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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.  [/quote]
Do you really not know why the optics might be troubling? The president encouraging this? [/quote]

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. [b]Try to visualize 20 tanks rolling down you Main Street with 16 helicopters overhead[/b]. [/quote]

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

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.) [/quote]

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