Almost can't stand all that Trump winning on his B Day.

[Dan O]

Bet trump was really shining today.. too bad no one cared..

 

Here an updated from bing Copilot comparing the numbers for the turnouts

 

 

Today

 

The contrast between the “No Kings” protests and Trump’s birthday military parade on June 14, 2025, was striking in both tone and turnout.

Crowd Size Estimates:

• “No Kings” Protests: Organizers estimated that over 5 million people participated across more than 2,000 cities nationwide. Philadelphia alone reportedly drew over 100,000 demonstrators, with other major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles seeing tens of thousands1. Even small towns saw significant turnout—Pentland, Michigan, for example, had 400 protesters in a town of 800.

• Trump’s Birthday Parade: The White House claimed attendance of 250,000, but on-the-ground estimates suggest the actual number was closer to 100,000 or fewer. Photos showed large gaps along the National Mall, and even VIP bleachers near the White House were reportedly sparse1.

[Smokin Joe]

29 minutes ago, Dan O said:

Bet trump was really shining today.. too bad no one cared..

 

Here an updated from bing Copilot comparing the numbers for the turnouts

 

 

Today

 

The contrast between the “No Kings” protests and Trump’s birthday military parade on June 14, 2025, was striking in both tone and turnout.

Crowd Size Estimates:

• “No Kings” Protests: Organizers estimated that over 5 million people participated across more than 2,000 cities nationwide. Philadelphia alone reportedly drew over 100,000 demonstrators, with other major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles seeing tens of thousands1. Even small towns saw significant turnout—Pentland, Michigan, for example, had 400 protesters in a town of 800.

• Trump’s Birthday Parade: The White House claimed attendance of 250,000, but on-the-ground estimates suggest the actual number was closer to 100,000 or fewer. Photos showed large gaps along the National Mall, and even VIP bleachers near the White House were reportedly sparse1.

 

You must not be aware that the military parade was only in one location. It is stupid to compare it to protests that were held in multiple locations.

 

It is also stupid to compare an event that does not pay for attendance to the protests that have paid performance artists in attendance.

[Tug]

Someone on another thread pointed out the little girl sitting directly behind trump.we all know how aware trump is about appearances heck his whole cabinet is appointed primarily for that purpose.we I’m sure can agree trump is to put it mildly not liked shall I say……with that hyper awareness trump has in such matters I find that seating arrangement very concerning .Would he stoop so low as to use a cute little kid as a deterrent?anyway his parade was a flop the no kings demonstrations a success….hes gotta be fuming.

[Dan O]

1 hour ago, Smokin Joe said:

 

You must not be aware that the military parade was only in one location. It is stupid to compare it to protests that were held in multiple locations.

 

It is also stupid to compare an event that does not pay for attendance to the protests that have paid performance artists in attendance.

Check your facts as your way off base. Any excuse to explain his lack of popularity with his followeres and the overwhelming popularity of the opposite view

 

Secondarily tge limitary did not go out of their way in promoting the event even though  a significant  Anniversary . That speaks volumes but you won't admit it now will you

[CanadaSam]

1 hour ago, Smokin Joe said:

You must not be aware that the military parade was only in one location. It is stupid to compare it to protests that were held in multiple locations.

 

Ok, compare one location, the "parade" city, and Philadelphia city alone.

[Patong2021]

I expect that  potential spectators would have stayed away from the army parade for good reason;

1. Gridlock. Getting around  DC has been a nightmare for residents, because of the additional security needed.

2. Fear of a  terrorist attack or  civil protest. All it takes is one maniac in a vehicle. We have seen it at other events. Sometimes the person is just a drunk or mentally ill, but they can do damage.

3. US citizens support their military, and love their July 4 parades, but a Russian or Chinese style parade rubs alot of patriotic people the wrong way, especially career military. Whatever their political views. the US military officer corps bristles at being used as a political prop.

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

2 hours ago, Dan O said:

Check your facts

 

LOL, you’re NO ONE to be telling anyone to “check the facts “

 

If you desire I’ll post your “fact checking “

 

How soon one forgets.

 

After enough posts of proving you’re wrong will you close this thread like you did your last one when you lost face???

 

Don’t act like you have no idea what I’m talking about.   You and I both know know what I’m talking about.

