America: We have a draft-dodger ordering up a self-aggrandizing military parade. Eisenhower saved the world and never ordered a parade. What’s wrong with this country?
My son served in the Marine Corps and fought in Afghanistan, and never talks about war or service. Trump took 5 deferments… and wants a parade!
Rather than ordering up a self-aggrandizing military parade Trump should ask the families of the thousands of soldiers who died in Vietnam – while he got 5 deferments – to come the White House and offer them apologies for his cowardice.
While my Marine son served in Afghanistan, Trump’s kids flew in private jets to shoot lions in Africa. Trump should visit Arlington Cemetery every day- not plan to strut at an Un-American North Korean-style military parade. SHAME!
We need a Soviet-style military parade like a cancer patient needs more hair loss. Speaking as the proud father of a US Marine we’ve had 16 years of war and now we have a draft-dodger for “president.” What we need is peace not parades!
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“What we need is peace not parades.” That’s why I support the efforts of Frank Schaeffer.
Appreciate some of Frank’s efforts for certain .. but … Support the TRUTH … the legitimate media , justice department and intelligence community desperately fighting your battles … along with your local , state and national politicians instead … leaving the conspiracy addled bs , social media and fake news ( on both sides of the fence ) to the terminally inane entertainment addicted minions and the Collective Stupidity of America .
Tara – BWTM
READ this book …. NOW ! Before its too late .
” On Tyranny : Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century ” ; by Timothy Snyder
ISBN 978-0-8041-9011-4
Its short ( 126 pages ) easy to digest .. cheap ( at $7.99 if I knew you personally I’d buy you a copy myself ) … and mandatory reading for this age we are in …
… especially .. if I may say so with no insult neither implied nor intended .. for someone such as yourself
So do I, Tara. Cheers.
As do I Tara. To which I would add… If Drumph wants a fuc*ing parade so that he can stroke his ego and outdo Kim Yong Un’s in strength and might … he can either pay for it out of his own pocket, get himself a Go Fund Me account that his “patriotic” base can make donations/contributions to, or alternatively … take it out of his campaign funding (as opposed to using said funds for his legal defense) for all I care.
A little musical , poetic and artistic interlude from Laurie Anderson that fits despite its original intentions ;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlVXBxAuDGw
In as far as parades are concerned . Aint it amazing how this GOP can justify $25 billion for an 18th century technology wall … $40 billion to expand what is already the single largest nuclear arsenal on the planet exceeding all others combined .. a $120 billion for a military designed to fight WWII battles … a stupid Soviet era parade no doubt costing millions if not a cool billion … etc – et al – ad nauseam ..
… while completely ignoring infrastructure – medical care – the aged – EDUCATION … the environment .. Diplomacy … and the poor ?
Yeah .. Drumpf the Draft Dodger sure is draining the swamp alright … of all the decent people left in it … while filling it to the brim with some of the most corrupt billionaires this country has ever produced !
And on that note .. did you know .. that this POTUS’s cabinet … owns more private jets individually than any previous cabinet ? And did you know … that with the new tax ‘ reform ‘ .. ALL private jet owners now get between $500k and a cool million added to their annual income ( NYTimes WSJ WP ) ..
… whilst my annual six figure household got a whopping $180 a month ! Oh be still my beating heart . That’ll cover all of … hmmm … let me see .. oh yeah .. our monthly cable and internet bill …. golly I just loves the crumbs
Another option worth considering when thinking about how to deal with these dark days we’re in . The Walker Percy option ;
http://farefwd.com/2018/01/the-walker-percy-option/
That .. and the Erasmus Option ( ImageJournal )
But ultimately the best and most productive option still is .. REGISTER to vote … then do VOTE … choosing the only common sense option of voting …. D ! Damn it !
But in all honesty .. both the WP and the E options may make life just a little more tolerable until this present evil as all must do … passes
I am with Tara!
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Thanks Frank! My spouse spent a total of 37 yrs, 27 active duty in the military, & another 10 yrs at DOD. He received many awards & accommodations for his excellent service, so he has no need to prove his service to his country with a parade, nor do I need a needless parade for any of my service & support during his career. What I & other citizens need is leadership with integrity, intelligence, & fidelity. To this current POTUS, grandstanding has always been a habit to try to erase his transgressions & make his thoughts & behavior justified. Seems he has always been a PHONY. He completely invalidates the American population with his own stupid ideas or reactions, thinking that we won’t recognize what he’s all about. Most military pundits know that one should never underestimate your team or your enemy. This is what makes him a buffoon & a disgrace.
Me too………