Well all the talk is about Trump ordering a grand military parade. The last one was in 1991 following the Gulf war, which really wasn't a declared war, haven't had one of those since WW2, but we celebrated our victory. Now I'm not a big fan of this idea as I do think it is a waste of time, money and resources. I question the purpose of such a display of military might. What I mean is the world is already well aware of our capabilities. Those on the left seem to think it is some kind of ego trip on the part of Trump. I even know one Freudian shrink that says he just wants to show the world the size of his member ! I have to chuckle about that, those Freudian shrinks crack me up. Well to be honest about it I don't place much stock in any of them. In truth they are just a bunch of bartenders that have learned some fancy words. To be fair, they do help in the prevention of alcoholism as you stay out of the bar. Another theory from the left is that Trump is Hitler reincarnated. His plan is to kill all the democrats in the night, with tide pods . Whatever the case may be I am amused by all of this.
Not every issue is a life and death decision. I don't believe it will be of much consequence if we have the parade or we don't. As I said I think it is a waste of money. Being a retired member of the armed forces I can offer this opinion. For the majority of us a military parade is just a big pain in the butt ! It would not be honoring us to have us march in a parade. The majority off us, by far, would just rather have a day off. You want to honor us ? Give us a pay raise, fix the department of Veterans affairs and in general quit calling us baby killers and the stupid people that fight wars for the rich.
I'm wondering if this idea of a grand parade has anything to do with an attempt to revive patriotism. Nothing like a parade to show your patriotic spirit. Hey we have the gays, the feminists and all these other groups parading down main street, why not the Armed Forces ! Why not the United States of America . Can the military not display their pride as well ? Regardless of your personal feelings regarding President Trump he got elected by proud Americans. That is his base isn't it ? Sure, those that support him are called every name you can think of, stupid, ignorant hicks, uneducated white rednecks that carry the Rebel flag. Isn't that the perception the mainstream media is projecting ? Those that support anything that Trump proposes are only thinking of themselves. They lack compassion and empathy. Trump supporters are Nazis ! And here is a truth, Trump is the President, the commander in chief ! If the commander wants a parade, the commander gets a parade.
I have said it many times I didn't vote for Trump. He was not my first choice. Doesn't matter, he won. He is the President and that is just a simple fact. Having been called a Troll on several occasion for pointing out the truth I have adopted the moniker, the Truth Troll. There are those on the left that seem to refuse to accept the truth and have been hollering " not my president " for the last year but the fact remains, he is. The biggest issue I see these folks having with Donald Trump is that he supports a platform of America first ! They don't view that as inclusive. I see it as you can be included if you are an American or are taking proper and legal steps to become one. Sorry if that offends anyone. I freely admit my family comes first and so it logically follows my country should come first as well. And that is a truth from the Truth Troll. Yes, it is my truth not necessarily yours.
Okay so having cleared that up I want to talk about this idea of patriotism just a bit. I can only speak from my own experience. As a child I would watch the parade on Veterans day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. There were the contingents from the VFW and the American Legion. Those men marched in uniforms, heads held high, cadence was called and arms were presented ! It was an impressive sight to a young man. Those men marching were our fathers, uncles, teachers, shop keepers and from every walk of life. There was no division among them. They were truly a band of brothers long before that description was written down. These were men that had gone to war, fought and done whatever was necessary to defend America ! They didn't brag about it, they didn't plead for help or expect special treatment, these men where grateful. They were grateful they had survived the battle and returned home to their wives and children. Patriots ? Not in their mind they weren't, they were just doing their job.
Later on the Vietnam war came along. It wasn't a declared war, just like Korea hadn't been a declared war. The United States had promised to help these nations if they needed it and we were just fulfilling that promise. Except now there were those that refused to honor that promise. They began burning their draft cards, they ran to Canada, these weren't men, they were cowards ! That is how I viewed it then, and how I view it now. I can understand not volunteering, but refusing to answer the call I do not understand. It has been said a man doesn't run to a fight but he doesn't run from it either. That is how I think about that. I don't want to fight but will if necessary to do so. As time went on our returning soldiers were called all sort of vile names by those that refused to fight. This was in response to their own cowardice. It was an attempt to justify their own shortcomings by transference. And now I can see the same pattern. Isn't that what the left is doing today ? Name calling and a refusal to face the facts. So maybe we need a grand parade. A grand parade of AMERICANS marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. I can only imagine how many would be " triggered " and the sale of fidget spinners, coloring books and cafe' lattes would skyrocket !
It could be that after 27 years of this anti-patriotic babbling and sentiment a grand parade is just what we need. A rekindling of the spirit of America. Yes, we are the biggest and the best in the world. It is a privilege and an honor to live here. That privilege, that honor must be earned, you don't get that by default.
I will end by saying I have been called many names for my views and I really don't care. This morning I was informed that I'm just a self righteous **shole. I earned that description by telling the truth. I feel no obligation to argue with that description. I take no offense. You know, I learned during my military career a simple truth that I'll share here, " when you find your name on the bathroom wall that is an indication you are doing your job "
I still think this parade is a waste of money and time. Those that oppose it aren't going to have their views changed one bit. They can't see through the hate. They are the same ones that left the fighting to everyone else. They claim the high ground,claiming moral supremacy, but the truth is they are cowards. All talk, no action. They hide behind the protections fought for and provided by the very ones they despise. Self centered and self righteous I see them as hollow shells. Those folks have no substance, no sand, just a false sense of themselves. The only thing that bothers them is when the Truth Troll comes out from under the bridge to confront them. Facing the truth they retreat looking for that safe space. Will a parade get their attention ? I doubt that.
