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[–] 21 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (6 children)

I’ve been thinking more about that quote, and realizing I like characters in media that exemplify it.

People who don’t just say “I don’t want to fight” to look humble, but because they view any battle as a tragedy of destruction - but could still wipe the floor with anyone.

So often, the “big stick” part of the quote is viewed with importance and finality, when the beginning about walking (edit correction: speaking) softly is perhaps more important.

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    IRL Teddy Roosevelt was rather an imperialist sadly. Started the whole "world police" bullshit.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 4 months ago

    I don't fault TR for US imperialism. It would probably have morphed into the empire that it is, even without his influence. He was never the kind of person who would run away from a fight, as long as he thought he was on the right side of it. Sometimes, he may have been a little too eager for one.

    He had integrity and high moral standards, even if his "take the bull by the balls" approach wasn't always the best way. Still my favorite US president.

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago

    The top one is a bullmoose not an elephant or an ass

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    I dunno, Trump looks like he carries two big dicks pretty regularly ..

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Shit, I speak loudly (it's the tinnitus haha ^eeeeeeeeeee^ fuckers) and carry a bag of large dicks. Which president Clinton is that?

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Small hands small dick.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago

    Speak incoherently and carry a loaded diaper.

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  • [–] -1 points 4 months ago

    Has your mom been telling secrets again?

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