Posted on Jul 3, 2019
What are your thoughts on having Tanks and other armored vehicles in the 2019 Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. ?
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They are going to allow kids to climb on the tanks, etc. Might inspired some of the kids to join the military later in life. Most people never talk to someone in the Armed Forces and this is an excellent opportunity for them to do so. Plus if our enemies see some of the firepower we have, they might decide that messing with us isn't a wise decision. :-)
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LTC Eugene Chu
They MIGHT allow the public near the tanks. Other parts of Trump's 4th of July event require expensive admission tickets and most went to rich GOP political donors
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-fourth-hijacking-rnc-tickets_n_5d1a6e06e4b07f6ca5821251
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-fourth-hijacking-rnc-tickets_n_5d1a6e06e4b07f6ca5821251
RNC Giving Out Tickets To Trump’s Hijacked Fourth Of July Celebration
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We had a military parade in DC after Desert Storm and it was a headache. Driving heavy vehicles with limited driver visibility or turning maneuverability on DC public streets can potentially cause infrastructure damage. Be ready for closed roads and bad traffic in best case scenario. Be ready for big clean-up and repair bill in worst case scenario.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/02/the-last-time-washington-hosted-a-military-parade-it-was-a-huge-mess.html
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/02/the-last-time-washington-hosted-a-military-parade-it-was-a-huge-mess.html
The Last Time Washington Hosted a Military Parade, It Was a Huge Mess
It literally tore the city apart.
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LTC Eugene Chu
MSG Joseph Cristofaro - HA! That is an invalid deflction. Comparison of the two is BS.
Protesters in 2017 were volunteers who brought their own signs instead of government ordered ticker tape confetti. It did not involve military tracked vehicles at taxpayer expense or repair of DC infrastructure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/womens-march.html
Protesters in 2017 were volunteers who brought their own signs instead of government ordered ticker tape confetti. It did not involve military tracked vehicles at taxpayer expense or repair of DC infrastructure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/womens-march.html
Women’s March Highlights as Huge Crowds Protest Trump: ‘We’re Not Going Away’
Hundreds of thousands of women gathered in Washington and other cities across the country Saturday in a kind of counterinauguration after President Trump took office on Friday.
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Nancy Ashley
MSG Joseph Cristofaro - and re the 2017 Women's March, gridlock, garbage, and hundreds or thousands of the ugliest women on the planet. They appear to work at it. It's definitely working, yeeech...
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A1C Alexa Cosson
Sir, regardless of which side of the aisle you support, President Trump is our Commander in Chief, and he is trying, much to the chagrin of a few blue states, to put some pride back into our country. July 4th is not a Democrat or Republican holiday. It is the celebration of our freedom, and those of us who defend/defended that freedom, under oath, against all enemies, foreign AND domestic! Take pride in your country, Sir; in your freedom to express yourself. Even disrespect your C-I-C. BUT, you still swore an oath to this country, and he's still our Chief!! Buck up, and God Bless the USA!!
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While displays of this sort are nice, and such. Blatant displays of death machines is not my idea of celebrating something that should be positive (release from oppression).
I think there are better ways to celebrate this. (and keep in mind, I love tanks. I was a tank mechanic in the army, and I wish I could have a WWII KonigsTiger as a daily driver)
If we get used to having death machines on parade, how long will it be before we turn into cold war Russia?
But that is also just my own opinion.
I think there are better ways to celebrate this. (and keep in mind, I love tanks. I was a tank mechanic in the army, and I wish I could have a WWII KonigsTiger as a daily driver)
If we get used to having death machines on parade, how long will it be before we turn into cold war Russia?
But that is also just my own opinion.
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PV2 Duane Schlender
The blue angels are not combat painted tanks either.
Apparently I am failing in my commentary on this one 1sg John Furr.
I am sure you know what I was trying to say, if not, I am not sure how I can properly convey it.
Apparently I am failing in my commentary on this one 1sg John Furr.
I am sure you know what I was trying to say, if not, I am not sure how I can properly convey it.
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LTC Eugene Chu
1SG John Furr - Planes fly in the air. Tanks on the ground can damage infrastructure. They were not meant to be driven on public city roads that were not designed for their weight or size
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LTC Gary Earls
LTC Eugene Chu - Why do you think the instate highway were built?? It wasn't just to move automobile traffic.
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LTC Eugene Chu
LTC Gary Earls - Why do you think major bases have railhead and specific tank crossing roads? Tanks do not go to PX parking lot or on-post housing area partly due to size and weight
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As a HET Operator in the Guard I hauled many different pieces of equipment including Tanks in all kinds of parades. Always a favorite with everyone. BTW the ones in DC were not actually in the parade. They were on Static Display on the Mall.
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I dont think it is a great idea...we all know US military is great..need not prove sun is hot..people should chill
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I think it's entirely appropriate. Anyone who doesn't think so just doesn't get it and is Military-phobic!
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I've been to many 4th of July celebrations and have watched the ones in DC on TV. Never once while enjoying the feelings of pride and patriotism that go with these celebrations did I feel, or any of my friends, say " you know, what would make this celebration better would be if we had had tanks, lots of tanks. (even if it was a brand new, offthe assembly line Sherman tank. ) or better yet, let's have thepresident talk and have a VIPsection that is only for large donors to the republican party and republican leaders. That's what we need to make us feel united as Americans again!
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