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rubbersole

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5. Everything about the 'parade' was embarrassing to our country.

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 06:02 AM

Jun 2025

Probably will be a tiny footnote in this ongoing national train wreck after we join this attack on Iran. Misuse of our military/industrial/congressional complex in this clusterf*ck will tarnish what's left of the 250 year reputation of our nation on the world stage.
But, on the bright side, the value of Putin's oil will go way up if Iran can't export theirs any longer.

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Trump 'Reamed Out' Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author [View all] no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 OP

"Ha ha. Now you are the SUCKER AND LOSER. Ha ha." - Heg's Seth (R-Megiddo) BoRaGard Jun 2025 #1

That motherfucker was asleep half the time, there is nothing "menacing" or RockRaven Jun 2025 #2

This. Habitation Jun 2025 #48

Trump's lucky ... alimbalt Jun 2025 #108

Isn't that better than scaring people, especially young kids? Rhiannon12866 Jun 2025 #3

Trump should have included his ICE Gestapo in the parade, they would have scared women and children. sop Jun 2025 #14

Cool idea. The "Millerapo" dudes could've arrested some random spectators, carted them off in Black Vans RVN VET71 Jun 2025 #30

they might have even grabbed up and kidnapped some, barbtries Jun 2025 #59

Trump is mad at the soldiers? democrank Jun 2025 #4

Ducking the Clap and Chlamydia ain't easy... PCIntern Jun 2025 #92

5-spur rickyhall Jun 2025 #107

Everything about the 'parade' was embarrassing to our country. rubbersole Jun 2025 #5

oh my NJCher Jun 2025 #94

Vlad must be ecstatic about TSF's "planning" RainCaster Jun 2025 #100

This makes me very happy. Gimpyknee Jun 2025 #6

The creampuff desperately wants to be seen as a hard bagel. Buns_of_Fire Jun 2025 #7

Should have trained troops to goose step. yellowcanine Jun 2025 #9

That's what I Dr. T Jun 2025 #10

The Chicken Dance would be more appropriate Marthe48 Jun 2025 #42

Ha! mahina Jun 2025 #52

Hegseth and Trump both looked unhappy. yellowcanine Jun 2025 #8

From your keyboard to any of the divine ones listening. Amen irisblue Jun 2025 #18

They were both warned repeatedly that this would go badly DFW Jun 2025 #11

"Old man yells at cloud" DBoon Jun 2025 #77

Yes. It's Hegseth's fault that nobody likes trump. mwb970 Jun 2025 #12

Unfortunately, about half the country likes Trump. Unbelievable!!! nt LAS14 Jun 2025 #25

No, not really half the country. Farmer-Rick Jun 2025 #41

it's never been half the country NJCher Jun 2025 #95

The people who didn't vote just hate us. LisaM Jun 2025 #101

I know some of these people NJCher Jun 2025 #102

I don't know. LisaM Jun 2025 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author LAS14 Jun 2025 #26

Kudos to the nameless people in the Army who didn't give him his Soviet parade JHB Jun 2025 #13

for the millionth time, that orange motherfucker can go fuck all the way off LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #15

This absolutely makes my day. (nt) Paladin Jun 2025 #16

If the parade was a power play to make everyone afraid, he should've had his allegorical oracle Jun 2025 #17

They could have chained a snarling Stephen Miller to the front of a 14 wheeler like a character out of MadMax Fury Road. FSogol Jun 2025 #27

Can't do that DBoon Jun 2025 #45

. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #104

Have Miller pull a tank down the street using only his teeth Conjuay Jun 2025 #62

here's some parade material NJCher Jun 2025 #96

Trump was thinking 🤔 "what a bunch of losers oasis Jun 2025 #19

Trump wanted pomp and pageantry and macho. He go khaki, camo, green and meh. Vinca Jun 2025 #20

Predictable bmichaelh Jun 2025 #21

I'm beginning to think Kegbreath will resign before he can get fired. GoCubsGo Jun 2025 #22

Yes, Hegseth's in way over his head. Dulcinea Jun 2025 #29

one thing i thing the press (lol, press) is missing is this parade was a AmandaRuth Jun 2025 #60

Trump wanted a Tiannamen Square type conflict with tanks rolling over his perceived enemies. Lonestarblue Jun 2025 #23

What did he expect for a measly $45,000,000 million......? Butterflylady Jun 2025 #24

They will never bow down to you, Trump C_U_L8R Jun 2025 #28

The squeak heard round the world tells a slightly different tale? Brainfodder Jun 2025 #31

