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58. Yes. Every time military aircraft do a flyover at a ballpark, the taxpayers are picking up the tab.

Wed Feb 7, 2018, 09:22 AM

Feb 2018

And that’s just a minuscule fraction of what a full-on, missiles-in-Red-Square type of hoedown that the idiot Trump is having a wet dream over.

Here’s some other small-money diddling about “patriotic salutes”:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/thinkprogress.org/nfl-dod-national-anthem-6f682cebc7cd/amp/
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In 2015, Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake (R) and John McCain (R) revealed in a joint oversight report that nearly $5.4 million in taxpayer dollars had been paid out to 14 NFL teams between 2011 and 2014 to honor service members and put on elaborate, “patriotic salutes” to the military. Overall, they reported, “these displays of paid patriotism [were] included within the $6.8 million that the Department of Defense (DOD) [had] spent on sports marketing contracts since fiscal year 2012.”
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Things Dictators Do - Trump Military Parade Is Going to Happen [View all] orangecrush Feb 2018 OP

Someone needs to have the balls to say we're not having a military parade blueinredohio Feb 2018 #1

That would be refreshing orangecrush Feb 2018 #2

Our soldiers can't march because they all have bone spurs FakeNoose Feb 2018 #61

yep orangecrush Feb 2018 #85

Who would that be? atreides1 Feb 2018 #63

Just to think: 2 years ago, "Socialist France" was hated by GOP, now they want to Show them Up. TheBlackAdder Feb 2018 #75

A military parad ???? syringis Feb 2018 #3

Don't give him any ideas haha! LuckyCharms Feb 2018 #4

Hello LuckyCharms syringis Feb 2018 #10

I'm doing well, thanks. LuckyCharms Feb 2018 #11

I feel better, thank you syringis Feb 2018 #15

I wouldn't be surprised to see trump in a new uniform for the event. Paladin Feb 2018 #5

Hello Paladin syringis Feb 2018 #65

I had a cousin who came back from Army service in Vietnam with severe PTSD. Paladin Feb 2018 #80

He wants to punish Democrats for treason for not clapping at his speeches IronLionZion Feb 2018 #8

He deserves slaps not claps... syringis Feb 2018 #13

LOL! Exactly! smirkymonkey Feb 2018 #93

call me paranoid orangecrush Feb 2018 #21

You're not paranoid syringis Feb 2018 #22

And, the m$m will lap Cha Feb 2018 #6

I see a mass protest orangecrush Feb 2018 #23

The parade should take him to appear before the grand jury. milestogo Feb 2018 #7

I like it! orangecrush Feb 2018 #25

It would be nice if the networks didn't cover it janterry Feb 2018 #9

there will be protests orangecrush Feb 2018 #26

Trump is going to consult with Rocket Boy Martin Eden Feb 2018 #12

... orangecrush Feb 2018 #28

Nice, but not enough medals. Should be at least 2 medals for each deferment. dem4decades Feb 2018 #33

Generalissimo Trump concurs... alterfurz Feb 2018 #54

Benito style suits ... Martin Eden Feb 2018 #55

Il Duce / Il Douche alterfurz Feb 2018 #57

What a jerk. dem4decades Feb 2018 #59

This is a pic of the whole gang hanging out in 1945 FakeNoose Feb 2018 #96

Bring home the troops from Afghanistan; they'd be happy to to it Buns_of_Fire Feb 2018 #14

Exactly orangecrush Feb 2018 #29

If this happens, there needs to be a protest that dwarfs it. Vinca Feb 2018 #16

He could always resign; that would probably spawn several parades. nt Buns_of_Fire Feb 2018 #17

You win orangecrush Feb 2018 #27

I'll form a marching band for that one! democratisphere Feb 2018 #60

I'd march! MFM008 Feb 2018 #74

We have to accept that his base will WORSHIP him for this, and the media will follow Orrex Feb 2018 #18

