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First Principles: The Powers of Congress Must Be Defined, But Their Means Must Be Adequate To the Purposes of Their Constitution

Posted on March 7, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The powers of congress must be defined, but their means must be adequate to the purposes of their constitution. It is possible there may be abuses and misapplications; still, it is better to hazard something than to hazard at all.” … Continue reading →

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The Geometry of Divine Form

Posted on January 20, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

The Geometry of Divine Formby Michael DoyleEveryone it seems makes their mistakesBut is is the what we do with the heartbreaksThat makes all of the most meaningful differenceA life well lived holds this with reverenceSuch is the same even of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws, and Not of Men

Posted on October 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“They define a republic to be a government of laws, and not of men.” – John Adams (1775) Learn more about the Founders’ intentions with respect to establishing the United States of America as a republic not a democracy here: … Continue reading →

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Wall of Ego

Posted on September 10, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Wall of Egoby Michael DoyleSelf righteous PhariseesAre often truth’s worst enemiesIn looking down on others, you miss the skiesSelf-deceived by our prideful, lying eyesMissing the mark of God, in favor of meBelieving myself the pilot of my lifeI mistake my … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Do You Want To Know Who You Are? Don’t Ask. Act! Action Will Delineate and Define You

Posted on June 17, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” – Thomas Jefferson

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First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws and Not of Men

Posted on November 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“They define a Republic to be a government of laws, and not of men.” – John Adams

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Thought For the Day: The Power To Define the Situation Is the Ultimate Power

Posted on July 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The power to define the situation is the ultimate power.” – Jerry Rubin, activist and author (14 Jul 1938-1994) We, who would keep America per the founding principles of our republic, must learn this truism. We keep allowing the Far … Continue reading →

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Notions of Landscaping

Posted on June 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in the series on one of my favorite hobbies, photography: Notions of Landscaping by Michael Doyle Still life perfected in the land Just you, the light and what you understand Arriving early, just to stay late Apply your imagination … Continue reading →

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Sounds For Troubled Times

Posted on May 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

One thing I’ve had some time to do lately is to explore what tuneage tends to lift my spirits in these sunken times. Sounds For Troubled Times by Michael Doyle Susceptible to a classic boogie fever As though there be … Continue reading →

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First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws and Not of Men

Posted on May 7, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“They define a republic to be a government of laws, and not of men.” – John Adams, in Novanglus No. 7 (March 6, 1775) Consider this a hugely needed public service announcement. We should never allow America to become a … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Powers of Congress Must Be Defined, But Their Means Must Be Adequate To the Purposes of Their Constitution

The Geometry of Divine Form

First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws, and Not of Men

Wall of Ego

First Principles: Do You Want To Know Who You Are? Don’t Ask. Act! Action Will Delineate and Define You

First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws and Not of Men

Thought For the Day: The Power To Define the Situation Is the Ultimate Power

Notions of Landscaping

Sounds For Troubled Times

First Principles: They Define A Republic To Be A Government of Laws and Not of Men

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