Words of Wisdom: Ronald Reagan speaks about the kind of "trust me" government of President Obama

Perhaps Reagan's finest speech when he discussed a "trust me" government that we once again find ourselves encountering today:

"...I will not stand by and watch this great country destroy itself under mediocre leadership that drifts from one crisis to the next, eroding our national will and purpose. We have come together here because the American people deserve better from those to whom they entrust our nation's highest offices, and we stand united in our resolve to do something about it.

We need rebirth of the American tradition of leadership at every level of government and in private life as well. The United States of America is unique in world history because it has a genius for leaders -- many leaders -- on many levels. But, back in 1976, Mr. Carter said, "Trust me." And a lot of people did. Now, many of those people are out of work. Many have seen their savings eaten away by inflation. Many others on fixed incomes, especially the elderly, have watched helplessly as the cruel tax of inflation wasted away their purchasing power. And, today, a great many who trusted Mr. Carter wonder if we can survive the Carter policies of national defense.

"Trust me" government asks that we concentrate our hopes and dreams on one man; that we trust him to do what's best for us. My view of government places trust not in one person or one party, but in those values that transcend persons and parties. The trust is where it belongs--in the people. The responsibility to live up to that trust is where it belongs, in their elected leaders. That kind of relationship, between the people and their elected leaders, is a special kind of compact.

Whole speech is posted...at the link...but these words strike as true today as they did 29 years ago...share it with all you know and remind them why we fight.

1 posted on 09/11/2009 2:05:32 PM PDT by Jabrown

That kind of relationship, between the people and their elected leaders, is a special kind of compact.

I have never thought of the President or Congress as my leaders, but rather my employees, except in time of war.

2 posted on 09/11/2009 2:21:07 PM PDT by microgood

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