A look back for hope

[OzarkDem]

Every now and then I have to read this speech to remind myself of what our country once was and how easy it is to return to better times. It helps to cleanse the political spirit and re-focus on priorities. We haven't changed, our ideas are still the best.

Watchword for our Dem leaders - Carpe diem - sieze the day.

http://www.australianpolitics.com/usa/clinton/speeches/00-08-14dem-convention.shtml

My fellow Americans, I have waited over 30 years to see my country once again in a position to build the future of our dreams for our children. We are a great and good people. We have an even better chance this time, with no great internal crisis and no great external threat. Still, I have lived long enough to know that opportunities must be seized or they will be lost.

Fifty-four years ago this week, I was born in a summer storm to a young widow in a small southern town. America gave me the chance to live my dreams. I have tried to give you a better chance to live yours. Now, with hair grayer and wrinkles deeper, but with the same optimism and hope I brought to the work I love eight years ago, my heart is filled with gratitude.

My fellow Americans, the future of our country is in your hands. You must think hard, feel deeply, and choose wisely.

Remember, keep putting people first. Keep building those bridges. And don't stop thinking about tomorrow.

[kliljedahl]

1. The Good Old Days

When our president was intelligent & spoke English.


Keith’s Barbeque Central

[blogbear]

2. I liked the good ole days too but yearn for more of them!

"Don't look back and say why, but look ahead and say why not?" This is not a direct quote (even though I used quotation marks) RFK (Bobby) said this..I BELIEVED IT AND BELIEVE IT STILL! We can shoot for the stars or settle for less..What will it be? (I said that!)