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First Principles: There Will Always Be Much Error In Politics
“Necessity, especially in politics, often occasions false hopes, false reasonings and a system of measures, correspondently erroneous.” – Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 35, 1788
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Error, False Hopes, False Reason, First Principles, Humanity, Necessity, Politics
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Willful Blindness
Willful Blindness by Michael Romani Few in words but reliable Is the life found viable Stated simply in the declarative The crucial moments in our narrative These crucial moments of unsparing poetry Slip the strictures in blurred novelty The courage … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Queen – A Day At the Races
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed Queen and the band’s legacy. This posting should be reviewed for additional information that may be of some interest. A Day At the Races was released on December 10, 1976, as Queen’s fifth studio … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Pascal – Discourse On the Passion of Love
We have previously discussed the life and legacy of Blaise Pascal. This being Valentine’s Day, it seems there might be no better time than today to introduce his Discourse On the Passion of Love. Discourse on the Passion of Love may … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Suspicious
I do not want to seem superstitious But it seems a little suspicious That a black cat just crossed my path Do the math Oh sure, I get that it was just a Bombay Cat And I know where that’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Cat, Bombay Cat, Daily Prompt, Dear, Ear, Fur, Purr, Scratch, Superstitious, Suspicious, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The Only Real Happiness Is To Love and Be Loved
“There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand
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Tagged Be Loved, Chopin, George Sand, Happiness, Life, Love, Thought For the Day, Valentine's Day
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First Principles: Our Obligation To America Ends At Our Death
“Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.” —John Adams (1808) Forever faithful to this principle, I proudly continue to serve my country even in a civilian status. This is the way of patriots. This is my … Continue reading
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Tagged Country, Duty, First Principles, John Adams, Obligation, Patriotism
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Lecture
With the wink of an eye and subtle gesture The man on the moon began his lecture It seems it doesn’t take an Einstein to know That even if you stumble, it’s on with the show That’s what was that … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily Prompt, Einstein, Eyes, Lecture, Lessons, Life, Man On the Moon, Mistakes, On with the Show, Stumble, Sunrise, Warmth, Wink, Wordpress
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First Principles: The Constitution’s Meaning Is A Matter of Plain Meaning
“On every question of construction carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text or invented against it, … Continue reading
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