Trump laughs and jokes during solemn "Retreat" ceremony honoring flag while on military base
Source: Shareblue
Donald Trump sat and laughed with Fox News host Sean Hannity as the Retreat bugle call was played. Tradition dictates that members of the military and civilian leadership stand at attention to respect the U.S. flag during the solemn ceremony.
Trumps act of disrespect occurred during an interview that happened in a hangar at the Air National Guard base in Pennsylvania.
Trump referred to the bugle call as a nice sound, and asked Hannity if they were playing it in honor of his ratings.
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Trump disrespected the flag the same evening he returned to the subject of black NFL players protesting police brutality by kneeling during the anthem. He told Hannity, You cannot disrespect our country, our flag, our anthem, you cannot do that.
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Read more: https://shareblue.com/trump-laughs-and-jokes-during-solemn-retreat-ceremony-honoring-flag-while-on-military-base/
Video at the link above.
Link to my GD topic about this:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029700796
Sneederbunk
(14,275 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)TrollBuster9090
(5,953 posts)And using it to achieve a cheap political goal of faketriotism.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)ffr
(22,665 posts)It comes quick, so play from the beginning. What you do after retreat is played is up to you.
spiderpig
(10,419 posts)He lived a stone's throw from me, and I never heard a bad word about him.
Don't get me started on The Dotard.
niyad
(113,012 posts)TrollBuster9090
(5,953 posts)If nothing else, it will drive asshat Sean Hannity crazy. Everyone knows Trump is a moron, and gives him a pass on not understanding protocols. But Hannity sat there joking and laughing during Retreat, too. And he fancies himself the ultimate Murikan Faketriot. It would drive him nuts to know that a Hollywood liberal understands what he doesn't.
ffr
(22,665 posts)Robin Williams as "Retreat" is played, taking the flag down
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017461317
TrollBuster9090
(5,953 posts)joshcryer
(62,265 posts)It immediately came to my mind, as well.
ffr
(22,665 posts)All vehicles come to a halt and turn off motors.
nolabear
(41,930 posts)I was an Air Force brat and was with a friend when her feverish little brother had to go to the ER. It was when they let kids stay in cars alone more readily so we sat there for a long time waiting. A storm came up and the mother dashed across the parking lot carrying the little guy. But retreat started, and some irate jackass officer made the woman stop and stand there with her sick child until it finished and then several minutes more while he lambasted her.
It did nothing for our patriotic fervor.
whistler162
(11,155 posts)when it is needed.
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,283 posts)1) Cars are driving the other way.
2) First, "God Save the Queen" is played. Then, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
I had forgotten about turning off vehicle engines, but I wasn't driving around on base much, especially when the flag was being raised or lowered. I tried to avoid those situations.
It's been a while.
Thanks.
ffr
(22,665 posts)Disrespecting our military is no laughing matter. It's about respect.
denbot
(9,897 posts)You are required to face the flag at attention. If you have your lid on you salute. These two asshole just remained seated, joked and jerked each other off during the ceremony. Respect for the flag is just a rhetorical prop for the both of them.
Vogon_Glory
(9,109 posts)Being this disrespectful, but didn't Donnie spend several years in military school? I would have thought he'd have known better.
rogue emissary
(3,147 posts)sarge43
(28,940 posts)That wasn't a military school; it was a high end juvie hall for rich snots that daddy wanted out of his hair.
If it's not about him, Dolt doesn't give an obese rodent's behind.
blue neen
(12,319 posts)Yet, that is exactly what he did.
Throw him out.
Leghorn21
(13,522 posts)in honor of his ratings.
Born and raised in the Marine Corps here.
Have mercy on my soul, omg.
SergeStorms
(19,131 posts)he has done anything honorable to deserve recognition.
ffr
(22,665 posts)I hope people in the military are creating a shitstorm over this complete lack of respect of military tradition, from both Dotard and Fox Snooze's Hannity Dittohead.
Link to tweet
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/boarding-air-force-one-for-first-time-trump-breaks-with-tradition-by-not-turning-around-to-wave/
CTyankee
(63,882 posts)sarge43
(28,940 posts)This ole sarge wishes they would stop it. Presidents are civilians - civilian control of the armed forces and all that. If Dwight Eisenhower didn't do it, none of them should. Ike understood the symbolism.
Waving as thanks, damn straight. But who are we talking about here - the vulgarian.
Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)She informs me that when Retreat sounds, if you driving on base, you turn off your engine, get out of the car, and face the direction the music is coming from.
We have NEVER had a President who is so disrespectful of the office, the military, the Constitution or the country as a whole, as the shitgibbon pretender in the White House. He doesn't give a flying fuck about NFL players taking a knee, he's trying to get his revenge on the NFL for not letting him into their club. Oh yeah, also, he doesn't really like anyone who is not a WASP, and preferably a well-to-do WASP.
God, I hate him.
SergeStorms
(19,131 posts)about the military (except that he'd love to have one of those snazzy uniforms with the clusters and gold braids!) and knows even less about government protocol. Further, he has no inclination in learning about either. He's an empty vessel, always has been, always will be.
