Abandoned Quote by Geoffrey Cowan
![“But he [Franklin Roosevelt] specifically prohibits any black participation from the Deep South, something which just infuriates people who'd been his supporters and who'd believed in him and resides that he is just shockingly abandoned the right of the people to rule. It's a pretty horrible story…” quote by Geoffrey Cowan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ae/geoffrey-cowan-42890_abandoned_but-he-franklin-roosevelt-specifically-p_976754.jpg)
“But he [Franklin Roosevelt] specifically prohibits any black participation from the Deep South, something which just infuriates people who'd been his supporters and who'd believed in him and resides that he is just shockingly abandoned the right of the people to rule. It's a pretty horrible story in that respect.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 20th century political commentary
The quote criticizes a leader for excluding a demographic, causing betrayal among supporters.
In simple terms: Excluding people betrays supporters.
Key Takeaway
Beware policies that marginalize groups.
Themes
politics
betrayal
exclusion
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
power dynamics
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does exclusion affect legitimacy?
- What alternatives could preserve unity?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex political strategies.
![“When he [Franklin Roosevelt] ultimately does not get the Republican Party nomination and decides to start his new Bull Moose Party, he does, for the first time, let black delegates be part of the party from elsewhere in the country.” quote by Geoffrey Cowan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d3a/geoffrey-cowan-42890_black_when-he-franklin-roosevelt-ultimately-do_2833598.jpg)
