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Even that expanded quote doesn't entirely make it clear he was criticizing the government Here's the entire thing https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speec

• tjpnz 3y ago
  It's Ronald Reagan though. Should be clear to most with a very elementary understanding of US politics what he's saying.
  • Filligree 3y ago
    Most people wouldn’t really have that understanding.
    • EasyMark 3y ago
      Who else other than government has the power to tax, regulate, and subsidize tho? I don't think it's much of a leap that it's a negative criticism on government bureaucracy.
      • nox101 3y ago
        Since Reagan was head of the government it would be easy to draw the conclusion he was saying "this is what we do" (we the government with him as the head). That would not be a criticism. IMO, to know it was a criticism requires more context.
  • silent_cal 3y ago
    Yeah it's completely obvious what the context is.