nominations are to be named and given a brief paragraph as to why they are a worthy asshole. this is open to all members. the vote for actual entry is subject to the inner sanctum.
i nominate teddy roosevelt. he was a jingoist, meaning he wanted war and enjoyed killing while a "rough rider" in the spainish american war. he was shot in the chest before giving a speach, and still gave the speach. he "spoke softly and carried a big stick". he didn't like the way politics were going so he split the republican party to run for president again. he ended his first presidency and didn't run so he could go kill animals in africa (still recognized as a true conservative). he started the FDA, effectively creating banned substances. and his face is in mount rushmore, defacing a sacred indian mountain.