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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.

Friday, December 29, 2006

Recruiting Muslims

Fox News

Speaking of wars — the U.S. is trying to enlist more Muslim Americans — in the War on Terror. The Christian Science Monitor reports — Muslim prayer rooms have been opened at West Point — and other service academies. Muslim clerics serve as chaplains at several military bases. And some Muslim Marines have been stationed in major American cities to advise military recruiters.

The Pentagon estimates — there are 3,400 Muslims — now serving in the armed forces.

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