Posted on Feb 7, 2018
Should the Pentagon host a grand full regalia military parade down Penn Ave every Veterans Day?
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Interesting that it appears to be assumed that opposition to a parade, specifically, the parade the POTUS wanted and the associated cost, labels one liberal. I'm not a liberal, but I oppose such a parade. There are plenty of opportunities to demonstrate support for our military and Veterans. As one post stated, fix the VA.
With regard to giving Iran the money back that was seized decades ago as part of a treaty, that was part of a treaty and is what happens during such negotiations. They got their money back. Not our money. You dont have to like the treaty, but I'd bet those who keep complaining about it haven't read it. Respect the decisions of all Presidents, not just the ones you like. I don't agree with our POTUS having a private one-on-one meeting with a Russian president who is KGB (dont buy the former part), but as president that is his prerogative, just like the Iran Nuc deal.
With regard to the uranium sale, again, it has been debunked that the then POTUS or SECSTATE had a vote on it. Repeating patently false narratives harms this Nation and only serves the purposes of Russia and China. How patriotic is that?
Just because I'm conservative doesn't mean I have to blindly defend everything they do, or accept everything they claim as truth.
With regard to giving Iran the money back that was seized decades ago as part of a treaty, that was part of a treaty and is what happens during such negotiations. They got their money back. Not our money. You dont have to like the treaty, but I'd bet those who keep complaining about it haven't read it. Respect the decisions of all Presidents, not just the ones you like. I don't agree with our POTUS having a private one-on-one meeting with a Russian president who is KGB (dont buy the former part), but as president that is his prerogative, just like the Iran Nuc deal.
With regard to the uranium sale, again, it has been debunked that the then POTUS or SECSTATE had a vote on it. Repeating patently false narratives harms this Nation and only serves the purposes of Russia and China. How patriotic is that?
Just because I'm conservative doesn't mean I have to blindly defend everything they do, or accept everything they claim as truth.
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We do not have to show proof of our Military Power and Strength when we already are !!!!!
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I always hated having to get into my dress blues to be window dressing for politicians and their egos.
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No, Hell no. I would rather see periodic access of citizens to bases around the country so we can meet the soldiers, check out the technology, and get up close to the equipment.
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A big waste of tax dollars that could be used for more equipment for the military. The truth is I don't need a pat on the back for serving my country, and I definitely don't need a parade.
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"FIRST OF ALL WHY ALL THE POLITICS". We all know or at least we should know by now, "Politics & the Military" SHOULD never mix, unfortunately it has. We would have a lot better run Military with out it. Now to answer the question at hand. I really see "NO" reason for this as some one else put it, "Dog & Pony show"!! But that's my opinion, everyone has there one. But the answer is not up to me.
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Many military folks have to work on federal holidays anyways and so the purpose of the day gets lost and is often left with un-felt meaning for veterans, without proper recognition. This day should promote our country's sacrifices through the individuals who sacrifice for it. Militarily and individual talents should be displayed: how the military promotes the individual; unity of effort; how it looks at practical levels (how everyday people see teamwork); how it supports a grander purpose of democracy. This type of venue can promote how the average citizen does fit in as well as promoting solidarity of our culture. This is a day we celebrate those who have served and are still serving. We should not bolster our prowess onto other nations. However, showing our citizens how our own VOLUNTEER FORCE more transparently functions, that our unity of effort and unparalleled capabilities supports freedom, does fosters what many would call patriotism.
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No, we need to worry about readiness, if anything, this decreases it. What does this parade solve?
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1sg show me some proof that illegals are getting money for college or anything else for that matter. I won't accept something from fox, Brietbart or Alex Jones. It's to bad faux is required viewing on the military bases.
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