Here’s what Theodore Roosevelt said less than 100 years ago:

[hangloose]

“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".

[Verve]

1. Love it! Needs to be a bumper sticker! n/t

[LearnedHand]

2. Context?

Link?

On edit: Oh, and what Verve said!

[hangloose]

4. Part of a larger article

http://www.washingtondispatch.com/article_10631.shtml

[Boreas]

11. McBride Letter

Great post! An accurate appraisal from a close friend.

[mcscajun]

9. The context in which the quote first appeared...

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.

[hyphenate]

3. And he was a Republican! eom

[Raster]

8. that was in the days when the Republicans were a real party and

not just a corporate shill. Today's repukes bear no resemblance to the party of Roosevelt and Lincoln.

[indepat]

10. Teddy was a trust-buster whereas corporatists now rule the day

[imenja]

5. excellent quote!

Where did you find it?

[hangloose]

7. see #4 above

[fooj]

6. Thank you for sharing this!

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:

[GOPBasher]

12. He was one great Republican.

That's when Republicans were progressive -- at least for their time period.

[TOOLZ]

13. Proof

that it's not just the party, it's the principles, the character. We're not so partisan, just practical.

[hangloose]

14. welcome to DU I hope your time here offers benefits for both

you and the DU family.