a bully pulpit or petition
This phrase, used by Theodore Roosevelt, refers to the office of presidency. A pulpit is a place to preach from and "bully" is an older adjective meaning excellent. Therefore a bully pulpit is a great place to make speeches from . Roosevelt appreciated the fact that people listened to him when he spoke as the President.
Theodore Roosevelt was the president who called the office of President (the position, that is, not the Oval Office room specifically) of President a "bully pulpit". Lots of Presidents have "used it effectively" (Lincoln, FDR, and JFK definitely used their Presidencies to promote their own ideals, for example), but it was Theodore Roosevelt who came up with the term.
Roosevelt use the bully pulpit pulpit to promote the Square Deal by using the technique in The coal strike of 1902, where he intervened in the strike to protect the interests of the workers and the public. He used Square Deal as his campaign slogan, and the framework for his entire presidency.
In the past, the so-called Bully Pulpit was created by President Theodore Roosevelt. He believed that the power of the presidency can be made to persuade voters, industries and Congress by publicly speaking out on changes Teddy Roosevelt believed should be made. Presidents since T. Roosevelt have used this technique from time to time.
The pulpit is a stand that holds the bible (or sometimes notes) for the convenience of the clergyman who officiates at a Sunday service or other religious occasion. it is also used for preaching
A pulpit candle is a candle placed on or near the pulpit or lectern in a church. It is often used during religious services to symbolize the presence of light and truth in the message being delivered.
An abbot on the cross is another term for a brothel bully, a term used in British slang for a man who is employed by a brothel as the equivalent of a bouncer.
I used to be a bully but not anymore though.....
An abat-voix is a device used for reflection of sound, used as a sounding board, for example over a pulpit.
Because the pulpit is the focal point of most worship settings. Older churches typically have two speaker stands. The stand on the left is referred to as the pulpit. Pulpits are used for sermons. The pulpit side of the church is called the "gospel side" of the church.
it is what a minister stands behind when he preaches