Posted on 07/02/2019 5:24:25 PM PDT by Libloather
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton issued a statement responding to the President's request saying the tanks would not be ideal for the event.
After we have worked for years with the National Park Service to refurbish the National Mall, at a cost of millions of taxpayer dollars, President Trump now proposes to have 60-ton battle tanks there, where they would likely do significant damage," Holmes Norton said.
"These tanks, heavy equipment, and weapons of war have no place on the National Mall at all, particularly as we celebrate the Fourth of July."
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"Just as the Pentagon reminded the president of the damage tanks would do to D.C. streets, costing the federal government and District taxpayers millions of dollars, Interior and other federal officials must do the same for the Mall before it is too late," Holmes Norton warned.
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An assortment of historic tanks and artillery representing military conflicts since the country’s founding would be pretty neat!
YUP!
Hard Rubber Grousers on the tracks, the weight is really nothing compared to a large heavy hauler truck.
A tanks tracks are specifically designed to spread the weight over a huge area as compared to a wheeled vehicle.
Maybe the MVPA could loan some vintage Grayhound armored cars.
Oh shut up, angry BALD black woman!!! Your petty and jealous complaining is laughable.
Suddenly youre concerned about how much taxpayer money is being spent. Thats hilarious, hah hah hah hah hah!
I’m seeing some stuff on FOX News. Can the Army really operate in the rain? This could be a first.
That is the big concern. I my opinion, you have seen nothing compared to what the Dems and their corrupt minions are going to do to try to steal this election.
That is the big concern. I my opinion, you have seen nothing compared to what the Dems and their corrupt minions are going to do to try to steal this election.
LOL — perfect.
Rubber street pads?
LOL She doesn’t command those tanks.
I agree.
Eleanore Holmes Norton... is 82 years old...
Another prime example of AGE MATTERS, and we need TERM LIMITS...
HER BRAIN IS FRIED AS BAD AS NANCY’S.
A Congressman concerned about taxpayer’s money?
BWAAHAAAHAAAAAA!
She celebrates a day in the month; we celebrate the day the Declaration of Independence was written and signed.
Don’t bring science and facts into this, that’s racist toxic Male privilege!
The M1A2 is the epitome of white male privilege and racist colonialism or sumpin.
These tanks and heavy equipment have special treads which can be put on for driving in the civilian streets. She should just be ignored.
Not any more damage than a dump truck.
Just dont turn them sharp on the blacktop.
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