Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place
The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.
This is not how this event should be “appropriately” recognized. We do not do this kind of bs in the USA because we aren’t the freaking Soviet Union or North Korea, got it, treason weasel?
Anonymous wrote:Wouldn’t this be a boon to the DC economy? It’s a shoulder season weekend before most schools close and the July 4th holiday. Seems like thousands of extra hotel room sales and full restaurants would eclipse the costs. What am I missing?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place
The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.
Anonymous wrote:Wouldn’t this be a boon to the DC economy? It’s a shoulder season weekend before most schools close and the July 4th holiday. Seems like thousands of extra hotel room sales and full restaurants would eclipse the costs. What am I missing?
Anonymous wrote:They could get lucky and have thunderstorms. ⛈️
Anonymous wrote:Are we getting that Friday off from work? Given that mass streets will be blocked off ?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.
So what is the “plan”?
Here are 2 versions of the plans. A quick search will have several more.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-us-army-birthday-bash-plans-include-25-abrams-tanks-2025-05-14/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-birthday-military-parade-offering-141932559.html
But where are the birthday party part of the plans? Are you worried there will be a giant cake float or something?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place
The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.
It IS a big deal. Too bad that Trump is co-opting the Army’s planned celebrations to do something very different centering himself.
I mean, the guy canceled his own inauguration parade. Who does that? Seems like this is legitimately more about celebrating the Army.
You mean the one he “canceled” because it was too cold for him outside— so he could stay inside where it was warm — instead of mingling with his people? That one? To answer your “Who does that?” question, someone who cares more about his own comfort than that of the supporters waiting outside in the cold.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.
So what is the “plan”?
Here are 2 versions of the plans. A quick search will have several more.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-us-army-birthday-bash-plans-include-25-abrams-tanks-2025-05-14/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-birthday-military-parade-offering-141932559.html
Anonymous wrote:You people disgust real Americans. I’m sure you already know that.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OMG this is so dictator-y to have a parade for one's birthday in the first place
The 250th birthday of the US Army seems like a big deal to a lot of people and many are glad it is being appropriately recognized. There are actually almost 3 weeks of events with the parade being just one event.
It IS a big deal. Too bad that Trump is co-opting the Army’s planned celebrations to do something very different centering himself.
I mean, the guy canceled his own inauguration parade. Who does that? Seems like this is legitimately more about celebrating the Army.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Yes. Those of us who read the first post know this.
Some of us think that Trump’s plan to use this occasion to celebrate himself is both unfortunate and expensive.
So what is the “plan”?