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About alohapromisesforever

Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

First Principles: The Government Should Not Be Guided By Temporary Excitement, But By Sober Second Thought

“The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.” – Martin Van Buren

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Rules of Immortality

Rules of Immortalityby Michael DoyleI will guide and protect you,Her whisper tells your ear.Trust in her in all you do,And you have nothing to fear.Though it’s not a fault of creation,The truth becomes the situation,And all that’s left is the … Continue reading

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First Principles: We Can Find Meaning and Reward By Serving Some Higher Purpose Than Ourselves

“We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light…We all have something to give. – George H.W. Bush

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Thought For the Day: Control Healthcare and You Control the People

“Control healthcare and you control the people” – Saul Alinsky Read Alinsky’s works, and you will have major insight into the Left’s tactics.

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A Set of Octodils

Following 3 years of a poem a day (+ 109 additional days), I am ready to go back to practicing short-form poetry again. We will begin with a form called the Octodil . I will introduce at least one short-form … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: We Are Living In An Interminable Succession of Absurdities Imposed By the Myopic Logic of Short-Term Thinking

“We are living in an interminable succession of absurdities imposed by the myopic logic of short-term thinking.” – Jacques Cousteau

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First Principles: The Government of the Absolute Majority Instead of the Government of the People Is But the Government of the Strongest Interests

“The Government of the absolute majority instead of the Government of the people is but the Government of the strongest interests; and when not efficiently checked, it is the most tyrannical and oppressive that can be devised.” – John C. … Continue reading

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God Breaking Through

God Breaking Throughby Michael DoyleIn God, I find all that’s worthy.Through life’s storms, I find His glory.He leads me through all of my days,Even when words fail in His praise.I lift my voice to the skies up high,Embracing the truth … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Politically Correct Crowd Is Tolerant of All Viewpoints, Except Those They Disagree With

“The politically correct crowd is tolerant of all viewpoints, except those they disagree with.” – Bobby Jindal

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First Principles: The Right of Self-Defense Never Ceases. It Is Among the Most Sacred, and Alike Necessary To Nations and To Individuals

“The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.” – James Monroe

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