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Trump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade

President Trump’s vision of soldiers marching and tanks rolling down the boulevards of Washington is moving closer to reality in the Pentagon and White House, where officials say they have begun to plan a grand military parade later this year showcasing the might of America’s armed forces.

Trump has long mused publicly and privately about wanting such a parade, but a Jan. 18 meeting between Trump and top generals in the Pentagon’s tank — a room reserved for top-secret discussions — marked a tipping point, according to two officials briefed on the planning.

Surrounded by the military’s highest-ranking officials, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Trump’s seemingly abstract desire for a parade was suddenly heard as a presidential directive, the officials said.

“The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France,” said a military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential. “This is being worked at the highest levels of the military.”

Shows of military strength are not typical in the United States — and they don’t come cheap. The cost of shipping Abrams tanks and high-tech hardware to Washington could run in the millions, and military officials said it was unclear how they would pay for it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...91602206fb7_story.html?utm_term=.6b8a487493e9
 
SlyPokerDog said:
Trump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade

President Trump’s vision of soldiers marching and tanks rolling down the boulevards of Washington is moving closer to reality in the Pentagon and White House, where officials say they have begun to plan a grand military parade later this year showcasing the might of America’s armed forces.

Trump has long mused publicly and privately about wanting such a parade, but a Jan. 18 meeting between Trump and top generals in the Pentagon’s tank — a room reserved for top-secret discussions — marked a tipping point, according to two officials briefed on the planning.

Surrounded by the military’s highest-ranking officials, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., Trump’s seemingly abstract desire for a parade was suddenly heard as a presidential directive, the officials said.

“The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France,” said a military official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the planning discussions are supposed to remain confidential. “This is being worked at the highest levels of the military.”

Shows of military strength are not typical in the United States — and they don’t come cheap. The cost of shipping Abrams tanks and high-tech hardware to Washington could run in the millions, and military officials said it was unclear how they would pay for it.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...91602206fb7_story.html?utm_term=.6b8a487493e9
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Like Tiananmen Square?
 
I think he deserves a parade. Such a swell president.
 
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MarAzul said:
When I read these threads, dumbass does come to mind often.:cool2:
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I’ve been a Republican and an Independent. Never been a Democrat or even had the slightest inkling to be one. I supported Bush when it was highly unpopular to do so. I even think a few of the things Trump has on his agenda are in the best interests of the country.

All of that said, I cannot believe how childish and thin-skinned he is; or how unable he is to control himself when he feels slighted. When you listen to him talk, I don’t know how you can come away not thinking that he really isn’t very bright. I think the success he’s had is largely attributable to willingness to push ahead and accept risk (often with other people’s money), and being able to hire people who are actually smart enough to take care of the details. I think he won his office because a lot of people were pissed off and willing to listen to his line of bull and promises that he’ll never fulfill. It didn’t hurt that the Dems insisted on running one of the most politically inept candidates in the history of American presidential races.

In short, I can’t stand the man and can’t wait until he’s out of office. Three more years is too long to wait.
 
e_blazer said:
I’ve been a Republican and an Independent. Never been a Democrat or even had the slightest inkling to be one. I supported Bush when it was highly unpopular to do so. I even think a few of the things Trump has on his agenda are in the best interests of the country.

All of that said, I cannot believe how childish and thin-skinned he is; or how unable he is to control himself when he feels slighted. When you listen to him talk, I don’t know how you can come away not thinking that he really isn’t very bright. I think the success he’s had is largely attributable to willingness to push ahead and accept risk (often with other people’s money), and being able to hire people who are actually smart enough to take care of the details. I think he won his office because a lot of people were pissed off and willing to listen to his line of bull and promises that he’ll never fulfill. It didn’t hurt that the Dems insisted on running one of the most politically inept candidates in the history of American presidential races.

In short, I can’t stand the man and can’t wait until he’s out of office. Three more years is too long to wait.
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Ha! You might be right on all counts. But as long as it keeps working, we are better off than before.
At least he has not promised me I can keep my health care, when we both know I have already lost it.

