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17. By not inviting trump would be seen as political...they had no choice

Reply to RKP5637 (Reply #8)

Mon Jul 24, 2017, 10:17 PM

Jul 2017

the focus needs to be on trump

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I am guessing, (I don't know)... tomorrow an apology from Boy Scouts of America.. [View all] Stuart G Jul 2017 OP

I won't hold my breath. If they do, it will be a totally half-assed one! 50 Shades Of Blue Jul 2017 #1

If there is anyone with "class" there, it will be real and honest...but we will see. Stuart G Jul 2017 #2

Never, should a monster like Trump be invited to address the BSA. I've heard a lot of the BSA is RKP5637 Jul 2017 #3

..I have lost respect too... But this goes beyond anything I ever heard of.. Stuart G Jul 2017 #6

I've lost a lot of respect for BSA. I was a scout way back and we had a great troop. Never did RKP5637 Jul 2017 #8

I agree completely...no politics, no religion..just scouting.. your words.."..millions Stuart G Jul 2017 #10

By not inviting trump would be seen as political...they had no choice Demonaut Jul 2017 #17

Scouts are supposed to be brave, honorable & respectful Achilleaze Jul 2017 #22

and most are kids..you're wrong Demonaut Jul 2017 #27

They are trying to develop the Twitler Youth: tblue37 Jul 2017 #13

There damned well better be one. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #4

Too late Achilleaze Jul 2017 #5

That smirking asshole behind trump duncang Jul 2017 #20

My dad - a veteran and a scout leader - is rolling in his grave Achilleaze Jul 2017 #21

Ha, yeah, as if. jberryhill Jul 2017 #7

Yep, it was certainly not by accident he ended up addressing them. They knew what he's made of and RKP5637 Jul 2017 #9

The President of the U.S. is the honorary President of the Boy Scouts. former9thward Jul 2017 #11

This is a right-wing lie. Justitia Jul 2017 #16

What exactly is the lie? former9thward Jul 2017 #23

President Obama spoke by video as did several other presidents. SharonClark Jul 2017 #26

That is not what the Washington Post says. former9thward Jul 2017 #29

Obama did speak to them, just not in person. He also didn't turn the jamboree into a modern day geek tragedy Jul 2017 #33

Completely besides the point to my post and its response. former9thward Jul 2017 #35

you said Obama didn't speak to them (which is the rightwing talking point du jour, geek tragedy Jul 2017 #36

I posted a link to the Washington Post. former9thward Jul 2017 #38

your initial post, echoing Trump's remarks yesterday, took a gratuitous shot at Obama geek tragedy Jul 2017 #39

I think your consistent movement of the goalposts is clever, yet invalid. LanternWaste Jul 2017 #43

Then what's this? tenderfoot Jul 2017 #45

It's President Obama meeting with what appears to be some Eagle Scouts former9thward Jul 2017 #46

A complete history of presidential visits at National Jamborees (from a scouting blog) FSogol Jul 2017 #37

The Boy Scouts of America has a "special relationship" with both Congress and the POTUS... Hekate Jul 2017 #44

Former9thward, thank you for a factual statement. More light, less heat. Hekate Jul 2017 #40

Instead, support the GIRL SCOUTS! hlthe2b Jul 2017 #12

+++++++++++ HAB911 Jul 2017 #24

Trump Youth must be boycotted now. JenniferJuniper Jul 2017 #14

The BSA must issue a formal apology...otherwise..you are correct.. Stuart G Jul 2017 #15

Did he also cuss in his speech? Ilsa Jul 2017 #18

Trump doesn't understand boy scouts. Ilsa Jul 2017 #19

Today, the Trump Youth stood behind their decision and stood behind Trump. Foamfollower Jul 2017 #25

Nobody apologizes for anything anymore Blue_Tires Jul 2017 #28

The hallmark of true conservatism Cosmocat Jul 2017 #30

I think you are absolutely right. nt cwydro Jul 2017 #47

I suspect the only way this happens Cosmocat Jul 2017 #31

BSA won't apologize, won't even acknowledge that was inappropriate. Trump owns the BSA now nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #32

here's their non-statement Blue_Tires Jul 2017 #41

There is no honor in that organization. They're the Tr*mpjugend now nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #42

... BannonsLiver Jul 2017 #34