Mattis dodges on cost of military parade

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Defense Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday dodged a question about why the Pentagon should spend time and money planning a military parade requested by President Trump.

Asked during a White House press briefing why the Pentagon would "divert time, energy, financial resources" to fulfill Trump's request for a military parade amid defense budget woes, Mattis responded that the parade request is an example of Trump's "respect" for the military.

“I think what my responsibility is to make certain I lay out the strategy and make the argument for the oversight of Congress to make the determination of fully funding us. As far as the parade goes again, the president’s respect, his fondness for the military, I think is reflected in him asking for these options,” Mattis told reporters.

On Tuesday night, the White House confirmed a report from The Washington Post that Trump requested the Pentagon begin planning a military parade.

The Pentagon is reportedly eyeing holding the parade on Veterans Day, which this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/372767-mattis-dodges-on-cost-of-military-parade

[CatMor]

1. Mattis says trump has a fondness for the military...

that is as long as he never had to serve.

[awesomerwb1]

2. So Mattis...

where is -your- respect for the military you tool?

[zipplewrath]

3. Probably appropriate

The Pentagon is reportedly eyeing holding the parade on Veterans Day, which this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Not only can I think of way worse days to choose, but there is a certain irony to choosing the anniversary of WWI. It was a war that should never have been started. Fought horrifically. And the peace was done so badly that once again it had to be repeated.

By all means, deeply remind us why military power is a dangerous folly in almost all circumstances.

[asiliveandbreathe]

4. Isn't there like Millions of $$$$ missing at the pentagon...you find the money Mattis -

then we can talk about a military parade..which isn't going to happen....don't be distracted by the shiny object folks....dumpster has Russia n his mind...