Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.

Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a hidden, powerful entity operating beyond the visible government, which does not have to answer to or serve the public's interests. It implies the existence of a secretive group or entities that wield significant influence and control over the functioning of political structures, without being held accountable for their actions. The quote highlights the potential existence of an unseen power dynamic that lacks transparency and places the interests of the people at a secondary level.

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