Trump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade

[Frank Cannon]

A Soviet-style military parade, with missiles and tanks?

Just say Nyet, Mr. President.

It wouldn't be Soviet style if America does it.

[txradioguy]

Mostly, it is from veterans who endured parades when they were on active duty, and the thousands of man hours it took to plan and perform. The few I had to deal with usually disrupted an entire week's training.

@Night Hides Not

Then there's teaching these kids drill and ceremony because they don't at least in the Army anymore.

The money would be better spent on getting us new equipment a better rifle than the M4 and money to take care of the vets at the VA hospitals.

We have Memorial and Veterans Day parades, why not use those days instead?

We both know why.

Can you imagine what tank treads are gonna do to the street in front of the WH?  Not to mention the damage to the treads from operating on asphalt.

[GrouchoTex]

It wouldn't be Soviet style if America does it.

That's a good point.

[XenaLee]

I'm concerned about the optics of such a spectacle, but more so, I'm concerned abut the burden tof ua taxpayers.  I'm all for honoring our military, but as I said previously, how about something that truly benefits them in a tangible way.  I think they would appreciate a bump in pay or better medical care that pomp and circumstance.

It's probably more a matter of raising the military morale and making more Americans aware of their sacrifice and honor.  And maybe Trump is trying to shame the DemocRats (no way possible to do that, however) into funding the military and ramp up public opinion and will to do so.  It won't work, of course.  But he may be trying.

[Concerned]

Maybe there's still a chance that fiscal responsibility will prevail here.  Apparently, at least one of Trump's "trusted advisors" from "Executive Time" at Fox & Friends is against the parade:

“Fox & Friends” host Brian Kilmeade said Wednesday that President Trump’s idea for a military parade in Washington, D.C., “seems like a waste of money.”

During a short panel discussion on the story, Kilmeade’s fellow host Steve Doocy said the Pentagon would “love” the parade.

“There are a lot of people at the Pentagon who would love to show off all of the equipment and personnel,” Doocy said.

“I don’t know,” Kilmeade replied. “It seems like a waste of money.”

http://thehill.com/homenews/media/372778-fox-friends-host-trumps-military-parade-seems-like-a-waste-of-money

[Applewood]

Trump has consistently defied the “optics are wrong” experts and each time has managed to come through unscathed in these battles. He simply is unconcerned by the PC crowd. I like that about him.

So you are ok with taxpayer dollars going to a spectacle instead of actually providing for our service people's needs. 

[Applewood]

It's probably more a matter of raising the military morale and making more Americans aware of their sacrifice and honor.  And maybe Trump is trying to shame the DemocRats (no way possible to do that, however) into funding the military and ramp up public opinion and will to do so.  It won't work, of course.  But he may be trying.

I think morale would be better raised with proper equipment and training, better health care and maybe a bonus or a raise.  A parade doesn't pay the bills or put food on the table.

Anyone with half a brain is well aware of the work and sacrifice that goes into military service.  Those who don't are being deliberately obtuse and no amount of spectacle will make them care for or respect those who serve.

[INVAR]

So you are ok with taxpayer dollars going to a spectacle instead of actually providing for our service people's needs.

I would much prefer Trump (if he actually HAS any real respect of our military) use the millions upon millions that would go toward stroking his freaking ego with such a stupid idea, to overhaul the VA and get bennies, support and aid properly and promptly  to those who served and rely on it.

Instead of the Soviet/Cuban mess it is in currently.

How about that Mr. President - and dispense with the spectacle.  We're not Rome in any millennia.

[kevindavis007]

The money could be used to help the homeless vets as well.

[Applewood]

I would much prefer Trump (if he actually HAS any real respect of our military) use the millions upon millions that would go toward stroking his freaking ego with such a stupid idea, to overhaul the VA and get bennies, support and aid properly and promptly  to those who served and rely on it.

Instead of the Soviet/Cuban mess it is in currently.

How about that Mr. President - and dispense with the spectacle.  We're not Rome in any millennia.

 

[Applewood]

The money could be used to help the homeless vets as well.

Indeed. 

[XenaLee]

I think morale would be better raised with proper equipment and training, better health care and maybe a bonus or a raise.  A parade doesn't pay the bills or put food on the table.

Anyone with half a brain is well aware of the work and sacrifice that goes into military service.  Those who don't are being deliberately obtuse and no amount of spectacle will make them care for or respect those who serve.

Maybe Trump wants to appeal to the brainless liberals who have no clue of the work and sacrifice that goes into military service.  Maybe he is hoping that a "military pride" (hey, they have gay pride parades... why not?) parade would make those liberals less clueless.     Who knows.  But I think some are making a big deal out of a lot of nothing (another nuthin burger, hold the fries).