Monthly Archives: July 2026

First Principles: Militias, When Properly Formed, Are In Fact the People Themselves and Include All Men Capable of Bearing Arms

“Militias, when properly formed, are in fact the people themselves and include all men capable of bearing arms. […] To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Make the World A Friendly Place, One Must Show It A Friendly Face

“To make the world a friendly place, one must show it a friendly face.” – James Whitcomb Riley

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First Principles: History Does Not Long Entrust the Care of Freedom To the Weak Or the Timid

“History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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The Harshness of Night

The Harshness of Nightby Michael DoyleThe modern world is often tragic.It’s lost more than a little magic.A madman’s bullet found its conversion.Gone now are the days of extroversion.Drinking more water to bring its ease,We realize that the world is living … Continue reading

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As My World Ends

As My World Endsby Michael DoyleToo little, too late,It was a twist of fate.Now, forever stands between,And I don’t know what it means.Now, my lifetime is too long.I don’t know if I’m this strong.Close to Heaven, I’m tougher now.I’ll mumble … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: You’re Only Given A Little Spark of Madness. You Mustn’t Lose It

“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams

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First Principles: The Liberty of A Nation Depends Upon the Vigilance of A Few

“The liberty of a nation depends upon the vigilance of a few.” – Francis Lightfoot Lee

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Grown Into Purpose

Grown Into Purposeby Michael DoyleIn all times, God grows us with purpose,So that we are fit to perform our service.Conformed as we are in God’s holy wisdom,All that we serve well in Heaven’s kingdom.The Prophet Elisha fit into this sort … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Absorb What Is Useful, Discard What Is Not, Add What Is Uniquely Your Own

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” – Bruce Lee

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First Principles: The Issue Today Is the Same As It Has Been Throughout All History, Whether Man Shall Be Allowed To Govern Himself Or To Be Ruled By A Small Elite

“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” – Thomas Jefferson

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