Trump's military parade expected to cost nearly as much as 'tremendously expensive' canceled war gam

[brooklynite]

Source: CNN

President Donald Trump's military parade in DC is likely to cost nearly as much as the now canceled military exercise with South Korea that Trump called "tremendously expensive" and said cost "a fortune," three US defense officials tell CNN.

The parade, which is now scheduled to take place on November 10, is currently estimated to cost approximately $12 million, the officials said. One official called the number "a planning figure," saying cost estimates could still change as planning develops.

"We save a fortune by not doing war games, as long as we are negotiating in good faith - which both sides are!" Trump tweeted in June following his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

North Korea had long sought an end to the exercises, which it says are provocative. US military leaders have said the exercises are necessary to maintain the readiness of US troops in South Korea.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/18/politics/trump-military-parade-cost/index.html

[rainin]

1. By war games, he means "training"? Yes, we save a fortune by not training....I guess.

We could save more by not having a military and just celebrating you all day....I guess. Why didn't anyone think of that sooner?

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

4. Good point.

[gademocrat7]

2. No parade for a treason weasel.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

3. Oh I see...

No military exercises to protect millions of people...but reward yourself (one person) w a military parade. Can soldiers opt out? 12 million?? Are you kidding me? That's a lot of healthcare. What a spoiled brat of a person. Trum Sr. really let you go to hell didnt he? Daddy's boy for sure. That's some expense account this guy is ringing up.
'I want, I get.' The trum family crest.
(Don't forget the 12 million to fix the roads after the tanks tear the be-geezus out of them. WAR MACHINES not touring sedans.)
This is so ridiculous.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

5. CANCEL the fucking parade......

This is NOT for the Military, but Trump's over bloated ego!

[Paladin]

7. Cancel it, or turn it into the biggest street demonstration in DC history.

Suits me, either way.

[jcgoldie]

12. This

Protesters need to show up to this stupid parade by the thousands and make it an embarrassment for cheetolini.

[Paladin]

16. This. (nt)

[bringthePaine]

6. cancel the funding

pure, simple Congressional solution: no $ = no
dipshit display; Dems dare Refuckheads by pushing
this hard to the just-screwed-over-by-"tax reform"
public - show 'em quick & easy where the money
COULD go to remedy bullshit trade war & healthcare
losses, etc., and let the chips fall where they may

ps no coincidence that the Refucks are the "Reds", eh?

[stuffmatters]

14. Yep. For 12M you can hire a lot VA doctors, nurses,public school teachers, therapists

Dems in Congress should be screaming non stop:GOP waste like this along with their tax welfare to the rich is why American's cannot have nice things,

Shame the shit out of the GOP Trump Fluffer Congress for not cancelling this 12M Stroke to their Banana Republican Leader's Ego.

[Bengus81]

8. To feed his fat ass ego it wouldn't matter if it was $120 million..........-

Meanwhile back at the ranch keep telling people that there is NO WAY we can keeping "dumping" money into Guberment heath care and "entitlement" programs.

[usaf-vet]

9. Why should anyone wearing the uniform want to participate in a parade for a president.....

who has shown repeatedly that he HAS NO RESPECT for the military, veterans, the press, the laws of the country and families.

He fails beyond belief to honor his oath and the oath of everyone in uniform.

"Support and defend the Constitution against ALL enemies foreign and domestic"

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

11. "I would be pleased and proud to participate in a military parade, ...

..., Drill Sergeant"

"Want" has nothing to do with it. It's "orders".

[usaf-vet]

18. Orders from Putin? Past to and through an illegitimate puppet"?

Just asking? Who and what is this parade for? Just asking?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

19. I never knew from where the orders originated. Somewhere on high.

I got orders as interpreted by my company commander, and then the first sergeant would make sure we understood what was expected. "Why" and "Who for" was beyond my grade.

Our parades were always on a parade ground on a post (that's a "base" to you Air Force folks ) I never participated in a parade on an actual city street. But the routine should be the same. Shine the boots and brass, clean the rifle, get dressed, get inspected, get yelled at, go fix what irritated the sergeant, then go the parade ground and wait. And wait. And wait some more. Finally (thank dog) the stupid parade would happen.

This upcoming parade will be for Trump, and it will be the best parade ever on Pennsylvania Ave. He will be so proud of himself, as if he actually served.

[Achilleaze]

10. republicans need to stop squandering our hard-earned tax money

If they are not throwing our money away on gourmet golf for a freaking "billionaire", then they are kissing his Draft-Dodging ass with an expensive and needless dog and pony show.

[Oneironaut]

13. We must ban the transgenders from the military bc their surgeries will cost too much.

Ego-stroking parades that cost 1000x as much in one year as all transgender peoples’ healthcare in the military for the last 100 years is perfectly fine, though!

[procon]

15. Trump is eager to invite his pals, Putin and Kim, and show off his toys. nt

[keithbvadu2]

17. Trump does not want to salute the military.

Trump does not want to salute the military.
He wants the world to see the military salute him.

Will it be awkward when he refuses POWs a place in his parade?
After all, Donald does not like soldiers who were captured.

[muriel_volestrangler]

20. I think Donald deserves a new outfit for the occasion

How about: