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First Principles: There Is Nothing Which I Dread So Much As A Division of the Republic Into Two Great Parties, Each Arranged Under Its Leader, and Concerting Measures In Opposition To Each Other

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading

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A Question of Dimension

A Question of Dimensionby Michael DoyleA question awaits every believerIs God or Is God not a deceiverFrom this point, we’ll need evidenceConclusions must be drawn based on relevanceIs the Earth young? Or Is It Old?Are we to believe our eyes … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Great Desiderata Are A Free Representation and Mutual Checks. When These Are Obtained, All Our Apprehensions of the Extent of Powers Are Unjust and Imaginary

“The great desiderata are a free representation and mutual checks. When these are obtained, all our apprehensions of the extent of powers are unjust and imaginary.” – Alexander Hamilton (1788)

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A Song of Thanksgiving

A Song of Thanksgivingby Michael DoyleA song of thanksgivingSung to be braveIn need of forgivingI claw my way from my graveWith apprehensionI am reaching outBeyond comprehensionMy thoughts are filled with doubtStill, I danceIn your rain of kindnessTaking this chanceDespite my … Continue reading

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