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TomSlick

(13,119 posts)
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 07:48 PM Jun 9

Trump rendered a military salute during the National Anthem at yesterday's game. It pisses me off.

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I have reconciled myself to Presidents returning a military salute when boarding or departing Air Force One or Marine One. I don't like it but Presidents of both parties have been doing it for years and the salute by military aircrews seems to require some response.

However, it pisses me off to see a draft dodging, non-veteran, civilian who thinks those of us who have served are suckers and losers render a military salute.
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Trump rendered a military salute during the National Anthem at yesterday's game. It pisses me off. (Original Post) TomSlick Jun 9 OP
Thank you for your service. johnnyfins Jun 9 #1
Thank you. TomSlick Jun 9 #2
It's inappropriate... 2naSalit Jun 9 #3
... Drum Jun 9 #4

johnnyfins

(4,133 posts)
1. Thank you for your service.
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 07:55 PM
Jun 9

His phony saluting, flag play and desecration of our military, does not diminish your service or anyone else's. That can not be taken away from you. He can not steal honor. He is a weak joke of person.

2naSalit

(104,673 posts)
3. It's inappropriate...
Tue Jun 9, 2026, 08:00 PM
Jun 9

To do so during the national anthem, he should have his hand on his chest over the spot where his heart would be, if he had one.

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