Monthly Archives: May 2018

First Principles: The Fairest Fruit of Liberty Are the Security of the Rule of Law and Our Rights

Posted on May 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

What is the fairest fruit of the English Tree of Liberty? The security of our rights and of the law, and that no man shall be brought to trial where there is a prejudice against him. – Thomas Erskine (1750-1823) … Continue reading →

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Lexicon Tom

Posted on May 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Lexicon Tom by Michael Romani In a world of slang and sociability There are few who have had the capability To coin the words and phrases in their times Doing so without seeming linguistic crimes Thomas Wolfe while not being … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Complications

Posted on May 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Time and health are  respecters of no human It’s a constant of change for each man and woman In today’s world we face a frightful implication That our choices have led to diabetic complications It’s the epidemic of our times … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Premature

Posted on May 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I laughed with a shake of my head Never count me out as done or dead I smiled my quiet denouncement At the premature announcement And she sought to find me unfit As a father, unworthy of even a bit … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Republican Form of Government Is the Only Form of Government Not At War With the Rights of Man

Posted on May 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.”  – Thomas Jefferson, Letter to William Hunter, 1790    

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Aloha Promises Forever Salutes National Police Week

Posted on May 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

These folks put themselves on the line for us every second of every day of their careers for us.  To many of them fall in the line of duty.  It seems the least we can do to show them a … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Socialism Only Works Until You Run Out of Other People’s Money

Posted on May 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Socialism works only until you run out of other people’s money.” – Margaret Thatcher      

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The Fish Are Dying

Posted on May 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Fish Are Dying by Michael Romani The fish are dying!! The fish are dying!! I hear environmentalists crying The fish are all dying And they are not lying But, did you know … It’s all due to the hippo? … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Infect

Posted on May 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In life, if we stop just long enough to inspect We find so little is needed to reflect and infect Just a little bit of color brings a nice touch One that is often needed and needed much Like a … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Windstorms Carve the Beauty of Canyons

Posted on May 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, psychiatrist and author (8 Jul 1926-2004)      

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