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Trump asks for military tanks on the Mall as part of grandiose July Fourth event
washingtonpost.com ^ | 7/1/19 | Juliet Eilperin , Josh Dawsey and Dan Lamothe

Posted on 07/01/2019 10:14:58 AM PDT by ransomnote

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To: ransomnote

They could bring in Strykers from the PA National Guard BCT and uparmored Humvees from almost everywhere. That could increase the “cool” factor and be cost-conscientious.


41 posted on 07/01/2019 10:51:47 AM PDT by Future Snake Eater (Plans are worthless, but planning is everything. - Dwight Eisenhower, 1957)
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To: ransomnote

A few tanks as show pieces would be cool, I think. My boys would absolutely love it.


42 posted on 07/01/2019 10:54:35 AM PDT by Antoninus ("In Washington, swamp drain you.")
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To: ransomnote; Chode

On the mall? Why not on the boarder?


43 posted on 07/01/2019 10:55:16 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: OKSooner

Was in DC for the Victory parade in 1991. They had everything in their, Abrams, Patriot carriers, every plane that flew in the war, F117, warthogs etc. And all armor was rolling down the street, not on static display. They had to take turns with the Abrams closing the bridge
e at a time near the Jefferson (?) Memorial, but they did it. It’s just hate Trump is the problem


44 posted on 07/01/2019 10:56:01 AM PDT by pghbjugop
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To: OKSooner

Was in DC for the Victory parade in 1991. They had everything in their, Abrams, Patriot carriers, every plane that flew in the war, F117, warthogs etc. And all armor was rolling down the street, not on static display. They had to take turns with the Abrams closing the bridge
e at a time near the Jefferson (?) Memorial, but they did it. It’s just hate Trump is the problem


45 posted on 07/01/2019 10:56:27 AM PDT by pghbjugop
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To: infool7

Isn’t that the one where he said July 2nd?


46 posted on 07/01/2019 10:57:18 AM PDT by T. P. Pole
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To: OKSooner

Was in DC for the Victory parade in 1991. They had everything in their, Abrams, Patriot carriers, every plane that flew in the war, F117, warthogs etc. And all armor was rolling down the street, not on static display. They had to take turns with the Abrams closing the bridge
e at a time near the Jefferson (?) Memorial, but they did it. It’s just hate Trump is the problem


47 posted on 07/01/2019 11:00:27 AM PDT by pghbjugop
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To: cymbeline

The 4th of July is to celebrate a Declaration of Independence. Victory was still many years away.

I love our military troops in all branches, but I personally could do without celebrations turning into military displays like red square or Pyongyang.

I would rather see some army, navy, air force, and marine units marching in dress uniforms, along with maybe some reenactment units of colonial troops and muskets, each with the colors flying before them. A fly over by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds would be fine as they already have a show budget anyway.

Would cost a heck of a lot less and still be appropriate.


48 posted on 07/01/2019 11:00:52 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: Magnum44; cymbeline

Oh, and lots of BBQ :)


49 posted on 07/01/2019 11:02:35 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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$11 billion backlog in maintenance needs to natural disasters like the recent wildfire damage to Big Bend Park.

So how much damage can a wildfire do to a desert?
50 posted on 07/01/2019 11:03:58 AM PDT by yuleeyahoo (The nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves one. Hamilton)
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To: ransomnote

If the tanks are too destructive to the pavement maybe we can just roll some nukes along instead. We can even paint them with rainbows.


51 posted on 07/01/2019 11:11:32 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: ransomnote
I have attended 4th of July celebrations in Lompoc Ca, Altus Ok, Tallahassee Fl, Yuma Az, Great Falls Mt and many more hometown USA places. All have featured military hardware on static display.

Wy are the dims getting their panties in a wad when the president wants to do it in DC?

52 posted on 07/01/2019 11:13:49 AM PDT by pfflier
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To: ransomnote

The federal fovernment has jurisdiction over Washington D.C. D.C. Council has as much power as Uncle Sam would allow them to have.


53 posted on 07/01/2019 11:17:42 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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Why are the dims getting their panties in a wad when the president wants to do it in DC?

Because President Trump is doing it. It doesn't matter what he does, they're going to claim it's horrible. Ignore them, other than paying enough attention to know your enemy.

54 posted on 07/01/2019 11:19:02 AM PDT by Richard Kimball
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55 posted on 07/01/2019 11:19:49 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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“D.C. council weighed in, citing concerns about the massive weight of the tanks potentially damaging roads, infrastructure.”

The despots in D.C. will be shitting their pants if actual tanks with actual guns enter the Capital.

56 posted on 07/01/2019 11:20:10 AM PDT by wildcard_redneck (Freeper formerly known as WMarshal.......)
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To: ransomnote

CNN: Trump To Intimidate Americans With Tanks.


57 posted on 07/01/2019 11:25:20 AM PDT by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: DoodleDawg

Which differs from the Republicans how?


The Republicans don’t care about cost anytime, they go along with anything the Democrats want.


58 posted on 07/01/2019 11:29:52 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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I have no problem with tanks. Gotta set the stage for a great 4th of July celebration!


59 posted on 07/01/2019 11:34:00 AM PDT by Lopeover (We Are #TRUMPSTRONG)
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Hey look - found some money for America's celebration!


60 posted on 07/01/2019 11:36:52 AM PDT by 4Liberty ("The Democrats are the Party of Crime." - Donald J. Trump)
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