Happy Birthday US Army

Saturday June 14th is the 250th birthday of the founding of the US Army. Congratulations and a heart felt thank you to all those who have served. I pray the left doesn't make this day yet another reason to show their hatred for America. But I predict, and I hope I'm wrong, that we'll see all sorts of detrimental commentary coming from the legacy media because it also happens to be President Trump's birthday.

This is the plan:

9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Fitness Competition and awards

11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Army Birthday Festival: This event is open to the public with opportunities to interact with Soldiers, watch military demonstrations, explore equipment static displays, and listen to live music throughout the day.

6:30 pm – 7:45 pm – Army 250th Birthday Parade

9:45 pm – Fireworks on the Mall

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DragonFruit · 70-79, M

I am an Army Veteran, and I don't believe that those on the left hate America. However, these days the Democrats and Republicans have been brainwashed into hating those in the other party more than working together for a better America (a land that they love).
Compromise solutions (from either side of the aisle) are dismissed by those on the opposite side of the aisle, and not enough productive progress is being made.
My love for this country is greater than my animosity towards anyone else's beliefs.
A celebration for the 250th birthday of the Army is fine and good....but in times where economic issues have affected a lot of Americans, we should heed the words of those who advise against it being an over the top extravaganza.
There should be an attempt to compromise and we should try to make it a true recognition of the Army rather than a reason for both major parties to blast each other with insults.

carpediem · 61-69, M

@DragonFruit First, thank you for your service. I disagree. I believe the left does hate America. You can start by looking at what's happening in LA. Unfortunately, not every left leaning person has your values.

DragonFruit · 70-79, M

@carpediem I'm pretty centrist, but I have friends who are everything from very liber to very conservative....I don't think any of them hates America, and I truly believe that very few Americans hate America...but that too many accuse those who disagree with their own views as America haters. If you get to know people, you'll probably find that this is rarely the case.
We need people to work together despite their different views, and accusing large groups of people of being America haters is inaccurate and counterproductive....though pitting us against those with different views might benefit some politicians but it doesn't benefit Anerica or its general populace.