[lou norman]

I dont know who wrote this. Maybe AI, but as a veteran it makes me sad.

"And then there was this leaden spectacle on Saturday, June 14.

I have never experienced such a joyless, lifeless, and sterile mass event in my entire life. Grim-faced soldiers, marching past half-empty grandstands, many of them obviously wanting to be somewhere else. No bands. Little bunting. Just piped-in rock music and MAGA hats. If this truly was meant to honor the 250 years of the United States Army, all we got was an endless procession of uniformed troops looking like they’d prefer to have been at Valley Forge. The president, sitting on the reviewing stand in that weird, forward-leaning attitude that he has, rarely smiling, a skunk at his own garden party. Scores of people being funneled through cattle-runs of metal grates just for a chance to sit on the lawn of the Washington Monument and listen to bad music and speeches so dull and listless that they’d have made Demosthenes get out of the business and open an olive oil stand. I think there probably was more good feeling and genuine emotion when they took Jack Kennedy out to Arlington for the last time."

[Jingthing]

The Russians were NOT impressed.

If you're gonna do a dictator parade, at least make an effort!

 

 

[JAG]

8 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

Ok, compare one location, the "parade" city, and Philadelphia city alone.

Oh I say, but Philadelphia is a two hour drive away!

 

You Canadians, no sense of scale!

[JAG]

10 hours ago, Smokin Joe said:

It is also stupid to compare an event that does not pay for attendance to the protests that have paid performance artists in attendance.

Were the soldiers not being paid?

 

That may have gone some way to explaining the lack of enthusiasm as they shuffled past the reviewing stand, out of step and wearing unpressed combats!

 

A definite lack of grip, and certainly no "bags of swank"!

[bamnutsak]

9 hours ago, Dan O said:

Secondarily tge limitary did not go out of their way in promoting the event even though  a significant  Anniversary .

 

 

https://america250.org/our-partners/sponsors/

 

 

Too much winning.

 

We are going to win so much, you'll get tired of winning!

 

[DezLez]

9 hours ago, frank83628 said:

Not , but it just shows you level of thinking, a despicable vile man that even thinks about the child.you need help, or perhaps a padded cell or lethal injection

 

I assume you are referring to Trump!

[Dan O]

47 minutes ago, bamnutsak said:

 

 

https://america250.org/our-partners/sponsors/

 

 

Too much winning.

 

We are going to win so much, you'll get tired of winning!

 

I'll let you know once the winning actually starts

[Dan O]

5 hours ago, lou norman said:

I dont know who wrote this. Maybe AI, but as a veteran it makes me sad.

"And then there was this leaden spectacle on Saturday, June 14.

I have never experienced such a joyless, lifeless, and sterile mass event in my entire life. Grim-faced soldiers, marching past half-empty grandstands, many of them obviously wanting to be somewhere else. No bands. Little bunting. Just piped-in rock music and MAGA hats. If this truly was meant to honor the 250 years of the United States Army, all we got was an endless procession of uniformed troops looking like they’d prefer to have been at Valley Forge. The president, sitting on the reviewing stand in that weird, forward-leaning attitude that he has, rarely smiling, a skunk at his own garden party. Scores of people being funneled through cattle-runs of metal grates just for a chance to sit on the lawn of the Washington Monument and listen to bad music and speeches so dull and listless that they’d have made Demosthenes get out of the business and open an olive oil stand. I think there probably was more good feeling and genuine emotion when they took Jack Kennedy out to Arlington for the last time."

Well said. Trump and his admin that supported this pathetic disingenuous gathering (sorry can't call it a parade or a celebration). Considering it was his b day party primarily it clearly shows the level of support this buffoon garners with his cult. If he had any moral charatacter he would be ashamed but he has none. His next move will be to try to blame it on someone or something else. 

[Dan O]

9 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

 

Ok, compare one location, the "parade" city, and Philadelphia city alone.

Poor ego got hurt didn't it. The comparison is about the whole day and all events connected. Don't try to gas light. Trump's cult base is diminishing and hit clearly shows.  

[DezLez]

28 minutes ago, Dan O said:

I'll let you know once the winning actually starts

That should take some time.

[gargamon]

12 hours ago, Smokin Joe said:

It is also stupid to compare an event that does not pay for attendance to the protests that have paid performance artists in attendance

Trump was paying $1000 a head for ”space fillers” to sit and watch his dumb birthday parade and he still couldn't fill the stands. There's a craigslist ad to prove it.