Vogon_Glory
(9,109 posts)Unless his Alma Mater was based abroad and followed the customs of Kaiser Wilhelm's Imperial German Army, I'd have thought that Donne would have had customs and traditions regarding theUS flag pounded into his head back when he was a teenager.
SergeStorms
(19,131 posts)he actually paid attention, do you? He also attended the Wharton School of Economics, and it's quite apparent he learned fuck-all there as well. Donnie attended many schools. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. The fact that his father paid handsomely for his education is the only reason he ever graduated from them. The same with George W. Bush, Jared Kushner, and a host of other wealthy Republican's sons. You know, the 'fortunate sons' that Credence Clearwater wrote and sang about.
Vogon_Glory
(9,109 posts)I get the impression that people can learn military customs in ways they wouldn't pick up the intricacies of trigonometry or Latin verbs. Reveille, intense peer pressure, that sort of thing.
Still it doesn't seem that observing customs took.
BHDem53
(1,061 posts)Beartracks
(12,793 posts)Response to highplainsdem (Original post)
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Lucinda
(31,170 posts)4now
(1,596 posts)Historic NY
(37,449 posts)all traffic etc. The MPs are out to see that it does.
The Dotard thought they were playing it for him, shame.
bluecollar2
(3,622 posts)If we hear a peep out of our party over this....
ATL Ebony
(1,097 posts)underpants
(182,580 posts)How embarrassing.
gademocrat7
(10,643 posts)The most unfit, unqualified person to serve as Commander in Chief. I despise him.
Vinca
(50,236 posts)dalton99a
(81,377 posts)Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)disgusting.
3catwoman3
(23,939 posts)...equally ignorant.
Timmygoat
(779 posts)So when will the media be all over this, I have not heard a peep!
riversedge
(70,033 posts)Shareblue MediaVerified account @Shareblue 51m51 minutes ago
Im very proud of you. Trump pathetically fawns over Fox shill Sean Hannity https://shareblue.com/im-very-proud-of-you-trump-pathetically-fawns-over-fox-shill-sean-hannity/#.Wd7TJ97vzIs.twitter by @kailijoy
Link to tweet
E. Rabelo @TokenTursInk 47m47 minutes ago
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I just threw up my breakfast, Hannity is a hack
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Ms. Addertongue @Ms_Addertongue 42m42 minutes ago
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I'm sure Hannity took that warm fuzzy to bed with him- @seanhannity blushed like a school girl.
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🌹 @Joey_Crook 46m46 minutes ago
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Hey look! Two schmucks jerking each other off. A talking Mango with a live weasel on its head and Mac Tonight's little brother. Brilliant!
riversedge
(70,033 posts)Oliver WillisVerified account @owillis 9h9 hours ago
Trump thought the bugle was to honor Sean Hannity's "ratings."
It's to honor the flag. And he sat.
Link to tweet
spiderpig
(10,419 posts)I swear the reason I'm not dead by now is the superhuman desire to see this asshole drummed out of office in the most humiliating way.
highplainsdem
(48,886 posts)Irish_Dem
(46,419 posts)It is about creating chaos via accusations, as a way to deflect from his own bad press.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)sad what he and his republican comrades have sunk to...
Irish_Dem
(46,419 posts)Just like they knew that the State Dept took the blame for Benghazi when in reality the CIA was partly to blame. They knew Hillary would not divulge classified info to defend herself.
It is just about demonizing their opponents.
KPN
(15,634 posts)maddiemom
(5,106 posts)I want to grab his hair and rip it away from each side of his stupid part. (then see him waterboarded). RIP with honor, Christopher Hitchens.
sarisataka
(18,472 posts)maddiemom
(5,106 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,283 posts)For @POTUS & @seanhannity who "love" military but sit during "Retreat" here's what it & other calls mean & what u do http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Distribution/Reveille.pdf
Link to tweet
samnsara
(17,602 posts)spiderpig
(10,419 posts)We were the same age. With his comedic brilliance, razor-sharp mind, and overall compassion, he knew that he faced a bleak future of physical limitations plus dementia.
I still ask myself - why him? Damn - it's been three years.
I so wish he and George Carlin were around to help us get through The Moron Years.
sakabatou
(42,134 posts)47of74
(18,470 posts)I never want to hear them spouting off about the flag or the troops again.
McCamy Taylor
(19,240 posts)What do you expect when a foreign power selects our president? Patriotism?
Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)That is clear- and yet he claims to be the final authority on respecting servicemen and servicewomen, and our flag.
Send his ass to Parris Island. No, on second thought, he would dishonor the place with his presence. Let's bring a Drill Instructor to the White House and see how he does!
oasis
(49,317 posts)Let's see how fast she dances to the WH press corps bugle call.
joshcryer
(62,265 posts)And stood in reverence.
And the right wing media would've mocked him for being a civilian doing that.
oasis
(49,317 posts)onecent
(6,096 posts)and are arguing with Trump for their fans to do what they want!!!!!!
I saw somewhere where Dotard is going to be speaking to all the NFL and anyone else that will listen.