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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard.
The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. |
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the ladies of the view are pretty important, and Elisabeth Hasselback is HOT. maybe he has a crush on whoope....
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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard. The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. seriously? boy scouts? while the country is having economic hardships, facing international threats, foreclosures, unemployment....the boy scouts should be the priority right now? also if its every four years how did Bush speak in 1995 and Clinton in 1997? and if its not every four years than what is the big deal about him not making THIS one..? everybody thinks their cause should be priority,, the scouts have had TWO gatherings hosted by the President AT the white house but THIS day he is missing and makes him garbage? lets get over ourselves shall we? |
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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard. The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. seriously? boy scouts? while the country is having economic hardships, facing international threats, foreclosures, unemployment....the boy scouts should be the priority right now? also if its every four years how did Bush speak in 1995 and Clinton in 1997? and if its not every four years than what is the big deal about him not making THIS one..? everybody thinks their cause should be priority,, the scouts have had TWO gatherings hosted by the President AT the white house but THIS day he is missing and makes him garbage? lets get over ourselves shall we? |
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the campaign trails overturns all... you have to know whats more important, campaigning or some little boys, maybe the only chance in their lives to meet a president. can't please everyone, i guess.
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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard. The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. seriously? boy scouts? while the country is having economic hardships, facing international threats, foreclosures, unemployment....the boy scouts should be the priority right now? also if its every four years how did Bush speak in 1995 and Clinton in 1997? and if its not every four years than what is the big deal about him not making THIS one..? everybody thinks their cause should be priority,, the scouts have had TWO gatherings hosted by the President AT the white house but THIS day he is missing and makes him garbage? lets get over ourselves shall we? The View, golf take priority. Michelle and friends gallivanting in Spain. Times ain't tough in her world. 
BTW. It's harvest season. Must be the Illegals harvesting her crops. 
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sounds good to me , they are still human beings that arent required to work 24-7 but who also have families and lives,,,,
as well as working the issues they can when they can according to priorities and urgency and schedules,,, |
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Edited by
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids.
Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play... 
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out!  )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed! 
You can't keep a good bad guy down! |
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids. Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play...
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out! )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed!
You can't keep a good bad guy down! crazy, I didnt know taxes were race based, could have sworn they were attached to INCOME levels ,, of which OBAMA HIMSELF would be required to pay more taxes than the average joe,,, |
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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard. The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. seriously? boy scouts? while the country is having economic hardships, facing international threats, foreclosures, unemployment....the boy scouts should be the priority right now? also if its every four years how did Bush speak in 1995 and Clinton in 1997? and if its not every four years than what is the big deal about him not making THIS one..? everybody thinks their cause should be priority,, the scouts have had TWO gatherings hosted by the President AT the white house but THIS day he is missing and makes him garbage? lets get over ourselves shall we? It was a typo, Bush spoke in 2005. When you make your platform a community service one annd getting involved with community service orgs makes this kinda hipocritical. Besides ummm how exactly is going on the View helping the economy? How is attending fundraisers for Democratic candidates helping the economy? This is right in Washington D.C. he could spend a couple hours there then re-schedule his appearance on the View. |
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Being an Eagle Scout this pisses me off more then anything else this jack *** has done so far.
People please call and voice your opinion 202-456-1111, between 9am and 5pm EST and let them know he needs to change his priorities and help the Scouts who do so much good for so many people. |
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the campaign trails overturns all... you have to know whats more important, campaigning or some little boys, maybe the only chance in their lives to meet a president. can't please everyone, i guess. President Bush broke away from the campaign trail, as did President Clinton and Bush Sr. to attend the Jamboree. |
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids. Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play...
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out! )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed!
You can't keep a good bad guy down! crazy, I didnt know taxes were race based, could have sworn they were attached to INCOME levels ,, of which OBAMA HIMSELF would be required to pay more taxes than the average joe,,, Didn't you know that the people Obama surrounds himself with are above paying taxes? |
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I know there has to be a whole long list of those who have been turned down by the president being unable to be everywhere all at once.
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids. Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play...
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out! )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed!
