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My thoughts on the draft. And a brief history of the United States Military Draft.

Key points for the last five years since 9-11 and the onset of the war in Iraq. Has anything changed? You decide. This is based on historical facts, with my opinion added. You can agree or disagree, but nothing changes.

Americans have been urged to support the troops since this madness began. But what exactly is meant by "supporting" the troops? What is the best way to support them? And should they all be supported?

Troops have given their lives for the service of their country. Never forget them still serving today.

Opinion piece discussing why it's possible to support the troops and yet not support the war in Iraq, explaining why we must support the troops.

One of the best ways to show your support for your troops is to reach out to their family. The soldier's family is always his main concern and by helping his loved ones you are able to help him.

I start by proudly saying I support our brave troops and their mission in Iraq and I know they will see victory one day. What is victory you may ask? Victory is a free and stable Iraq that will be our ally in the war on terrorism.

Three ways to support the troops

American trucker, Rick Blackmon, joins with America's Freedom Broadcast Radio to bring a taste of home to our troops overseas.

The People support their troops. But what are the people who put them in harms way doing to support them when they come home after having served their country?

Pacifists are against fighting, so how, and why, would a pacifist support our troops? It's not only possible; it's actually logical.

Why we should support the troops

American troops started being deployed in 2003 and it still looks as if their is no end to the war in sight. Our troops must not be forgotten or abandoned. We as Americans must continue to support them until

When is something a political statement and when is it an act of charity? Boy Scout Troop 54 found road blocks in there quest to do something good.

Republicans love sending troops to war, but just can't bring themselves to take care of them when they return. What's up with that?

I support our troops. I don't want them killed and injured in a preemptive, needless, illegal war.

"Any Soldier Inc." puts letters, care packages, and other items into the hands of lonely military members that receive little or no contact from home.

This is a letter I wrote to my state Senator regarding why I was against the previous version of the Patriot Act that was under review a few months ago before its recent revision.

The War in Iraq is one of the biggest topics and issues in the world today let alone in the United States. In the United States, many veterans have expressed their disbelief and contempt for the War in Iraq deeming it as immoral, unjustifiable, and illegal.

In recent weeks the headlines have been full of military events.......The days of our troops going off to fight for anything other than a government whim, ended with World War II. .......So who has jurisdiction over these soldiers?

This my take on the war in Iraq.

For those who wish to show their support in a way that is different from yellow ribbons and bumper stickers, the Department of Defense sponsors a web site that is full of resources from scholarships for military children to computers and phone cards.

There are two sayings that I can't seem to escape, interpret or understand. One is that 'our' troops are fighting for 'our freedom and rights' in Iraq and Afghanistan and the other is 'Jesus Saves'.

The Iraq war is a major issue not just in Alabama but for most elections around the nation. Alabama has strong military ties and has sent the third most National Guard troops to Iraq and Afghanistan since both conflicts began.

No matter your position on the war, there are currently more than 100,000 troops serving our country in Iraq. Our troops range in age from 18 to 50 and older. All ethnicities, education levels and genders are currently fighting at this very moment.

Tired of Republican media mouth pieces saying you don't support the troops, that you're of the "blame America first" crowd if you oppose the war in Iraq? Let's take a stroll down memory lane to 1999 when Clinton sent troops to Kosovo. What were they saying then?

Watching the Democratic debates very closely, two issues were brought up: "War in Iraq" and "Gays in the Military". The two of them have gone hand to hand within the last few years.

March 15-17n 1919, the American Legion is founded in Paris France.

In October 2006, by a vote of 402-2, Congress defeated a bill to make military service mandatory. Despite the vote, young people across the country still engage in debates on the viability of a draft.

Cindy Sheehan arrested for wearing a antiwar T-shirt. Her T-shirt said, "2245 Dead. How many more?" - a reference to the number of soldiers killed in Iraq.

There's a parallel in their culture of death that is too close to the death squads that has been playing havoc on the world in a sick Jihad.

All eight Democratic candidates debate on CNN's New Hampshire's Saint Anselm College campus. The winners and losers of the debate.

A look at Private Military firms and organizations outsourced to Iraq, DarFur, and elsewhere by the U.S. and other governments. These private corporations are contracted worldwide.

Starbucks and the army; ever at war

This is an editorial letter writter during the peak of anti-war protesting

In 2003, George Bush announced that the United States military would send troops into Iraq. Support for the Iraqi war has decreased,these concerns cause one to ask should the United States pull the troops out of Iraq now?

President George W. Bush met with both houses of Congress this evening to deliver his annual State of the Union Address. He was introduced by the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history, Nancy Pelosi.

Rhetoric is important in selling anything to a public. The Bush administration used fear to pursuade the American public to support its Iraq War policy.

Patriot Savings Bonds may not brings our troops home any sooner, but they can alleviate some of the financial strain our government faces with respect to military funding. They are a great way to show support for our troops and earn some money at the same time.

The question of a long term strategy being needed is obvious, but not to everyone.

In recent days the news media is full of reasons why the United States military should get out of Iraq as soon as possible. Whether or not you support the war, think long and hard before you decide that our troops need to leave Iraq in the near future.

With the help of the Federal Reserve, the IMF and the World Bank, the bankers set economic policy.

This paper examines the theory of the functioning core and the non-integrating gap positied by Dr. Thomas Barnett in his book, the Pentagon's New Map.

The sound of the moving van provokes an insight into the hidden sacrifices of the military family.

Today, Wednesday the 10th of January, The View welcomed back Barbara Walters. She joined the three other regular co-hosts Joy Behart, Rosie O'Donnell, and Elisabeth Hasselback to discuss, among other issues, the war in Iraq.

So many like to say how they "support the troops." What has been exposed over the past few days shows that hardly anone really does.

