Good lord Trump is a disgrace. So every 4 years the Boy Scouts of America comes together to showcase and celebrate that is great about the BSA and its members. In line with that tradition, the sitting President has an open invitation to address them.
- “A Scout is Trustworthy. A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.”
The President of the United States opened his speech with “Who the hell wants to speak about politics when I’m in front of the Boy Scouts?” and then proceeds to talk about politics ignoring the 80 year tradition.
- “A Scout is Loyal. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.”
The President of the United States joked that he might fire his HHS Secretary for nothing more than a Senate Vote. “ By the way, are you going to get the votes? He better get them. He better get them. Oh, he better. Otherwise I’ll say, “Tom, you’re fired.” I’ll get somebody.”
- “ A Scout is Helpful. A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.”
The President of the United States proudly declared “Dr. Price still lives the Scout oath, helping to keep millions of Americans strong and healthy as our secretary of Health and Human Services. And he’s doing a great job. And hopefully he’s going to gets the votes tomorrow to start our path toward killing this horrible thing known as Obamacare that’s really hurting us.”
- “ A Scout is Friendly. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.”
The President of the United States stated “You know, I go to Washington and I see all these politicians, and I see the swamp, and it’s not a good place. In fact, today, I said we ought to change it from the word “swamp” to the word ‘cesspool’ or perhaps to the word ‘sewer.’”
- “ A Scout is Courteous.A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.”
The President of the United States stated “By the way, just a question, did President Obama ever come to a Jamboree? And we’ll be back. We’ll be back. The answer is no.”
- “ A Scout is Kind. A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.”
The President of the United States stated “The fake media will say, “President Trump spoke” — you know what is — “President Trump spoke before a small crowd of Boy Scouts today.” That’s some — that is some crowd. Fake media. Fake news.”
- “A Scout is Obedient.A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.”
The President of the United States stated “And you know, we have a tremendous disadvantage in the Electoral College. Popular vote is much easier.”
- “ A Scout is Cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.”
The President of the United States was cheerful, though he did state “You know, I go to Washington and I see all these politicians, and I see the swamp, and it’s not a good place. In fact, today, I said we ought to change it from the word “swamp” to the word “cesspool” or perhaps to the word “sewer.”
But it’s not good. Not good. And I see what’s going on. And believe me, I’d much rather be with you, that I can tell you.”
- “A Scout is Thrifty.A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.”
The President of the United States stated that the Secretary of the Interior would “makes sure that we leave our national parks and federal lands better than we found them in the best scouting tradition” right before stating that the Secretary of Energy will make us an “energy exporter” and that we will be “ We will be energy dominant.” Ignoring that the Federal lands will not be left in accord with scouting tradition if they are sold off or opened up for energy.
- “ A Scout is Brave. A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.”
By laughing at and belittling others, the President of the United States was not standing just standing for what he “thinks is right”. Being a bully is not being brave.
- “ A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.”
The President of the United States stated “ And by the way, under the Trump administration you’ll be saying “Merry Christmas” again when you go shopping, believe me.” As well as “ But the words “duty,” “country” and “God” are beautiful words. In other words, basically what you’re doing is you’re pledging to be a great American patriot.” Ignoring those of other Faiths or none, and trying to combine Christian with Patriot.
Impressive and disgraceful, the President of the United States broke all 12 of the Scout Rules and violated the no politics traditions at the one even that showcases their Rules and Traditions.
I see the blindly devoted Trump followers are already here, we have Louis Weeks already stating “Everything is being assaulted by political correctness so Trump’s points at the event were valid to that audience. They have to make the choice, bow down to the PC crowd or stand against them.” and to “prove” his claim he brought in “The political correctness pushed by the left is also slowly hurting the boy scouts. At some point they will be forced to chance their name because many on the left see the term “boy” as disrespectful of Gender confused or gender neutral or transgendered children.” Something that wasn’t a part of this or the speech. I guess he thinks that the Scout Traditions and Laws are “politically correct” and Trump was teaching the Scouts to stand against them…
