Current Events > Trump opting out of going to Arlington cemetery today as well

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First the WWI memorial now this

Conservatives how does this make you feel

He deserves a rrst

Nice
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i think hillary clinton is behind all of this
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He really cares about the troops.
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Well can you blame him?

All this negative press has him in a depressive mood. He was probably up all night crying :(
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Romulox28 posted...

i think hillary clinton is behind all of this

This must be the work of an enemy Stand
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clearaflagrantj posted...

First the WWI memorial now this

Conservatives how does this make you feel

wow.

yet kapernick was the one who didn't respect the troops LOL

I bet Obama doesnt like the rain either
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gunplagirl posted...

Romulox28 posted...

i think hillary clinton is behind all of this

This must be the work of an enemy Stando

ftfy
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The midterms are over. He doesn't care. I mean, he might still ramble about the caravan at his rallies to throw some bones to his base, but putting forth effort to remember the sacrifices of the troops? Nah, he'd rather be indoors eating a cheeseburger.
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Maybe he will opt out of waking up tomorrow...
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No one cares about whether or not he shows up to a cemetery for a war that was over 100 years ago.

If he went he'd find some way to give a conceited speech that made it about himself anyway so it's probably for the best that he doesn't go.
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But muh troopz
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Tyranthraxus posted...

No one cares about whether or not he shows up to a cemetery for a war that was over 100 years ago.

If he went he'd find some way to give a conceited speech that made it about himself anyway so it's probably for the best that he doesn't go.

I mean, you'd expect a world leader to make a statement on the Centennial anniversary of a world war. Even if the world leader is a fucking buffoon (like, say, Tony Abbott - just to give Trump a rest for a second).

Like the way I see it, we're conditioned to respect our soldiers through the rhetoric of "rain, hail and shine" - they fought in the mud, in the blistering cold, in conditions that led to trenchfoot and other horrific injuries in which extremities would rot and fall off of the body. We're taught that they weathered these conditions to defend the freedoms that we have today, and that we should respect them - that's why people get so pissy at Kaepernick and Anthony Mundine for not standing for their respective nation's national anthem.

And you see world leaders making these trips, in conditions that aren't ideal, in the spirit of "rain, hail and shine". They go because our soldiers weathered a lot worse, so a bit of rain to a world leader is nothing in comparison. That act in itself is a way of honouring the fallen, by taking one day to go out in the cold, muddy sludge and make a speech about the people who defended your country.

And Trump can't even manage that.

Yeah, he'd probably fuck it up like the cheese-brained fool he is. I don't doubt it. But the point is to be there and show that courtesy on behalf of the soldiers who gave their lives.

He showed up to one event with other world leaders, fine. He still dodged an event that even the Queen of England made an effort to be at, and now he's dodging more events that seek to honour the military. That's disgraceful. Isn't this the same president who wants to waste millions of taxpayer dollars on a military parade, to showcase the armed might of the USA? But he won't make an effort to step out of his comfort zone and honor the troops that protected his country, who helped to shape the world in which he was elected President despite being completely unqualified for the role.

Trump would open his fat, stupid mouth only to cram his foot into it, or to read some canned, prepared speech. That's true. But as the President of the United States, as the commander in chief, it's better than nothing.

And as a quick addition - forced patriotism isn't true patriotism, I know. You can't make a person stand for the anthem or force them to exemplify ideals, I don't believe in that. But you have a responsibility as the leader of a country to lead your country in these patriotic activities. As the leader of a country, you should be patriotic and appreciative for your country and the people who fought and died to defend it - you should be the shining example of a patriot if you're running the fucking place. Donald Trump has not lived up to these ideals, and that's an absolute disgrace.
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Arlington is where they bury the captured ones.
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Goats posted...

Maybe he's in ill health and trying to cover it up

we can only hope.

and that it takes a turn for the worse.
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dude takes a knee during a football game and everyone loses their fucking minds.

fat president misses two memorial ceremonies for fallen soldiers and republicans dont bat an eye
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Good. I wouldn't want the Orange Overlord to defile the resting place of the brave heroes who fought for this once great nation.
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If only he could show some respect for those who fought and died for his right to marry an immigrant..
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how many liberals cared about these events before 2016?'

none most likely

Skipping the remembrance and now saying Florida should ignore military ballots.

But no, he totally cares about our troops.
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Funny how he wanted a big military parade through DC for Veterans Day, to "honor the troops," didn't get it, and now can't be bothered to show up at events honoring fallen veterans.
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Muh Troops!
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