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Tue Jan-04-05 02:22 PM
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Here’s what Theodore Roosevelt said less than 100 years ago: |
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public".
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Tue Jan-04-05 02:23 PM
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1. Love it! Needs to be a bumper sticker! n/t |
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Tue Jan-04-05 02:23 PM
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Edited on Tue Jan-04-05 02:24 PM by LearnedHand
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On edit: Oh, and what Verve said!
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hangloose
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Tue Jan-04-05 02:26 PM
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4. Part of a larger article |
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Wed Jan-05-05 12:55 PM
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Great post! An accurate appraisal from a close friend.
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Tue Jan-04-05 06:31 PM
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9. The context in which the quote first appeared... |
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Theodore Roosevelt wrote an editorial for the Kansas City Star in May of 1918, following Woodrow Wilson's sweeping crackdown against dissent after the American entry into WWI.
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Tue Jan-04-05 02:24 PM
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3. And he was a Republican! eom |
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Tue Jan-04-05 03:56 PM
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8. that was in the days when the Republicans were a real party and |
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not just a corporate shill. Today's repukes bear no resemblance to the party of Roosevelt and Lincoln.
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Tue Jan-04-05 07:44 PM
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10. Teddy was a trust-buster whereas corporatists now rule the day |
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Tue Jan-04-05 02:31 PM
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Tue Jan-04-05 03:34 PM
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Tue Jan-04-05 03:02 PM
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6. Thank you for sharing this! |
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I've seen it before, but had honestly forgotten about it! So pertinent to our present day situation!
WHAT ARE THEY HIDING???:think: :think: :think:
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Wed Jan-05-05 01:40 PM
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12. He was one great Republican. |
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That's when Republicans were progressive -- at least for their time period.
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Wed Jan-05-05 11:09 PM
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that it's not just the party, it's the principles, the character. We're not so partisan, just practical.
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Thu Jan-06-05 01:02 AM
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14. welcome to DU I hope your time here offers benefits for both |
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