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58. Why not between a five spot and a billion $$$$$?? Make about as much sense.

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Mon Feb 19, 2018, 05:11 PM

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CNN: Pentagon May Solicit Donations For Trump's Military Parade [View all] DonViejo Feb 2018 OP

Why dont they just ask Russia for the money? kimbutgar Feb 2018 #1

Bingo. dalton99a Feb 2018 #19

Trump, could ask Russia to bring their artillery and all here and do a parade with RKP5637 Feb 2018 #31

+1 kimbutgar Feb 2018 #36

Hellz yeah and bring over all the Russian weapons and military for Shitler's parade workinclasszero Feb 2018 #51

I wouldn't even donate Turbineguy Feb 2018 #2

I'm sure Lockheed Martin and Boeing would be willing to ante up Va Lefty Feb 2018 #3

Where did all that money go for his Inauguration? FarPoint Feb 2018 #4

It was given to Melania's friend. nt DURHAM D Feb 2018 #10

Ihhhj FarPoint Feb 2018 #26

Facebook, Twitter, Kochs', Iliyah Feb 2018 #5

Or, They Could Just Not Do It? ProfessorGAC Feb 2018 #6

"Just following orders" Lindsay Feb 2018 #7

How'd That Work Out In Nuremberg? ProfessorGAC Feb 2018 #46

FWIW, the Pentagon isn't being stupid. sarge43 Feb 2018 #61

Hope You're Right, Sarge ProfessorGAC Feb 2018 #67

I believe that's what the Five Sided Circus is working toward. sarge43 Feb 2018 #68

IOW ProfessorGAC Feb 2018 #72

If you mean figuratively, hell yes. sarge43 Feb 2018 #73

A couple of questions about those donations,. Yonnie3 Feb 2018 #8

Now, who would have thought that there is NO money in the budget to throw our Dear Leader a parade? Farmer-Rick Feb 2018 #9

You mean the Pentagon is still strapped after their big budget increase of $74 billion? jalan48 Feb 2018 #11

Finance/Accounting doesn't always work that way. AtheistCrusader Feb 2018 #20

Thanks for the info. Maybe next year Trump will need a "Parade" line item for $50 mil. jalan48 Feb 2018 #22

Another option would be to convince him this is the MOST IMPORTANT THING and he should spend AtheistCrusader Feb 2018 #24

LOL-I like that approach. It's something he could work at home on in Florida. jalan48 Feb 2018 #28

You don't mean they are going to go ahead and give DOTARD A PARADE..???? onecent Feb 2018 #12

Let deplorables, Fox and the Russians pay. Golden Raisin Feb 2018 #13

Dem's can introduce a "Deplorables Third World Dictator Parade Tax" bill. harun Feb 2018 #54

I think this is what is called digging the hole deeper. ffr Feb 2018 #14

Send them thoughts and prayers IronLionZion Feb 2018 #15

Yes let's just send our thoughts and prayers.......Who is going to Salute him????????? onecent Feb 2018 #18

Time to send homegirl Feb 2018 #16

Clearly another way to utilize your thoughts and prayers. joanbarnes Feb 2018 #17

and I'm sure those who "donate" won't receive any political favors, right Javaman Feb 2018 #21

Between $3 million and $50 million is a huge spread. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2018 #23

Seriously, I shall return with 3 to 50 loaves of bread, darling - ?!? Whos crunching Leghorn21 Feb 2018 #39

A reasonable spread, though, given the wide range of variables. SeattleVet Feb 2018 #63

LOL! LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2018 #71

If I were in charge of planning this VMA131Marine Feb 2018 #25

That's exactly what Trump is trying to do with the wall bearsfootball516 Feb 2018 #29

How about "In exchange for sending in all private owned AR-15s...we'll throw Trump a parade" FailureToCommunicate Feb 2018 #27

Good way to help drain right wing funding. Make donors names and amounts publicly searchable Freethinker65 Feb 2018 #30

Just like dictators do, big military parades. This is stupid beyond belief. Trump, is a raving RKP5637 Feb 2018 #32

The tanks can be detailed like NASCAR cars bronxiteforever Feb 2018 #33

He should do a kickstarter campaign. thesquanderer Feb 2018 #34

Can I donate a NO? djacq Feb 2018 #35

What a corporate opportunity! Logo's everywhere!!! getagrip_already Feb 2018 #37

Why not have his white militias and Nazis march with their AR-15's rickford66 Feb 2018 #38

This is horrifying. Were drifting closer to Fascism every day. Oneironaut Feb 2018 #40

If the French had just let Donnie ride in a tank this would not be necessary. dameatball Feb 2018 #41

Sure, private donations for a military parade matt819 Feb 2018 #42

Why don't they just MyOwnPeace Feb 2018 #43

This is sad and pathetic. Vinca Feb 2018 #44

Which is exactly why the Pentagon kited the 'option'. sarge43 Feb 2018 #62

Let the baby-man pay for his own damn parade. ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #45

Military Parade ? lindalou65 Feb 2018 #47

Hold a KKK rally left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #48

let them hold a bake sale ... dweller Feb 2018 #49

Bake Sales For Plutocrats. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2018 #50

You all watch - Trump will have a gold carriage built for him underpants Feb 2018 #52

Good. I hope the whole thing turns into a gigantic clusterf$&@! Bleacher Creature Feb 2018 #53

Remember the parade in 'Animal House'? SeattleVet Feb 2018 #65

Yes! I mean, who doesn't love the "release a bucket full of marbles" gag?? NT Bleacher Creature Feb 2018 #70

Are you fucking kidding me???? lillypaddle Feb 2018 #55

I'm Eager to Contribute . . OldManTarHeel Feb 2018 #56

I'd like to see Stormy riding on a tank!! Sancho Feb 2018 #57

Why not between a five spot and a billion $$$$$?? Make about as much sense. Bengus81 Feb 2018 #58

Here are the REAL parade options Zambero Feb 2018 #59

Sorry, I gave at the office HopeAgain Feb 2018 #60

Best cartoon I've seen to date on the parade - from the UK. KY_EnviroGuy Feb 2018 #64

I'm sure some rich assholes will Cha Feb 2018 #66

This is fucked up on so many levels maxrandb Feb 2018 #69

If they ask for a dime they're the same scum that trump is. mpcamb Feb 2018 #74

Maybe the defense contractors can pay for it dflprincess Feb 2018 #75

++That was my thought lunasun Feb 2018 #77

Have Jared come up with a solution. democrank Feb 2018 #76

Americans would be happy to parade his ass thinkingagain Feb 2018 #78

+1 MustLoveBeagles Feb 2018 #79

Put all our soldiers on street corners, selling ... JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2018 #80