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workinclasszero

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23. Frankly, I don't buy it

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Jul 27, 2017, 05:28 PM

Jul 2017

"I want to extend my sincere apologies to those in our Scouting family who were offended by the political rhetoric that was inserted into the jamboree."

Oh really? Looks like the Boy Scouts and their leaders on stage were really into booing and slamming democrats.

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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