Bolshevism is knocking at our gates, we can't afford to let it in...We must keep America whole and safe and unspoiled. We must keep the worker away from red literature and red ruses; we must see that his mind remains healthy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He opposes radical ideologies by framing them as a threat to national stability and worker well-being.
- In plain terms
- He thinks dangerous ideas should be kept out to protect the country and workers.
- What can you take from it?
- He aligns himself with patriotic and anti-radical sentiments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define threats to national safety?
Another view
It ignores the root causes of radical movements.
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