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Got tired of Meme Police saying this isn't a Teddy Roosevelt quote

Got tired of Meme Police saying this isn't a Teddy Roosevelt quote | “To anger a
Conservative, Lie to him. To anger a  Liberal,  tell    him the Truth.”; Vince Vance; — | image tagged in vince vance,fake quote,teddy roosevelt,memes,quotes,liberal vs conservative | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
3,455 views 100 upvotes Made by VinceVance 4 years ago in politics
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12 ups, 4y,
1 reply
NEXT TIME BEAT THEM WITH A BIG STICK. | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
5 ups, 4y,
1 reply
...Now all I need is a Big Dick BY 
VINCE VANCE NO, YOU IDIOT. THAT'S BIG STICK! / | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
You are always coming up with the best comments! Upvote, to you, of course, my friend!
7 ups, 4y
Thank You Vince I Really Appreciate It.🤗
7 ups, 4y
Trump upvote | image tagged in trump upvote | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
and oh yeah

have an upvote
3 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Sean Peytons childhood home is 200 yards from the house my parents had
3 ups, 4y,
2 replies
May I ask which city, Dear Barron?
3 ups, 4y
Ah... the Saints hat, my dear Watson! Investigative Genius! Now, I see how you derived at your conclusion. (I was the happiest man in the world in that picture.)
3 ups, 4y,
1 reply
if u follow me i can send a pm
1 up, 4y,
1 reply
I will. Been on the road fir a week.
1 up, 4y
Didn't find the message, yet, but, then again, I've been outta town since the 29th.
3 ups, 4y,
1 reply
eyyy that was me!

No, it's not a Teddy Roosevelt quote. It's been circulating for decades, apparently, for the obvious reason that it makes conservatives feel good about themselves; but no, there's no record of him ever saying it.

https://checkyourfact.com/2019/04/12/fact-check-facebook-theodore-roosevelt-anger-conservative-lie-liberal-truth/

And if you know anything about the history of Teddy Roosevelt's period and his own record supporting labor unions, science, the environment, and other "progressive" policies trashed by modern-day conservatives, you'd know he'd have no occasion to say something like that let alone be talking in any sense about the politics of our present day.

Thank you for listening and publicizing this -- it earned you a front page meme, and now everybody knows.

I see this as an absolute win!
1 up, 4y
Yes, you win, because as a truth seeker, because you inspired me. Though not attributible directly to TR, I decided ti claim it. From New Orleans, my great geandfather, Louis August Fleckinger, lived through the Civil War. When the Republican Carpetbaggers descended on the South during Reconstruction, they were ruthless in taking the property of the rightful owners. They were cruel, haughty, corrupt. All-powerful, they were never held accountible for heinous crimes. That ingrained the Democratic party into the psyche of Southerners. They did what they had to do to survive. My greatgrandfather was a Democrat, my grandmother, my mother and I am a lifelong Democrat. But this Democrat party is rife with corruption: liars, cheaters, who accuse you of the crimes they commit. I Karim this quote not to feel good, bit because it is true. Hats off to you for your inspiration. Your fellow memer, Vince Vance.
1 up, 4y,
1 reply
Don't let up...they deserve it!
1 up, 4y
Thank you, my friend!
2 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Tru dat
0 ups, 4y
Thanks for the comment!
2 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Right on brother!
1 up, 4y
Hey, don't laugh....
2 ups, 4y,
1 reply
1 up, 4y
2 ups, 4y
the differences between roosevelt and the past four presidents we've had:

he was a war hero, not a war criminal

he broke up monopolies, not subsidized them

he preached strength, not morally-righteous neutrality like woodrow wilson. the last four presidents we've had are a result of woodrow wilson's presidency.
2 ups, 4y,
3 replies
I just got a reply from bluesol, it seems bluesol is what you call a liberal.
1 up, 4y
Upvote for dropping by!
1 up, 4y,
1 reply
Bluessol is a good conservative, Battl3bee, if he is who you are talking about, he is no liberal. He has his head on straight.
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
1 up, 4y,
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If you are trying to expose Bluessol as a liberal, you have failed. He is entitled to his opinion and is far from dumb. FYI, since you mentioned SydneyB and Lokiare...they are great conservatives along with Bluessol. Case closed...
0 ups, 4y,
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I'm saying bluessol is an idiot.
One of his biggest oofs was when he suddenly brought religion into an argument and called me an athiest *I'm a Christian*, and he started blaming me and saying I brought religion into it.
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Who anointed you King to proclaim anyone is an idiot? I assure you that bluessol is not. The jury is still out on you...stalking is not an admirable path to follow.
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
How is this stalking? This was a reply to my comment.
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Geez, are you looking for a 'Bromance with Bluessol'? Time to move on, Batt, as I don't think Blue would be at all interested....
0 ups, 4y
Excuse me what
0 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Despite you not showing us what he was replying to with that comment.
0 ups, 4y
this meme replying to somebody else. Meant as a joke to discourage swearing, not as religion like the trumptard bluessol said.
2 ups, 4y,
2 replies
And an avowed antifascist.
3 ups, 4y,
1 reply
I can't comment because I don't know the fellow!
1 up, 4y
Meow.

Had been on the prowl for a few days.
2 ups, 4y,
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Lemme explain. I was getting into an argument with random conservatives, as usual in the politics section. When in the middle of an argument. He said

"Besides your supporting people who tear down statues of the Virgin Mary and decapitate Jesus statues. Atheists are more intolerant than anyone."

This was literally copy and pasted from the reply.

But he didn't know he stupidly screwed himself.

What I said (also copy and pasted)

Inhale
You are a true fool.
People who think of others as another race, religion, or sex are fools. Like you.
Nice try, I'm a Christian. Bringing religion as a weapon makes you a disappointment to Christianity. People who bring religion on their side as a weapon are fools and not true Christians. Using religion as your weapon makes you a fool and you are basically shooting yourself with your own gun. You are a complete idiot beyond SydneyB and Lokiare if you think BLM protestors take down religious statues.

Than, completely stupidly, he made this ridiculous reply. (Copy pasted too)

You are the one that brought “Christian“ into it

Black Lives Matter leader: It’s time to tear down statues of “white Jesus”

Keep in mind I didn't even think of bringing up religion in this argument, he completely randomly brung it up and blamed me. Also there is no BLM leader, and he's just being stupid with his words. He might even be racist himself at this point.
2 ups, 4y,
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I was joking about "Bluessol" being an antifascist. Yeah, I know...sarcasm and internet are sometimes incompatible.
1 up, 4y
upvote!
2 ups, 4y,
1 reply
Ok bluesol is a liberal i guess
2 ups, 4y
Upvote!
2 ups, 4y,
1 reply
1 up, 4y,
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Get it?! I guess not... Excuse me, while I go try to get a life.
1 up, 4y,
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1 up, 4y
Why does the sun go on shining... and other thoughts to ponder!
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