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First Principles: All Men By Nature Are Equal In That Equal Right That Every Man Hath To His Natural Freedom

“All men by nature are equal in that equal right that every man hath to his natural freedom, without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man; being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm … Continue reading →

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First Principles: All Distinctions of Birth Or of Rank Have Been Abolished. All Citizens, Whether Native Or Adopted, Are Placed Upon Terms of Precise Equality

“All distinctions of birth or of rank have been abolished. All citizens, whether native or adopted, are placed upon terms of precise equality. All are entitled to equal rights and equal protection.” – James Polk

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First Principles: The Question Is Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Effectually Guarded In Society

“The question is not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

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First Principles: Democracy and Socialism Have Nothing In Common But One Word, Equality. But Notice the Difference: While Democracy Seeks Equality In Liberty, Socialism Seeks Equality In Restraint and Servitude

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.”– Alexis de Tocqueville

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First Principles: The Question Is, Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Efficiently Guarded In Society

“The question is, not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

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First Principles: Equality Is One of the Most Consummate Scoundrels That Ever Crept From the Brain of A Political Juggler..and Squanders Their Hard-Earned Profits

“Equality is. one of the most consummate scoundrels that ever crept from the brain of a political juggler–a fellow who thrusts his hand into the pocket of honest industry or enterprising talent, and squanders their hard-earned profits on profligate idleness … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Democracy and Socialism Have Nothing In Common But One Word, Equality. But Notice the Difference While Democracy Seeks Equality in Liberty, Socialism Seeks Equality in Restraint and Servitude

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” – Alexis de Tocqueville

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First Principles: When We Honor Our Flag, We Honor What We Stand For As A Nation – Freedom, Equality, Justice, and Hope

“When we honor our flag, we honor what we stand for as a nation—freedom, equality, justice, and hope.” – Ronald Reagan

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An Introduction To First Principles

There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” —George Washington (1795) In the affirmative: Though the founding principles of the United States were drawn from another era, these principles remain essential to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On the International Day of Women 2025

Thoughts On the International Day of Women 2025by Michael DoyleEquality leads to an empowered communityWell behaved women seldom make historyBut it is woman in all her nobility of voiceThat must make her own way and through choiceA muffled chorus rises … Continue reading →

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