Theodore Roosevelt Quotes
If we permit ourselves to be ill served, to be served by corrupt and incompetent and inefficient men, then on our own head must the blame rest.
Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th President of the United States (Republican, NY), Speech, Pacific Theological Seminary, 1911
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This is a classic example, not only of the view of many primitive Muslims towards women, but it is an example of blaming the victim, a common characteristic of dictatorial, repressive governments and societies. The fundamentalist Muslims often actually believe that it is man’s nature to sexually attack any woman who may stimulate them; therefore, women should be covered at all times to prevent this stimulation of males. This view of men is also very primitive assuming that men have no self control and have no moral responsibility for their actions.
He warns particularly of politicians who believe their own lies.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900 and the 25th vice president of the United States from March to September 1901. Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.
