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The repair costs are part of the estimated $45 million price tag for the upcoming parade.

The cost to repair Washington, D.C., streets after the upcoming military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary could cost as much as $16 million, according to U.S. military officials.

That’s part of an estimated $45 million total cost for the June 14 military parade, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. The cost estimates have fluctuated as planning continues.

The parade itself will include about 130 vehicles, including 28 M1A1 tanks, 28 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 28 Stryker armored fighting vehicles and a number of vehicles towing artillery launchers. More than 50 helicopters will also participate in an “extensive flyover” in the nation’s capital.

The event will also bring more than 9,000 soldiers from around the country to Washington, about 7,000 of whom will march in the parade itself. The event will also include at least eight Army bands, and some troops will ride on the nearly three dozen horses and two mules expected to march as part of a historical section of the parade.

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[–] SARGE@startrek.website 24 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

Make no mistake, there are plenty of people in positions of power, who could all make sure this doesn't happen.

They aren't. Mostly because they want it to happen (also to own the libs) , or because they don't seem to realize we are in fascism times and think "surely there is a good reason for this"

They are giving it to him.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

The phrase "Someone needs to do it." Is trending......

[–] mrpres@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

I'd welcome any alien willing to take him in a long space trip to Venus

[–] KMAMURI@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

But I have work!

[–] Emergency3030@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

People or governments that go through a totalitarian regime don't realize they're in one until full control is taken away from everyone. Recent example Venezuela and Hugo Chavez. Willingly they (congress) gave Hugo Chavez the government complete and total power. Venezuela used to have a Congress and judiciary branch believe it or not.

[–] theneverfox@pawb.social 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I mean... We're in fascism times. If you have the power to do something, you can do many subtle things or one big one before they replace you

This would be a dumb hill to die on... As stupid and wasteful as it is, no one (should) actually die from it

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

This would be a dumb hill to die on... As stupid and wasteful as it is, no one (should) actually die from it

No, somebody should.