Sunday, July 31, 2005

Worst. Jamboree. Ever. -- Part Two

After twice cancelling appearances, President Bush finally made it to the Boy Scout Jamboree for a speech. The Jamboree at Fort AP Hill, Virginia had been plagued by disaster:
  • Four leaders died when a tent pole came in contact with a power line
  • Hundreds of Scouts had to be treated for heat illnesses, waiting in record heat and dress uniforms for the President's first planned visit
  • The President canceled the first trip after heavy thunderstorms hit the Jamboree
  • A helicopter carrying photographers was forced to make an emergency landing in the middle of the Jamboree
The Army took advantage of a captive audience to do a little recruiting -- with soft core drill sergeants and an Army hot air balloon.

Hey, after the week they had, 18 months in Iraq may not sound so bad. (Reuters)

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