You can't keep a good bad guy down! crazy, I didnt know taxes were race based, could have sworn they were attached to INCOME levels ,, of which OBAMA HIMSELF would be required to pay more taxes than the average joe,,, First and foremost Obama rose to power on racially biased dogma. Then he suddenly became a revolutionary. Like all "good" politicians they reinvent themselves to get votes. Now with that said... There is an assumption that the Boy Scouts is just for "Whites Only." In my troop we had black scouts. At the Jamborees there were units attending that were predominately black. There was nothing "white" about it. Obama could have attended JUST to help out national moral rather than fund raising for his pets! His people need him more than his organization! Who is the DNC serving again??? Now for taxation being based on Income. AH HELL YES! Lets just tax the **** out of the rich and give to the poor just like Robin Hood only Obama is the guy in Green tights! Every tax they throw at us add to the taxation we are forced to endure now! America has the MOST FUQUED up and convoluted tax system ever. if you know how to play your loop holes you can cut way down on what you have to pay predisposing you are really rich. Also many of the new taxes effect us globally. CA's sales tax is 9.75% but lets round up here, 10% of the value of everything we buy. What has that done to consumer spending especially on big dollar items? Oh but CA being a 'green state' also imposes an electronics tax of 3% too. They also like to hit us with a disposal fee too. Fees fees fees fees fees! If you think more taxes solves everything you have been sucking on your big toe for far too long! QUIT IT! It is funny how bad California is off now. Oh the poo poo us about to hit the fan real good here in a short! By November things should really be nice and toasty! That is when the some of the poo starts flying! And look at what a mess the next administration gets to inherit! |
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President Obama will make history as the first sitting president on a daytime talk show when he visits with the ladies of "The View." But he'll be missing out on another historic occasion -- the Boy Scouts' Jamboree marking the group's 100th anniversary, right in the president's backyard. The Jamboree kicked off this week at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where organizers had invited the president to speak to the 45,000 scouts in attendance. All three of Obama's predecessors have made it to one Jamboree while in office. But the president will instead be traveling Wednesday to New York for a taping of the ABC show, as well as Democratic fundraisers and a stop in New Jersey. The talk show appearance comes as campaign season moves into full swing, but also amid efforts to cap the Gulf oil spill for good, contain the damage from an unprecedented leak of Afghanistan war documents and battle Arizona over its immigration law -- set to go into effect Thursday. Obama also has an out-of-town event planned for Friday in Detroit. But while the Jamboree lasts until next Tuesday, the president is sending his regards via a videotaped message. Boy Scouts of America spokesman Deron Smith said the organization knew Obama's invitation would hinge on his schedule and found out two months ago that he would not be able to attend. "It just depends on his schedule," he said, adding that "there's always a spot" available for the president during the Jamboree. Obama also serves as honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. The White House said Tuesday that the fundraisers, not the TV appearance, prevented the president from attending. "We were always going to be out of town that day," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer told FoxNews.com in an e-mail. "It was never canceled." The Boy Scouts released a statement acknowledging that Obama has hosted Boy Scouts groups in the Oval Office twice since taking office. "We thank the president for his effort to recognize scouting and look forward to working with his administration as we work toward accomplishing our mission of preparing young people to become exceptional adults," the group said. The Jamboree is held once every four years. This year's festivities mark the organization's 100-year anniversary -- scouts are scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., and other regional attractions in connection with the celebration. Every president is typically invited, though not all are able to attend. Obama's three predecessors each made it to one Jamboree in person. President George W. Bush spoke in 1995, President Bill Clinton in 1997 and President George H.W. Bush in 1989. Though Obama typically reserves his exclusive interviews for network and cable news shows, he appeared on "The View" as a candidate. "The View" is hosting the president as part of its "Red, White & View" series highlighting political guests. Creator and co-host Barbara Walters said Obama's appearance, along with the past appearance of First Lady Michelle Obama, shows "The View" can play the role of news source. "This shows that both the president and first lady feel that our show is an influential and important source of information and news," she said in a written statement. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/27/obama-missing-historic-boy-scout-jamboree-fundraisers-view-taping/ What a piece of garbage. This one hit's close to home being an Eagle Scout myself. Wasn't one of his platforms community service and giving back to others? I guess fundraising is more important. seriously? boy scouts? while the country is having economic hardships, facing international threats, foreclosures, unemployment....the boy scouts should be the priority right now? also if its every four years how did Bush speak in 1995 and Clinton in 1997? and if its not every four years than what is the big deal about him not making THIS one..? everybody thinks their cause should be priority,, the scouts have had TWO gatherings hosted by the President AT the white house but THIS day he is missing and makes him garbage? lets get over ourselves shall we? It was a typo, Bush spoke in 2005. When you make your platform a community service one annd getting involved with community service orgs makes this kinda hipocritical. Besides ummm how exactly is going on the View helping the economy? How is attending fundraisers for Democratic candidates helping the economy? This is right in Washington D.C. he could spend a couple hours there then re-schedule his appearance on the View. so who spoke in 2001? is this a presidential duty,, speaking to every childrens organization? I kind of thought it was an extra , a PRIVILEGE for such groups,, meaning something to be appreciated when it happens and NOT something that should be expected |
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids. Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play...