Hope you're right orangecrush Feb 2018 #34

Isn't that more work for the troops ? Having to entertain some coward ? JI7 Feb 2018 #19

It is a PITA orangecrush Feb 2018 #35

There will be as many people lining the street as on the SammyWinstonJack Feb 2018 #20

Wonder if orangecrush Feb 2018 #36

How would his wanted shutdown affect his required military display? marble falls Feb 2018 #24

Good question orangecrush Feb 2018 #38

What will it do for the debt ceiling? marble falls Feb 2018 #62

Will the soldiers goose step at a slow march as they go by Trump? dem4decades Feb 2018 #30

I'm sure orangecrush Feb 2018 #39

Rebranding. It will now be "a snappy Trump Step". JHB Feb 2018 #46

As the new Fuhrer, Trump should have a special uniform custom-made. VOX Feb 2018 #53

I thought the US didn't do military parades unless the troops were coming home after the war was won kydo Feb 2018 #31

This looks like a first. orangecrush Feb 2018 #40

Small Hands JI7 Feb 2018 #32

overcompensating orangecrush Feb 2018 #42

The Generals should pool some money and buy Trump woodsprite Feb 2018 #37

viola! orangecrush Feb 2018 #43

Love the pic! Well, at least the little green army men!!! :) woodsprite Feb 2018 #83

Not going to happen on Mattis' watch. nocalflea Feb 2018 #41

Wish that were the case orangecrush Feb 2018 #44

Recommend local marches/parades concurrently with Cadet Bone Spur's parade Raven123 Feb 2018 #45

Good idea orangecrush Feb 2018 #84

All to the tune of patriotic music. JHB Feb 2018 #47

my thoughts exactly orangecrush Feb 2018 #86

First, the cost of this "parade" needs to be made apparent to the American people Best_man23 Feb 2018 #48

Yes. Every time military aircraft do a flyover at a ballpark, the taxpayers are picking up the tab. VOX Feb 2018 #58

We need a million people to protest this stupidity katmondoo Feb 2018 #49

Haven't you heard? orangecrush Feb 2018 #87

Will troops be goosestepping as they pass by the Chancellors box? VOX Feb 2018 #50

That's for sure orangecrush Feb 2018 #88

Split screen Blindingly apparent Feb 2018 #51

Everything is a fucking show to this guy...nt Docreed2003 Feb 2018 #52

If Trump wants a parade... C_U_L8R Feb 2018 #56

Let's see is I understand this: Sam McGee Feb 2018 #64

Need to people the sidelines zentrum Feb 2018 #66

If he had one like the last one Anwar Sadat had Orange Free State Feb 2018 #67

I want an Oompah Loompah NNOOOWWWW!! AllyCat Feb 2018 #68

My Marine veteran son hated marching in parades. mommymarine2003 Feb 2018 #69

The Military Must ... Toorich Feb 2018 #70

I know the perfect counter display to the parade DBoon Feb 2018 #71

... orangecrush Feb 2018 #92

When the idea gets dismissed, he'll send Huckleberry out to say "he was only joking". George II Feb 2018 #72

Will they face the reviewers stand and shout "Hail Trump"? world wide wally Feb 2018 #73

Get ready to be blasted as anti military if you oppose the parade. Takket Feb 2018 #76

maybe the entire parade should be Dreamers Fresh_Start Feb 2018 #77

Dotard needs the public adoration keithbvadu2 Feb 2018 #78

In his mind, I think Trump believes he served VMA131Marine Feb 2018 #79

Horrifying, but maybe this is where he jumps the shark GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #81

Thanks for going there orangecrush Feb 2018 #89

I only do when I can search specific issues GulfCoast66 Feb 2018 #95

It'S not going to happen without the ShrineRS!!!1!!1! Sugar Smack Feb 2018 #82

... orangecrush Feb 2018 #90

LOVE those Shriners in their cars. HAD to make it its own thread. Sugar Smack Feb 2018 #94

The date will be 11/11/18 GusBob Feb 2018 #91