Monthly Archives: March 2021

First Principles: All the Authority of the Declaration of Independence rests… On the Harmonizing Sentiments of the Day, Whether Expressed In Conversation, In Letters, Printed Essays, Or In the Elementary Books of Public Right, As Aristotle, Cicero, Locke, Sidney, et al

Posted on March 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“All [the] authority [of the Declaration of Independence] rests … on the harmonizing sentiments of the day, whether expressed in conversation, in letters, printed essays, or in the elementary books of public right, as Aristotle, Cicero, Locke, Sidney, … ” – Thomas … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: On An Introduction to Environmental Science

Posted on March 28, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Two Issues Described Related To Environmental Science Either Local or Nationwide: Of the many and varied facets of environmental science, there are at least two general areas that have have been of interest for many decades. The first of these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: However Well Equipped Our Language, It Can Never Be Forearmed Against All Possible Cases That May Arise and Call For Description: Fact Is Richer Than Diction

Posted on March 28, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“However well equipped our language, it can never be forearmed against all possible cases that may arise and call for description: fact is richer than diction.” – J.L. Austin, philosopher of language (28 Mar 1911-1960)

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A Change to the Format

Posted on March 26, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

As I have renewed this for one more year, I want to announce that there will be a change to the format beginning tomorrow in which instead of trying to simply keep this a poetry, first principle and thought for … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: After A Shooting Spree, They Always Want To Take the Guns From the People Who Didn’t Do It

Posted on March 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn’t do it. I sure as hell wouldn’t want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military.” – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Laws That Forbid the Carrying of Arms… Disarm Only Those Who Are Neither Inclined Nor Determined To Commit Crimes

Posted on March 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Laws that forbid the carrying of arms … disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes… Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Evils of Tyranny Are Rarely Seen But By Him Who Resists it

Posted on March 24, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it.” – John Hay (1838-1905)

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First Principles: Neither the Wisest Constitution Nor the Wisest Laws Will Secure the Liberty and Happiness of A People Whose Manners Are Universally Corrupt

Posted on March 24, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” – Samuel Adams (1749)

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Thought For the Day: We Can Lick Gravity, But Sometimes the Paperwork Is Overwhelming

Posted on March 23, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“We can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming.” – Wernher von Braun, rocket scientist (23 Mar 1912-1977)

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First Principles: I Know Not What Course Others May Take; But As For Me, Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

Posted on March 23, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give … Continue reading →

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