About Trump's Parade

[upsideguy]

Simply calling this a "unnecessary waste of taxpayer money" is not the issue. This suggestion that that is the argument against this ignores the core issue, which the damage (not physical, but in terms of the stature of the US) this will cause. The symbolism and image of this is un-American. It is an anathema to everything that America has been for 250 years. Moreover, it will merely encourage Trump to use the military in ways that were never intended by an patriotic American today.

The waste of money is the least of the damages here.... which, btw, will be less than Trump calling up the NG and dispatching the Marines to LA last week.

 

[Absentglare]

There's another thread discussing the upcoming parade in DC. This poll is a chance to see exactly what kind of support this event has.

Three choices:

Trump needs to stage a fake assassination attempt or some other act of violence to try and justify using the military to overthrow our democratically elected leaders.

 

[antiquity]

There's another thread discussing the upcoming parade in DC. This poll is a chance to see exactly what kind of support this event has.

Three choices:

Actually is is not three choices...it's an obvious slam in the face toward our military and a round about way to add some hate for Trump. A parade is just a way to honor the military after 250 years of service.

 

[roughdraft274]

A lot of angry, unhinged types of replies on this thread. Over a parade, no less.

Be happy.

That said, no, I don't think the parade is necessary BUT every president has the authority to organize and participate in events celebrating national milestones. Such as the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, which coincides with his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

The Constitution grants the president broad executive powers, including the ability to direct federal resources for ceremonial events. Don't let the facts rain on your parade.

Common tactic by Maga cult members that should be pointed out. They know they can't defend these actions. Obviously. So rather than try to argue why it's a good idea for Trump to throw himself a parade, they instead divert the topic to "is he allowed to throw a parade?"

Trixie here wants to divert people to talking about whether he's technically allowed so that she doesn't have to try to defend the obviously bad move by Trump. And to top it off she includes the completely trollish beginning "lol everyones angry lol".

This is common. If we were talking about a democrat, I guarantee you that Trixie would strictly discuss what the democrat "should do" and when we discuss Trump she reverts back to what he "is allowed to do" so that we don't have to actually discuss whether it's a good idea or if it's a bad look for Trump to be firing people all over the country and cutting programs while throwing himself a parade.

As is typical with maga she contributed absolutely nothing to the thread. No facts, no substance, nothing even on topic. The polite description would be that her post is a trollish diversion. If you weren't so inclined to be so polite, I think I'd describe it as a cowards attempt to divert.

 

[soap box]

Simply calling this a "unnecessary waste of taxpayer money" is not the issue. This suggestion that that is the argument against this ignores the core issue, which the damage (not physical, but in terms of the stature of the US) this will cause. The symbolism and image of this is un-American. It is an anathema to everything that America has been for 250 years. Moreover, it will merely encourage Trump to use the military in ways that were never intended by an patriotic American today.

The waste of money is the least of the damages here.... which, btw, will be less than Trump calling up the NG and dispatching the Marines to LA last week.

Militarism is a word that comes to mind. I never thought we would do this

 

[lynnwinslow]

Actually is is not three choices...it's an obvious slam in the face toward our military and a round about way to add some hate for Trump. A parade is just a way to honor the military after 250 years of service.

I love that the same people who were defending the DOGE debacle are defending wasting money on this parade nonsense.

 

[BirdinHand]

I love that the same people who were defending the DOGE debacle are defending wasting money on this parade nonsense.

Tens of millions dollars for a parade - that will also likely cause millions if not tens of millions of dollars in damage to the streets of DC.

But…we have to cut off food stamps for families because of the debt and deficit

 

[Kelby]

Tens of millions dollars for a parade - that will also likely cause millions if not tens of millions of dollars in damage to the streets of DC.

But…we have to cut off food stamps for families because of the debt and deficit

 

[Nickyjo]

Had this parade been planned by the army or Pentagon, or was it Trump’s idea?

 

[Fearandloathing]

A lot of angry, unhinged types of replies on this thread. Over a parade, no less.

Be happy.

That said, no, I don't think the parade is necessary BUT every president has the authority to organize and participate in events celebrating national milestones. Such as the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, which coincides with his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

The Constitution grants the president broad executive powers, including the ability to direct federal resources for ceremonial events. Don't let the facts rain on your parade.

Your post is why Canadians laugh at you.

You're excusing an ego trip costing billions and raising concerns about new American aggression around the world.

He's talking about taking over Canada and planning an invasion of Greenland....backed by this once in a hundred years military show of force.

Like the Germans in Germany in 1939......'nothing wrong here'

As it stands Trump has threatened Canadian sovereignty. This parade is another leg in that chair.

You're our enemy.

Thank him.

 

[Manc Skipper]

Looking like it’s going to be wet if the weather forecast is to be believed last I saw

God is going to rain on Taco's parade!

 

[Fearandloathing]

God is going to rain on Taco's parade!

The soggy TACO experience

 

[americanwoman]

Looking like it’s going to be wet if the weather forecast is to be believed last I saw

I'd say God wanted to rain on his parade but we all know the Dems controlling the weather are behind any rain tomorrow.

