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I think it's an intentionally oxymoronic, witty turn of phrase. In case you aren't aware of its history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust,_but_verify https:
by anamexis 5y ago
I think it's an intentionally oxymoronic, witty turn of phrase.
In case you aren't aware of its history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust,_but_verify https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trust,_but_verify
- BoiledCabbage 5y agoThanks - and yes I'm aware of it's history. And as to support my point, even your link quotes Stalin being the inspiration of the concept specifically says: "Healthy distrust makes good base for cooperation" Ie the phrase is simply distrust - it has no meaning to trust at all.