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out! )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed!
You can't keep a good bad guy down! crazy, I didnt know taxes were race based, could have sworn they were attached to INCOME levels ,, of which OBAMA HIMSELF would be required to pay more taxes than the average joe,,, First and foremost Obama rose to power on racially biased dogma. Then he suddenly became a revolutionary. Like all "good" politicians they reinvent themselves to get votes. Now with that said... There is an assumption that the Boy Scouts is just for "Whites Only." In my troop we had black scouts. At the Jamborees there were units attending that were predominately black. There was nothing "white" about it. Obama could have attended JUST to help out national moral rather than fund raising for his pets! His people need him more than his organization! Who is the DNC serving again??? Now for taxation being based on Income. AH HELL YES! Lets just tax the **** out of the rich and give to the poor just like Robin Hood only Obama is the guy in Green tights! Every tax they throw at us add to the taxation we are forced to endure now! America has the MOST FUQUED up and convoluted tax system ever. if you know how to play your loop holes you can cut way down on what you have to pay predisposing you are really rich. Also many of the new taxes effect us globally. CA's sales tax is 9.75% but lets round up here, 10% of the value of everything we buy. What has that done to consumer spending especially on big dollar items? Oh but CA being a 'green state' also imposes an electronics tax of 3% too. They also like to hit us with a disposal fee too. Fees fees fees fees fees! If you think more taxes solves everything you have been sucking on your big toe for far too long! QUIT IT! It is funny how bad California is off now. Oh the poo poo us about to hit the fan real good here in a short! By November things should really be nice and toasty! That is when the some of the poo starts flying! And look at what a mess the next administration gets to inherit! kudos for continuing to inject RACE where it is irrelevant,, 
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Your all missing the point to the whole thing.
Lets see it's the Boy Scouts 100th year. How often do those come around? Oh yea every 100 years! This is a once in a lifetime event for everyone attending (ok maybe a few might make it to live to be 117). I say shame on Obama and the view for not rescheduling the show. |
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The Boy Scouts is an American Institution badly needing support right now becasue they are one of the few organizations to actually do something positive for kids. Fund raising? When this country needs action, not campaigning for votes and money? He also does not work 24/7. Don't kid yourself. Obama should be leading, not begging for financial hand outs. WTF! He has a job to do besides play...
A president performing fund raising makes me think of him looking like this! Remember, he doesn't have to look pathetic becasue he is the president! It just helps. Obama's priorities... #1. Obama #2. Wife Michelle (But in secret "Vote For ME Again in 2012" actually fills this slot but SHHHHHHHHHHHHH! His Wife will go all Janet Reno on me if this were to leak out! )
#3. Daughter #4. The DNC #5. Those that got him elected. #6. All those poor and stupid idiots who voted for him who bought his promises... #7. Tearing America apart from inside. And the rest of us... #8. Since you work you got money to give us so hey eff you, more taxes for you bad white people and you Asians too. I am angry you are smart than us and the White people and all of you know Karate. I got some wealth to redistribute! YOURS! I am getting so rich off of this! Suckers... Yep, Chicago Brand Nepotism at its best! Welcome the new Boss Tweed!
You can't keep a good bad guy down! crazy, I didnt know taxes were race based, could have sworn they were attached to INCOME levels ,, of which OBAMA HIMSELF would be required to pay more taxes than the average joe,,, Didn't you know that the people Obama surrounds himself with are above paying taxes? I wasnt aware he was surrounding himself with people, ,,,,besides family and staff and bodyguards,, |
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Your all missing the point to the whole thing. Lets see it's the Boy Scouts 100th year. How often do those come around? Oh yea every 100 years! This is a once in a lifetime event for everyone attending (ok maybe a few might make it to live to be 117). I say shame on Obama and the view for not rescheduling the show. I guess it will last ALL year then,, gives us 150 more potential dates for them to have a meeting with this President,,, |
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