Trump announces 'A Salute to America' on July 4

[mystery-ak]

Trump announces 'A Salute to America' on July 4
by Caitlin Yilek
 | February 24, 2019 08:52 AM

President Trump announced early Sunday his administration would host “one of the biggest gatherings” in Washington’s history on the Fourth of July.

“HOLD THE DATE!” Trump said. “It will be called ‘A Salute To America’ and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!”

Trump floated the event earlier this month at a Cabinet meeting and suggested it could become an annual tradition.

The nation’s capital already features an event on the National Mall on July 4, called A Capitol Fourth, which includes fireworks, a parade, and a free concert.

Last year, Trump pressed for a military parade to celebrate veterans. He ultimately scrapped the idea, blaming local officials for the soaring costs that were expected.

The proposed event divided lawmakers, with those opposed to it arguing a parade was a waste of funds that could go toward helping veterans instead. Critics also said the parade would be reminiscent of military displays put on by authoritarian regimes.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-announces-a-salute-to-america-on-july-4

[libertybele]

I think it is a great gesture. 

Nothing like celebrating our Freedom when we have thousands of illegals pouring into this country and being granted asylum! 

[Applewood]

Sure, let's spend more taxpayer money on a frivolous celebration. 

I agree with those who say, let's honor our military by fixing the VA.  Or maybe increasing the active members' compensation.  If you are going to spend money, spend it on something practical and lasting -- not on a lot of hoopla that will be forgotten five minutes after it's over. 

[Mesaclone]

Sure, let's spend more taxpayer money on a frivolous celebration. 

I agree with those who say, let's honor our military by fixing the VA.  Or maybe increasing the active members' compensation.  If you are going to spend money, spend it on something practical and lasting -- not on a lot of hoopla that will be forgotten five minutes after it's over.

Don't be short sighted. This kind of event can help keep Veteran's issues in the spotlight, and thus raise MORE money for the support of Veterans across the nation. It also honors those who have served, a characteristic that should be valued in any great nation. That said, this needs to avoid inordinate expense...symbolism matters and pretending otherwise is foolish.

[DCPatriot]

Please point out the part where he said the July 4th celebration of America will be about honoring the military.

I'll wait.   

[QueenCatofAragon]

I think it is a great gesture. 

Nothing like celebrating our Freedom when we have thousands of illegals pouring into this country and being granted asylum!

I think the word is “BOOM.”

[truth_seeker]

I want to see the <Redacted>, goose stepping to loud marching music.

/s

<Note:  What's good for the Goose is good for the Gander, /s irrelevant.>

[Right_in_Virginia]

Washington, DC has long promoted itself as "America's hometown".  Now they get to walk the walk. 

An Independence Day Parade, a speech from the POTUS, another venue for even more people to watch the fireworks, and the usual concert on the Mall.   I love this!
 

[Mesaclone]

I want to see the <Nazi reference redacted>, goose stepping to loud marching music.

/s

You likely will...as I'm sure Black Lives Matter, Moveon.org and the various LGBTQ and Feminazi groups will all be their marching in protest...a kind of modern American Socialist Bundeswehr.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I think it is a great gesture. 

Nothing like celebrating our Freedom when we have thousands of illegals pouring into this country and being granted asylum!

Stunningly silly, @libertybele   Shall we next hold our breath until we all turn blue?   

[Applewood]

Don't be short sighted. This kind of event can help keep Veteran's issues in the spotlight, and thus raise MORE money for the support of Veterans across the nation. It also honors those who have served, a characteristic that should be valued in any great nation. That said, this needs to avoid inordinate expense...symbolism matters and pretending otherwise is foolish.

I disagree.  About all this will do is attract the free stuff crowd which doesn't give a hoot about America, the military or anything else as long as they get something for free. 

[Applewood]

Please point out the part where he said the July 4th celebration of America will be about honoring the military.

I'll wait.   

If you are talking to me, I didn't say it.  I just said it would be better to spend the money on something worthwhile.    A parade, fireworks  and such are just entertainment (bread and circuses) for the masses

[Mesaclone]

I disagree.  About all this will do is attract the free stuff crowd which doesn't give a hoot about America, the military or anything else as long as they get something for free.

Why would a 4th of July celebration...which as the article states is nothing new to the Mall on that day...attract the "free stuff" crowd? I don't really see the connection you're trying to make.

[DCPatriot]

If you are talking to me, I didn't say it.  I just said it would be better to spend the money on something worthwhile.    A parade, fireworks  and such are just entertainment (bread and circuses) for the masses

No @Applewood   I wasn't trying to single you out.

Just saw where the thread was going. 

[libertybele]

Stunningly silly, @libertybele   Shall we next hold our breath until we all turn blue?   

Silly?  Not a word I would use to describe illegals pouring into our country.  Disturbing or alarming would be more like it.

[Wingnut]

Will there be a parade?  Everyone loves a parade.

May I have ten thousand marbles please?

[Right_in_Virginia]

Silly?  Not a word I would use to describe illegals pouring into our country.  Disturbing or alarming would be more like it.

What's silly @libertybele is your suggestion that everything stop ... even a celebration of our nation's birth and our freedoms ... because of it.

[mystery-ak]

Dems mock Trump's pitch for Fourth of July celebration
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/431340-dems-mock-trumps-pitch-for-fourth-of-july-celebration

[Wingnut]

Dems mock Trump's pitch for Fourth of July celebration
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/431340-dems-mock-trumps-pitch-for-fourth-of-july-celebration

That's because they honestly hate America.  They are the party of hate.

[catfish1957]

Trump announces 'A Salute to America' on July 4

“HOLD THE DATE!” Trump said. “It will be called ‘A Salute To America’ and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!”

"Your favorite President ....  me"????????????????

On the surface I like the idea of morale boosting events, but I'd bet money that this narcisstic AH is going to make it more about himself than the military.

[libertybele]

What's silly @libertybele is your suggestion that everything stop ... even a celebration of our nation's birth and our freedoms ... because of it.

Did I suggest stopping everything?  Definitely not. 

What I did state is "Nothing like celebrating our Freedom when we have thousands of illegals pouring into this country and being granted asylum! "

[240B]

I want to see the <Nazi reference redacted>, goose stepping to loud marching music.

/s

You will. Antifa/BLM/MoveOn and all the other Soros brownshirts will be there to disrupt and to attack innocent citizens.

[DCPatriot]

I want to see the <Nazi reference redacted>, goose stepping to loud marching music.

/s

Somebody tell TRG.....

Could never wear a 'brown shirt'.   Clashes with my blue eyes.    /s 

[verga]

"Your favorite President ....  me"????????????????

On the surface I like the idea of morale boosting events, but I'd bet money that this narcisstic AH is going to make it more about himself than the military.

You must think Obozo is still President. Pick any of Trump's speeches and compare it side by side with anything Obozo said. Obozo was the single most narcissistic President we ever had.

[catfish1957]

You must think Obozo is still President. Pick any of Trump's speeches and compare it side by side with anything Obozo said. Obozo was the single most narcissistic President we ever had.

True, but what's so great now having the 2nd most narcisstic POTUS in history.  And he is.