I’m not the first or only one to say this (I rarely am). But isn’t it time for that change we kept hearing about? Specifically, isn’t it time for the powers-that-be to stop dwelling on how awful things are and start leading the charge? (And I don’t mean with plastic.)
I get it. The economy is bad. It’s likely to get worse. Much of the retirement fund I spent the last 20 years building is gone. I won’t be able to afford to retire or to have long-term care when I simply can’t make my fingers push the keys anymore. I GET IT.
And so did the powers-that-be — to the tune of $787 billion.
Isn’t it time, finally, for some encouragement from our leaders?
…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself…. (FDR)
Isn’t it time for reassurance that we still live in the greatest country the Earth has ever known and we will not let this destroy us?
We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing-grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender! (Winston Churchill)
Isn’t it time for a little pep talk?
But don’t forget, men — we’re gonna get ’em on the run, we’re gonna go, go, go, go! — and we aren’t going to stop until we go over that goal line! And don’t forget, men — today is the day we’re gonna win. They can’t lick us — and that’s how it goes… The first platoon men — go in there and fight, fight, fight, fight, fight! What do you say, men! (Knute Rockne)
Isn’t it time for a little positive thinking?
Isn’t it time for Hollywood to get back to its roots?
Isn’t it time to restore our confidence?
Sadly, it seems to be time for more platitudes about tightening our belts (mine, like most Americans’, is too tight already, and it has nothing to do with economizing). And scare tactics. And a lot of preaching, but not a lot of practicing.
I’m a pretty good self-motivator. But in tough times, it would be nice not to have to be.
To lead the people, walk behind them.
~ Lao Tzu
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