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First Principles: The Name…American…Must Always Exalt the Just Pride of Patriotism, More Than Any Appellation Derived From Local Discriminations

Posted on July 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.” – George Washington (1796)

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Brand Me

Posted on June 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Watched a Ted Talk with my princesses on branding. Brand Me by Michael Doyle Thinking back on life Through all of the joy and strife There has been one question Held back with some hesitation What then is my story? … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When Even One American – Who Has Done Nothing Wrong – Is Forced By Fear To Shut His Mind and Close His Mouth, Then All Americans Are In Peril

Posted on June 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“When even one American — who has done nothing wrong — is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth, then all Americans are in peril.” – Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged All Americans, American, Close, Done, Fear, Forced, Harry S Truman, Mind, Mouth, Nothing Wrong, One, Peril, Shut, Thought For the Day, When | Leave a comment

Texas 1836

Posted on May 16, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

I have always found American history fascinating in all of our legends and tales, tall or not. Texas 1836 by Michael Doyle Texas, Eighteen Hundred Thirty Six Thousands of Americans invited in Finding their place in desert sand and sticks … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 1836, Alamo, American, American History, Americans, Ashes, Austin, Band, Blame, Bloody, Comanche, Death, Desert Sand, Die, Fight, Flame, Folly, Forgot, Free, Freedom, General Santa Anna, Hardcore, Houston, Intention, Intervention, Jackson, Karankawa, Land, Learn, Legend, Lesson, Lose, Manifest Destiny, Mexican, Nation, Outlaws, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prevail, Question, Reason, Right, Rise, Settlers, Slavery, Sticks, Stood, Struggle, Swept, Tale, Tejano, Tension, Tequila Sunrise, Texas, Tribal, Tribe, Why, Win, Wrong | Leave a comment

Consent of the Governed

Posted on May 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series of poems about the establishment of our republican form of government and life under the rule of law as set out in our constitution: Consent of the Governed by Michael Doyle The standards are set by … Continue reading →

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Turbo Charged

Posted on April 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History continues through the Kennedy presidency. Turbo Charged by Michael Doyle Nixon versus Kennedy; election 1960 Workhorse versus glamor; it hits me That the sleek athleticism of the New Frontier Was as distinctive as this election year The torch … Continue reading →

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The Dark Days of Great War

Posted on April 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History marches on into World War I. The Dark Days of Great War by Michael Doyle Like a thunderstorm in the darkest night The Great War descended in Europe’s sight Suddenly, it seemed that August night All of its … Continue reading →

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Self Rule Rises

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Constitution’s Purpose Is To Protect Rights, Not Popular Sovereignty

Posted on February 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Conservatives continue to use the word ‘democracy’ when discussing American politics. They need to reclaim the term ‘republic’ and continue to discuss unalienable rights, namely, property rights. The Constitution’s purpose is to protect rights, not popular sovereignty.” – Will Ricciardella … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God

Posted on December 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“What students would learn in American schools above all is the religion of Jesus Christ. It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Name…American…Must Always Exalt the Just Pride of Patriotism, More Than Any Appellation Derived From Local Discriminations

Brand Me

Thought For the Day: When Even One American – Who Has Done Nothing Wrong – Is Forced By Fear To Shut His Mind and Close His Mouth, Then All Americans Are In Peril

Texas 1836

Thought For the Day: The Constitution’s Purpose Is To Protect Rights, Not Popular Sovereignty

First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God

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