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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump thinks "being a great president" means more military displays/parades in American cities
This tidbit of his longing for fascist-style military parades was buried near the end of a Washington Post article:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/how-donald-trump-came-up-with-make-america-great-again/2017/01/17/fb6acf5e-dbf7-11e6-ad42-f3375f271c9c_story.html
Being a great president has to do with a lot of things, but one of them is being a great cheerleader for the country, Trump said. And were going to show the people as we build up our military, were going to display our military.
That military may come marching down Pennsylvania Avenue. That military may be flying over New York City and Washington, D.C., for parades. I mean, were going to be showing our military, he added.
Zoonart
(11,868 posts)Can't wait for May Day.
hatrack
(59,587 posts)Plenty of flyovers already.
Freedomofspeech
(4,225 posts)I did not think that I could hate him anymore than I already do but he proves me wrong everyday.
Docreed2003
(16,861 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,831 posts)JUST in case:
VOX
(22,976 posts)Drumpf's really getting in touch with his inner fuhrer.
As if we needed more to worry about.
madaboutharry
(40,212 posts)He wants to be just like his idols. Hitler, Mussolini, Every Russian Dictator since the fall of the Czar, Kim Jong-un...
I would not be surprised if Trump starts wearing a ridiculous military uniform with giant epaulets and fake little medals.
Gothmog
(145,291 posts)dalton99a
(81,513 posts)Botany
(70,510 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(101,320 posts)Oh look, there's already the excuse he needs:
Loyalty Day is on May 1 each year. It is a special day for people to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States and to recognize the heritage of American freedom. It also falls on the same day as Law Day in the USA.
What Do People Do?
The United States of America was founded by patriots who risked their lives to bring freedom to the nation. The nations founders are remembered on Loyalty Day, which is a day when people celebrate their freedom while remembering their responsibilities to continue the legacy of liberty. Loyalty Day is celebrated with parades and ceremonies in several communities across the United States. Schools, churches, and various organizations participate in these events.
...
Loyalty Day was first observed in 1921 as "Americanization Day" to counterbalance Labour Day on May Day (May 1), celebrated in other parts of the world. On May 1, 1930, about 10,000 Veterans of Foreign War members staged a rally at New York's Union Square to promote patriotism. Through a resolution adopted in 1949, May 1 evolved into Loyalty Day. Observances began on April 28, 1950, and climaxed on May 1 when more than five million people across the nation held rallies. In New York City, more than 100,000 people rallied for America.
On July 18, 1958, the Congress designated May 1 of each year as Loyalty Day to foster loyalty and love of the country. According to the Legal Information Institute, the President is requested to issue a proclamation, calling on United States government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Loyalty Day, and inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places.
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/loyalty-day
What it will look like:
RKP5637
(67,109 posts)mopinko
(70,112 posts)beat the reds day.
we aint pinkos day.
or how about
love it or leave it day.
holy shit.
bdamomma
(63,868 posts)does he think he is Kim Jon Il.
Showing our military??????? He is not well at all. Alarm buttons should be going off for Americans now.
VOX
(22,976 posts)Never go full-Nazi, but Drumpf loves wretched excess.
BTW, our tax monies pay for these public displays of hardware and muscle.
Botany
(70,510 posts)n/t
Snarkoleptic
(5,997 posts)n/t
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)drumpf loves cheering crowds to shower him with adoration. This egomaniac is going to be painful.
dalton99a
(81,513 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)Tommy_Carcetti
(43,182 posts)mopinko
(70,112 posts)does he have any idea that people have died showing off our military?
or that it is a huge, ridiculous expense to put on those displays?
does he think it's like his gold toilets, that he just invites a few people into the tower to show off how rich he is?
ffs