Word: mistrust
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...find ourselves faced with a return to the cynicism and mistrust that we are told characterized the post-Vietnam era. The irony, of course, is that Reagan was elected to the presidency promising to overcome the often paralyzing effects of such a national state of mind and "get America moving again." But a renewed skepticism about public figures, be they political or religious leaders, need not be something to dread. In fact, it is something to be desired, a basic tenet of any truly democratic democratic theory...
Most of this experimental activity takes place in Europe; what Old World audiences find adventurous, American operagoers often consider brazen. Protective of the cultural talismans bequeathed by distant European forefathers, Americans tend to mistrust radical interpretations. Europeans, more at ease with their own heritage, feel freer to experiment with it. Those seeking a bold approach in the U.S. will rarely find it in the big houses. In New York City, the Metropolitan Opera favors conservative productions, sometimes elephantine ones like Franco Zeffirelli's La Boheme and Tosca, that reinforce the company's role as a musical museum. Occasionally, the rival...
Maybe it is time to open our bags, to stop taking the fatal risk of mistrust. We do not know each other well enough, and this is our common misfortune. The Iron Curtain is in ruins, but enough of its remnants remain standing to block our vision. We see each other through newspapers, which unfortunately are not transparent...
Wright made no mention of Iranscam. That was left to Byrd, who said that the dealings created a "gathering sense of mistrust," and added, "Bold actions can succeed, but they must be based on carefully considered and sound judgment." He left no doubt that the Democrats will hold Reagan's feet to the fire on Iranscam. But he also said, the "last two years of the Reagan presidency need not be a period of discord. A weakened President serves...
...doing justice, by showing some respect for principle, a thorough investigation and timely punishment can reaffirm the integrity of our institutions of government. From Ronald Reagan on down, those who broke the law should be brought to justice. The Administration's transgressions will still leave a residue of mistrust, but by showing that the law still rules and that all will be held accountable the Congress and the courts can start repairing the damage that the President has done...