A bully pulpit is a public office or position of authority that provides the holder with an opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any matter.
In theory, the expression could refer to any position of authority. In practice, it is usually used to describe the presidency.
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Here is a good example of using the bully pulpit in 2012:
Obama Riding Hurricane Sandy Poll Bounce Into Election Day
There’s fresh evidence that President Obama’s rapid response to Hurricane Sandy gave him a last-minute boost before the election, although some Republicans are now saying Obama dropped the ball in the past few days.
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Let’s apply this to Hurricane Helene. This would be a great use of the existing government to use this catastrophe to their political advantage. Instead, the President, Vice-President and the governor of North Carolina have chosen not to use this to their advantage and have ignored this opportunity.
I can think of two reasons why:
- They know that there will not be an election on November 5th.
- They know that the election has been rigged to give the country another fraudulent President.
This would also explain why Biden will not get involved in the East Coast dock strike, close the border or stop illegal aliens from voting. Congress is in recess until November 12, 2024 so the “government” is running on empty.
David DeGerolamo
We no longer HAVE a government. Its an oligarchy of unelected parasites.
……….but wait ! they are all related how many presidents…..but only HOW MANY families ???
Or they know that Trump will win no matter what they do.
I’ll go with what’s behind door #1.
And it looks like I may be correct, as Israel is going to take the plunge with Iran and drag Uncle Sucker into it as well. Makes sense now--a direct tussle with Russia would turn into a nuclear nightmare from which there is no return (literally). A dust-up with Iran only means they’ll unleash all their operatives here in the USA to go postal and create mass chaos--ergo, no election.
https://x.com/Faytuks/status/1840802147266711863
Has anyone thought of this: Western North Carolina is solid red except for Buncombe County where Asheville is located. How are ANY of these Trump supporters even going to vote when towns are destroyed, communications are down, and Post Offices are totally out of service. Unless a way is developed for citizens of these devastated areas to cast their ballots on November 5, and elections are held in spite of the disaster, Trump will lose a lot of his base here. Something must be done………
Disregard -- wrong thread.
Disregard
I think its just good old fashioned stupidity. We think like people with normal brains. We give Democrats too much credit in that regard. Their minds are so hopped up on prescription drugs and bathed in the BS they spew like wokeness, open borders, 15 minute cities, piggy bank taxation, equity, inclusiveness, diversity, climate change, etc…
A mad dog doesn’t have a rational mind or common sense.
3 rd reason. The plan ‘all along’ was to glorify Trump?
Even with Trump things could go extremely sideways. Stop looking at all men as if they are divine or as chosen, look to the One above.