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Rhiannon12866

(238,355 posts) Sat Jun 14, 2025, 05:30 AM Jun 14

Former Navy Commander BLASTS Trump for STUNT - Meidas Touch [View all]

In this video, Bobby Jones breaks down why Donald Trump’s latest push for a military parade is not just misguided—it’s a costly, un-American spectacle. He explores the real history of military parades in the United States, from the Civil War to Desert Storm, and explains how Trump’s version is pure political theater. It’s not about honoring service—it’s about ego. - 06/14/2025.

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Former Navy Commander BLASTS Trump for STUNT - Meidas Touch [View all] Rhiannon12866 Jun 14 OP

The last time we had a big military parade COL Mustard Jun 14 #1

I'm old enough to remember the bicentennial, but I can't even remember who was president then Rhiannon12866 Jun 14 #2

I had just graduated from high school, and I was in a community marching band. COL Mustard Jun 14 #3

Very cool! It's tough to believe it was that long ago and Gerald Ford was a much different Republican president Rhiannon12866 Jun 14 #4

Yeah, there I was just minding my own business in 1975... COL Mustard Jun 14 #5

I know! When I was a kid I looked forward to being like the Jetsons! Rhiannon12866 Jun 14 #6

That was an excellent analysis Uncle Joe Jun 15 #7

You're more than welcome, Uncle Joe! It's important that military leaders speak out! Rhiannon12866 Jun 15 #8

For Trump it's SPECTACLE over SUBSTANCE some_of_us_are_sane Jun 15 #9