For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 28, 2010
AMAC's Founder, Dan Weber
President would rather go on TV show than speak to 45,000 Scouts
[July28, 2010] [Bohemia, NY] – Daniel Weber, President of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) today criticized President Obama for skipping the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America.
Saying Obama’s decision “looks like he’s putting politics before patriotism, and is an insult to the millions of Americans who participated in Scouting in their youth”
“There will only be one 100th Anniversary in history and it is a shame the President would rather be speaking at political fundraisers and appearing on The View, than speak to our nation’s youth.”
“The ideals we learned about as Boy Scouts; Honor, Trust, Duty, Bravery, Reverence and so on, are not taught in our schools nor are they highlighted on our TV shows, but they an important part of helping to build character for the future citizens of our country.”
Weber said at a time when the influence of Gangs is spreading across the nation, “More young Americans have died of gang violence than have died in both the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. The Boy Scouts are one of the few organizations that help to answer this problem”
“Boy scout officials have been kind to note that the President has allowed two visits to the White House by scouts since his election, so they are not making a big thing about the snub.” Weber said, “But sending a video to them is like sending a video to the troops instead of visiting them.”
The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is a nonpartisan organization looking out for the interests of Americans 50 and older. It seeks to preserve the Traditional American values of Faith, Family and Freedom and is considered the conservative alternative to the AARP.
AMAC was founded in 2007, now has over 100,000 members and is growing rapidly.
Please visit: www.amac.us
For more information, or to interview Daniel Weber, please contact Dan Rene at 703-869-1146 or drene@impactstrategiesllc.com
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Sandy – I could not agree with you more. Get rid of everybody who has been in office for 20 years or more, and we would have a much better congress. We are in a world of hurt, and Obama is respnosible for only a small fraction of it. Most Obama haters think he signed the bank bailout – he didn’t. And I know several policemen and firemen whose jobs were literally saved by the Stimulus every one of these ideological purists hated so much. Try telling the hundreds of thousands of state and local employess whose jobs were on the chopping block until the Stimulus funded billions to state and local governments to solve their deficit problems, and save those jobs, that the Stimulus didn’t save one job. Baloney.
Blind hatred is, first and foremost, blind.
You people are seriously warped.
In addition to numerous other Presidents, including your beloved Ronald Reagan, who never attended, there is this somewhat problematic fact for all of you Obam haters: On June 12, Obama entertained a contingent of Scouts in the Oval Office, discussing policy on children, youth, recreation and natural resources. Obama was the first president since Coolidge to do that. Where were you guys who criticize him here, to credit him for doing that then? Oh, that’s right, your hatred for him knows no bounds.
Gerald Ford couldn’t fit it into his schedule either. Why not call Ford “anti-Scout?” Or Dwight Eisenhower, who missed at least two Jamborees? Or Ronald Reagan, who also couldn’t find time for a Scout Jamboree in eight years? Does the word “hypocrisy” mean anything to you?
This is truly an idiotic attack on the President, and deeply disrespectful of the office. And like many, who apparently you could care less about, I resent the use of scouting as a political football on such a bogus issue. It really illustrates how petty adn small minded the opponents of Obama are.
those who voted for him are getting exactly what they deserve, unfortunately those who did not are also paying the price
Wow, such a bunch of hateful people. No, we don’t need McCain and Palin in office. We need some younger people. Lets get rid of all the people in Washington. Stop paying pensions, there health insurance and lets see how much money we save. Let them figure out how to pay doc. bills, dentist bills and for prescriptions. Did they get raises this yr? We people on social security didn’t and won’t next yr. either. Our wages don’t go up, but the price of everything goes up. This country is in sad shape and its not all Obama’s fault.
I was at the jamboree and am sorry the President did not attend. I was embarrassed by the booing. Boys will be boys, but adults booing the video was unforgiveable and unpatriotic. I did for vote not for President Obama, but he deserves the respect of his office. He won the the election and the video was dignified and said all the right things. I wonder if those who were booing ever heard of loyal and courteous.
