Presidential Debate

[Occhidiangela]

Okay, well, leaving aside the notion that getting more troops is either physically impossible or incredibly unlikely, which I can't say I really see to be the case, I have to then wonder about a nation of 250 million people, nearly half of whom support the war in Iraq or are "enthusiastic" about Bush's plans there, who can't manage to recruit two measly divisions to serve there.

Why is that, exactly?

Jester
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Jester, why is it that a Nation of 20 million has such a small armed force?

Besides leaching of the US security teat, which is all well and good since we still are close allies, all carping aside, you do not have conscription.

To answer your question again, yes, we can easily raise two more divisions IF, and I say IF, the political will is there, which means

IF YOU PAY THE MONEY!!!!

Raising a two division hollow force on paper does not answer the mail.

A mechanized division is pricey, along the lines of a Carrier Battle Group, except it has twice the people and oodles more equipment.

The imbedded costs of training, housing, ranges, facilities, sustainment, all have to be accounted for and agreed to be spent.

I for one do not see there being the political will, at present, to foot the bill.

Occhi