Tag Archives: Duty

First Principles: The Fundamental Trouble With the People of the United States Is That We Have Gotten Too Far Away From God

Posted on October 26, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I have been thinking a lot about these things as I have come to the realization of the tremendous responsibilities which rest upon me. It is my conviction that the fundamental trouble with the people of the United States is … Continue reading →

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Resurrection (The Monster’s Lament)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #10: Resurrection (The Monster’s Lament) by Michael Romani I cannot speak in denial Though my very soul is on trial Looking back on all of my days Sometimes unspeakable in my ways There are so many things I … Continue reading →

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Propagation

Posted on September 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in the series on survival: Propagation by Michael Romani I pity the poor Mayfly Who have only one day To find their way to a mate Before the day is gone and it’s to late Love it seems can … Continue reading →

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First Principles: National Defense Is One of the Cardinal Duties of A Statesman

Posted on September 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman.” – John Adams (1815)

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Ode To A Mad Dog

Posted on September 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Read between the lines and realize that some things just need to be said regardless… Ode To A Mad Dog by Michael Romani In the depths of a duty of silence Is the observed, held with vigilance That there are … Continue reading →

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First Principles: When the Government Violates the People’s Rights, Insurrection Is the Most Sacred of Rights and Most Indispensable of Duties

Posted on August 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“When the government violates the people’s rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.” – Marquis de Lafayette

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Eulogy For the Profane

Posted on August 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The last few days have been painful. I wonder if that means I’m growing? Isn’t that the saying “no pain, no gain”? Eulogy For the Profane by Michael Romani They say profanity Is the sign of a lazy mind All … Continue reading →

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First Principles: American Military Personnel Stand Ready To Storm the Gates of Hell If Necessary

Posted on June 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Issue the orders, sir, and I will storm hell!” – Anthony Wayne

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge God, Obey His Will, Be Grateful and Humbly Ask His Protection and Favor

Posted on June 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“(I)t is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor …” – George Washington, in establishing a day … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Honor, Justice and Humanity Makes It Our Duty To Pass Liberty On To Our Children’s Children

Posted on June 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Honor, justice, and humanity, call upon us to hold, and to transmit to our posterity, that liberty which we received from our ancestors. It is not our duty to leave wealth to our children, but it is our duty to … Continue reading →

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