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First Principles: The Evils We Experience Flow From the Excess of Democracy. The People Do Not Want Virtue, But Are the Dupes of Pretended Patriots

“The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.” – Elbridge Gerry, Constitutional Convention (May 31, 1787)

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First Principles: The Extravagant Expenditure of Public Money Is An Evil Not To Be Measured By the Value of That Money To the People Who Are Taxed For It

“The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed for it.” – Chester A. Arthur The thing is that as far back as we … 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: I Believe That Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love Will Have the Final Word In Reality. This Is Why Right, Temporarily Defeated, Is Stronger Than Evil Triumphant

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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First Principles: Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

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The Stealth of Decisions Made

The Stealth of Decisions Madeby Michael DoyleWhatever we do militarily and strategicallyIs to protect the American people from our enemies.The trick is in believing exactly what we’re seeing.Every move made is made for America’s well-being.Trump isn’t breaking promises about avoiding … Continue reading

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Serving As the Lord Serves Us

Serving As the Lord Serves Usby Michael DoyleGod’s wrath is at Satan’s snare;Seeking to keep evil at bay and fair.The path forward for humanityIs best walked with modest humility.Across the level ground under the cross,We keep aware of Christ’s loss.In … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: A Person May Cause Evil To Others Not Only By His Actions But By His Inaction, and In Either Case He Is Justly Accountable To Them For the Injury

“A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” – John Stuart Mill, philosopher and economist (20 May 1806-1873)

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First Principles: It Is More Important That Innocence Be Protected Than It Is That Guilt Be Punished For Guilt and Crimes Are So Frequent In This World That They Cannot All Be Punished

“It is more important that innocence be protected than it is that guilt be punished, for guilt and crimes are so frequent in this world that they cannot all be punished. But if innocence itself is brought to the bar … Continue reading

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Troubles In the Real World

Troubles In the Real Worldby Michael DoyleSometimes, the law gets in the wayThe way of what passes for justiceIt isn’t as it should beBut it is simply what it is Sometimes, life fills up our daysFills up our days in … Continue reading

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