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Trump Says He'll Show Off The US Military In Parades
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A. I could do without these dumb Bastille Day parades.
B. You don't get to complain about the level of discourse when defending Trump
Darth Pinche
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I have been thinking about that comic too. it portrayed such a fucked up future, but damn we are getting closer to it.
My country also holds a military parade every year to celebrate our independence day. I don't live in a dictatorship.
I guess in Trump's case it has a pretty bad connotation all things considered.
Man. ..what if someone needed to pee
Liberty4all
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I remember as a kid, military parades were a big deal in both Canada and the States (late 70s early 80s)
A way of showing patriotism as well as public appreciation of the military, and yes a reassuring image of strength to a nation scared to death of the Soviet nuke threat.
A way of showing patriotism as well as public appreciation of the military, and yes a reassuring image of strength to a nation scared to death of the Soviet nuke threat.
WhateverItTakes
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It had fucking Milo. Fuck me.
He's apparently a prophet now. I'm not prepared for the amount of angst and prostitutes to come as fortold.
saving themselves up so they can impress the Great Leader
Brawly Likes to Brawl
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Snowman Prophet of Doom
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Holding a military parade is a massive waste of taxpayer dollars, but there's nothing inherently dictatorial about it.
Let a little out, let it dry. Let a little out, let it dry.
It's a startling remark, but I'm hoping that it was just another throwaway comment from Trump. I'm reading The Washington Post article where the quote was drawn, and it came near the end of the article without much emphasis. Still, it shows where his mind is.
LoveCake
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Is there a square or anything big enough for a military parade though?
Nothing really that wrong, just being patriotic many others countries have them as well and Americans do hold their service personal in very high regard.
If it's with tanks and missile carriers though then Trump is really going full tilt
Nothing really that wrong, just being patriotic many others countries have them as well and Americans do hold their service personal in very high regard.
If it's with tanks and missile carriers though then Trump is really going full tilt
Luschient
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Angelus Errare
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International Iron Man
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Everyone is upset but forgets about things like
-Air and Water Show
-Fleet Week
-Fourth of July/Armed Forces Day shows that happen near military bases
-Air and Water Show
-Fleet Week
-Fourth of July/Armed Forces Day shows that happen near military bases
Bam Bam Baklava
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It just shows where his mind is. He sees Russia and North Korea doing it and thinks why can't we.
Having a military parade down Pennsylvania avenue is much more direct and akin to the parades in Russia in front of the Kremlin and China.
You constantly defend everything this man says and does.
Stereogatari
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Now?
LoveCake
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Blomkamp was right all along.
whoa! where and what are these from?
SenjutsuSage
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That will be Trump's presidency in a nutshell, one where in place of actual progress and achievements, he will be putting on show after show intended to distract from the fact that he hasn't actually done much of anything at all. The appearance of making America great again without actually taking any concrete steps to achieve anything of the sort.
That's exactly what that fake press conference was about, when he put on a show of him actually separating himself from his business, when, in fact, he did no such thing. And it gets to a point where you become so disgusted at the mere thought of what one of these "parades" would even look like, as you just know instinctively it's going to resemble the kinds of thing dictators enjoy doing to celebrate themselves and demonstrate their power. The man makes me sick, but it makes sense that he should. He isn't a legitimately elected President.
That's exactly what that fake press conference was about, when he put on a show of him actually separating himself from his business, when, in fact, he did no such thing. And it gets to a point where you become so disgusted at the mere thought of what one of these "parades" would even look like, as you just know instinctively it's going to resemble the kinds of thing dictators enjoy doing to celebrate themselves and demonstrate their power. The man makes me sick, but it makes sense that he should. He isn't a legitimately elected President.
The Salt Life
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I mean, I usually go to parades that show respect and support to our local firefighters, on memorial day I join 3 million other people on a beach to watch the old WW 2 planes and the blue angels. I'm sure it could be done in a nice manner where our soldiers could see us gather to say thank you for their service.
But this probably has already been linked to some Hitler imagery. Shame we can't do something nice because evil empires did it before us.
Then again, I rather ALL money go into the VA.
But this probably has already been linked to some Hitler imagery. Shame we can't do something nice because evil empires did it before us.
Then again, I rather ALL money go into the VA.
As a serving vet, this news is not welcomed.
Send the money it'd take to make logistical nightmare happen to the VA.
Blomkamp's VFX guys did these I think shortly before the election.
nice 3d matchmoving work.
Could actually be a cool pitch for a satire movie.
But since our reality is basically "Red Alert 2: Vlad's Revenge" levels of ridiculous, you would need to make it even more over the top.
fluffydelusions
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I saw that first one on Reddit a while ago. It was something about trump on the way to the white house
Psychoward
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At best it's a gigantic waste of money and time so we can jerk off our overly militaristic country.
Fercho-Kyzer
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If you guys ever organize an armed opposition in order to remove this nut from power please count me in. At this point maybe will be needed.
Beerman462
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I don't like Trump, but I love this GIF.
Voysa Reezun
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Here's a live look-in on one of Trumpy's military parades:
He's the next president in Saints Row.
Air Zombie Meat
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Whats the point? I think the rest of the world gets it by now.
And_Gignac
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Plenty of countries have military parades, like Mexico during Revolution Day. Is not a "oh wow so horrible such a totalitarian banana republic" thing to do.
None of them are birthed from white nationalism like with the NAZIs, though. That's why this is a worrisome move by mister Naranja.
None of them are birthed from white nationalism like with the NAZIs, though. That's why this is a worrisome move by mister Naranja.
As eye rollingly patriotic as those are, they take place on military property and require you to go to them specifically.
Beerman462
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That would be pretty good.
There has to be some counterpoint to everyone on this forum who is determined to invoke Godwin's Law whenever he as much as sneezes.
He isn't even President yet. Do I think some of his policies are likely to be disastrous? Yes - particularly around schooling, where DeVos has clearly just bought the job and her will continue reforms that haven't worked and probably can't in the current, low regulatory environment. In terms of healthcare and tax reform I'm pessimistic but will wait and see. Obamacare is deeply flawed (in large part thanks to the Republicans, but then you also have people like Cory Booker who voted just the other day against allowing drugs to be parallel imported from Canada), and the tax code is overly complicated, but you want any replacement to be both more efficient and more equitable.
Oh and military parades are dumb. But I thought that was a given, and I don't care that much as it's not a big issue.
Because Trump totally didn't show fascist tendencies before this, no sir.
Psychoward
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Maybe he should stop acting like a fascist then.
You're right. When he campaigns on "I'm Gonna Do a Bunch of Dumb Shit," he probably doesn't mean it and I should just wait and see.
If it were just military parades you might have a point. But it's more than that.
afternoon delight
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I always laughed too much at MGSR.... Hoo boy.
Psychoward
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We have them too, the issue is its him suggesting it and he's suggesting more of them with more military grandstanding.
And it doesn't directly hurt anyone but it's an effective propaganda tool and a huge drain on resources.
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