Teddy Roosevelt: “Now, not only should such politicians be regarded as infamous, but the…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1900

Now, not only should such politicians be regarded as infamous, but the people who are hoodwinked by them should share the blame.

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Republican · New York

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In his essay on civic duty, Roosevelt asserts that the public shares responsibility for allowing themselves to be deceived by dishonest politicians.

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