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First Principles: Whoever Controls the Volume of Money In Our Country Is Absolute Master of All Industry and Commerce

“Whoever controls the volume of money in our country is absolute master of all industry and commerce…when you realize that the entire system is very easily controlled, one way or another, by a few powerful men at the top, you … Continue reading

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On Alien Worlds

On Alien Worldsby Michael DoyleOn alien worlds, There are contagions in the light.It’s played by a different set of rulesThat must be kept pitch black as night.There is life thereSwimming in the light.It’s a difference that we fearThough we have … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Budget Should Be Balanced, the Treasury Should Be Refilled, the Public Debt Should Be Reduced and the Arrogance of Public Officials Should Be Controlled

“The budget should be balanced, the treasury should be refilled, the public debt should be reduced and the arrogance of public officials should be controlled.” – Ross Perot

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First Principles: If You Want To Know Who Controls You, Look At Who You Are Not Allowed To Criticize

“If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.” – Voltaire

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I’ve Come To Understand

I’ve Come To Understandby Michael DoyleEntombed in my shame,I was lost in my blame.I was afraid to show my face,Until I learned of God’s grace.I thought I knew my place,Hiding in the darkness.I was afraid to show my face,Mine was … Continue reading

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First Principles: You Must First Enable the Government To Control the Governed; and In the Next Place, Oblige It To Control Itsel

“In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.” – … Continue reading

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First Principles: Government Has No Right To Control Individual Liberty Beyond What Is Necessary To the Safety and Well-Being of Society

“Government has no right to control individual liberty beyond what is necessary to the safety and well-being of society. Such is the boundary which separates the power of the government and the liberty of the citizen or subject in the … Continue reading

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Honored In My Praise

Honored In My Praiseby Michael DoyleFrom now until my deathI’ll praise God to my last breathWhether doubtful or in confidenceI’ll put my faith in providenceKnowing that God stays in controlHis is the hold on my soulThere is nothing to hideAs … Continue reading

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A Study On Faith

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading

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First Principles: It Is the Reason Alone, of the Public, That Ought To Control and Regulate the Government

“It is the reason alone, of the public, that ought to control and regulate the government.” – James Madison (1788)

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