The 250th anniversary celebration of the Army was planned before Trump was elected .

[Stryder50]

I'm surprised you didn't include the fact that the parade was planned by the Biden administration.
Why would you leave that out?

I've only so much time to spend here, AND I thought most readers here would be able to figure such out if they bothered to read up on the history/timeline involved.

My bad, as usual, for crediting many here with more intelligence then they show/have.

 

[Moonglow]

Not officially, but little changed from before the "collapse" a few decades ago.
Talk to our diehard Marxist here and they will claim Russia never was really "communist".

Yet, the still bandy a full red flag and use the Red Star to mark their military, etc.

They were no Marxist communist, they were Stalin communists...There is a diff.

 

[Moonglow]

The only difference between Russia now and the Russia that used to belong to the USSR is that the corruption is more organized. Other than that is basically no difference in their politics whatsoever.
Lol

Wrong, the workers earn money; they are not given a communal salary.

 

[Stryder50]

The only difference between Russia now and the Russia that used to belong to the USSR is that the corruption is more organized. Other than that is basically no difference in their politics whatsoever.
Lol

It was fairly organized even back then. The movie "Moscow on the Hudson", produced before the "collapse" gives some clear clues on that.


I've also a bit of local history/experience as well. Here in the PNW, an entrepreneur started to market a type of potato chip that was 'kettle cooked' (he seems to have started that trend) known as "Tim's Cascade Potato Chips". He did so well when starting such back in late 1980s that he sought to expand into what looked like an opening market for free enterprise capitalism in the "new", "non-communist" Russia. Unfortunately "protection money" demanded by the various branches of the "Russian Mafia" made profitability of such a venture unfeasible.

That sort of condition still makes Russia more of an economic mess than it should be.

 

[Stryder50]

They were no Marxist communist, they were Stalin communists...There is a diff.

They were Marxist before Stalin took charge.
Makes little difference to those who had to suffer and live under such.
Case of red apple versus green apple.

 

[Kilroy2]

It may have planned before Trump came into power but why is he combining the two.

He should acknoledge the role of the Army on that day then go home and celebate his birthday with family and one or two of his loyal fans

according to the left , the 250th anniversary celebration of the US ARMY is nothing more than a dictator wanna be "Trump" celebrating his own birthday .. even thought the anniversary coincides with the POTUS's Birthday ,what the left isn't reporting is that the celebration of the ARMY was planned long before Trump was sworn in .. in fact it planned before the election in 2024 ! and the parade isn't even going to be that large of a display of military personnel and equipment .. nothing compared to what large scale military parades held for REAL dictators consist of .. how is the left going to celebrate our brave Troops tomorrow ? they will be staging large scale possibly violent protests across the country ..

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-we-know-about-army-anniversary-parade-trumps-birthday-2025-05-20/

AI Overview


Yes, the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration, including the planned military parade, was indeed planned before the election. Reports from Reuters indicate that planning for the event began at least a year prior, placing it before the November 2024 election. The parade is part of a larger year-long commemoration of the Army's 250th anniversary, with the theme "This we'll defend".

The celebration includes a week-long series of events, culminating in a national birthday celebration on June 14th in Washington, D.C. The parade will feature soldiers in period uniforms, showcasing the Army's history and role in U.S. wars. There will also be a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, live music, fireworks, and appearances by senior military leaders and veterans.

While the parade is officially part of the larger anniversary celebration, its timing on June 14th, which is also Trump's birthday, has drawn criticism and sparked debate about whether it is being used to celebrate him personally. Despite the controversy, the Army maintains that the parade is about celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and its service to the nation.

• What we know about the Army anniversary parade on Trump's ...
  May 20, 2025 — The U.S. Army is bringing 6,500 troops into Washington, along with 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft for the celebration. .

As you state it was planned but Trump was not part of that planning as it is a military event before Trump even became president.

who inserted himself into the event?

what you ignore is that he is the one pushing to be part of it because it is his birthday. Why is Trumps birdthday even a discussion with the celebration?

Does he fear that it will distract from his Birthday acknowledgments

Even if was not Trumps birthday , he still would be there to celebrate their occassion.

one or two scenarios - Trump pushing to be part of it or Trump demanded to be part of it.

If he wants to have a party then invite the people and have a party.

 

[jknowgood]

Yeah and you probaly dream of Trump on a daily basis.

Actually, I think he is an asshole. But a great president. So no I don't dream about him.

 

[Kilroy2]

I gave this post of yours a "fake news" because the items you got half-correct are far outweighed by the ignorance and distortions you present.

It would be a big help to you to repeat most of your K-12 education.

Note that the "birthdate" of the U.S. Army is just two months after the first battles of the War of Independence, which happen in April 1775 at Concord and Lexington.

half correct which means that there is some truth in it. Half correct is just you disagreeing without proving any solid rebuttal.

then you state the birthday which is common knowledge and talk about the battles as
its relevant to the discussion, well I can understand that by stating the battles you hope to get something right as they are obvious statement which are irrelevant to Trumps birthday.

specify what is fake instead of innuendo

What you believe that Trump is not a draft dodger

Why should a draft dodger be part of the Armies day of celebration.

oh yeah he is the president. fine

He is trying to get publicity at their expense
.

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

Now reconcile the additions to the per-scheduled event.

That event had soldiers on parade.
No aircraft (which the army no longer has)
No parade of Tanks, or other weapons and vehicles.

A parade of soldiers.

Fixed Wing Aviator Warrant Officer

As a Fixed Wing Aviator, you’ll learn to fly fixed-wing utility aircraft or jets, some of the most exciting, technologically advanced aircraft in the world. You’ll pilot jets and planes with agility and skill in tactical and non-tactical missions.

www.goarmy.com

 

[Kilroy2]

Actually, I think he is an asshole. But a great president. So no I don't dream about him.

