Posted on 02/08/2018 3:12:13 PM PST by deplorableindc
New legislation would effectively block President Trump from staging a military parade after the idea of tanks rolling down Pennsylvania Ave. drew comparisons to North Korea and the Soviet Union.
The "Preparedness Before Parades Act," introduced Thursday by Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., would create rules that make such parades nearly impossible.
I have severe concerns about the cost, diversion of resources, and effect on readiness of a large-scale parade seemingly conceived only to please the whims of the president, Schneider said in a statement.
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As far a sailor's marksmanship skills go - yes, I saw a lot of "corn planted" when they started out. Eventually, they started getting competent, then at last dangerous (to the enemy).
Now: imagine the reaction of our people to seeing our sailors performing with such precision in our national parade?
Nice discussion. We’ll see if that parade comes about. I will definitely watch!
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