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OldBaldy1701E

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13. You are correct.

Reply to duhneece (Reply #9)

Tue Dec 23, 2025, 10:07 AM

Dec 2025

The wealthy felt that they were betrayed by Roosevelt because they saw him as 'one of them', and totally ignored the signs from his cousin and his entire side of the family. They were filthy rich but they did have a sense of morality. Franklin knew what had to be done and that it had to be done for ALL U.S. dwellers.

They never forgave him or that ideal being held as an absolute.

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