Today, 37 cents out of every dollar earned in this country is the tax collector's share, and yet our government continues to spend 17 million dollars a day more than the government takes in. No nation in history has ever survived a tax burden that reached a third of its national income. The line has been used, 'We've never had it so good.'Д«ut I have an uncomfortable feeling that this prosperity isn't something on which we can base our hopes for the future. Now, one side in this campaign has been telling us that the issues of this election are the maintenance of peace and prosperity. I believe that the issues confronting us cross party lines. I recently have seen fit to follow another course. I have spent most of my life as a Democrat. As a matter of fact, I have been permitted to choose my own words and discuss my own ideas regarding the choice that we face in the next few weeks. The sponsor has been identified, but unlike most television programs, the performer hasn't been provided with a script. Transcript of 'A Time for Choosing,' delivered on national television on October 27, 1964 You may watch the speech on our YouTube channel. He won two terms, and eventually won the Presidency. He agreed in 1966 to run for Governor of California. The Republican Party took note and they targeted Reagan as a candidate from that point forward. Donations to the Republican party and candidates increased dramatically. The speech was aired on Octoand it was electrifying.

'The Speech' was delivered in various forms and to different audiences as each word was honed, measured and memorized.Дuring the 1964 Presidential campaign, Republican party officials in California, who knew Reagan's powerful message and delivery, asked him to film a speech on behalf of the Republican candidate, Barry Goldwater. This continued and intensified during his service as the General Electric spokesperson while hosting their sponsored television series. He traveled across the country meeting Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Chambers of Commerce and any other civic-minded local groups. Ronald Reagan began a long side-career of public speaking as his acting career closed out. Today we call it, 'A Time for Choosing,' and it was a pivotal turning point in Ronald Reagan's life. If you're standing, try not to shift your weight from side to side it can have a hypnotic effect on your audience.'The Speech' is what Ronald Reagan called it.

If you prefer to stay in one place, maintain a tall and strong pose.Casually moving can help you destress and keep your audience following your message. Walk or move if it helps your delivery.If appropriate, try smiling, even if you don't feel like it-it may just help boost your mood. If you're giving an upbeat speech, wear a relaxed, joyful look on your face. Your facial expressions should match your message. One of the most popular power poses is the 'superhero' pose: Put your hands on your hips, keep your chin up, and push your chest out. Doing this for just a few minutes can raise your testosterone level and increase your self-confidence while reducing anxiety and cortisol. If you feel anxious or stressed before your presentation, take a moment to stand in a powerful position.

If you're physically able to stand up straight, do so.

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