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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.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Myths & Peace

By Rush Limbaugh
RushLimbaugh.com


The politics behind the Nobel Peace Prize award to Algore was made plain by the Chairman of the Prize Committee, Ole Danbolt Mjøs. "The award shouldn't be seen" as singling out the Bush Administration for criticism, Mjøs insisted, but then he winked and he said: "I am very much in support for all who support changes." As AP noted, he was referring to our upcoming elections. Mjøs went on to praise Algore for fighting "the environment battle even as Vice President. Many did not listen...but he carried on." (Ah... it was such a beautiful thing.)

The remarks speak for themselves; you don't need me to put them in perspective. So let me offer a few words to honor the real peacemakers of our time.

Close to 4,000 military lives have been lost since 9/11. Thousands more of America's finest have been severely wounded and as a result live with pain and disfigurement. Now, these men and women have seen their sacrifices dishonored by an American political party eager to pander to its fringe-kook anti-war base, and a hostile anti-military Drive-By Media anxious to discredit them.

Yet, they persevere. Their faith in the mission they volunteered to perform never waivers. Their faith in themselves and their nation remains intact. As a result of their valor, millions around the globe will lead more peaceful and stable lives. And America will remain strong, secure, and free. The men and women who serve in America's military are the world's true peacemakers. They are our pride; they are our prize.

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