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Bully Pulpit

The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

"Too Hot" Not So Hot

The latest triumph of the global warming crusade is a one hour HBO special entitled "Too Hot Not Too Handle" that is premiering in several cities this month. The screening in Albuquerque was well-advertised; it was free, and hosted by Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez. At the screening they offered free wine, free cheese and crackers, free fruit, and best of all, free "Stop Global Warming" bracelets. The state's attorney general showed up, but despite the advertising, free stuff and the close proximity to the University of New Mexico and Sandia Labs, the relatively small auditorium at the National Hispanic Cultural Center was half full. Advertise free food and drinks in your typical college town, and most places would fill up to watch me play the spoons!

Dr. Robert C. Balling Jr.

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