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My Prediction: A Nation at War; Return of the Draft

The Amazing Kreskin | Posted 05.03.2013 | Weird News
The Amazing Kreskin

I've given a lot of thought to what I'm going to talk to you about right now given the gravity of the most recent prediction I have been preparing to reveal. These are not logical things I'm going to say, but things that I feel very, very strongly about.

Petition: Draft Ted Nugent to Serve in Afghanistan

Douglas Anthony Cooper | Posted 04.14.2013 | Politics
Douglas Anthony Cooper

Ted Nugent is perhaps the most courageous man in America. America needs courageous men. Hence, I've launched a petition to draft Ted Nugent to serve on the front lines in Afghanistan.

Reinstate the Draft... in Modified Form

Allan Brawley | Posted 12.18.2012 | Politics
Allan Brawley

Would this be an enormous undertaking? Certainly. But the country badly needs some nation-building at home and, aside from its goal of having us share the burden of military service, this could make a significant contribution to that process.

Should Military Service Be Mandatory?

Sanah Imran | Posted 09.24.2012 | Teen
Sanah Imran

Although forcing every private citizen to serve may seem radical and undemocratic at first blush, something must be done to rectify the average American's misplaced patriotism.

Are We Forgetting the Wounds of War?

Jess Coleman | Posted 08.08.2012 | Teen
Jess Coleman

The next time you hear Romney declare his support for our military and its strength, remember that even he wouldn't join the ranks. And it wouldn't hurt to put yourself to the same test.

Where Were You in '65?

Doug Bradley | Posted 08.06.2012 | Fifty
Doug Bradley

Being in my 60s and of the 1960s can be bewildering. I find that I'm alternately in both eras -- 2012 and 1965 -- at the same time.

The One Percent Deserving Our Thanks

Rep. Charles Rangel | Posted 05.25.2012 | Politics
Rep. Charles Rangel

We should use this Memorial Day as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices that American soldiers of all social and political stripes have made in defense of our country.

Surviving the NFL Draft: Tips for the Casual Observer

Barbara Bruno | Posted 06.24.2012 | Sports
Barbara Bruno

Football is so popular that the league's annual player draft, which involves no actual athletic participation whatsoever, is now a three-day event. This is a beautiful thing for those of us who think way too much about football.

Repeated Military Deployment Is Like Waterboarding

Eliot Daley | Posted 05.21.2012 | Politics
Eliot Daley

Sgt. Bales is a prime example: he had been sent into battle, faced death, then came home to comfort and safety. Then he was thrust back into battle, facing bombs and bullets and possible death once more, then home to comfort and safety. Again and again.

One Deployment Only

Lisa Wexler | Posted 05.14.2012 | Politics
Lisa Wexler

I am the mother of an 18 year old and a 24 year old. The last thing I wish to see is for this country to institute another draft. Nonetheless, I believe our current situation is unfair, disproportionately burdening a tiny percent of the population with the actual costs of warfare.

How Many Wars Are Enough?

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 03.26.2012 | Politics
Jeffrey Shaffer

I just want to know what Americans think about the realities of war, what we believe it can and can't accomplish, and most importantly -- what kind of price we're truly willing to pay.

Drafting Reform for the U.S. Military

Rep. Charles Rangel | Posted 12.07.2011 | Politics
Rep. Charles Rangel

The longest war in the history of America turned ten years old today. While we take this time to thank our troops for their service, we should remember the sacrifices for this war are paid only by a small number of American families.

Armed Services Chairman: U.S. Could Bring Back Draft

Posted 11.21.2011 | Politics

by Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The House Armed Services Committee chairman is warning that further reductions to projected defens...

Age of Heroes -- In Memoriam

Rolf Mowatt-Larssen | Posted 10.10.2011 | Politics
Rolf Mowatt-Larssen

The fateful post-Vietnam decision to build an all-volunteer Army posed unforeseen consequences for American society. Citizens live normal lives while a small warrior class does our fighting for us.

Last Vietnam Draftee Is Retiring From Army

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 09.02.2011 | Politics

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A homemade wind chime with the word "Whining" under a red slash is made from metal parts put in his leg after a parachute ac...

Wine Kegs Could Help Save Money And The Environment

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 08.29.2011 | Home

When you say you're having a "kegger," you may now have to be more specific. That's right, kegs aren't just for beer (or frat parties) anymore, there'...

Jordan Schultz

2011 NFL Draft Grades

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Schultz | Posted 07.02.2011 | Sports

UPDATE: Click HERE to listen to Jordan Schultz break down the 2011 NFL Draft results on Sports Talk 610 with host Nick Wright. The NFL Draft has co...

NFL Draft Round 1 Results

Posted 06.28.2011 | Sports

The 2011 NFL Draft first round picks are in! Carolina selected Auburn's Cam Newton with the No. 1 overall pick and Texas A&M's Von Miller went No. ...

New Jersey Nets Get NBA Fine Because Of Jay-Z

AP | Posted 06.08.2011 | Sports

NEWARK, N.J. -- The NBA has fined the New Jersey Nets $50,000 because hip-hop mogul and part-owner Jay-Z went into the Kentucky locker room after the ...

The Draft to End All Drafts

Dave Astor | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
Dave Astor

If the draft was reinstated, the U.S. would have a harder time fighting unpopular wars like the one currently being waged in Antarctica.

Steelers Draft Picks for 2010

Jill Baughman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports
Jill Baughman

Adding new talent to the offensive line, youth to the linebacker corps and quick players could give the Steelers a decent shot at Super Bowl Ring #7.

My Baby Bulaga

Emily Howald | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports
Emily Howald

It's no secret that the offensive line of the Green Bay Packers struggled last season. For a while it appeared as though Aaron Rodgers was making a r...

Returning Troops From Iraq And Afghanistan Are Different From Our Vietnam Vets

Belleruth Naparstek | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Belleruth Naparstek

This new group of active military knows what's happening to them, to a much greater extent. There's been a push to educate our troops and the general public about posttraumatic stress.

Bring Back the Draft: A Call for Universal National Service

Jerome Slater | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Jerome Slater

Our challenges cannot be resolved within our current manpower system. They can only be met by reinstituting conscription -- a "draft" -- albeit within a system of mandatory and universal national service.

Our National Journey? Get Out A Map

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Jeffrey Shaffer

While media attention in Iraq and Afghanistan focuses on car bombings and combat casualties, other disturbing events in the region are slipping through the news cycle almost unnoticed.