New Orts #98

November 30 MMXXV

drawing by Ann Telnaes, formerly of the Washington Post

The only sure bulwark of continuing liberty is a government strong enough to protect the interests of the people, and a people strong enough and well enough informed to maintain its sovereign control over its government.
— Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd US President (1882-1945)

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against its government.
— Edward Abbey (1927-1989)

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.
— Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President (1858-1919)