February 08, 2018, 08:48 PM
flashguyTrump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade
quote:
Originally posted by MTJbyrd:
Many here love him, but none of you can claim he has united us as a people.
Suffice it to say that there are a great many people in this country that I do NOT want to be united with! I don't want to associate with them at all. (And yes, I know he has been banned.)
flashguy
February 09, 2018, 03:24 AM
P210quote:
Originally posted by Dresden:
I think this exercise is less about the troops, and more about the President. I expect that if it's done in connection Memorial Day, or Independence Day it will have national significance.
Since a date hasn’t been proposed yet, at least as far as I know, how do we know he isn’t planning to honor a day of national significance?
If he wanted it on his birthday, Anniversary, etc I’d agree with you but seems like a great way to let Americans honor the men and women who serve. It’s money better spent than an Obama Hawaiian vacation, or a Trump trip for that matter
And lets be honest, if Obama had called for a parade to honor the Buffalo Soldiers on his mother in laws birthday, news reports would be about evil employers not giving time off to employees wishing to attend.
February 09, 2018, 05:06 AM
TommydoggI was in the Navy marched in a parade in Boston in 1997 when the USS Constitution sailed for the first time in 100 years. I was proud to do it! I can tell you first hand that after we were dismissed, we had a night never to be forgotten! On Liberty in uniform after a parade! I wonder if they will have a section for us retired guys to march in this next parade?
February 09, 2018, 05:28 AM
P210quote:
Originally posted by P210:
quote:
Originally posted by Dresden:
I think this exercise is less about the troops, and more about the President. I expect that if it's done in connection Memorial Day, or Independence Day it will have national significance.
Since a date hasn’t been proposed yet, at least as far as I know, how do we know he isn’t planning to honor a day of national significance?
If he wanted it on his birthday, Anniversary, etc I’d agree with you but seems like a great way to let Americans honor the men and women who serve. It’s money better spent than an Obama Hawaiian vacation, or a Trump trip for that matter
And lets be honest, if Obama had called for a parade to honor the Buffalo Soldiers or the Moon Landing on his mother in laws birthday, news reports would be about evil employers not giving time off to employees wishing to attend because everybody would want to go anyway for a good cause, me included.
February 09, 2018, 05:38 AM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by P210:
quote:
Originally posted by P210:
quote:
Originally posted by Dresden:
I think this exercise is less about the troops, and more about the President. I expect that if it's done in connection Memorial Day, or Independence Day it will have national significance.
Since a date hasn’t been proposed yet, at least as far as I know, how do we know he isn’t planning to honor a day of national significance?
If he wanted it on his birthday, Anniversary, etc I’d agree with you but seems like a great way to let Americans honor the men and women who serve. It’s money better spent than an Obama Hawaiian vacation, or a Trump trip for that matter
And lets be honest, if Obama had called for a parade to honor the Buffalo Soldiers or the Moon Landing on his mother in laws birthday, news reports would be about evil employers not giving time off to employees wishing to attend because everybody would want to go anyway for a good cause, me included.
If it is done, 100 year anniversary of end of WWI seems like the best idea to me.
February 09, 2018, 05:54 AM
satchquote:
Originally posted by bobtheelf:
Military parades are what second- and third-world countries with a mere facade of military power do. I don't like it.
February 09, 2018, 05:56 AM
Chris AnchorI'm a strong supporter of the President but sometimes he goes out into left field (either by design or it just popped in to his head). We really don't need a parade we need more ammo. We can target and kill just about anybody anywhere in the world all we need to know is the spot. No reason to march down a street to show the world our might. IMHO Chris
February 09, 2018, 05:57 AM
satchquote:
Originally posted by satch:
quote:
Originally posted by bobtheelf:
Military parades are what second- and third-world countries with a mere facade of military power do. I don't like it.
We're not a third world country and we should let our Friends and Enemies know it with this. Also just to honor our men a women who protect our freedoms.
March 10, 2018, 08:57 AM
12131Time to see liberals' heads explode.
Military vehicles will roll through Washington on November 11 in a salute to veterans, a Pentagon memo saidAFP
March 09, 2018
Washington (AFP) - Military vehicles will roll through Washington on
November 11 in a salute to veterans, a Pentagon memo said Friday, detailing President Donald Trump's dream of hosting a military parade.
The White House announced a month ago that Trump had asked for a large-scale military parade, an unconventional call that immediately fueled comparisons with similar events in more autocratic countries.
"This parade will focus on the contributions of our veterans throughout the history of the US military, starting from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 to today, with an emphasis on the price of freedom," said the memorandum for General Joe Dunford, who chairs the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The Defense Department had earlier said it was planning for "around" that date, which is known in the United States as Veterans Day and in other countries as Remembrance Day marking the end of World War I.
Pentagon plans call for "wheeled vehicles only, no tanks," as they would tear up city roads.
There would also be "a heavy air component at the end of the parade, to include older aircraft as available," according to the memo.
The parade route will stretch roughly one mile (1.6 kilometers) from the White House to the Capitol, where Trump will review his troops surrounded by veterans and Medal of Honor recipients.
Female veterans will be highlighted, and marchers representing previous wars will wear period uniforms, including historical dress from the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
As planning continues, the memo gave no more details on the type of weaponry to be featured in the parade.
Trump, the military's commander-in-chief, received deferments from service during the Vietnam War.
The last major parade in Washington was in 1991 after the Gulf War, when missiles and tanks moved through the streets of the capital.
Since taking office, Trump has frequently touted his support for the US military and placed high-ranking generals in top White House and cabinet posts.
The idea for a parade appears to have been rekindled when the president visited Paris for Bastille Day in July and made no secret of his awe for the pomp and ceremony of the occasion.
Military parades are also a highlight of the calendar in Moscow and Pyongyang but are rare in the United States, where displays of patriotism usually take the form of flag-waving, fireworks and grilled hot dogs.
May 09, 2018, 12:33 PM
BigNCSo, the Rooskies/Russkies beat us to it- now that we know what they showed, we can out do them.
Russia's ParadeMay 09, 2018, 06:40 PM
valkyrie1Here's the whole thing, they do know how to throw a parade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dALYqGwS0pIMay 09, 2018, 07:59 PM
TomSquote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Is it true that there will be Rose Parade-style floats as well? I volunteer to help make the "Build the Wall" float. Alternately, I can help with the "Snowflakes are melting" float.
Quickly! Get Ryan Seacrest on the phone!
“Trump’s approval ratings at historic lows”
Huh? What?
May 09, 2018, 08:03 PM
RHINOWSOquote:
Originally posted by valkyrie1:
Here's the whole thing, they do know how to throw a parade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dALYqGwS0pI
Yeah, they set the standard that all the 3rd world dictators try to emulate.
Love the wacky marched and the chestfulls of medals, head to toe.