I've got a few words to offer about what Trump did at the National Jamboree today, but first let me establish some bona fides...
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Thankfully, we were not among those in today's crowd. But there must be others there with stories like ours. Trump trampled that tradition.
Worst of all, he did it for no reason. He made the national gathering of Boy Scouts about himself only b/c he makes everything abt himself.
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As Scouts, we were taught never to make our service about politics. Scouts are not supposed to appear in uniform at political events.
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And yet, Trump saw fit to turn the largest gathering of Boy Scouts into a political gathering, as if they had come together only to see him.
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It's the worst kind of desecration, and it he does it repeatedly and without a second thought.
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And before anyone brings it up: No one has a more conflicted relationship w/ Scouts than I do. I love the organization and hate a lot abt it
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In this way, it's a lot like America itself.
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But Trump didn't dishonor the Boy Scouts by falling short of its standards; he made a mockery of the ideals themselves. It's what he does.
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And by the way, the only time that Trump ever had any previous dealings with the Boy Scouts was when Don Jr. joined in 1989.
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The membership fee was $7 in those days—and Trump didn't pay it out of pocket. He took the money from charity.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-boasts-of-his-philanthropy-but-his-giving-falls-short-of-his-words/2016/10/29/b3c03106-9ac7-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html …
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I'm sorry that Trump and Don Jr. didn't stick with it. The first thing they teach you: "A scout is trustworthy."
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I'm sorry he dishonored the scouts. You're absolutely right about him, he's disgraceful and embarrassing. I watched it today and...
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couldn't believe my ears. I was actually yelling at the TV. He's back to his scorched earth views. More bragging about his win over HRC. FFS
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No president has been less popular six months into his tenure than Donald Trump, according to Gallup http://wapo.st/2uHadZt
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I'm an Eagle Scout who attended this event and I agree that it felt like a rally far more than a scouting event.
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I'm so sorry you had to endure this vile man-child. I hope you don't pattern your life after him. He doesn't embody BS values.
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Sad thing is that if he remains, young people will grow up thinking that THIS behaviour is the norm for elected officials.
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If my kid came home & said a speaker at a jamboree spoke about conservative OR liberal agendas, I would have same reaction. INAPPROPRIATE.
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Yep
% - dont care which side of the political spectrum, completely out of line.
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I dunno, the leaders and scouts in attendance seemed to be having a great time.
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I know at least one scout who boycotted the speech.
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