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First Principles: Too Much Discretionary Power Is Unwise

“We repose an unwise confidence in any government, or in any men, when we invest them officially with too much, or an unnecessary quantity of, discretionary power.” –Thomas Paine, Serious Address to the People of Philadelphia, 1778 The complete text … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Finite

I have found we have but a finite number of days To champion and serve mankind’s better ways Each thought and word has it’s own importance To be pursued with the a sense of confidence That by being our best … Continue reading

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