About Trump's parade.

[WorldWatcher]

Which will help the local economy. It will be interesting to see the parade costs, minus the positive economic impact and tax revenue.

So wait...

..... ..... ..... What?

..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... We now measure government spending by local economic impact?
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When did that become a thing?

WW

 

[Woodznutz]

So wait...

..... ..... ..... What?

..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... We now measure government spending by local economic impact?
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When did that become a thing?

WW

It should be a thing in this case to counter those who believe the parade is too expensive.

"One man's bill is another man's paycheck."

 

[TimFitz]

News sources and some Democrats decry the parade as a waste of money citing figures of tens to over a hundred million dollars in costs to put it on. But, what are the facts?

Every serviceperson is being paid whether they are in the parade or not.
All the equipment and armaments are already paid for.
If the fuel wasn't being used to parade it would be used in training.
Parading is part of the military experience and is a discipline all its own (I paraded a lot when in the service).

So, parading our military isn't all that expensive.

Bringing in dozens of tanks and Bradleys by rail (and then sending them back) is not cheap.

Nor is the considerable disruption of the airways on Saturday, as National Airport is all but closed.

Already they have had to put pads under the tanks where they are parked to keep them from breaking the pavement (which they will do). There will be a LOT of road damage in and around the mall because of this.

You assume that these tanks are used in training every weekend.

The reviewing stands, promotions and jumbotrons all have to be paid for.

Helicoptors and jets do not make routine flyovers of the mall.

 

[TimFitz]

The feeding of kids and the elderly is not the responsibility of the Federal Government.

I personally couldn't care less if this parade goes off or not. As for the money, anytime a leftist complains about the money spent, they should get a Louisville Slugger upside the head.

Says the guy who cheered for Trump when he added 5 trillion to the debt and proposes to add 2 more in his current bill.

 

[TimFitz]

 

[Darkwind]

Says the guy who cheered for Trump when he added 5 trillion to the debt and proposes to add 2 more in his current bill.

You have the wrong guy. I'm all for doing what Musk did.

Cut the fuck out of the budget until it balances.

CUT IT UNTIL IT BALANCES

 

[MarcATL]

You support this fascistic parade OP?!??

 

[TimFitz]

You have the wrong guy. I'm all for doing what Musk did.

Cut the fuck out of the budget until it balances.

CUT IT UNTIL IT BALANCES

Sorry, but your consistant support for whatever trope Trump is peddling gives you away.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Which will help the local economy. It will be interesting to see the parade costs, minus the positive economic impact and tax revenue.

so government is an economic boost to the economy

 

[SassyIrishLass]

so government is an economic boost to the economy

Depends on the government.

Potato's was a drain

 

[Darkwind]

Sorry, but your consistant support for whatever trope Trump is peddling gives you away.

As if you even mattered to anyone.

You're consistent and unwavering support for Fascism grows tiring.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

As if you even mattered to anyone.

You're consistent and unwavering support for Fascism grows tiring.

Gosh, you love to gaslight.

 

[dudmuck]

News sources and some Democrats decry the parade as a waste of money citing figures of tens to over a hundred million dollars in costs to put it on. But, what are the facts?

Every serviceperson is being paid whether they are in the parade or not.
All the equipment and armaments are already paid for.
If the fuel wasn't being used to parade it would be used in training.
Parading is part of the military experience and is a discipline all its own (I paraded a lot when in the service).

So, parading our military isn't all that expensive.

then why we didnt have military parades before, if they are free.

 

[Woodznutz]

so government is an economic boost to the economy

To the extent that they return tax money to the general economy, yes. Actually, much of the parade is being paid for from the military budget.

 

[citygator]

News sources and some Democrats decry the parade as a waste of money citing figures of tens to over a hundred million dollars in costs to put it on. But, what are the facts?

Every serviceperson is being paid whether they are in the parade or not.
All the equipment and armaments are already paid for.
If the fuel wasn't being used to parade it would be used in training.
Parading is part of the military experience and is a discipline all its own (I paraded a lot when in the service).

So, parading our military isn't all that expensive.

It will cost about $40M.

 

[schmidlap]

News sources and some Democrats decry the parade as a waste of money citing figures of tens to over a hundred million dollars in costs to put it on. But, what are the facts?

Every serviceperson is being paid whether they are in the parade or not.
All the equipment and armaments are already paid for.
If the fuel wasn't being used to parade it would be used in training.
Parading is part of the military experience and is a discipline all its own (I paraded a lot when in the service).

So, parading our military isn't all that expensive.

Trump worshipers are concocting excuses aplenty, but it's still a costly, national embarrassment.

The majority of Republican veterans are not supportive of Trump's military parade ...​

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A poll of veterans across political parties, conducted by Data for Progress and Common Defense, found that when asked, "Do you support or oppose ordering active duty U.S. military troops to perform a parade in honor of Trump's birthday?", 70 percent of all veterans said they oppose Trump's military parade, including 54 percent of Republican veterans, 71 percent of Independent veterans, and 96 percent of Democratic veterans.​

Republican veterans are against Trump's military parade

A new survey of veterans shows that over half of Republican veterans disapprove of President Donald Trump's plan to roll tanks through Washington, D.C.

www.newsweek.com

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64 percent of Americans disapprove of the use of state funds for this weekend’s military parade.​

Overall, 88 percent of Democrats and 72 percent of Independents disapprove of the use of government funds...​

https://thehill.com/homenews/admini...ose-using-tax-money-for-military-parade-poll/​

Within the Republican party, the MAGA faction approves up to 75 percent while more moderate Republicans approve at 56 percent.​

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[marvin martian]

But feeding kids and the elderly is too expensive.

In places run by people like you, yes. The illegals and Ukrainian weapons are more important.