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karynnj

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14. A couple of days is too long because it can be seen as a response to the anger expressed at them

Thu Jul 27, 2017, 02:29 PM

Jul 2017

They saw what happened and the best course would have been a statement that like the second paragraph I quoted that immediately explained that the invitation was routine, but that it was clear that Trump's speech offended some people. That one paragraph really spells out what they expected - and it was not what they got.

A post earlier in the week had links to speeches since FDR, including a video speech sent by Obama. ALL of them spoke of the boy scouts, the work and good they do. All congratulating the boys, the scout masters and the program. Trump, the narsisst, spoke of Trump and his victory and slammed everyone he disliked. This was a campaign rally for Trump -- with essentially a captive audience.

Had they put this out the night of the event or the next morning - just that would have been needed.

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FROM THE CHIEF: OUR PERSPECTIVE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT [View all] DonViejo Jul 2017 OP

Inadequate. But, it was better than the national BSA's statement. n/t SpankMe Jul 2017 #1

Should have said "VILE" political rheortic from Trump. Belated but glad to see this. riversedge Jul 2017 #2

BSA should never have invited rump to speak to the scouts - he never met their criteria in the first diva77 Jul 2017 #3

Actually, I think that disinviting any President is a slippery slope. LisaM Jul 2017 #11

That's right SCantiGOP Jul 2017 #17

Well said, measured, statesmanlike Aviation Pro Jul 2017 #4

Don't sugar coat it, Aviation Pro. Control-Z Jul 2017 #7

well, while waay late, I'm sure it took this long to "thread the needle" in his comments. hlthe2b Jul 2017 #5

I agree but do think this could and should have come out faster karynnj Jul 2017 #9

It's only been a couple of days. LisaM Jul 2017 #13

A couple of days is too long because it can be seen as a response to the anger expressed at them karynnj Jul 2017 #14

Of course, but sometimes knee jerk responses aren't the best. LisaM Jul 2017 #15

Ah, legal - you are completely right karynnj Jul 2017 #20

pretty weak imho n/t hibbing Jul 2017 #6

The President of the United States Mr.Bill Jul 2017 #8

Just A Couple Of Comments Based On The So-Called Apology.... global1 Jul 2017 #10

One Additional Comment Here..... global1 Jul 2017 #12

I think the BSA MyOwnPeace Jul 2017 #16

not lbn nt msongs Jul 2017 #18

No rebuke to the scouts who booed a former President and a former Secretary of State? muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #19

... I've seen worse apologies, but that's weak beer. politicat Jul 2017 #21

Weak tea. lark Jul 2017 #22

Frankly, I don't buy it workinclasszero Jul 2017 #23

"I'm sorry if you were offended" chaplain_M Jul 2017 #24