Trump’s army parade was neither the totalitarian North Korean spectacle that critics had grimly predicted, nor the triumph of MAGA nationalism fans craved

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

What Trump wanted far exceeds marching in step. But even just that requires regular practice, which the US military simply does not bother with. Exceptions being a few ceremonial guards.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Sure, but the important point is that they know how to do better than they did. They're refusing on purpose.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    I know that's what I'd have done.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Oh, I agree with all of you guys. I think they half-assed it on purpose. I have some friends that are in some premier units in the military, and all of them have pretty much come out and said their commanders have told them they will not deploy in this country.

    Like 'here's how you sabotage your gear then go home with your loved ones' kind of talks.

    The military is not on his side.

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