Here are six Web sites that detail simple, easy, and inexpensive to really support U.S. troops., from postcards and care packages to school supplies for Iraqi kids.

Here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we are supposed to be guaranteed a "republican" form of government. It's in the United States Constitution if you doubt this. Look it up.

The Bush Administration continues to say that they support the troops, yet when it comes to dollars and cents, they abandon the troops again and again.

When people say support the troops, what are their actions saying about the level of support they have to offer? Saying it just isn't enough.

Several suggestions on how any and all americans can volunteer their time or money to supports the troops

Bush has promise to veto the emergency supplemental spending bill presented to him by Congress, and has been accusing the Democrtas of "playing politics" and abandoning the troops. However, his accusations and outrage stand on shaky ground.

The Government would have you believe they are nameless and faceless, like robots.

There are many ways to support our troops. Here are a few that will make you feel good, and require little to no investment, other then postage!

One of the most popular ideas is to bake cookies for the troops......

With our troops deployed overseas into hostile situations, many people are sporting around the ribbons on their vehicles stating "Support Our Troops". But what does that really mean? I for one do not want to sit idle and just announce I support our troops.

What really happened at CFG Gagetown?

Raise a soldier's spirits and allow them to participate in the American tradition of Halloween. Send them candy, cards, decorations, and a costume, all in one little box.

An article outlining letter writing as one of the most sincere means of supporting United States troops in Iraq.

Military Families

Various suggestions on how anyone can do something to help support our troops deployed overseas or within the U.S.

You can proudly display your support for the troops with magnets. There is an abundant supply of available support our troops magnets for you to choose from, if you know how to find them.

Milbid.com provides an alternative to online auctions such as Ebay as well as donates a portion of its profits to support the troops.

Ways that you can participate in showing your support for our deployed soldiers. Make blankets, send a letter, and so much more!

In this Photoshop Tutorial I will show you how to create a basic Support Our Troops Yellow Ribbon. You see these ribbons all over the web on websites. These can be easily made in Photoshop.

Our troops are in harm's way around the world, and private businesses have made amazing gains in technology and equipment to help them. Now they need our help.

Soldiers need calling cards that give them more than 8 minutes talk time. Global calling cards are the only cards that give the soldier any real talk time.

An overview for Nashville Star 4's first episode. Meet the contestants and find out what the judge's had to say about their first performances.

Several web sites offer evidence that challenges the official story of what happened aboard Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. Much of the commonly held assumptions are subject to scrutiny that has yet to be completely disproved.

The holidays are a tough time for the troops. Show them your support with a few very appreciated gifts.

History of the USO, services and objectives of the organization.

The Iraq War is at another crossroad. Will America take the road less traveled?

Over the past months we have continually been bombarded with negative reports concerning the war in Iraq and what is taking place among our men and women there.

What do our troops think of the rhetoric that comes from the US? Do they get disheartened by all the bad news that we keep telling them as they are spilling their blood on foriegn soil?

After completion of A.I.T, the soldier is...

When I sit and reflect on the Presidency of George Walker Bush, the major events I recall are the 9/11 horror, the invasion of Iraq and the President landing on the Aircraft Carrier saying the War was over. Everything else takes more thought to remember.

Some say that Americans have forgotten the horror of 9/11. I say we've forgotten the profound bearing that sending a loved one off to war has on the family nucleus.

Watching troops from the 1st Brigade at Fort Stewart, GA prepare to deploy for a third time since 2003 has brought on some unexpectedly mixed feelings for me. I was an Infantry Medic with the 1st Brigade (3rd Bn., 7th INF) from 1991 to 1994.

In the news today we are bombarded on negative publicity in regards to the war in Iraq. But we as American people must remember it is extremely important to support our troops overseas no manner how we feel about the war.

This article will discuss how Bill Gates can help build troop morale.

Ten simple but meaningful things you can do to show your support for our troops serving in Iraq.

American accountability makes courage an absolutely necessary ingredient of an aggressive action by the United States. We are harder on ourselves than the enemy.

The Congress and the media have let President Bush get away with unilateral decision-making for too long. It's time for people of principle to start standing up to his disastrous policies.

Many people confuse the concept of "warrior" and "soldier." The sporting world often uses the term "warrior." A warrior fights as part of a tribe; he's not paid. Soldiers - as reflected in the Latin base of the word - get a salary.

On average the gardens attract close to 30,000 visitors a year. That is a lot of visitors for a small town of only 300 people!

President Bush will give his State of the Union address tonight. Find out what he'll likely say.

An endorsement of the broad goals of Washington University's Student-Worker Alliance, especially their support of better pay, job security, and working conditinos for contract adjunct lecturers.

While on the stump most candidates will say or do anything to enhance their image...Today they must remember the ever present video tape.

Back in the 70s I joined the US Army. Proud to serve my country I had no idea what I was getting into. I decided that the military would be a great option for me to get an education.

Troops and staff in Iraq need all the help they can get. Find out how IBM is doing their part to help.

As George Bush begins the last year of his presidency, what will he focus on? Will he try to seek consensus, and and try to salvage his legacy? Or will he force more confrontations with Congress?

A guide to finding great military discounts on the web.

The suggestion that the current war in Iraq actually has nothing to do with the freedom of Americans.

The global war on terror demands solidarity from the American people. Our soldiers are making a great sacrifice to insure the safety of our homeland. This is an opportunity to demonstrate our support for our troops.

Hollywood history has one one of never shying away from the relevant issues of the day. All that changed on September 11, 2001 after which Hollywood tried to pretend that the attacks had never taken place.

Edwards, the multi-millionaire who claims to champion the middle class....

Ok, ok I admit it. I voted for President Bush in the first election. But I take no responsibility for voting for him in the second one.