Trump wants military parades

[Anonymous]

With all due respect, there is a difference between a parade of personnel and a parade displaying military might.

The former is routine and celebratory, the latter is an overt display of military might, which no president has done for decades if ever.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

They are very inspiring, it's one thing the Russians do quite well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No American president has ever done this. The Gulf War parade (1993?) was the only time the US did anything close.

Please no, we don't want to do this. BAD idea.

Who is "we?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an air force brat. One of the things I remember as a young child is attending military events where they had parades and such. It was quite inspiring. Then, when my son finished boot camp, I was overwhelmed with pride as the soldiers marched onto the field.
For me, there is something deeply moving when watching a military march. Watching our military with such precision and discipline is impressive.
Since less than half of one percent of our population is active military, not everyone has had the opportunity to witness a military parade in person. It stirs patriotism in people.
Perhaps this is what Trump is hoping to invoke in our citizens - a sense of patriotism - non partisan patriotism.

+1

Very few people in America have any contact with the Military.

[Anonymous]

We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an air force brat. One of the things I remember as a young child is attending military events where they had parades and such. It was quite inspiring. Then, when my son finished boot camp, I was overwhelmed with pride as the soldiers marched onto the field.
For me, there is something deeply moving when watching a military march. Watching our military with such precision and discipline is impressive.
Since less than half of one percent of our population is active military, not everyone has had the opportunity to witness a military parade in person. It stirs patriotism in people.
Perhaps this is what Trump is hoping to invoke in our citizens - a sense of patriotism - non partisan patriotism.

+1

Very few people in America have any contact with the Military.

Well I am a civilian, fed govt lawyer in an independent agency and I work for retired military and with activeduty military every day. I think this idea ill go over with our military like a lead balloon. Most of them can't stand Trump for one or wasting time and money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

Sorry, as a military family of 26 years and with an active duty son, it's been part of my history for almost 3 decades, starting with my own boot camp graduation.

Just because you have no Military background doesn't mean "we" all do not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

Sorry, as a military family of 26 years and with an active duty son, it's been part of my history for almost 3 decades, starting with my own boot camp graduation.

Just because you have no Military background doesn't mean "we" all do not.

My dad was military, although I'm not, so maybe that's not good enough for you. I cannot imagine why it would be a good idea to roll tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Or Main Street, Anytown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an air force brat. One of the things I remember as a young child is attending military events where they had parades and such. It was quite inspiring. Then, when my son finished boot camp, I was overwhelmed with pride as the soldiers marched onto the field.
For me, there is something deeply moving when watching a military march. Watching our military with such precision and discipline is impressive.
Since less than half of one percent of our population is active military, not everyone has had the opportunity to witness a military parade in person. It stirs patriotism in people.
Perhaps this is what Trump is hoping to invoke in our citizens - a sense of patriotism - non partisan patriotism.

+1

Very few people in America have any contact with the Military.

Well I am a civilian, fed govt lawyer in an independent agency and I work for retired military and with activeduty military every day. I think this idea ill go over with our military like a lead balloon. Most of them can't stand Trump for one or wasting time and money.

You don't work with boots on the ground, that voted for Trump.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/11/02/survey-career-oriented-troops-favor-trump-over-clinton.html


2 NOV 2016
Military.com | by Brendan McGarry
Career-oriented troops favor Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump over his Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton by a 3:1 margin, a new Military.com reader survey has found.

Of the more than 1,300 active-duty, National Guard and Reserve members who responded to the questionnaire and plan to vote in the Nov. 8 presidential election, about two-thirds, or 67 percent, said they plan to vote for Trump, while about a fifth, or 21 percent, said they intend to cast a ballot for Clinton.

"Write this down: T-R-U-M-P," said one respondent who identified himself as Hispanic or Latino and politically independent, spelling out the candidate's last name after a reporter introduced himself on the telephone.

"I have a lot of reasons to vote for him because I've been following him my whole career," said the Army major, who requested anonymity to speak freely about the election without fear of professional repercussion. "I know he's wacky … but I really think he cares about us and cares about America.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

Sorry, as a military family of 26 years and with an active duty son, it's been part of my history for almost 3 decades, starting with my own boot camp graduation.

Just because you have no Military background doesn't mean "we" all do not.

My dad was military, although I'm not, so maybe that's not good enough for you. I cannot imagine why it would be a good idea to roll tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Or Main Street, Anytown.

I make no judgement if you. You just stated "we" didn't have a military history.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

Sorry, as a military family of 26 years and with an active duty son, it's been part of my history for almost 3 decades, starting with my own boot camp graduation.

Just because you have no Military background doesn't mean "we" all do not.

My dad was military, although I'm not, so maybe that's not good enough for you. I cannot imagine why it would be a good idea to roll tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Or Main Street, Anytown.

I make no judgement if you. You just stated "we" didn't have a military history.

"We" don't have a history of the type of military parades that China and North Korea do, as were referenced in the OP's article. Military parades on holidays, etc., yes, general parades of tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue to show off our strength? No.

[Anonymous]

Ps tanks are f-n awesome. Kids would love to see American bad a@@ tanks up close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We?

Because it isn't part of our culture, nor should it be.

http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/152464

Sorry, as a military family of 26 years and with an active duty son, it's been part of my history for almost 3 decades, starting with my own boot camp graduation.

Just because you have no Military background doesn't mean "we" all do not.

My dad was military, although I'm not, so maybe that's not good enough for you. I cannot imagine why it would be a good idea to roll tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue. Or Main Street, Anytown.

I make no judgement if you. You just stated "we" didn't have a military history.

"We" don't have a history of the type of military parades that China and North Korea do, as were referenced in the OP's article. Military parades on holidays, etc., yes, general parades of tanks down Pennsylvania Avenue to show off our strength? No.

Again, tanks are awesome. I was with a tank BN during Desert Storm. There is zero wrong with tanks or our country seeing them. I guess it's ok for men and women to volunteer to serve and go into harm's way, but you don't want to see it and pretend it's bad. It's not. These people and firepower save our butts. You can pretend it's bad or harmful but you are in your bubble.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an air force brat. One of the things I remember as a young child is attending military events where they had parades and such. It was quite inspiring. Then, when my son finished boot camp, I was overwhelmed with pride as the soldiers marched onto the field.
For me, there is something deeply moving when watching a military march. Watching our military with such precision and discipline is impressive.
Since less than half of one percent of our population is active military, not everyone has had the opportunity to witness a military parade in person. It stirs patriotism in people.
Perhaps this is what Trump is hoping to invoke in our citizens - a sense of patriotism - non partisan patriotism.

Do you really not know why the optics might be troubling? The president encouraging this?

Pp, I get your point, but there's a large difference between military parades on base for military ceremonies or included in events for federal holidays or siecial larger events, like an air show or fly over and a parade simply for the purpose of showing military power on main streets across America. Try to visualize 20 tanks rolling down you Main Street with 16 helicopters overhead.

No offense, but I think you are acting a bit like chicken little here. No where has he said this is his vision.

I didn't indicate those were his specific plans. I was driving home the point of the difference between the two types of events. (And I can't believe I just had to explain that.)