A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a “bully pulpit”, by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning “superb” or “wonderful”, a more common usage at that time….

In recent days, some readers have lowered themselves to the level of calling the publisher:
Ignorant, Silly, not well informed and obviously not able to agree with many of sentiments and fears “out there”…

Most of my close friends would side with the readers but for a strange reason continue to be friends. I expect an argument and most of my wildest comments are directed to people I have known for many years. They expect it and rarely get too upset.

For others, the ever increasing readership of people ordered to stay in doors and not walk their cats and dogs – the anxiety, anger, depression and frustration is self evident each night on the news.

To my good friend John – the pole dancer ( too many years on a Telus Pole ) keep it up — if you can.

ODN progresses. It is not going away and to the many ….Oliver Daily News is not a corporate giant (oliver-speak) with an accountant, office manager, coffee room, a gang of editorial staff slinging the gossip each morning and guys using ink and grease on the press.

No it is just one crusty old guy in a 1 person biz – with a LOT of help from people from Kelowna to Osoyoos.

In a recent campaign to get regular customers – sponsors if you will.

95 percent of those on the books have sent cash and said to me:

We think it is a small price for such a great service to the community. Once again thanks to all people/business affected by the pandemic and its effect on community business community.

Share, Care, support volunteers, support charity. Thank God you are alive.