As the continued violent uprising in Iraq stretches into its third week, Congress has suggested that reinstating the Military Draft may be necessary to bolster American Forces already stretched thin. It is a sign of a sea change in Iraq policy, as members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are standing up and questioning the Administration's policies in the troubled region. Senator Charles Rangel (R-NY) first broached the "D-word" issue in December 2002, and was loudly shouted down. Two years and 700-odd body bags later, no one is shouting.

Critics of the Administration say that the current force is stretched too thin, and that this war is fought by underclass for the enrichment of the wealthy and powerful. These critics, while abhorrently unpatriotic, state that America's War for Planetary Empire must be waged by an army that draws upon all sectors of society. To date no Congressional Republican sons or daughters are fighting in Iraq. This number includes the two children of Republican Congressfolk who actually are in the armed forces. Presidential Brother

"Draught? I'd love one!"

and S&L MoneyHole Neil Bush is setting up oil exchanges and new banks in Saudi Arabia, but he's not really congress or fighting, so it doesn't count.

But this does not mean that Team Bush is not acting behind the scenes. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld maintains that current levels are sufficient, and has extended tours for 20,000 troops due to return stateside. He testily admitted in yesterday's news conference, however, that "I have many, many, Generals working on contingency plans for fresh mea---er, I mean fresh fodde--golly, no, no, I mean oil monkeys--uh that is to say, new targ--DAMMIT!" And White House operatives are pelting Capital Hill with phone calls to squelch the debate. Most telling, however are reports by unnamed sources of phone calls to the Texas Air National Guard, asking whether they can find space for twin blondes with a penchant for hooch.