Words are Hollow

The President of the United States made some comments about why people distrust those in Washington. The American Dream can be reinvigorated. America can become less polarized. America is a great nation and can rise above any challenge. It starts with each one of us. We have to be attentive and hold our leaders responsible. It is up to us to build America the way we want it built. Words are hollow, we need to act if we want our leaders to respond and act.

Our President is a very charismatic speaker. He can say the things that (some) people want to hear. I can agree with many of the principles he spoke about--unity and bipartisanship, putting Americans first, keeping our country safe. I cannot disagree more on many of his interpretations of those principles. It baffles me to think that some people actually believe some of the processed garbage that keeps coming out of the "public servants." I agree that things need to be fixed, but how can you propose the same things, worded differently, and expect different results. If it is trust that Washington wants, they can have it. They'll just have to earn it back.

Our nation will begin trusting the Washington crowd . . .
when our leaders cut spending as well as taxes.
when politicians stop complaining about the processes they create and actually start to make a difference.
when they stop talking and start doing.
when they say "America is great," without saying that we need to change everything.
when we can trust that our hands are the only ones reaching in our pockets.
if Washington will allow Americans to freely enter the market and not punish them for being successful.
when Washington truly "encourages American innovation."
when Presidents stop blaming their problems on previous administrations. No one is forcing the Presidency on anyone.
when representatives remember who they represent and why they are currently employed.
when promises start to mean something.
when public opinions matter more than public opinion.
when government starts to shrink.
when politicians know when to walk away.
when Congressmen who become President stop acting like this is the first time they have had any chance to deal with the "problems" they talk about.
when the nation comes before reelection.
when the letters that matter most after your name stand for the state you're from, not the party.
when separation of powers is obeyed.
when politicians are willing to point fingers at themselves.

Basically, the trust will come when actions start backing up words.