Tag Archives: America

First Principles: Before A Standing Army Can Rule, The People Must Be Disarmed

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe.” – Noah Webster (1787) Clearly, the intention of the Founders was that the People’s arms capacity should at a minimum … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Summer of 1969 was a defining moment in the life of America. The currents that led to it swept away many of the traditions of the past in that season of our discontent. Taking Stock by Michael Romani Bethel, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Future Success of America Is In the Laws of God On Which Our Constitution Is Founded

Posted on August 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The future and success of America is not in this Constitution, but in the laws of God upon which this Constitution is founded.” – James Madison

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Thought For the Day: America Was Built On Courage, Imagination and An Unbeatable Determination To Do the Job At Hand

Posted on July 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” – Harry S. Truman

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Thought For the Day: Self Is Too Often the God of This Modern Age

Posted on June 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Self is now god in America, and modern man will embrace whatever delusion he must in its worship.” – Peter Heck

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Heartland United

Posted on June 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Tales of the American Heartland… Heartland United by Michael Romani We have one heartland united In a nation too divided Filled with hop and our heartbreak The nation’s heart awakes From Nebraska to the Central Valley There is a flavor … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Our Obligation To America Ends Only With Our Lives

Posted on June 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.” – John Adams (1808)

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Webster’s Calling

Posted on May 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

At one time, Noah Webster called for a unifying national language of American English. On learning that the English were buying his dictionary, he decided instead it was a better thing to recognize that English is English with more in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Arlington (Memorial Day 2019)

Posted on May 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

America has never been so seemingly divided since our Civil War. Thoughts On Arlington by Michael Romani With so many jokes out to rewrite history It really isn’t much of a mystery That our nation barely stands divided With too … Continue reading →

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In Observance of Memorial Day 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

May each and everyone of the readers of this blog and all American service persons past and present have a blessed, safe and as happy as can be as we observe this Memorial Day 2019. Some of us gave some, … Continue reading →

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