Yep, you may be right on all accounts but the last one! The wait might be a bit longer.:cool2:
 
MarAzul said:
Ha! You might be right on all counts. But as long as it keeps working, we are better off than before.
At least he has not promised me I can keep my health care, when we both know I have already lost it.

Yep, you may be right on all accounts but the last one! The wait might be a bit longer.:cool2:
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If his monumental ego actually overcomes the good advice of those telling him not to talk to Mueller, he’s almost certain to end up shooting himself in the foot and getting charged with a felony for lying to the FBI. My bet is on his ego.
 
e_blazer said:
All of that said, I cannot believe how childish and thin-skinned he is; or how unable he is to control himself when he feels slighted.
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I'm just going to talk about this part so I don't get in trouble.

I have friends and classmates who were in the Obama White House who have stories about the President, his political staff and even the family behind closed doors. My father and another classmate have had interactions with Hillary. Another high school friend staffed for Harry Reid and hates him now, even though she's a far left (D). To a man (and woman) they talk about how often the politicians are horrible people to their subordinates, support staff, etc. I don't know if it's just that it's embellished for storytime. :dunno:

I've had two conversations with John Kerry about Small Business, and he seemed down-to-earth. But it seems that he's the exception among politicians, in that you almost have to have the gene to want to replicate a Sicilian mob boss and correct every slight with hate, discontent and meanness. I think that this President is just more open on social media and general "IDGAF" than previous high-profile politicians.
 
BrianFromWA said:
I'm just going to talk about this part so I don't get in trouble.

I have friends and classmates who were in the Obama White House who have stories about the President, his political staff and even the family behind closed doors. My father and another classmate have had interactions with Hillary. Another high school friend staffed for Harry Reid and hates him now, even though she's a far left (D). To a man (and woman) they talk about how often the politicians are horrible people to their subordinates, support staff, etc. I don't know if it's just that it's embellished for storytime. :dunno:

I've had two conversations with John Kerry about Small Business, and he seemed down-to-earth. But it seems that he's the exception among politicians, in that you almost have to have the gene to want to replicate a Sicilian mob boss and correct every slight with hate, discontent and meanness. I think that this President is just more open on social media and general "IDGAF" than previous high-profile politicians.
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Oh, I have absolutely no doubt that there aren’t many nice people in Washington politics. It’s a swamp. But anyone who doesn’t think Trump is a swamp creature is living in a dream world. He’s got sharp alligator teeth. Unfortunately, IMO that’s the sharpest thing about him.
 
e_blazer said:
Oh, I have absolutely no doubt that there aren’t many nice people in Washington politics. It’s a swamp. But anyone who doesn’t think Trump is a swamp creature is living in a dream world. He’s got sharp alligator teeth. Unfortunately, IMO that’s the sharpest thing about him.
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Bullshit. Trump is an asshole, but he’s far from stupid. One of the best things he’s done is expose how crooked everyone in DC is. I’m not saying he isn’t crooked as well, but finally we’re getting the veil lifted on this crap.
 
tlongII said:
Bullshit. Trump is an asshole, but he’s far from stupid. One of the best things he’s done is expose how crooked everyone in DC is. I’m not saying he isn’t crooked as well, but finally we’re getting the veil lifted on this crap.
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You’re certainly entitled to your opinion. Mine is that he’s the Dumbass-In-Chief.
 
e_blazer said:
You’re certainly entitled to your opinion. Mine is that he’s the Dumbass-In-Chief.
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You’re entitled to your opinion as well. I think he’s just an arrogant prick, but definitely not stupid.
 
tlongII said:
You’re entitled to your opinion as well. I think he’s just an arrogant prick, but definitely not stupid.
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Can't disagree on the arrogant prick part. I probably wouldn't use the word stupid to describe him. He has a certain street smarts to him. I think dumbass is a better descriptor, which is why I chose it to begin with. His inability to let his cerebral cortex control his childish response to any challenge to his ego is the primary thing that moves him into dumbass territory.

In my opinion.
 
I just can't see the profit in calling Trump this or that bad thing. What is with this?
All I can see is covering asses with virtue signalling.
 
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