Time for Our Next Silent Cal

I find it interesting that Glenn Beck frequently claims to be looking for the next George Washington.  I too am admirer of the First President who humbly refused to become our first monarch.  However, I think who we really need is the next Calvin Coolidge.  Silent Cal is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated Presidents this country has had in our highest office.

A recent USA Today article recognizes Silent Cal's appeal:
"'There are no Calvin Coolidges on the national political stage today,' Douglas wrote. 'Quiet doesn't muster votes. It is a different time. Still, we would be lucky to have leaders who understand the Coolidge idea, who don't have all the answers, who understand how to listen, who keep some opinions private, who are unwilling to become a public spectacle, who are humble and patient and thoughtful.'" 
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-12-31-Raasch-on-Coolidge_N.htm

Calvin Coolidge assumed the Presidency after the death of President Warren Harding and was sworn in by his own father, a notary public.  Such a humble beginning set the tone for his administration.  He was willing trust the American people to create prosperity, rather than allowing the government to negatively manipulate the economy.

Coolidge had vast experience as a subtle but strong leader, working his way up in the state government of Massachusetts, which he applied to the Federal government.  He was known for not wasting words, the source of his nickname and quality from which many modern politicians should learn.  He spoke out in favor of civil rights for African Americans and Catholics and appointed no known members of the KKK to office. 

I encourage all to do a little more research into Coolidge's administration.  Why were the "Roaring Twenties" so prosperous?  How did he and Andrew Mellon reduce the number of people paying taxes* and the percentages paid by those who did, while simultaneously reducing the national debt (an impossible feat according to 21st century politicians)?
*Only the top 2% of earners paid any income tax by 1927.

I admire Coolidge most because of his trust in the American people.  Through his actions as President, he demonstrated his belief that individual Americans should be responsible for their own destinies, not the U.S. government.  If only we could get our current Federal politicians to recognize Coolidge's wisdom and follow suit.