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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.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Pilot's Actions Contributed to Mount Airy Crash, NTSB Report Says

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (By Andy Matthews, Yadkin Valley News) - Approximately 30 minutes before a twin-engine plane crashed near the Mount Airy/Surry County more than two years ago, the pilot yelled out an ominous warning to the five passengers aboard.

"If anybody back here believes in the good Lord, I believe now would be a good time to hit your knees," Ronald Rakestraw said.

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