Why Trump's Birthday Parade Risks Being a Dark Turning Point

[Zorro]

The president is, once again, disrespecting our armed forces by hijacking the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebrations—and turning it into a party for himself.

One of the fundamental differences between democracies and dictatorships is how the military is viewed. In democracies, the armed forces are an instrument of national defense, serving the people. But in authoritarian states, the military becomes a weapon the government wields against its own citizens.

This week, for the first time in our history, Americans are asking whether we have crossed a dangerous line in that regard.

It is the right question to ask.

As deeply disturbing and offensive as has been the deployment of troops in response to relatively small, largely peaceful protests in Los Angeles, it is very likely only the beginning. For years, since he was first elected as President, Donald Trump has sought the ability to use the United States military as a blunt instrument against those he perceives to be his domestic opponents.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/is-trumps-birthday-parade-a-celebration-of-the-army-or-a-funeral-cortege-for-democracy/

[C_U_L8R]

1. It ought to be blasted with circus music

and the Benny Hill theme song.

[Captain Zero]

3. Flush all the toilets and open the hydrants

To remove Tacos stench.

[C_U_L8R]

5. Apparently, many in the military are unhappy

No one but the very fringe enjoy being abused by Trump

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-national-guard-troops-marines-morale

[sop]

2. He's using the United States military as a blunt instrument against those he perceives to be his domestic opponents.

There's no other way to look at it.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. We need to do something like a tea party.

Not lethal, but symbolic.

If it weren't for the harm to turkeys, I would suggest a Les Nesman Turkey drop.