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Miles Archer

(19,059 posts)
Fri May 2, 2025, 06:02 PM 16 hrs ago

How ARE they reconciling "YOU MUST ALL SUFFER, IT'S NECESSARY" with a $55 m Military parade for Trump?

Part of me really doesn't care, and I obviously didn't go digging deep enough, but I remember that Musk Marie Antoinette fatwa, "You all shall suffer, but it is necessary."

And the other part of this is that Trump's a draft dodger who has disrespected the Military more times than I care to recall.

HOW is this being SOLD to people who are being told Christmas is really, REALLY going to suck this year?

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How ARE they reconciling "YOU MUST ALL SUFFER, IT'S NECESSARY" with a $55 m Military parade for Trump? (Original Post) Miles Archer 16 hrs ago OP
Saddam doesn't care UpInArms 16 hrs ago #1
And a $40K+ bonus for every ICE employee Attilatheblond 16 hrs ago #2
Only $55M? I've seen higher figures for Trump's military extravaganza. sop 16 hrs ago #3
I've seen the $92 m estimate...55 was more recent, but who knows? Miles Archer 15 hrs ago #9
They aren't, they're counting on MAGA not caring, Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #4
I get that. Reluctantly, but I do. Miles Archer 15 hrs ago #10
Great post! sheshe2 16 hrs ago #5
Draft Dodgers do not deserve a military parade LetMyPeopleVote 16 hrs ago #6
Because they're all nazi scum. Basso8vb 16 hrs ago #7
That is a helluva good question! ananda 15 hrs ago #8
We've got our dolls. milestogo 15 hrs ago #11

sop

(13,938 posts)
3. Only $55M? I've seen higher figures for Trump's military extravaganza.
Fri May 2, 2025, 06:21 PM
16 hrs ago

(Yahoo) (The parade) "plans indicate that as many as 6,600 soldiers from 11 corps and divisions could be involved, as will 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters and more than 2,000 civilians, with the parade’s route running from Arlington, Virginia, where the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery are situated, across the Potomac River and into Washington...Among the armored vehicles and artillery units being considered for inclusion are tank battalions, Stryker and Bradley fighting vehicles, Paladin artillery vehicles, Howitzers and infantry vehicles...There could also be at least seven army bands taking part, parachute jumps performed by the Golden Knights and a concert and firework display in the evening to round off the day...Trump first pitched his own fantasy parade during his first term but, much to his annoyance, it was ultimately scrapped as too costly, with one estimate putting a $92m price tag on the event."

Miles Archer

(19,059 posts)
9. I've seen the $92 m estimate...55 was more recent, but who knows?
Fri May 2, 2025, 07:34 PM
15 hrs ago

He's going to keep adding to his demands anyway, so IF this travesty happens, we won't know the full cost until it's over.

Ocelot II

(124,499 posts)
4. They aren't, they're counting on MAGA not caring,
Fri May 2, 2025, 06:24 PM
16 hrs ago

because Dear Leader should have his parade.

Miles Archer

(19,059 posts)
10. I get that. Reluctantly, but I do.
Fri May 2, 2025, 07:35 PM
15 hrs ago

I really think you nailed it...they BELIEVE he "SHOULD" have his parade, and they really don't care where the money comes from (OR believe it would NEVER come from a source that also provided for them).

LetMyPeopleVote

(162,388 posts)
6. Draft Dodgers do not deserve a military parade
Fri May 2, 2025, 06:40 PM
16 hrs ago








The only parade the taxpayers should be paying for with Trump is his final one.

$92 Million dollars is unacceptable to spend on a draft dodger’s birthday present/military parade.

You can’t push for wasteful spending cuts AND allow a draft dodger to have his ego boost.


ananda

(31,598 posts)
8. That is a helluva good question!
Fri May 2, 2025, 06:55 PM
15 hrs ago

It must take some really weird mental gymnastics
all right.

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