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Wendy Ogilvie's avatar

Brilliant piece, Rick! Such a stark representation of real presidency vs. Trump's bloated, selfish money-grab. He is an orange stain on America who will forever be loathed. I'd love to see Teddy punch his fat face right into the garish fake gold decor of the Oval's fireplace. That would be the only time we would see Trump bleed for the country's good.

Dom Pegnato's avatar

Well said President Roosevelt.

Stephen M. Hatchett's avatar

Teddy Roosevelt ...has been long on my list of greatest presidents. Sickly & frail as a youngster he worked hard to overcome his frail condition to become a force that dragged America into the modern age...highly resposive to his era's demands, a transformative leasder who definetly made history and deserves his place on Mount Rushmore....'Bully', sir

Don Oltmann's avatar

Perfect. He was "human artillery" indeed! Especially when campaigning...

...and played a lot of tennis.

...and a naturalist by education and inclination.

Flat out great, progressive leader who valued knowledge and expertise.

LV Jan's avatar

Fan fiction. Love it. More please.

Ann Shelly Gilley's avatar

This is one of your very best articles. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for this stark comparison between Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump. I hope you and your family have a safe and blessed July 4th.

David Crass's avatar

I couldn’t watch. If that cretin burst into flame Theodore Roosevelt wouldn’t cross the street to piss on him.

David Harvey's avatar

Thank you for this!

John Dolan's avatar

Best repudiation of Trump I’ve read in a long time. Thank you.

Hollie Rood's avatar

One word- BRILLIANT!

A.Gnosticthefirst's avatar

I would pay to watch Teddy Roosevelt and Diaper Donnie in a cage match.

Tim Coffey's avatar

Brilliant as always, Rick.

Alyce Bergbower's avatar

Another terrific dialogue! Too bad Trump will never read it, hear it, believe its insight, or self-reflect. He us incapable of all

Linn's avatar

Absolutely perfectly written in Teddy’s voice. This will go down as one of my all time favorite post! Brilliant!

Sherrie's avatar

Brilliant. I will share with everyone. I love your vision of TR.