Word: trusted
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...plenty of anecdotal evidence that cosseted offspring can lack the thrift, independence, ambition, persistence and entrepreneurial spirit that contributed to their parents' success. Most people have heard of the "shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves" curse, which holds that family wealth, once accumulated, is typically dissipated by the third generation because trust-fund babies, having little regard for the money that has come to them without toil, lack the motivation to strive. It's a worry even to - perhaps especially to - the superrich. In a recent interview in London's Sunday Times newspaper, Indian-born steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal said flatly that "money...
...Sarah Palin have counted on this racial motivation to help them overcome the consequences of their poorly run campaign. But we must now factor in an even more potent quotient: the Obama effect - that quality whereby the more you get to know a politician, the more you like and trust him or her. This likability and perceived trustworthiness continue to grow over time. Across the board, Obama's ratings have steadily increased with key groups that had been cool toward him before. Likewise, regarding key questions - like, Whom do you trust to improve the economy, be Commander in Chief, handle...
...trust her completely." - Barack Obama, describing his relationship with Jarrett (Chicago Tribune, July...
...time to allow the narrative of one of our generation’s most talented economists to be dominated by a handful professional gaffes; the stakes are simply too high. The U.S. needs an individual of exceptional ability to serve as Secretary of the Treasury, and we fully trust that Obama, regardless of whom he ultimately nominates, will give each of the contenders for the post fair and comprehensive consideration. We hope that political observers, the media, and the American public do the same...
...stir nationalism and nostalgia for Russia's lost empire. But ignore the words and take note instead of what Russia's leaders do. Speech made, Medvedev sent a message of congratulations to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama this week. "I hope for a constructive dialogue with you based on trust and consideration of each other's interests," the message ended. The Russian leader knows that even when he talks tough the likelihood that he can back that talk with action are fading fast...