A Presidential Speech

Guess which President delivered the speech these quotes are taken from, and guess what other philosophy he was refering to...

Each period of our national history has had its special challenges. Those that confront us now are as momentous as any in the past... It may be our lot to experience, and in a large measure bring about, a major turning point in the long history of the human race.

The peoples of the earth face the future with grave uncertainty, composed almost equally of great hopes and great fears. In this time of doubt, they look to the United States as never before for good will, strength, and wise leadership.

It is fitting, therefore, that we take this occasion to proclaim to the world the essential principles of the faith by which we live, and to declare our aims to all peoples.

The American people stand firm in the faith which has inspired this Nation from the beginning. We believe that all men have a right to equal justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good. We believe that all men have a right to freedom of thought and expression. We believe that all men are created equal because they are created in the image of God.

From this faith we will not be moved.

The American people desire, and are determined to work for, a world in which all nations and all peoples are free to govern themselves as they see fit, and to achieve a decent and satisfying life.

In the pursuit of these aims, the United States and other like-minded nations find themselves directly opposed by a regime with contrary aims and a totally different concept of life.

That regime adheres to a false philosophy which purports to offer freedom, security, and greater opportunity to mankind. Misled by that philosophy, many peoples have sacrificed their liberties only to learn to their sorrow that deceit and mockery, poverty and tyranny, are their reward.

[That philosophy] is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice.

[That philosophy] subjects the individual to arrest without lawful cause, punishment without trial, and forced labor as the chattel of the state. It decrees what information he shall receive, what art he shall produce, what leaders he shall follow, and what thoughts he shall think.

Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of the individual and his freedom in the exercise of those abilities of his.

[That philosophy] maintains that social wrongs can be corrected only by violence.

Democracy has proved that social justice can be achieved through peaceful change.

[That philosophy] holds that the world is so widely divided into opposing classes that war is inevitable.

Democracy holds that free nations can settle differences justly and maintain a lasting peace.

I state these differences, not to draw issues of belief as such, but because the actions resulting from the [That philosophy] philosophy are a threat to the efforts of free nations to bring about world recovery and lasting peace.

We have consistently advocated and relied upon peaceful settlement of disputes among nations.

We have encouraged, by precept and example, the expansion of world trade on a sound and fair basis.

Our efforts have brought new hope to all mankind. We have beaten back despair and defeatism. We have saved a number of countries from losing their liberty.

We are moving on with other nations to build an even stronger structure of international order and justice. We shall have as our partners countries which, no longer solely concerned with the problem of national survival, are now working to improve the standards of living of all their people. We are ready to undertake new projects to strengthen a free world.

In addition, we must carry out our plans for reducing the barriers to world trade and increasing its volume. Economic recovery and peace itself depend on increased world trade.

We will strengthen freedom-loving nations against the dangers of aggression.

Democracy alone can supply the vitalizing force to stir the peoples of the world into triumphant action, not
only against their human oppressors, but also against their ancient enemies--hunger, misery, and despair.

If we are to be successful in carrying out these policies, it is clear that we must have continued prosperity in this country and we must keep ourselves strong.

Slowly but surely we are weaving a world fabric of international security and growing prosperity.

We are aided by all who wish to live in freedom from fear--even by those who live today in fear under their own governments.

We are aided by all who want relief from lies and propaganda--those who desire truth and sincerity.

We are aided by all who desire self-government and a voice in deciding their own affairs.

We are aided by all who long for economic security--for the security and abundance that men in free societies can enjoy.

We are aided by all who desire freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to live their own lives for useful ends.

Our allies are the millions who hunger and thirst after righteousness.

In due time, as our stability becomes manifest, as more and more nations come to know the benefits of democracy and to participate in growing abundance, I believe that those countries which now oppose us will abandon their delusions and join with the free nations of the world in a just settlement of international differences.

Events have brought our American democracy to new influence and new responsibilities. They will test our courage, our devotion to duty, and our concept of liberty.

But I say to all men, what we have achieved in liberty, we will surpass in greater liberty.

Steadfast in our faith in the Almighty, we will advance toward a world where man's freedom is secure.

To that end we will devote our strength, our resources, and our firmness of resolve. With God's help, the future of mankind will be assured in a world of justice, harmony, and peace.

These quotes are merely part ofthe entire speech. The philosophy alluded to sounds a lot like Islamic extremism, doesn't it? The speech sounds like it could have been delivered yesterday. But, it was actually delivered on January 20, 1949 by President Harry S. Truman. It was his inaugural address. That "philosophy" he mentioned over and over... communism.

Truman was a Democrat, but can you imagine a Democrat delivering that kind of speech today?

Incidentally, the word "freedom" was used in this speech 13 times. The word "liberty" was used 4 times. "Faith" is mentioned 4 times, "God" is named 3 times, and referenced again as "the Almighty." I challenge anyone to show me a speech from a Democratic President or presidential candidate from the past 20 years that includes such references.