Right. I guess I should post more evidence for those, um, "older and wiser" folks on here who've begun to lose their memory.
Republicans Block Senate War Debate - Politico.com
Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)
It's gone before the Senate twice and failed twice.
Actually, I was trying to defend McCain (for once). Turns out I can't. He dodged the vote in 2007 to campaign in Iowa.
For a computer professional, you have a lot of trouble with the I-net. Maybe you should read the text of the first of your irrelevant links before you start spouting about Republicans blocking reinstatement of the draft. There was no attempt or even intent to reinstate the draft.
Then you should learn that underlined, funny colored text on a web site normally means there is a surprise if you click on that text. (they're called links). On your second, THOMAS link, there are several links that tell us in 2003 Ernest Hollings (D) SC introduced a bill for which he could summon no co-sponsors that would require "all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes. " This bill was send to the Senate Armed Services Committee where it could garner no support or anyone to defend it. Since there are Democrats and Republicans on these committees, this means nobody but cranky, old, senile Earnest Hollings wanted this bill. Maybe that's because he quit the Senate.
If you're going to come down off the front porch to run with the big dogs, you best come prepared. Othewise, go back to the Barney the Purple Dinosaur's blog.
Here's a little something for ya to dream on tonight.
