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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Anonymous wrote:
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The mall is crowded every July 4th.

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Some of you might be unaware that we have always celebrated July 4th in a big way in DC. The parade, the much loved Capitol Fourth concert and of course fireworks. People always throng to the Mall on the 4th. It is especially inspiring to read the inscriptions on the Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR and Dr. King memorials. The National Mall is a beloved place for DMV residents

Indeed. Which is why I thought it was asinine that so many of my friends on FB were gleefully posting weather reports and hoping for low turnout and that the day would "be ruined". Can you get any smaller or more shrivelled than that? I hope for their mental health that they take some calming breaths and channel their emotions more positively.

Because Trump tried to take a traditional event that has not been politicized and brand it as his event with the U.S. military as his production team.[/quote]

Yes, this was the annoying part.  We didn't need Trump to have our usual celebration here in DC (which we all love).  He made it more partisan and caused a lot of discussion about himself (which he loves to do) when it was totally unnecessary.  What was the point of it?  Did he make it more enjoyable for anyone?  No.  Did he cause further divisions instead of unity?  Yes.  Was it unseemly?  Yes, totally.  Plus it took 2.5 million away from the national parks budget.  It makes me think even less of him (but then again, I agree that other things he has done have been much, much worse so oh, well).  Trump has to Trump.    [/quote]
This and also while I was relieved that he read the speechwriter ‘s speech off the TelePrompTer and did not ad lib I am still upset by the focus on the military on Independence Day. July 4th is about the ideals and principles that make us such a special and exceptional country in human history. [b]These are the ideals our great military fights to protect (it is what inspires our military) and they are the greatest source of our strength both internally as well as abroad. [/b]It is what distinguishes us from other countries that have strong militaries and/nuclear weapons. July 4 is a day that is normally free of politics and is a joyful celebration of the idea of America. There are other opportunities to honor our wonderful military including Memorial Day. We could also have put on a military show with flyovers etc. to commemorate the DDay anniversary [/quote]

Reread the bolded.  The military display was entirely appropriate, for the reasons you just stated.  Most Americans are enormously proud of our military and yesterday was an exciting way to honor all branches.

Do you just *look* for reasons to be offended??[/quote]

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