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USA pumping up military recruitment
"Given that US troops will no doubt be needed in Iraq for years to come, it's no wonder the Bush Administration, nervous about the political implications of a draft, is working overtime to come up with alternative forms of recruitment. The ubiquitous uses of patriotic propaganda include Hollywood films, TV shows, video games, Bush's No Child Left Behind Act, federally mandated acts requiring student contact info, and signing bonuses. With 1,000 new military recruiters coming on board this year, don't be surprised to see enlistment documents at the bottom of your Cracker Jack box."
Source: Marca Bradt, Utne Short Takes
Read full article by Am Johal at Worldpress.org
USA pumping up military recruitment
"Given that US troops will no doubt be needed in Iraq for years to come, it's no wonder the Bush Administration, nervous about the political implications of a draft, is working overtime to come up with alternative forms of recruitment. The ubiquitous uses of patriotic propaganda include Hollywood films, TV shows, video games, Bush's No Child Left Behind Act, federally mandated acts requiring student contact info, and signing bonuses. With 1,000 new military recruiters coming on board this year, don't be surprised to see enlistment documents at the bottom of your Cracker Jack box."
Source: Marca Bradt, Utne Short Takes
Read full article by Am Johal at Worldpress.org
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