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Obama booed lustily by Boy Scouts
American Thinker ^ | August 8, 2010 | Rick Moran

Posted on 08/08/2010 9:00:15 AM PDT by Zakeet

The president decided to pass up the Boy Scouts of America's 100th Anniversary in order to make an "historic" appearance on ABC's "The View."

Despite the fact that the Jamboree was just a hop, skip, and a jump from the White House at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, the president sent a recorded message instead of showing up himself.

The reaction of the Boy Scouts to the video tells the story ...

Never was a Boy Scout myself but I understand that the Jamboree means a lot to those in attendance. And the Boy Scouts have meant a lot to America over these last 100 years, developing boys into fine men with a clear idea of right and wrong, and the satisfaction of accomplishing goals that point the way to a successful, happy life.

But I guess he would rather hobnob with celebrities like Whoppi Goldberg and Barbara Walters. I think it demonstrates where this president's priorities lie.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: appearance; jamboree; obama; scouts
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To: Padams
It is an urban myth/legend that Obama is not signing them.

He is NOW signing them. He DIDN'T sign them from inauguration until late this Spring.

The standard form of Eagle Scout certificate was changed during that period because the BSA couldn't get authorization to use his signature.

You don't have to believe me . . . but I have several Eagle Scouts who earned the rank during that period who will be happy to show you their certificate WITHOUT the President's signature.

61 posted on 08/08/2010 2:04:09 PM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: Scoutmaster
Let me correct myself. There was no blank for President Obama's signature. The certificate was changed so that there was no place for the President to sign it . . . because the BSA didn't have authorization to use the President's signature.

That's been 'cleared up' and his signature now appears on Eagle Scout certificates.

62 posted on 08/08/2010 2:06:50 PM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: McBuff
his most heinous crime against the Boy Scouts is his REFUSAL to sign the document that is awarded to all new Eagle Scouts to certify their achievement

It is true that for the first fifteen months or so after President Obama was inaugurated, the White House never 'authorized' his signature on certificates for Eagle Scouts (or Quartermaster or, presumably, Silver Awards for Venturing).

That changed in late spring or early summer of this year when his signature was added. Scouts earning the rank of Eagle BEFORE that time had a blank above President Obama's signature.

However, he's NOT the first President to do this.

President Clinton didn't sign certificates for quite a while after taking office . . . and when he agreed to sign them, the White House 'requested' that the standard certificate be changed so that it could be signed not only by the President of the U.S. (the honorary President of the BSA), but also by Hillary Clinton. Yep.

63 posted on 08/08/2010 2:07:34 PM PDT by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: foundedonpurpose

Just make sure you’re west of I-35, north of the border counties, and an hour away from Austin and you should be good!


64 posted on 08/08/2010 3:13:38 PM PDT by bgill (K Parliament- how could a young man born in Kenya who is not even a native American become the POTUS)
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To: cubreporter

I agree. Eliz looks OK, but her dress is more casual.


65 posted on 08/08/2010 5:57:57 PM PDT by GnuHere
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To: PLD

The Scouts know that Obama doesn’t give a damn about them. He couldn’t scrape himself off his skinny a$$ and visit them in person....I am so disgusted with that man.


66 posted on 08/08/2010 5:59:02 PM PDT by brwnsuga (Go Navy!)
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To: GnuHere

yes. All styles of clothing are nice. It’s just that some are more appropriate than others when it comes to certain events. Dressing used to be according to the occasion. Not so much anymore. It was also a sign of RESPECT.


67 posted on 08/08/2010 7:46:19 PM PDT by cubreporter ( Trust Rush and you won't go wrong.)
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To: cubreporter

Yeah, people seem to think etiquette is whatever they want it to be, rather than established rules and protocols. Must be a result of our feel-good, anything-goes society. Enough to make Letitia Baldrige cringe.


68 posted on 08/08/2010 9:08:55 PM PDT by GnuHere
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To: GnuHere

Yes. Dress respectfully in church and at weddings. Some of the dresses I see in weddings to me are out and out disrespectful to all in attendance. It’s all whatever makes one feel good as you said. A lost art for so many in how to act, behave and dress.


69 posted on 08/09/2010 8:58:19 AM PDT by cubreporter ( Trust Rush and you won't go wrong.)
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To: Fresh Wind

I am sure it’s autopen. It would be difficult to sign those forms and keep up with his scorecard on the golf course.

FWIW, my son and most of his scout friends plan to get their Eagle rank in January 2013.


70 posted on 08/09/2010 1:07:44 PM PDT by Padams
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To: Scoutmaster

My point was just that he is “signing” them now. My scout and some of his friends plan to finish their Eagle requirements in January 2013. They are hoping for change. Too bad they will be too young to vote.


71 posted on 08/09/2010 1:10:11 PM PDT by Padams
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