President Trumps military parade

[Flash]

He is always honoring and showing gratitude to the military. He has done it in almost every speech I have ever heard him make.

How honoring them by not making them march in some stupid fucking parade?

Only an American hating Moon Bat would think it was a "fucking parade".

What an amazingly ironic post considering how trump just rejected the United States over Russia.

Is that like Obama rejecting the United States over Cuba and Iran?

 

[Mr Natural]

And then there’ll be Trumpy (and the trophy wife) on the reviewing stand looking like some tin horn dictator from a third world shit hole.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Military parade requested by Trump initially estimated to cost $12M, official says
Will you attend? I live in Georgia but I will DEFINITELY be coming to DC to watch this! Might bring my dad or my wife...

I mean it makes sense. You don't work, so you have plenty of free time to go celebrate someone else who doesn't actually do his job.

I'm nearly two decades "retired" (third career, self-generated), and have all the free time I want. I am not alone in this circumstance.

The march will be held about 15 miles from my house. We could bike there. Or take the limo. Who knows?

Odium is on welfare. He is not you.

Who has said so?

Just curious.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

How honoring them by not making them march in some stupid fucking parade?

Only an American hating Moon Bat would think it was a "fucking parade".

You can be sure that the people forced to partake in the spectacle will be calling it exactly that.

The parade is not really for the soldiers. They know how awesome they are. It is for the civilians to see how awesome the military is.

If we can have parades for stupid football players and for queers and for Puerto Ricans and everybody else and their Little Brown Dog and we sure as hell can have one for our awesome military.

By the way, when you sign up for the military doing a little marching from time to time is in your job description. You were never in the military, were you?

And I am betting neither were you.

Because while it is in the job description, it fucking sucks as it is an extra duty and most will be spending extra time getting ready for it.

No one in the military ever said "oh sweet, I get to do another parade this week".

I am Vietnam veteran and yes I did marching when I was in and it was always part of the job.

Now how about you? How do you know what the guys in the military would say?

I don't think you know a damn thing about the military. I imagine most guys would love to be part of a massive parade of strength in our Nation's capitol.

When my son's Cav regiment returned from Iraq to Ft Bliss they had a big parade in downtown El Paso and he told me they loved it.

20 years in the Marine Corps, so I know what I said and what everyone standing around me said as we were made to do these things. I still have many friends and fellow Marines that are in and I have yet to find one that loves the extra duty of marching in a parade.

So, you can imagine all that you wish to imagine, but what you have wrong is that parades are not a show of strength, strength is shown on the battlefield, not the parade deck.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

And then there’ll be Trumpy (and the trophy wife) on the reviewing stand looking like some tin horn dictator from a third world shit hole.

Maybe he can get a replica made of his "military" school uniform and he can where as he bask in the glory that is the POTUS

 

[Aldo Raine]

Nope, this is the type of stuff 3rd world countries do.

 

[Mr Natural]

Maybe he can get a replica made of his "military" school uniform and he can where as he bask in the glory that is the POTUS

Complete with gold braids, epaulets, and plenty of medals.

And maybe even one for the Mrs.

 

[there4eyeM]

Perhaps a military uniform could be found for the C.I.C. to wear.

 

[buckeye45_73]

This is the kind of shit they do in North Korea.

I was hoping that maybe we're better than that.

Well for people who like Cuba and Venezuela, it must be nice he's trying to relate

 

[ABikerSailor]

Spend 15 million to stroke Trump's ego and those who are operating the military vehicles and the military uniforms? We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis. And as said, no amount of that actual pays for their care or stops them from going to dumb foreign wars. On top of that, everyone knows we have the most advanced military in the world and we won't show any of the truly cool stuff. So yea, entirely pointless.

Where?

What?

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

 

[Mr Natural]

Perhaps a military uniform could be found for the C.I.C. to wear.

As CIC, He should be entitled to design His own.

Imagine what He’d come up with.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Where?

What?

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

 

[ABikerSailor]

Perhaps a military uniform could be found for the C.I.C. to wear.

As CIC, He should be entitled to design His own.

Imagine what He’d come up with.

If they give him a uniform, he's gotta meet grooming standards to wear it. I know that if I want to wear my uniform again, I'll have to cut my hair and shave to be in standards.

When Koop was allowed to wear a Navy uniform because he was Surgeon General, I was always a bit pissed whenever I saw him on the television, because he was NOT in grooming standards. He had a beard (illegal in the Navy, moustaches only), and his hair was way too long.

 

[ABikerSailor]

What?

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

When the sports teams have their parades, they ride in vehicles, they don't have to march.

No. 95 percent of the enlisted personnel would regard this as a huge pain in the ass. Double if that person is in the Navy, because that will also require them to practice formations and marching for a week or so, because the last time anyone marches in the Navy is when they graduate A school. In boot camp, we marched everywhere. In A school, we marched from the barracks to the school and back. After I got to my permanent command? Didn't have to march a step, except when I was called on for crap like this.

