afghanistan: 1 per 51,667

Per capita deaths of Pennsylvanians in the Iraqi war theatre: 1 per 83,581
Per capita deaths of Pennsylvanians in both the Iraqi war theatre and in Afghanistan: 1 per 77,312

Per capita deaths of Californians in the Iraqi war theatre: 1 per 109,816
Per capita deaths of Californians in both the Iraqi war theatre and in Afghanistan: 1 per 101,130

Per capita deaths of Texans in the Iraqi war theatre: 1 per 84,229
Per capita deaths of Texans in both the Iraqi war theatre and in Afghanistan: 1 per 77,814

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Thursday January 25, 2007 · 8:10 PM PST

2007/01/25 · 20:10

Eleanor McGovern, wife of Senator George McGovern, former Democratic presidential candidate, passed away today in her family home in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Eleanor had suffered from heart problems for the past five years, and had been under hospice care in their Stevensville Montana home according to former senator.

George McGovern was the Democratic presidential candidate in 1972. McGovern campaigned on an anti-Vietnam platform, and lost to Richard Nixon . A long-time peace advocate, George McGovern has been critical of the Iraqi war, and has spoken frequently in public against the war. Most recently he spoke at the National Press Club - and you can read his speech here.

Prayers to the Senator and his family. Godspeed Eleanor McGovern, Godpseed.

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Friday December 08, 2006 · 4:43 PM PST

2006/12/08 · 16:43

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On the ground, here in Montana - Updated

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Monday November 06, 2006 · 5:29 PM PST

2006/11/06 · 17:29

UPDATED BELOW I thought I'd put out a report of what is happening here on the ground in Montana - Missoula to be specific. Today Missoula residents were greeted by the morning paper with a wrap from the NRA, endorsing Conrad Burns.

That really motivated people.

The Tester office downtown was swamped with volunteers who were lined up outside before the place even opened. That meant we got ahead of schedule with calls and door hanger distribution. That was a very good thing.

By late afternoon, the campaign workers were lining up additional volunteers for tomorrow, and getting ahead on organization for tomorrow. Hell, they might even have time for a beer or two before tomorrow's big day (see hint below, people!)
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Live Blogging Election Results - MT-Sen and MT-AL

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Friday November 03, 2006 · 8:05 PM PST

2006/11/03 · 20:05

FINAL UPDATE: Folks, I can't hang anymore. Apologies. i've been up since 5:30, and have worked really hard over the last two days. The field reporters are posting in the thread - and some I've not heard from. There are problems - but nothing I believe, at this point, to be alarmed with - with the machines. People are still in line in Gallatin County! and it is 11:37. It will be a long night. I will sleep well, but that's not to say I won't be checking very first thing in the morning. I believe Jon won, I'm sure of it. Use this link to check up to the minute (literally) results. http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/archives/2006/elections/general/ussenate/index.asp

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Justice Dept. delaying indictments for Burns, Doolittle

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Saturday October 28, 2006 · 7:25 PM PDT

2006/10/28 · 19:25

Last week, the Washington Whispers column at USNews.com reported that Jack Abramoff has become so chatty that they've set the guy up with his own desk, and the feds are so pleased with his cooperation that they're hoping to keep him jailed nearby in Washington (no doubt one of those beautifully kept resort-like 'prisons').

Yesterday, Blogswarm at TPM Cafe posted Justice Delayed, reporting on rumours out of the Justice Department that 3 indictments had been prepared, but were being put on hold until after election day. Read More

Did Rumsfeld help North Korea? To benefit his wallet?

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Monday October 09, 2006 · 6:24 PM PDT

2006/10/09 · 18:24

Did Rumsfeld help North Korea purchase the nuclear reactors that provided the cover to the nuclear program that detonated its first nuclear bomb on Sunday night? Seems so, given that he sat on the board of directors that won the coveted $200 million dollar contract to provide North Korea with the key nuclear reactor components. Read More

Burns (MT-Sen): Public access v. Special Interests Guess who wins?

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Tuesday August 29, 2006 · 8:03 PM PDT

2006/08/29 · 20:03

Today the Billings Gazette publishes an editorial blasting Conrad Burns for his lack of support for public access. This news wasn't new to me, though, as I had read about it back in July

Everyone's Anyone-who-has-some-cash-to-spare-for-a-Senator best friend, Conrad Burns, has latched a clause into an appropriation bill that exempts a private property owner, Rancher Mac White of Two Dot, Montana, from providing public access through his property as part of gaining access to his own private lands through USFS lands. See, Mr. White's property doesn't have access and he needs to ask permission of the landowner - in this case the United States Forest Service - to gain access. Read More

DNC Committee meeting live - live thread

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Saturday August 19, 2006 · 8:12 AM PDT

2006/08/19 · 08:12

Howard's on now...lets chat. Read More

C-Span alert: Tester v Burns NOW!

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Sunday June 25, 2006 · 8:03 AM PDT

2006/06/25 · 08:03

For a preview, Left in the West gives us this:

Probably at least one of us will have something to say, but here's my prediction: Tester circles Burns and cuts off his legs without much trouble; Burns tries to use his auctioneer's voice to quick talk his way out of corruption and responsibility for national failures; Burns then goes on the offensive with some droll "values" talk and throws the Eric Coobs crowd a few one-liners about how Tester is just like Chuck Schumer; by merely standing there and being the kind of farmer that he is, Tester dispells these obviously stupid and not effective snipes. Should be fun to watch.

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Sunday June 11, 2006 · 8:31 AM PDT

2006/06/11 · 08:31

I headed over to Project Vote Smart this morning to get some information on Senator Byrd (D-WV). I have used Project Vote Smart to determine who is my representative (especially useful when I moved a couple of years ago) and to get non-biased information on both candidates and elected officials. While the information is generally, well, general, I find it good to figure out which Senator or Congressperson supports whatever issue I'm looking into. For example, wanna know what The Conservative Index - The John Birch Society thinks of Max Baucus? Go to Project Vote Smart and click on the Interest Group Ratings link on his bio and find out (he votes for their interests 60% of the time!) (no wonder I've got no love for Max. Note to Max: Beware of 2008...)....and came upon its National Politial Awareness Test (NPAT). I read through Senator Byrd's responses Senator Byrd's responses - not many surprises there - but then became confused....after all, wasn't Project Vote Smart supposed to be unbiased? Read More

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Senior CBS commentator calls for bringing back the draft

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On the ground, here in Montana - Updated

Live Blogging Election Results - MT-Sen and MT-AL

Justice Dept. delaying indictments for Burns, Doolittle

Did Rumsfeld help North Korea? To benefit his wallet?

Burns (MT-Sen): Public access v. Special Interests Guess who wins?

DNC Committee meeting live - live thread

C-Span alert: Tester v Burns NOW!

Project Vote Smart & NPAT - Action Alert Diary (with poll)