Montana said on 8/4/10 that Dwight Eisenhower did not attend the Boy Scouts Jamboree. However, WRHAWORTH says he/she SAW Dwight Eisenhower there in Colorado Springs on the 50th anniversary of the Scouts. I don’t think Montana knows what he’s talking about. And I think some of you are right, if I was at the Jamboree, seeing Obama there would ruin it. It wouldn’t be so bad for him to snub every Christian or just plain American event if he just wasn’t such a suck-up to the Muslims at every opportunity. Since when is Ramadan on our American holiday calendar?
How did America get this far away from our Constitution? Please vote in November and get rid of (Obama) and all the evil invading our country, before it is too late. Our Consstitution is hanging by a thread.
I agree that this “madman” should be sent back to community organizing where he came from. America is is great danger from this wacko and his cohorts..
I attended the 50th Anniversary Jamboree in Colorado Springs and was so pleased to see President Dwight D. Eisenhower ride through the scouts and greet us. I am so disappointed in this president for his snubbing of the Scouts… but what can you expect from him?
Kathy B said it right.
I too dispise obama and his administration down to the Supreme Court & Congress (democrats).
Look at the recent appointment to the USSC. This women fought off every Federal case filed against obama in regards to his Birth Record.
She won! obama won! Those who filed LOST because of this “friend” of obama’s. My my American, do we have to suffer two more years of this humiliation, deceit, liberal or socialized government attitudes? Fire the bastard now! IMPEACH OBAMA on the grounds he refuses to prove he is a natural born citizen.
I think this muslim has committed the perfect Coup.
As an Eagle Scout (’66) and a Veteran (Army, ’70-’73) I am not surprised he snubbed them, but I am disappointed the scouts boo’ed him. As much as I dislike him and all he stands for, he IS the President. We owe Respect to the office (if not the man) and that we owe respect to those in authority over us comes from the Bible! We can, and should, work diligently to vote him and his democrats out of office.
My Son was at the Jamboree and we was glad Obama wasn’t there. It is sad to see that a young man already sees how corrupt and wrong our nation is being ran. Oh and Montana my Son will be voting soon!!!
I’m not as concerned about not visiting the Boy Scouts as I am about
the cost of the 8 vacations that his wife has taken at the people’s expense.
The Politicians are breaking our Nation. They do not need to collect a pension, the size they are getting, and the Health care, along with their spouses. They should get Social Security + Health care, like we do. AND, what good does it do, for us to vote? We are not the ones to put them in office. Obama is putting all his studges in office, to insure his re election. We all need to stand behind Arizona, and get all the illegals out of our country. They are draining our country, in many ways. FREE stuff, that our own people cannot get, plus bringing all the drugs into our young people. Why do we sit back and just complain? We need to change the voting laws. Have a count on the peoples votes, not the Electoral College. Every Politician, should only serve 2 terms, then, get out and get another job, and put new blood in office. They shouldn’t be entitled to the pensions they are getting. They are draining us dry. They get raises, but, we, senior citizens don’t. If they can vote themselves a raise, then, we the people, should be able to do so, also. The Politicians are putting us BROKE.
This man, Obama” is a disgrace to the office of president. I get tired if seeing his mug on TV every time i turn it on. We need to read and heed 2 Chronicles 7:14.
This man SHOULD NOT be President of the United States. War Hero John McCain should be!
I’d like someone to explain why we have to wait until the next election; this man decieved an entire nation, he broke the LAW. Now he’s making laws we have to obey? I want him out YESTERDAY! Those pansies in DC have done nothing but prove they are PANSIES – when it comes to him. If we are forced to wait, then get rid of all of them we possibly can and elect people who have courage, integrity and who have common sense.
