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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Wolff told The Daily Beast Podcast that Trump wanted a "menacing" show of force to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday on Saturday -- but got a "festive" parade instead. "He's pissed off at the soldiers," [biographer Michael] Wolff said. "He's accusing them of hamming it up, and by that, he seems to mean that they were having a good time, that they were waving, that they were enjoying themselves and showing a convivial face rather than a military face."

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Trump raged at Hegseth over birthday parade where military had too much fun: 'He's p***ed off at the soldiers'

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-- The Independent (@the-independent.com) Jun 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM

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But I thought it was amazing? Best Parade Ever?

#1 | Posted by Sycophant at 2025-06-17 10:28 AM | Reply

wanted a "menacing" show of force

You mean they didn't tow ICBMs down the street like the Russians do? Or China? Or North Korea?

That one guy with the drone looked pretty menacing. LOL.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-17 11:56 AM | Reply

He couldn't "ream out" a ------- midget mouse.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-06-17 03:45 PM | Reply

"national guard---------!"

A sign seen along the parade route.

#4 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-17 04:44 PM | Reply

You mean they didn't tow ICBMs down the street like the Russians do? Or China? Or North Korea?

#2 | Posted by REDIAL

A bandmate/friend and I once spent the night in a Seoul ROK commander's checkpoint shack when we found ourselves out after the midnight curfew imposed under marshal law. We watched an incredible parade of missile launchers and other large military gear pass by until the early morning lifting of the curfew for the day. It was better than Trump's parade!!

#5 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2025-06-17 04:46 PM | Reply

Kegseth during that meeting:

Lionel-Hutz-Bourbon

#6 | Posted by censored at 2025-06-17 04:55 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Kregsbreath was quoted as saying, "I didn't feel a thing!".

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-17 05:10 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Trump 'Reamed Out' Hegseth

Did Trump use his tongue? Like he does with an anonymous, thieving, bald midget in Moscow?

#8 | Posted by censored at 2025-06-17 05:18 PM | Reply

How dare those soldiers have a good time in a parade celebrating the Army's anniversary. Everyone knows parade's are supposed to be intimidating and depressing.

#9 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-06-17 05:27 PM | Reply

From what I watched, I was glad to see the casual format.

We're not Soviets or Nazis.

...Right?

#10 | Posted by horstngraben at 2025-06-17 11:06 PM | Reply

... Trump wanted a "menacing" show of force to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday on Saturday -- but got a "festive" parade instead. ...

Skinny -- Failure (1998)
www.youtube.com

Lyrics excerpt ...

...
Why have I always been a failure?
Why have I always been a failure?
Why have I always been a failure?
What can the reason be?
...


#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-17 11:57 PM | Reply

OK, let me ask ...

Soldiers waving to and smiling at the American citizens they serve is a bad thing, according to Pres Trump?

I have other questions, but, I'll start there for now.

#12 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 01:41 AM | Reply

Soldiers waving to and smiling at the American citizens they serve is a bad thing, according to Pres Trump?

Lewzer's "Minions of Doom" were supposed to appear menacing, which they did not. And they were supposed to salute him, which they did not.

#13 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-18 01:50 AM | Reply

@#13 ... Lewzer's "Minions of Doom" were supposed to appear menacing, which they did not. ...

I agree.

But, then that does beg the question ...

Why might Pres Trump have wanted those troops to appear menacing, instead of the apparent "proud to serve you" feeling they presented?

#14 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 02:35 AM | Reply

Why might Pres Trump have wanted those troops to appear menacing, instead of the apparent "proud to serve you" feeling they presented?

Because, among other things, he's just an -------.

#15 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-06-18 02:42 AM | Reply

@#15 ... Because, among other things, he's just an -------. ...

Shame on you for putting such an accurate description upon the President of the United States.

Pres Trump should be honored, most highly, for what he has accomplished.

And what has he accomplished?

OK, wow, I may have spoken too soon ...

;)


#16 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 02:59 AM | Reply

Cornershop -- Butter the Soul (1997)
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Sounds like something from Sesame Street. It's an instrumental, so no lyrics in sight.

But, then Cornershop brings to the forefront another tune ...

#17 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 03:03 AM | Reply

Cornershop - Brimful of Asha (1997)
www.youtube.com

Lyrics excerpt ...

genius.com

...
[Intro]
"Mai Keha Sadi Asha Jhinah Sadian Sukh Sabelian Nu Din Raat Nu Aoondian Hain, Kimarh Karke"

[Verse 1]
There's dancing, behind movie scenes
Behind the movie scenes - Sadi Rani
She's the one that keeps the dream alive
From the morning, past the evening
Till the end of the light

[Chorus]
Brimful of Asha on the forty-five
Well, it's a brimful of Asha on the forty-five
Brimful of Asha on the forty-five
Well, it's a brimful of Asha on the forty-five
...

#18 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 03:08 AM | Reply

@#18

Wow, that official video sucks, imo.

#19 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-18 03:11 AM | Reply

The parade exuded a decided ROTC circa 1970 vibe.
Good on ye.
Lol.

#20 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-06-18 06:09 AM | Reply

I just watched a drone video that proved once

again that "you people" are leftist stooges.

it never once mentioned size but to say it was a flop

is just another f/g lie from f/g liars.

#21 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-18 12:07 PM | Reply

#21
Speaking of self-retorting lying liars ... wow.

#22 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-06-18 12:19 PM | Reply

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