Why on earth would anyone be sceptical of the Bush administraiton and congressional republicans insistance that there will be no draft should Bush get reelected. Who would ever doubt the word of these guys? Except for the fact that we may not have any choice if we want to finish the job in Iraq right.

Draft rumors blow chill wind over campaign

What's intriguing about the draft rumor isn't whether it's true or false--though on key points it's clearly false.

What's intriguing is the warmth with which the Republicans deny it and must deny it. The gap in public opinion between support of the draft and support of the war requires such a denial and reveals something else that ought to leave them vexed:

When the question really hits home, not many Americans believe in our mission in Iraq enough to put their lives or family members' lives on the line for it.

Mind you if you want to read some of the draft rumor propaganda from my leftist friends, read this alarming post at Kos. But don't forget to have a "dispassionate" glace at this factcheck Doc provided at no extra charge from Ara