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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As Scouts, we were taught never to make our service about politics. Scouts are not supposed to appear in uniform at political events.
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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Trump did the unthinkable. He used impressionable young boys to get the adulation & crowd size he craves &can no longer get anywhere else.
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$50 says if you ask 45 he'd tell you that is exactly why the BSA was there. He's a narcissist & staggeringly stupid.
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Great Fam Hist in Scouts but I can't unsee or unhear Scout gleeful cheering, acceptance of trash.
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I'm sickened an appalled. What grown a*s man talks about Yacht Orgies to young men then had them Boo a former POTUS and FLOTUS. He has to go
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What ? He talked about orgies on boats ? Really?
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Having them boo Obama is irresponsible, unprofessional and class-less.
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Been tryna hold back tears since I heard this. He's good at crushing the spirit of the scouting guys
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Made me cry, too.
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Trump doesn't in any way understand the Boy Scouts, their purpose and goals. Trump trivialized loyalty, was vengeful, unbecoming his office.
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I raised a boy scout from Weeblo to Eagle. I am so enraged that trump stood in front of them with his blasphemy that i could spit.
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Trump is a self-destructing horror show causing irreparable harm to our country and everyone who comes within his orbit.
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It is called narcissism.
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No, Dregs, it's called Altzeimers. I have it too.
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Sorry to hear that. Be well.
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