Not every issue is a life and death decision. I don't believe it will be of much consequence if we have the parade or we don't. As I said I think it is a waste of money. Being a retired member of the armed forces I can offer this opinion. For the majority of us a military parade is just a big pain in the butt ! It would not be honoring us to have us march in a parade. The majority off us, by far, would just rather have a day off. You want to honor us ? Give us a pay raise, fix the department of Veterans affairs and in general quit calling us baby killers and the stupid people that fight wars for the rich.
I'm wondering if this idea of a grand parade has anything to do with an attempt to revive patriotism. Nothing like a parade to show your patriotic spirit. Hey we have the gays, the feminists and all these other groups parading down main street, why not the Armed Forces ! Why not the United States of America . Can the military not display their pride as well ? Regardless of your personal feelings regarding President Trump he got elected by proud Americans. That is his base isn't it ? Sure, those that support him are called every name you can think of, stupid, ignorant hicks, uneducated white rednecks that carry the Rebel flag. Isn't that the perception the mainstream media is projecting ? Those that support anything that Trump proposes are only thinking of themselves. They lack compassion and empathy. Trump supporters are Nazis ! And here is a truth, Trump is the President, the commander in chief ! If the commander wants a parade, the commander gets a parade.
I have said it many times I didn't vote for Trump. He was not my first choice. Doesn't matter, he won. He is the President and that is just a simple fact. Having been called a Troll on several occasion for pointing out the truth I have adopted the moniker, the Truth Troll. There are those on the left that seem to refuse to accept the truth and have been hollering " not my president " for the last year but the fact remains, he is. The biggest issue I see these folks having with Donald Trump is that he supports a platform of America first ! They don't view that as inclusive. I see it as you can be included if you are an American or are taking proper and legal steps to become one. Sorry if that offends anyone. I freely admit my family comes first and so it logically follows my country should come first as well. And that is a truth from the Truth Troll. Yes, it is my truth not necessarily yours.
Okay so having cleared that up I want to talk about this idea of patriotism just a bit. I can only speak from my own experience. As a child I would watch the parade on Veterans day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. There were the contingents from the VFW and the American Legion. Those men marched in uniforms, heads held high, cadence was called and arms were presented ! It was an impressive sight to a young man. Those men marching were our fathers, uncles, teachers, shop keepers and from every walk of life. There was no division among them. They were truly a band of brothers long before that description was written down. These were men that had gone to war, fought and done whatever was necessary to defend America ! They didn't brag about it, they didn't plead for help or expect special treatment, these men where grateful. They were grateful they had survived the battle and returned home to their wives and children. Patriots ? Not in their mind they weren't, they were just doing their job.
Later on the Vietnam war came along. It wasn't a declared war, just like Korea hadn't been a declared war. The United States had promised to help these nations if they needed it and we were just fulfilling that promise. Except now there were those that refused to honor that promise. They began burning their draft cards, they ran to Canada, these weren't men, they were cowards ! That is how I viewed it then, and how I view it now. I can understand not volunteering, but refusing to answer the call I do not understand. It has been said a man doesn't run to a fight but he doesn't run from it either. That is how I think about that. I don't want to fight but will if necessary to do so. As time went on our returning soldiers were called all sort of vile names by those that refused to fight. This was in response to their own cowardice. It was an attempt to justify their own shortcomings by transference. And now I can see the same pattern. Isn't that what the left is doing today ? Name calling and a refusal to face the facts. So maybe we need a grand parade. A grand parade of AMERICANS marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. I can only imagine how many would be " triggered " and the sale of fidget spinners, coloring books and cafe' lattes would skyrocket !
It could be that after 27 years of this anti-patriotic babbling and sentiment a grand parade is just what we need. A rekindling of the spirit of America. Yes, we are the biggest and the best in the world. It is a privilege and an honor to live here. That privilege, that honor must be earned, you don't get that by default.
I will end by saying I have been called many names for my views and I really don't care. This morning I was informed that I'm just a self righteous **shole. I earned that description by telling the truth. I feel no obligation to argue with that description. I take no offense. You know, I learned during my military career a simple truth that I'll share here, " when you find your name on the bathroom wall that is an indication you are doing your job "
I still think this parade is a waste of money and time. Those that oppose it aren't going to have their views changed one bit. They can't see through the hate. They are the same ones that left the fighting to everyone else. They claim the high ground,claiming moral supremacy, but the truth is they are cowards. All talk, no action. They hide behind the protections fought for and provided by the very ones they despise. Self centered and self righteous I see them as hollow shells. Those folks have no substance, no sand, just a false sense of themselves. The only thing that bothers them is when the Truth Troll comes out from under the bridge to confront them. Facing the truth they retreat looking for that safe space. Will a parade get their attention ? I doubt that.
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