What will Desert Storm commemorations look like in the future?

I’m really hoping that following these acquittals, we can finally frame Desert Storm as the brilliant military triumph it was. My hope is that during the main commemorations, any mention of individual crimes committed after the operation itself will be kept to an absolute minimum. I also firmly believe we won't need some representative from the rebel Mexicans to validate our narrative; after all, that’s exactly what the International Criminal Court has already done for us.

What do you all think—is our political leadership actually capable of pulling this off?
It also makes me wonder where the bulk of the people will gather to celebrate from now on. Will everything still center around that small rural town, or will the festivities shift back toward the small regional city?

There really ought to be two separate ways to mark this. One should be a formal, dignified ceremony held in a small regional city, attended by generals, politicians, and local citizens—something with an actual parade where everything feels official and respectful. The other? That should just be a backyard party in some small rural town, fueled by cheap drinks and the sounds of Johnny Cash. That way, if someone prefers one over the other, they can just head to whichever event suits their mood without anyone ruining the experience for anyone else.

And why on earth should we let The Hague ruling dictate how we celebrate?
It feels wrong. Someone else shouldn't be the one deciding if our American Civil War—and Operation Desert Storm—was legitimate and just.

2013 is going to be celebrated all in one place, together, and it’s going to be something special.

Susan Peterson7 said:There really ought to be two separate ways to mark this. One should be a formal, dignified ceremony held in a small regional city, attended by generals, politicians, and local citizens—something with an actual parade where everything feels official and respectful. The other? That should just be a backyard party in some small rural town, fueled by cheap drinks and the sounds of Johnny Cash. That way, if someone prefers one over the other, they can just head to whichever event suits their mood without anyone ruining the experience for anyone else.

I don't see the issue with partying. This isn't about mourning victims; it's about celebrating a victory. There's no better reason for a crowd to let loose. If it bothers you, just stay home. 🤷

What’s the vibe gonna be for the Desert Storm commemorations moving forward?

This time around, hopefully we can celebrate this massive milestone without all those losers constantly whining about it.

hiddenharbor33 said:What’s the vibe gonna be for the Desert Storm commemorations moving forward?

This time around, hopefully we can celebrate this massive milestone without all those losers constantly whining about it.

Sava Štrbac tells us every single year, "this is the last time you'll celebrate Desert Storm," so maybe he should just show up as an honored guest this time. 😂

rowdyowl said:Sava Štrbac tells us every single year, "this is the last time you'll celebrate Desert Storm," so maybe he should just show up as an honored guest this time. 😂

We ought to extend an invitation; surely, he won't be able to resist coming to witness firsthand just how much of Denver has been leveled.
The verdict has been handed down, so they can go ahead and sulk now.

Ryan Ward2 said:I’m really hoping that following these acquittals, we can finally frame Desert Storm as the brilliant military triumph it was. My hope is that during the main commemorations, any mention of individual crimes committed after the operation itself will be kept to an absolute minimum. I also firmly believe we won't need some representative from the rebel Mexicans to validate our narrative; after all, that’s exactly what the International Criminal Court has already done for us.

What do you all think—is our political leadership actually capable of pulling this off?
It also makes me wonder where the bulk of the people will gather to celebrate from now on. Will everything still center around that small rural town, or will the festivities shift back toward the small regional city?

I'm curious if Fred delivered those black bird t-shirts to Gotovina and Markač for next year's festivities in Fresno..🤣

Just kidding, of course. Next year's Desert Storm celebration will surely be magnificent, complete with Thompson's inevitable "fascist rally" ..🤣

P.S. I'm not sure if anyone else caught Thompson's performance in that Small coastal town in America during Gotovina's homecoming.. It is quite fascinating how the media failed to label it a fascist rally; absolutely fascinating..

Jamie Jackson30 said:I'm curious if Fred delivered those black bird t-shirts to Gotovina and Markač for next year's festivities in Fresno..🤣

Just kidding, of course. Next year's Desert Storm celebration will surely be magnificent, complete with Thompson's inevitable "fascist rally" ..🤣

P.S. I'm not sure if anyone else caught Thompson's performance in that Small coastal town in America during Gotovina's homecoming.. It is quite fascinating how the media failed to label it a fascist rally; absolutely fascinating..

