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First Principles: To Abuse and Misuse Freedom of the Press, Cheapens Its Usefulness and Weakens Its Safety
“During the course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses of an institution so important to freedom and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abuse of Rights, Danger, False Accusations, First Amendment, Freedom, Libel, Misuse of Rights, Safey, Slander, The Press, Thomas Jefferson, Usefulness
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Pray Without Ceasing
Based on Philippians 4:6-7: Pray Without Ceasing by Michael Romani Being anxious for nothing As we pray on all things Always without ceasing And ever increasing Living an attitude of prayer Keeping God’s presence there Wrapped up in moments Releasing us … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Anxious, Connection, God, Lord, Moments, Nothing, Peace, Philippians, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Presence, Reflection
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Word Prompt – Venus
Usually make up a new poem here for the word prompts. This time however, a repeat from 2017: Venus, Bringer of Peace by Michael Romani In the early 1900s, so many were struck by Theosophy Falling into studying the occult, … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged Adoration, Astrology, Bringer of Peace, Caden, Cadence, Daily Prompt, Fallen Man, History, Holtz, Mars, Nation, Orchestra, Peace, Sublime, Synthesis, The Planets, Theosophy, Venus
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Thought For the Day: Politics Is Often the Art of Promising the Poor and the Rich Protection From Each Other
“Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.” – Oscar Ameringer (1870-1943)
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Tagged Gentle Art, Oscar Ameringer, Politics, Poor, Protection, Rich, Thought For the Day, Votes
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First Principles: Every Patriot Should Work Toward the Harmony of Acting As One Nation
“To restore … harmony … to render us again one people acting as one nation should be the object of every man really a patriot.” – Thomas Jefferson (1801)
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Tagged First Prinicples, Harmony, One Nation, One People, Patriotism, Restoration, Thomas Jefferson
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 