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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.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Fire Chief Ticketed at Accident Scene for Refusing to Move Emergency Vehicle

(By Jonathon M. Seidl, The Blaze) - Those who are easily upset by stories of government ineptitude should click away from this story now.

North Merrick, NY Fire Chief James Allen has been serving the city for 20 years. He’s seen a lot in his life, but never has he seen anything like this. While responding to a crash on a major NY freeway last week, while using his official fire department vehicle, he was given a ticket by a state trooper for blocking a lane of traffic. No joke:


 

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