Theodore Roosevelt once said "Any country whose people conduct themselves well can count upon our hearty friendship," he said. "Chronic wrongdoing, however, . . . may force the United States to exercise an international police power." Teddy didn't hesitate to use this "police power" to strengthen his country, but he was always careful not to upset the balance of world power.
This is still done today but with a "cover" since now it sounds politically incorrect.
2006-10-21 06:08:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Please accept my apology for some people on here who they speak for all of us.. we do care what you think.. that is why we are all here. And I do agree with you... actually it is a quote by an American President.. and it is done today.
2006-10-21 15:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're making an assumption that controlling "wrongdoing" is the same as controlling the continent. Peaceful people aren't chronic wrongdoers.
If you want to look for evidence of imperialism, you can certainly find it elsewhere, but I don't think that quote it a good example of that intention.
2006-10-21 13:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kal H 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
USA is supposed to control the USA. Mexico controls Mexico. Canada controls Canada. Illegals all need to go home to their own country and stop acting as if they own what ever they want
2006-10-21 13:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by jackie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Notice Teddy was the President during an EXTREMELY high time of crises.
2006-10-21 13:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We all know that, and We all know Mexican economy depends on the U.S. So if Immigration is for economic reasons mainly, who have the answer and power to reform Immigration ?
2006-10-21 13:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sooo...that gives Mexico the excuse to violate our border and break our immigration laws? Um, 'no'.
2006-10-21 13:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by gokart121 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
So what is your point? You have presented a quote without any sort of opinion of your own. What are we supposed to make of this? It was well written, though.
2006-10-21 13:29:07 · answer #7 · answered by Brian S 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of course you are correct......US is on the white horse of power that if only is toppled into the mud hole......will change its color
2006-10-21 13:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly right.
2006-10-21 13:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
You are correct
2006-10-21 13:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by nona 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