Monthly Archives: February 2023

First Principles: The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind

Posted on February 24, 2023 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 (1790)

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The Blessing of the Monarch Butterfly Journey

Posted on February 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Blessing of the Monarch Butterfly Journeyby Michael DoyleLong may it be that we keep this blessed memoryof what it means to take a 3000 mile journeyFrom Canada to the Oyamel forests in the Mexican nationReminding us that borders are … Continue reading →

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First Principles: History and Experience Prove That Foreign Influence Is One of the Most Baneful Foes of Republican Government

Posted on February 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Theory of Democratic Government Is Not That the Will of the People Is Always Right, but…Will…Learn the Right And Better Course

Posted on February 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The theory of democratic government is not that the will of the people is always right, but rather that normal human beings of average intelligence will, if given a chance, learn the right and best course by bitter experience.” – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Wrong To Rewrite or Diminish Writers …Because What They Wrote Might Offend (Or In All Honesty Might Speak Truth To) Modern Audiences

Posted on February 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There are no perfect humans. Every single one of us has done or will do something that will deeply offend someone else or not age well. This applies to historical figures as well as important thinkers and writers. Their ideas, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: In Proportion As the Structure of A Government Gives Force To Public Opinion, It Is Essential That Public Opinion Should Be Enlightened

Posted on February 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” – George Washington (1796)

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Thought For the Day: Contempt Is the Weapon of the Weak and A Defense Against One’s Own Despised and Unwanted Feelings

Posted on February 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one’s own despised and unwanted feelings.” – Alice Miller, psychologist and author (1923-2010)

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First Principles: Virtue Runs No Risk of Becoming Contemptible By Being Exposed To View, and It Is Better To Be Despised For Simplicity Than To Be Tormented By Continual Hyprocisy

Posted on February 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Virtue runs no risk of becoming contemptible by being exposed to view, and it is better to be despised for simplicity than to be tormented by continual hypocrisy.” – Roman statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65)

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First Principles: Of All the Dispositions and Habits Which Lead To Political Prosperity, Religion and Morality Are Indispensable Supports

Posted on February 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensible supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness — these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Man Who Lies To Himself, and Believes His Own Lies, Becomes Unable to Recognize the Truth

Posted on February 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky, novelist (1821-1881)

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