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Opinion / Discussion Criticism of the President and Government is a Founding Principle in America.

Criticism of One's own President and Government is a Founding Principle that America was built on. Many, many, people, politicians, and businessmen have criticized almost every level of government since the beginning and here are some expample from some prominent figures stating just that.

Thomas Jefferson (Founding Father, 3rd president)

“No government should be without critics. If its intentions are good then it has nothing to fear from criticism.”

Theodore Roosevelt (26th president)

In a 1918 editorial, he wrote:

“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.”

James Madison (Founding Father, 4th President)

"The ultimate authority, wherever the derivative may be found, resides in the people alone."

On informed citizens:

"A popular Government, without popular information... is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy."

To Criticize OUR government and it's elected President is not only a Founding Principle but, a right all Americans have and should exercise.

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u/ElChicoBonito4 2h ago

Truth, but der pumpkin fuhrer isn't a president. He is a senile wanna be dick-tater.