Democrats carefully aim gun at foot, prepare to pull trigger...

CNN.com: "Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 if the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee has his way.

New York Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel said Sunday he sees his idea as a way to deter politicians from launching wars. He believes a draft would bolster U.S. troop levels that are currently insufficient to cover potential future action in Iran, North Korea and Iraq."

"In 2003, he proposed a draft covering people age 18 to 26. This year, he offered a plan to mandate military service for men and women between age 18 and 42."


...so... days after winning elections, and they're already busy engineering a resounding loss in 2008. And we were hoping for more than 2 years of gridlock. (sigh).