That's the way I see it too radical noodle Jun 2025 #40

And that shows their disrespect for the drunk in charge of the depertment Bluetus Jun 2025 #51

yep NJCher Jun 2025 #97

Good. mwmisses4289 Jun 2025 #32

They took an oath to the constitution IbogaProject Jun 2025 #33

I don't think he's gonna commit seppuku in front of the Washington Monument jmowreader Jun 2025 #58

Trump is pissed that the soldiers were having fun? Ilsa Jun 2025 #34

I have a solution. TSF should move to Russia and co-lead with Putin. sinkingfeeling Jun 2025 #35

Gee, I wonder who would be.... reACTIONary Jun 2025 #83

Krasnov is really into the goosestepping. Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #36

No big deal... Hugin Jun 2025 #37

Parade bromeando Jun 2025 #38

Next time throw candy. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #39

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR Jimvanhise Jun 2025 #43

What? there was a parade? And I missed it? CTyankee Jun 2025 #44

Other than trump's utter humiliation, you didn't miss a damn thing. Paladin Jun 2025 #47

Oh, come on! jmowreader Jun 2025 #55

Oh, alright. They're probably easier to clean up after, as well. (nt) Paladin Jun 2025 #68

And amble to "Fortunate Son" ribrepin Jun 2025 #110

He should fire HogsBreath and appoint Cosplay Barbie to be Defense Secretary. MineralMan Jun 2025 #46

She's got a special Dominatrix outfit for that assignment Hekate Jun 2025 #80

The soldiers were smiling and waving to TSF Wednesdays Jun 2025 #49

Best Birthday ever! nt Exp Jun 2025 #50

It's terrific that he only hires the "very best" Zambero Jun 2025 #53

This is what happens when an incompetent hires other incompetents peggysue2 Jun 2025 #54

Don't you mean "Hair Leader"? 3catwoman3 Jun 2025 #79

Goodbye Pete! kentuck Jun 2025 #56

What trump wanted vs what trump got LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #57

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2025 #61

Our military totally defused Trump's evil plan. Out military and our intelligence services are a tough nut to crack Martin68 Jun 2025 #63

Hire a lush, you get a party, not a precision drill. usonian Jun 2025 #64

Ha ha ha ha .... Sweepy, weepy orage anus DonOLD. You accept responsility for the FLOP parade Trueblue1968 Jun 2025 #65

It's not Kegseth's fault. Fasicsm never was, nor will ever be popular. Initech Jun 2025 #66

The "No Kings" rallies were good though. Happy Birthday NotKing. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #67

This flop of a parade is the best news in weeks, because if and when Fil1957 Jun 2025 #69

So to be clear, FOTUS reamed Hogsbreath for a botched "parade"... bluesbassman Jun 2025 #70

Dumbass got the parade he deserved. Totally Tunsie Jun 2025 #71

Who is he trying to menace? IronLionZion Jun 2025 #72

I bet he'd like to teach those... dchill Jun 2025 #73

Unfortunately, he'll "teach" them by sending them into a war against Iran. Totally Tunsie Jun 2025 #89

Ha! I knew IT.. Traitor wanted Intimidation & Cha Jun 2025 #74

So 45 million down the gold toilet and toddler still has a tantrum. Fuck off Donnie. Evolve Dammit Jun 2025 #75

That explains the pouty face Auggie Jun 2025 #76

Think about it. There wasn't enough deference paid to the Supreme Leader - what must go on in that putrid abscess he NoMoreRepugs Jun 2025 #78

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son OverBurn Jun 2025 #81

There was so much wrong back then. Like now. Americans were quite divided. twodogsbarking Jun 2025 #82

Yes the 5 time draft dodger knows how the military should behave Tribetime Jun 2025 #84

Kim Jon Um and Putin mocking President Shitzinpants. Emile Jun 2025 #85

It takes a lot to get me to Facebook NJCher Jun 2025 #98

I don't know why COL Mustard Jun 2025 #86

They could have rolled out Marjorie Taylor Greene's gazpacho police. Doc_Technical Jun 2025 #87

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #88

"He's p---ed off at the soldiers," Wolff said. mdbl Jun 2025 #90

Forever a toddler Blue Owl Jun 2025 #91

I knew a man who was a kid in Japan when the victorious American soldiers arrived. Kablooie Jun 2025 #93

I like that story. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2025 #106

He was fascinated with Americans for the rest of his life. Kablooie Jun 2025 #109

Interesting, that in Trump's perception, they appeared "too happy", Jack Valentino Jun 2025 #99

A Military Face... rpannier Jun 2025 #103