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Monthly Archives: February 2018
Thought For the Day: The Trade of Governance Is Monopolized By Ignorant Rascals
“The trade of governing has always been monopolized by the most ignorant and the most rascally individuals of mankind.” – Thomas Paine, philosopher and writer (9 Feb 1737-1809) Sorry, for the frankness of my summation. Given that we cannot keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Debt, Expenditures, Governance, Ignorance, Politicians, Rascals, Ronald Reagan, Taxes, Thomas Paine, Thought For the Day
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First Principles: The People Must Be Vigilant of Their Rights At All Times
“For it is a truth which the experience of all ages has attested, that the people are always most in danger, when the means of injuring their rights are in the possession of those of whom they entertain the least … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, All Ages, Federalist Papers No. 25, First Principles, History, Injury, Means, Rights, The People, Truth, Vigilance
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Solo
Solo by Michael Romani Too many are preoccupied by what they could That they never get around to if they should A sentiment that you can proclaim with a sigh Though so few do that I have to wonder why … Continue reading
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Tagged Chases, Clincher, Empire, Hans Solo, Hero, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Princesses, Proposition, Sentiment, Star Wars, Swashbuckling, Task, Wink
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Bewildered
Like ole Frankie said Sometimes it’s more than nice To do things my way instead And if you want my advice Find the one who bewitches And never, ever switches No matter if she leaves you bewildered If she gives … Continue reading
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Tagged Advice, Bewildered, Bewitches, Daily Prompt, Delivered, Frank Sinatra, Love, Paradise, Wordpress
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Tend
Black night rolls in dark and long Mother Wolf bays her moonlit song Shep encircles and tends the sheep Taking them to safety and for them to keep Safe into this dark, cold night Safe until the morning’s first light … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily Prompt, Duty, Honor, Night, Safety, Sheep, Shepherd, Tend, Tradition, Wolf, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The People Will Find Their Own Right Way To Go
“The maxim, that governments ought to train the people in the way in which they should go, sounds well. But is there any reason for believing that a government is more likely to lead the people in the right way … Continue reading
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Tagged Government, Maxim, Self Government, The People, Thomas B Macaulay, Thought For the Day, Train
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First Principles: Speeches Should Be Given For Reason Not Word Count
“Here comes the orator! With his flood of words, and his drop of reason.” – Benjamin Franklin (1735) Just ask Nancy Pelosi.. or anyone forced to listen that eight hours of nothing….
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Tagged Benjamin Franklin, First Principles, Reason, Rhetoric, Sophistry, Speeches, Words
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Samuel Johnson – Letter To Chesterfield
Born on September 18, 1709, Dr. Johnson was a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic and lexicographer who made lasting contributions to English literature before his death on December 13, 1784. We have previously looked at Samuel Johnson’s life and … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Dishonest People Are Often So With Straight Faces
“I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad men not looking you in the face. Don’t trust that conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare honesty out of countenance, any day in the week, if there is anything to … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Dickens, Conventional, Dishonesty, Eye to Eye, Facade, Face to Face, Known, Thought For the Day, Unknowns
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First Principles: The Foundations of National Morality Rests In the Family
“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families. … In vain are Schools, Academies, and Universities instituted, if loose principles and licentious habits are impressed upon children in their earliest years. … The vices and examples of … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Education, Example, Families, First Principles, Foundation, Habits, National Morality, Parents, Principles
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 