Quick question......................have you ever had to march in formation for a couple of miles in full dress uniform during the summer? I have, and it ain't pleasant.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

When the sports teams have their parades, they ride in vehicles, they don't have to march.

No. 95 percent of the enlisted personnel would regard this as a huge pain in the ass. Double if that person is in the Navy, because that will also require them to practice formations and marching for a week or so, because the last time anyone marches in the Navy is when they graduate A school. In boot camp, we marched everywhere. In A school, we marched from the barracks to the school and back. After I got to my permanent command? Didn't have to march a step, except when I was called on for crap like this.

Quick question......................have you ever had to march in formation for a couple of miles in full dress uniform during the summer? I have, and it ain't pleasant.

I've heard all Enlisted complain.
It's part of being in the military.

 

[ABikerSailor]

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

When the sports teams have their parades, they ride in vehicles, they don't have to march.

No. 95 percent of the enlisted personnel would regard this as a huge pain in the ass. Double if that person is in the Navy, because that will also require them to practice formations and marching for a week or so, because the last time anyone marches in the Navy is when they graduate A school. In boot camp, we marched everywhere. In A school, we marched from the barracks to the school and back. After I got to my permanent command? Didn't have to march a step, except when I was called on for crap like this.

Quick question......................have you ever had to march in formation for a couple of miles in full dress uniform during the summer? I have, and it ain't pleasant.

I've heard all Enlisted complain.
It's part of being in the military.

Way to deflect away from the question. Yes, there is a saying in the Navy that a bitching Sailor is a happy Sailor, but that is more poetic license than absolute truth.

And you can bet, if they are picked, they will bitch and complain like crazy, but it ain't gonna be happy bitching and complaining.

Now, answer my question...............have YOU ever marched for 1 to 2 miles in summer heat wearing a dress uniform? I have, and it ain't fun, nor is it something I cheerfully volunteer for. If called, I went, but I usually wasn't happy about it.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

What?

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

A sports team does not spend hours upon hours on a sunny parade deck practicing while being yelled at by the 1stSgt or SgtMaj for messing up.

A sports team does not have to take time away from normal routines to prepare equipment to be pretty and shiny for the parade.

A sports team is not spending maintenance money on parade prep instead of fixing broken gear.

This parade is not honoring the military, it is about the military honoring the CIC.

 

[buckeye45_73]

"We honor veterans and service members at various events on a daily basis."

Sporting events. Shows/performances here and there. Memorials built to those who have died across the nation. Thanking someone you might see during your day.

You mean where the players kneel?
And what shows/performances would those be?
Memorials are static and they dont bring a bunch of people together to show how much we appreciate our Men and Women in uniform.
I mean hollyweird performs shows overseas to show appreciation why cant we do that here in the form of a parade?

That is because you aren't required to attend USO shows. You can go, or stay in your bunk, your choice.

Military parades are totally different. If your command or you are selected to participate, it's mandatory fun for you, you HAVE to go. Then, there is all that crap of making your uniform inspection ready, getting all your ribbons and medals straight as well as grooming standards that have to be met. Nope, for the people participating, it's a pain in the ass. I know, because I was in Admin division, and my division always was selected for crap like this. The only ceremony that I was happy to be at was one honoring WWII dead in France. It was a nice ceremony, and afterwards, they laid out a pretty decent spread for us, beer included.

No, for the people that have to participate in the dog and pony show, it's not so much an honor as it is a pain in the ass. 95 percent of the enlisted think the way I do.

I find it hard to believe they wouldnt jump at the chance to let the American public honer them.
I suppose those sports teams hate parades as well right?

A sports team does not spend hours upon hours on a sunny parade deck practicing while being yelled at by the 1stSgt or SgtMaj for messing up.

A sports team does not have to take time away from normal routines to prepare equipment to be pretty and shiny for the parade.

A sports team is not spending maintenance money on parade prep instead of fixing broken gear.

This parade is not honoring the military, it is about the military honoring the CIC.

It can do both....and I'm ok with that.
The military is awesome and so is the CIC.

 

[Kittymom1026]

Unfortunately, the military parade has nothing to do with the military but Trump's ego. Trump see's his friends, Kim, Xi and Putin with their fancy military parades and wants to show them he can have one to. The military is being used to boost the ego of an insecure, compromised little clown.

Completely agree. Cadet bone Spurs, the COWARD, wants the military to salute him. He'll probably invite another coward, Ted Nugent to sit right next to him.

Unfortunately, the military parade has nothing to do with the military but Trump's ego. Trump see's his friends, Kim, Xi and Putin with their fancy military parades and wants to show them he can have one to. The military is being used to boost the ego of an insecure, compromised little clown.

 

[Natural Citizen]

As someone who has marched many a time with a couple hundred pounds on my back, I can say without a doubt that all of you overly sanctimonious assholes in this thread who are politicizing your military service should be ashamed of yourselves. Don't do that.