[FlorC]

Last time a million came for Trump , thousands were prosecuted

by democrat lawfare. One unarmed woman was murdered by capitol police.

 

Ok less big crowd this time , all the undercover FBI were missing and the agitators

are all paid to go riot in other democrat cities.

 

Soldiers looked a bit sad , they would rather go bust some lefty heads protecting

federal agents and buildings than march around ?

 

 

[metisdead]

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[CanadaSam]

1 hour ago, Dan O said:

11 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

Ok, compare one location, the "parade" city, and Philadelphia city alone.

Poor ego got hurt didn't it. The comparison is about the whole day and all events connected. Don't try to gas light. Trump's cult base is diminishing and hit clearly shows.  

 

Wow, I can't believe so many people didn't understand my comment (or perhaps didn't read the article carefully).

 

The article clearly said the "parade" attracted 100,000 OR LESS people while the protest in Philadelphia alone, drew OVER 100,000 people!!!

[novacova]

13 hours ago, Dan O said:

Almost can't stand all that Trump winning on his B Day.

Quit your whining and get used to it, or turn it off and stop looking at it.

[Dan O]

44 minutes ago, novacova said:

Quit your whining and get used to it, or turn it off and stop looking at it.

You're the whiner here. Im just calling out facts so seems you may need to get used to it and not me. its your cult thats starting to evaporate.

[Dan O]

11 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

I expect that  potential spectators would have stayed away from the army parade for good reason;

1. Gridlock. Getting around  DC has been a nightmare for residents, because of the additional security needed.

2. Fear of a  terrorist attack or  civil protest. All it takes is one maniac in a vehicle. We have seen it at other events. Sometimes the person is just a drunk or mentally ill, but they can do damage.

3. US citizens support their military, and love their July 4 parades, but a Russian or Chinese style parade rubs alot of patriotic people the wrong way, especially career military. Whatever their political views. the US military officer corps bristles at being used as a political prop.

 

Your last paragraph is the accurate one and many may not have noticed how little support and coordination in staging a full blown parade was given by the military. Even in the public news announcement. 

[novacova]

Just now, Dan O said:

Your last paragraph is the accurate one and many may not have noticed how little support and coordination in staging a full blown parade was given by the military. Even in the public news announcement. 

Silly

[ThreeCardMonte]

13 minutes ago, Dan O said:

You're the whiner here. Im just calling out facts so seems you may need to get used to it and not me. its your cult thats starting to evaporate.

I have plenty of documentation showing your whining.

 

Pot Kettle Black 

[ThreeCardMonte]

7 minutes ago, novacova said:

Silly

 Consider the source 

[ThreeCardMonte]

A matter of time before “thread closed by request of OP”.

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, Dan O said:

Bet trump was really shining today.. too bad no one cared..

 

Here an updated from bing Copilot comparing the numbers for the turnouts

 

 

Today

 

The contrast between the “No Kings” protests and Trump’s birthday military parade on June 14, 2025, was striking in both tone and turnout.

Crowd Size Estimates:

• “No Kings” Protests: Organizers estimated that over 5 million people participated across more than 2,000 cities nationwide. Philadelphia alone reportedly drew over 100,000 demonstrators, with other major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles seeing tens of thousands1. Even small towns saw significant turnout—Pentland, Michigan, for example, had 400 protesters in a town of 800.

• Trump’s Birthday Parade: The White House claimed attendance of 250,000, but on-the-ground estimates suggest the actual number was closer to 100,000 or fewer. Photos showed large gaps along the National Mall, and even VIP bleachers near the White House were reportedly sparse1.

Another thing in addition:

The birthday parade cost the tax payers more than 45 million USD. 

The protests cost only time and were free to attend.

[worgeordie]

They should have brought a coordinator from either Russia ,China or N.Korea

to show them how to do a proper military parade ,pictures of the troops shuffling

along is not a good image , showing they really don't want to be part of it 

 

Russian tv were even mocking what was going on with split screen images of

how they ,the Chinese and N Korea do parades , a sad day for Donald not how

he thought it would turn out ......of cause MAGAS will differ their in the cult.

 

 

regards worgeordie