Obama will snub any overtly Christian function because it is against his (now-confessed) religion; Muslims are currently working at the United Nations to get permission to make Christianity a crime in their homeland. Obama’s cameo at a Christian church prior to his election was a ploy to capture ‘Christian’ votes. It was a lie just as his birth in Hawaii was a lie. He is a Kenyan, of course. He broke the law to gain the highest office in the land. Frankly, I would not want him speaking to any youth group, most especially one such as the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA would not tolerate deceptions from their members; they should not be made to show respect to this liar – even if he is the president.
we now see that we made a major mistake in 2008.we can make a major correction in 2010.
This year’s jamboree would only have been marred by an Obama visit…his efforts at growing government at the expense of job creation is anti-American, pro-socialist.
Montana, you sound like you’re a AARP member. Seriously, Washington District of Corruption is disfunctional, broken and generally going down the wrong track. Only way to get their attention is to vote all the incumbants out. Maybe that will restore some sanity for awhile. Its is about the Country, not right or left, democrat or republican.
Montana, back door deals such as the Louisiana Purchase, Nebraska Cornhusker, and Gator Aid were done with this health care bill, so it can pass. Therefore, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Florida got nice sweetheart deals. The democrats do such deals as well. They don’t all act like men.
John: I am glad Ronald Reagan is on my side not yours.
Please let me know how you feel about John Ensign (R-NV) or Scott Brown (R-MA), pray tell.
I thought Republicans were about taking responsibility, come on it is time to be a man and take responsibility of what your party did to our nation through back door deals and alright theft. They only protect corporate interest (foreign or domestic) and the few rich. Are you surprised that “Fake News” majority interest is Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal who has publicly acknowledged that he has forced Fox News to edit its coverage he disliked, conservative activists have attacked the business partnership as “really dangerous for America.” So when our Supreme Court allowed any corporation (foreign or domestic) to influence elections through unlimited funding well there you have it, Republicans win, our country will lose.
Future (Incase you bring it up):
Palin……Wow, Reporter, Politician, Comedian, Commentator, Grizzly Mama, “Jack of all trades, master of none”. Palin is a fool and we all make fun of them don’t we, that’s why she went to “Fake News”, duh!”.
One could quite easily make the case that the boy scouts are more adult-like than the hosts of “The View” (with the exception of Elisabeth H). And his purpose of appearing on The View was not to explain to the American People what he is doing to repair our nation, he was speaking on The View to campaign for his re-election and for the 2012 elections, which are sure to upset his apple cart.
Real the “Boy scouts Jamboree”, real? Are you saying he disrespect our boys in uniform?, please. Or is he more focused on speaking to adults (The View) about what he is doing to repair our nation (those boys can’t vote, you know). And so you know (or take a look yourself) Twelve other presidents have skipped the Jamboree, including Ronald Reagan (he missed all of them), Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon and yes even Dwight D. Eisenhower, among others, so, honestly, who cares, I don’t.
God help us. This madman and his boot licking democrats are going to drag us into bankruptcy and socialism. There are mid term elections coming up. Every single democrat must be voted out of office.
In the words of Lou Dobbs (formerly of CNN fame) during an interview on Fox News with Megan Kelly just a couple days ago “it is just like telling American Citizens to go straight to hell”. The same holds true for the Federal lawsuit against The State of Arizona. That lawsuit from Obama towards legal Americans to help illegal aliens. It makes one wonder if Obama is representing Mexicans or Americans. Which is it? I am insulted by Obama ignoring the Boy Scout’s 100th Anniversary. Truly, that must have placed a mark on the hearts and minds of all those youth and their parents. To be more interested in appearing on a TV show that is a left wing liberal “view” 99%, campaign and raise funds for only his party, showing his interest only in power rather than our concerns here at home is ludicrous and I’m certain that many Americans will tell him exactly what they think of this at the polls when the time comes in 2012 and most importantly for the very near future is for America to tell him this coming November at the polls. We paid for that $186,000.00 sandwich he had, $100,000.00 per hour for the use of Air Force One and on and on. His spending is unbelievable! Time to put a stop to all of this.
George M.
Kansas City, MO
I expect nothing different from this president he could care less about the boy scouts!