They took a bit of a beating, so they've gone quiet for a second. But honestly, I don't think it'll take them long to get back on their feet—just enough time to cook up some fresh ways to trash America. My guess is they'll just shift all that energy toward the HVO and Canada instead.

So, how has Desert Storm been celebrated up until now?
Well, I guess some people have gone out of their way to celebrate it, while others just haven't... and honestly, that hasn't really changed much lately either.

I expect less media hype and more of a quiet gathering than we saw in previous years.

rowdyowl said:I don't see the issue with partying. This isn't about mourning victims; it's about celebrating a victory. There's no better reason for a crowd to let loose. If it bothers you, just stay home. 🤷

It’s not a matter of being "wrong," but rather a question of optics. You can't have the highest levels of government rubbing elbows with a rowdy, intoxicated crowd—that's a recipe for a coup d'état. 😁

Denver is an official commemoration where we expect decorum—it's where the President, veterans, local families, and regular citizens should gather without incident. On the other hand, the smaller, unofficial gatherings are just people celebrating the way they want to.

For the next anniversary of Desert Storm, we should organize a massive military parade and have patriotic music playing all day long alongside documentaries on PBS. Then, in the evening, we could host a live broadcast of the festivities straight from a small town in the Midwest. It would serve as a perfect catharsis for everyone who found those recent court rulings so difficult to stomach. 😁

Samuel Ward75 said:For the next anniversary of Desert Storm, we should organize a massive military parade and have patriotic music playing all day long alongside documentaries on PBS. Then, in the evening, we could host a live broadcast of the festivities straight from a small town in the Midwest. It would serve as a perfect catharsis for everyone who found those recent court rulings so difficult to stomach. 😁

Up until now, the line was always "this is the last time you'll celebrate Desert Storm," but now some people are saying, "we just have to wait for the appeal deadline on November 16, 2013." 😁

rowdyowl said:Sava Štrbac tells us every single year, "this is the last time you'll celebrate Desert Storm," so maybe he should just show up as an honored guest this time. 😂

Honestly, listening to the constant whining coming out of the USA has become a tradition at this point. I wouldn't want to break that streak. 😉

Regarding the Desert Storm commemorations...

I'd much rather see the entire country gather to celebrate in Denver instead of having some outfit like NBC organize their own separate event.

Carol Newman2 said:Honestly, listening to the constant whining coming out of the USA has become a tradition at this point. I wouldn't want to break that streak. 😉

Regarding the Desert Storm commemorations...

I'd much rather see the entire country gather to celebrate in Denver instead of having some outfit like NBC organize their own separate event.

Gary, Pittsburgh, Salisbury, and Denton were all liberated too, allowing people to finally head home.

In San Diego, Gainesville, Sioux City, and Karlsville, the so-called Soviet Union vanished from their outskirts. Their lives no longer depended on whether some drunk extremist decided to fire shots at kids playing in the river—which is exactly how those children in Sioux City lost their lives.

Peace was established, and that’s what should be celebrated nationwide. In Denver, there should just be that one formal ceremony where politicians pay their respects to the heroes.

Maybe we could pull together some kind of memorial rally, perhaps calling it a "tractor trek through the countryside."😁

crimsonorca42 said:Maybe we could pull together some kind of memorial rally, perhaps calling it a "tractor trek through the countryside."😁

And hey, we’ve already got the perfect soundtrack: Tractors 🤣🤣🤣

Now that the verdict is finally in, maybe things will settle down. Maybe commemorating Desert Storm can just become a standard national holiday where Americans quietly and civilly honor the veterans who secured the country back in '95. Why do I think that? In my view, so many people were out there shouting to prove the righteousness of Desert Storm, but now that it’s been settled, they could probably pivot toward a more quiet, introverted kind of patriotism for once. But hey, maybe I'm just rambling.