How can an asshole be a great president as that is a contradiction

asshole by definition means stupid.

So you put up with stupidity because in the end you get what you want in policy decision.

I can understand that as people want certain things and as long as they get it then they can tolorate

 

[jknowgood]

How can an asshole be a great president as that is a contradiction

asshole by definition means stupid.

So you put up with stupidity because in the end you get what you want in policy decision.

I can understand that as people want certain things and as long as they get it then they can tolorate

Whatever you say, Biden was an asshole too. But he was a incestuous pedophile asshole.

 

[Stryder50]

How can an asshole be a great president as that is a contradiction

asshole by definition means stupid.

So you put up with stupidity because in the end you get what you want in policy decision.

I can understand that as people want certain things and as long as they get it then they can tolorate

You are describing the negative parasitic social infection we saw with Obamy as POTUS.
You Leftist wingnuts supported him expecting he would rob the wealth creators and give such to you wealth takers(redistributors) who fail to earn your keep in society. Proving you are useless eaters.

BHO never created any wealth or positive contribution to society, was just a scammer and flim-flam artist, which is what the Left usually endorses and supports.

Trump and Conservatives are trying to undo and repair the damage done by Obama, Biden, and the Democrats.

 

[Flopper]

the military had been planning a festival to celebrate their anniversary Trump attended France's Bastille Day which included a military parade, and loved the idea. There would be no parade without trump insisting on it.

The Army had planned a celebration of it's 250th anniversary in cooperation with the National Park Service on the National Mall.

Early this year Trump said, he wanted a parade. His staff thought that would be a great idea because it would also be a parade celebrating the president's birthday. Trump's national military birthday parade is not the first. In 1939, a huge military parade was held in Berlin commemorating Der Fuhrer birthday and the founding of the Nazi Party.

 

[Crepitus]

Posts # 22 & 31 of this thread show you are wrong, as usual !
Such parades are common in many nations of the Free World and have been during the past decades.

Far more appropriate than the insurrectionist mobs of AntiFa and other anti-USA scum that parade unlicensed in our streets while engaging in their riots and other crimes.

You really need to relocate to Communist China or similar where you will feel more comfortable and at home.

Matters not at all. They aren't the norm HERE they are normal in fascist states.

Which I suppose means they will be normal here for a while.

 

[Kilroy2]

You are describing the negative parasitic social infection we saw with Obamy as POTUS.
You Leftist wingnuts supported him expecting he would rob the wealth creators and give such to you wealth takers(redistributors) who fail to earn your keep in society. Proving you are useless eaters.

BHO never created any wealth or positive contribution to society, was just a scammer and flim-flam artist, which is what the Left usually endorses and supports.

Trump and Conservatives are trying to undo and repair the damage done by Obama, Biden, and the Democrats.

Reactionary politics is what every change in leader is about.

we will do it differently

yet it clear that one side does not stay in power forever

one side is in charge and then it changes

with two basic political sides, it ebbs back and forth over time.
So let them change it as eventually power will flow to the opposite side. Then they will change it.

Still we are talking about Trump

So it might have been planned years ago but know the new guy wants to add his celebration onto theirs.

Sure any other president would be part of the celebration but Trump likes to overdue it and include his birthday.

 

[Kilroy2]

I gave this post of yours a "fake news" because the items you got half-correct are far outweighed by the ignorance and distortions you present.

It would be a big help to you to repeat most of your K-12 education.

Note that the "birthdate" of the U.S. Army is just two months after the first battles of the War of Independence, which happen in April 1775 at Concord and Lexington.

Yet I can post sources that put annother date since you did not post a source

You propably using the date for the continental army so give yourself a fake news

The current US Army founded date is June 1784

which coincides with Trumps birthday.

Class dismissed

3 June 1784 (241 years) (in current form)

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[Missourian]

Now reconcile the additions to the per-scheduled event.

That event had soldiers on parade.
No aircraft (which the army no longer has)
No parade of Tanks, or other weapons and vehicles.

A parade of soldiers.

The Army has aircraft.

United States Army Aviation Branch - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

 

[Missourian]

Do you see any tanks?

The emphasis is on the soldier.

Fake news. You don't see tanks because unmodified tracked vehicles reduce asphalt to rubble .

But today, modern tracked vehicles have road tracks that allow street travel.

 

[LAUGHatLEFTISTS]

A celebration for those who served.

Now Trump is in the picture and wants to be part of it as it coincidentally that is his birthday

I think this is a conflict. If this is their day , why is Trump birthday even mentioned?


Typivcal Trump behavior

it is Trumps birthday but he should be spending it with family. This is certainly Trumps idea to celebrate both as the army cannot refuse

Anyway to blow this up

Trump is a draft doger and refused to serve when called

Army must be pulling their hair as what can they do as he is the president.

Was Trump a 'draft dodger'?

With his signature flair for controversy, billionaire Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump challenged the Viet

www.politifact.com

Ronald Kuby, a criminal and civil rights lawyer and talk show host, appeared on WABC-AM in New York City on July 15, 2015, three days before Trump made his controversial comments. Kuby highlighted the multiple student deferments Trump received, and how he finally got a medical exemption that staved off the draft.

So when called to duty , his family pulled strings to get him out of that obligation

Now he wants to celebrate his birthday on their day.

This is going to blow up in his face.

Severe butt hurt.

 

[Rawley]

Matters not at all. They aren't the norm HERE they are normal in fascist states.

Which I suppose means they will be normal here for a while.

Actually military parades are very normal in DC and have a long history. Why do you hate the military so much?

History of Military Parades in the Nation's Capital - National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov