One of the most memorable features of Trump’s giant Military Anniversary/ Birthday Parade was that single, squeaky military tank, limping alone down Pennsylvania Avenue, as though someone had highjacked an army tank and was sneaking it home. The military tank wasn't decorated with any flags, ribbons or even a MAGA cap hanging from the turret. The sad tank looked to be lost, out of place and looking for direction. Like Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, the British were celebrating members of the Order of the Garter at Windsor. The Order of the Garter is the British crown’s most noble order and in existence since 1348.
Now that was a real parade! Not an overnight ego trip.
The Order of the Garter was colorful, filled with lots of red uniforms, gold braiding, white feathers and carriages that didn't squeak. They even had horses and a marching band moving with gusto down the streets of Windsor.
And there was a very real King present. Although battling cancer, King Charles did not fall asleep during the event, as did Donald Trump who appeared to doze on and off during his parade.
King Charles looked majestic as he walked in and out of the church, confident and in command of his throne. Someone, however, pointed out that although King Charles looked optimistic and self-reliant, Trump had saluted an officer presenting him with a commemorative U.S. flag, with his thumb hanging downward in a lazy, so-what, who-cares position.
A salute is supposed to be performed with all fingers clasped tightly together, including the thumb. But since Trump’s opinion of soldiers as “suckers and losers,” why would his thumb bother to be anywhere else?
Picky? No. Trump should at least give a damn. After all, it was supposed to have been his Military Anniversary/ Birthday Parade.
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