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

Thought For the Day: If Ever There Is Tomorrow When We’re Not Together…There Is Something You Must Always Remember. You Are Braver Than You Believe

“If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re … Continue reading

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My Taken Stand

My Taken Standby Michael DoyleIt’s time for a little Sunday good,Listening to a sermon as understood.It’s about the faithfulness of God’s loveShared with a hallelujah from above. It’s all about walking our faithfulness,Knowing the path of His wonderfulness.In return, all … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Goal of Socialism Is Communism

“The goal of socialism is communism.” – Vladimir Lenin Let there be no doubt about it. There is nothing innocuous about socialism. When someone tells you what they are about, it’s best to believe them and take reasonable precautions where … Continue reading

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First Principles: Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance; and A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors Must Arm Themselves With the Power Which Knowledge Gives

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” – James Madison

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Jagged Edges

Jagged Edgesby Michael Doyle Her jagged edges blur into curves.The way she moves is smooth to my nerves.I like the way I find that her flow hits me.She’s a beautiful disaster that maybe gets me. She says every scar has … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Believe That Our National Security Lies Not Just In Protecting Our Borders, But In Bridging Divides

“I believe that our national security lies not just in protecting our borders, but in bridging divides.” – Joe Lieberman

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First Principles: If You Do Not Take An Interest In the Affairs of Your Government, Then You Are Doomed To Live Under the Rule of Fools

“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato

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Nantucket’s Sound

Nantucket’s Soundby Michael DoyleIn the depths that feel formidableIs the key to knowing the unknowable.There was an urgency for resources on demandFrom the ocean floor up to supply the land.Petroleum, minerals, and whale oil,Have all had their turn as the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Greatest Kindness One Can Render To Any Man Consists In Leading Him From Error To Truth

“The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth.” – Thomas Aquinas

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First Principles: The Constitution Enjoins An Oath Upon All the Officers of the United States. This Is A Direct Appeal To That God Who Is the Avenger of Perjury

“The Constitution enjoins an oath upon all the officers of the United States. This is a direct appeal to that God Who is the avenger of perjury. Such an appeal to Him is a full acknowledgement of His being and … Continue reading

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