 

[lynnwinslow]

I'd say God wanted to rain on his parade but we all know the Dems controlling the weather are behind any rain tomorrow.

Who is sending out the chemtrails? That's what I want to know.

 

[LouC]

About Trump's Parade!​

Exorbitant, wasteful, and totally unneeded display of our Military, all designed to long stoke the exorbitant and wasteful EGO of KING MAGAT aka Dictator aka Donald Trump.

No good or sensible reason existed for this KING MAGAT Birthday show.

It is not about celebrating the Military, it is all about fluffing Trump's ego.

 

[Ishm]

Lotta money to puff up an jnsecure little man's ego. Would've been cheaper to just get him a couple of hookers.

Stormy says - "Sorry, I'm busy that day (that 30 seconds actually)"

 

[Jason Warfield]

If Trump and MAGA hadn’t inserted themselves with the parade coinciding with Trump’s birthday, I wouldn’t have had a problem with this parade.

This was supposed to be about an important , celebratory anniversary for the Army. Even if I didn’t have family in the Army, I would want soldiers to have this celebration for their given profession. Planning for this event had been going on for a couple years now, for the service members. Hell, i wouldn’t even mind if the Army said a little something for Trump’s birthday and then let the parade be for the soldiers and for those of us who are proud of them.

But Trump has to have everything about him. Due to his comments and posturing, this parade isn’t about the Army anymore: it’s about Trump’s birthday now.

Sigh. Trump and MAGA always manage to **** things up over their self-importance and egos…

 

[JMR]

A lot of angry, unhinged types of replies on this thread. Over a parade, no less.

Be happy.

That said, no, I don't think the parade is necessary BUT every president has the authority to organize and participate in events celebrating national milestones. Such as the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, which coincides with his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

The Constitution grants the president broad executive powers, including the ability to direct federal resources for ceremonial events. Don't let the facts rain on your parade.

The "fact" that he has the power to call for this parade in his honor (which he has obsessed about since Bastille Day in his first go around) does not make it prudent or a wise expenditure.

I do give you credit for being the only Trumper to try to defend this huge waste of resources, risking all credibility for a parade, no less.

 

[JMR]

Actually is is not three choices...it's an obvious slam in the face toward our military and a round about way to add some hate for Trump. A parade is just a way to honor the military after 250 years of service.

None of the military is impressed. It seems there was a choice given that accurately reflects your views.

 

[Fearandloathing]

If Trump and MAGA hadn’t inserted themselves with the parade coinciding with Trump’s birthday, I wouldn’t have had a problem with this parade.

This was supposed to be about an important , celebratory anniversary for the Army. Even if I didn’t have family in the Army, I would want soldiers to have this celebration for their given profession. Planning for this event had been going on for a couple years now, for the service members. Hell, i wouldn’t even mind if the Army said a little something for Trump’s birthday and then let the parade be for the soldiers and for those of us who are proud of them.

But Trump has to have everything about him. Due to his comments and posturing, this parade isn’t about the Army anymore: it’s about Trump’s birthday now.

Sigh. Trump and MAGA always manage to **** things up over their self-importance and egos…

I have a major issue celebrating anything dealing with deliberate death.

The military has one purpose.

Killing people.

 

[Allan]

This is so pathetic.

Fascists are going to fascist.

 

[Nickyjo]

I voted for “unneeded waste” after looking on line for the origin of the idea for the parade. Apparently this was Trump’s idea, based on him having viewed a Bastille parade in France several years ago. If others know different, please advise, but this seems to be another example of Trump’s symbolic militarism and patriotism, the sincerity of which has been undercut by his disparaging remarks on McCain and those who gave their lives for the country.

 

[Allan]

Apparently this was Trump’s idea, based on him having viewed a Bastille parade in France several years ago.

That is in fact the case. He was impressed by the parade in Paris and wanted America to have something similar.

Now of course it's become his birthday parade.

 

[Revelation]

Your post is why Canadians laugh at you.

go ahead and Laugh, you now just another state of ours.

You're excusing an ego trip costing billions and raising concerns about new American aggression around the world.

He's talking about taking over Canada and planning an invasion of Greenland....backed by this once in a hundred years military show of force.

please consider giving up now and help us save billions on Invasion money.

the canadian flag can still be a 51st state flag if you like the colors of yur flag.

Like the Germans in Germany in 1939......'nothing wrong here'

our's is Invasions done right.

As it stands Trump has threatened Canadian sovereignty. This parade is another leg in that chair.

but he wants to Create one Big Beautiful Country, ok?

....there you go, you still get yur flag and one Big Beautiful orange monarch too.

You're our enemy.

Thank him.

 

[Bodecea]

A lot of angry, unhinged types of replies on this thread. Over a parade, no less.

Be happy.

That said, no, I don't think the parade is necessary BUT every president has the authority to organize and participate in events celebrating national milestones. Such as the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, which coincides with his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

The Constitution grants the president broad executive powers, including the ability to direct federal resources for ceremonial events. Don't let the facts rain on your parade.

Your rapey felon's "I love me" parade.