If I was the Bushistas, and I knew I was short on bodies for my planned imperial conquests, but that I had promised people that I wouldn't bring back a draft, here is how I would go about going back on my promise . . . . and getting the American people behind it:
- Allow a MAJOR terrorist attack to occur on U.S. soil, perhaps one even involving nuclear weapons or radioactivity.
- Blame it on the next country on the invasion list and get the media to play along in this propaganda campaign (given their past track record of playing along, it shouldn't be too hard.)
- Argue that we need more bodies in the military to avenge this horrible crime and to secure America in the future against terrorists.
- Argue, therefore, that a draft is necessary.
- Sit back and rejoice as you watch the bulk of the American population silently, if somewhat sadly, nod in regretful assent.