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First Principles: An Honest Man Is Worth More To Society Than Crowned Criminals
“Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.” – Thomas Paine, in Common Sense (1776)
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Tagged Common Sense, Discernment, First Principles, God, Honest Man, Integrity, Judgment, Thomas Paine, Thuggery
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Thought For the Day: All Opinions Are Not Equal
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” – Douglas Adams, in The Salmon of Doubt (2002)
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Tagged Argumentation, Douglas Adams, Equal, Logic, Opinions, Robust, Sophisticated, The Salmon of Doubt, Thought For the Day
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Sonic Gems: Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas
On May 3, 1903, Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr., was born to become a renown American singer and actor before his passing on October 14, 1977. His signature bass-baritone voice helped him become of the best selling record artists of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bing Crosby, Childhood, Memories, Merry Christmas, Sonic Gems, White Christmas
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Short Form Poetry Workshop – Kenning Poem – Rider of Surf
Variation Number 2 from the same Kenning Form workshop: Rider of Surf by Michael Romani Seeker of sun Loving good fun Rider of surf Liquid as my turf Walker of tension Free from mention Speaker of tongues Unspoken since young … Continue reading
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Tagged Fun, Kenning, Rifer of Surf, Sand, Short Form Poetry, Summer, Surf, Waves
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Theory
From time to time throughout mankind’s history We have found ourselves bound to things of theory Today’s rage is to posit a Theory of Everything While at the same time admitting that we know nothing Now how about that, isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Belief, Daily Prompt, God, Gravity, Particles, String Theory, Theory, Universal, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: Consideration of Thought Does Not Mean Its Acceptance
“It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher Sometimes deep contemplation on the thoughts of others sharpens your own that are contrary. Consider the above. … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Aristotle, Comprehension, Consideration, Education, Multiple Sides, Non-Acceptance, Understand
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First Principles: Useful Law Needs To Be Able To Be Easily Read and Understood
“It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” – … Continue reading
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Tagged Coherent, Constitution, Federalist No. 62, First Principles, Government, James Madison, Law, Legislation, Read, The People, Understood, Volume
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Let There Be
Let There Be by Michael Romani Let there be a loving way In the claiming of our day To lift burdens and release Bringing to us our peace Going to church in glory Repeating His story As it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Burden, Connection, Direction, Glory, Guidance, Handhold, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer
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