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So... should we have a parade?

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#1
I think this is another great example of Trump playing 4D chess and totally trolling the lefties.

But, you know, the last time there was something honoring the military on PA Avenue... was after the Gulf War. Since then, we have had more than a few important deployments... and little or no recognition for those who gave a lot of their lives.

On the other hand... it's expensive and time-consuming and maybe a distraction. The money could be used to give everyone from Pvt. on up... a nice little cash bonus for showing up!

Anyway... I'd like to see one! Would be some TV worth watching!

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
#3
sirhrmechanic said:
I think this is another great example of Trump playing 4D chess and totally trolling the lefties.

But, you know, the last time there was something honoring the military on PA Avenue... was after the Gulf War. Since then, we have had more than a few important deployments... and little or no recognition for those who gave a lot of their lives.

On the other hand... it's expensive and time-consuming and maybe a distraction. The money could be used to give everyone from Pvt. on up... a nice little cash bonus for showing up!

Anyway... I'd like to see one! Would be some TV worth watching!

Cheers,

Sirhr
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Yea I was having these same thoughts...expensive undertaking. But, if thought of from a marketing perspective, it could translate into more money and support for the military, which could be a net positive for both the military, and the economy.....
 
#5
Jerry soldiers have to do a whole lot of shit that they hate, and the Army keeps making them do it anyway. Parade, no Parade, makes no difference to me.
 
#6
ArmyJerry said:
No, Soldiers hate parading, let the Marines, all 10 of them, walk up and down penn ave with their ringmaster uniforms on and call it a day. Fuck Parades. Rare miss for Trump.
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So what you're saying is, when there's something you don't want to do, perhaps because you're a pussy, you volunteer the marines to do it? Makes sense.

I think a .mil parade would be kinda neat unless some Abrams broke down in the middle of it, like what happens with Russia on occasion.

 
#8
At first I was against it, but the more I think about it...yeah, let's do it. Let's make the communist libtards in Congress either squirm and attend, or show their true colors and boycott.
 
#10
I am sure the jarheads will volunteer themselves. they get another chance to walk around all pretty and shit, show their Barnum and Baily-esq uniforms off, hitting on tranny sailors in the Pentagon and shit, let the jarheads do it, don't waste the Army's time, they are busy. Q&D you know you want to march down Penn avenue with your fat ass stuffed into a uniform, go join them.

QuickNDirty said:
So what you're saying is, when there's something you don't want to do, perhaps because you're a pussy, you volunteer the marines to do it? Makes sense.

I think a .mil parade would be kinda neat unless some Abrams broke down in the middle of it, like what happens with Russia on occasion.

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ArmyJerry said:
I am sure the jarheads will volunteer themselves. they get another chance to walk around all pretty and shit, show their Barnum and Baily-esq uniforms off, hitting on tranny sailors in the Pentagon and shit, let the jarheads do it, don't waste the Army's time, they are busy. Q&D you know you want to march down Penn avenue with your fat ass stuffed into a uniform, go join them.
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Sounds like someone's jealous...
 
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#25
I want to be in the parade!...said no soldier ever. Hell, the parade part isn't even all that bad...it's the month's worth of weekend practices, drilling, equipment prep, and week after recovery, repair, and cleaning that really sucks. If you're really lucky, you'll get to do this right after or right before deployment and it will be raining and cold. The only way you'd ever get me to do a parade again is if you let me ride a Camel.
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ArmyJerry said:
Fuk yeah. light that shit up and its liquid, a goddamn molotov cocktail, with napalm sticky properties, attach flaming can to buffer, use boot blouser to hold on switch and you have a barracks made, payday night, flame spewing WMD
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Fuck you Jerry, go back to mom's basement
 
#35
ArmyJerry with the Marine hate as usual. Boots usually do play the service rivalry card. Marines don't starch uniforms or polish boots anymore either, we got rid of that shit in 2002 when we transitioned our camouflage uniforms for about $100k instead of wasting tens of millions of dollars, and everything shiny is anodized so no Brasso either. And recall traitor and former Army SPC Manning was the OG tranny too. Moving on though...

But I do agree a military parade is a huge waste for politics. Transportation, housing, and massive shit ton of practicing right and left wheel marching when land navigation, polar fire missions and advanced marksmanship needs to be the focus, never mind the intense focus on making sure ribbons are properly spaced above the pocket when the closest civilian will be over 25yds away and are completely clueless on what is proper anyhow. Finally, the complete insult in making them remove their bolts from their rifles because some bureaucrat will be worried about Pvt Schmuckateli going rogue in front of the reflecting pool is, well, an insult I would hope the troops will be spared from.
 
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Redmanss said:
Finally, the complete insult in making them remove their bolts from their rifles because some bureaucrat will be worried about Pvt Schmuckateli going rogue
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They wouldn't have to worry about that if they lived up to their oath........but that ship sailed long ago didn't it?
 
#37
n marine hate here man just pointing out that you guys spend half your budget on uniforms so go ahead and show them off. You all got upset with the truth.


yeah that manning, following in the footsteps of that illustrious Marine Clayton Lonetree, all should be shot


Redmanss said:
ArmyJerry with the Marine hate as usual. Boots usually do play the service rivalry card. Marines don't starch uniforms or polish boots anymore either, we got rid of that shit in 2002 when we transitioned our camouflage uniforms for about $100k instead of wasting tens of millions of dollars, and everything shiny is anodized so no Brasso either. And recall traitor and former Army SPC Manning was the OG tranny too. Moving on though...

But I do agree a military parade is a huge waste for politics. Transportation, housing, and massive shit ton of practicing right and left wheel marching when land navigation, polar fire missions and advanced marksmanship needs to be the focus, never mind the intense focus on making sure ribbons are properly spaced above the pocket when the closest civilian will be over 25yds away and are completely clueless on what is proper anyhow. Finally, the complete insult in making them remove their bolts from their rifles because some bureaucrat will be worried about Pvt Schmuckateli going rogue in front of the reflecting pool is, well, an insult I would hope the troops will be spared from.
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#38
buffalowinter said:
I want to be in the parade!...said no soldier ever. Hell, the parade part isn't even all that bad...it's the month's worth of weekend practices, drilling, equipment prep, and week after recovery, repair, and cleaning that really sucks. If you're really lucky, you'll get to do this right after or right before deployment and it will be raining and cold. The only way you'd ever get me to do a parade again is if you let me ride a Camel.
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Now I want a parade, just so I can see Buffalo Winter riding a camel with a Mk 13 Mod 0 over his back and a set of Nods.

Please.... Please Please...

Cheers,

Sirhr
 
#46
“I'd like to have two armies: one for display with lovely guns, tanks, little soldiers, staffs, distinguished and doddering Generals, and dear little regimental officers who would be deeply concerned over their General's bowel movements or their Colonel's piles, an army that would be shown for a modest fee on every fairground in the country. The other would be the real one, composed entirely of young enthusiasts in camouflage uniforms, who would not be put on display, but from whom impossible efforts would be demanded and to whom all sorts of tricks would be taught. That's the army in which I should like to fight.” Jean Larteguy


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buffalowinter said:
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Do not fuck with a guy that is willing and able to go back a few centuries in war fighting technology to get the job done. I never admired SF for the cool shit that they had but I always have and always will admire SF for their ability to adapt and use anything/everything available to fight.
 
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