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First Principles: The Right of the Citizens To Keep and Bear Arms Has Justly Been Considered, As the Palladium of the Liberties of A Republic

Posted on November 29, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The right of the citizens to keep and bear arms has justly been considered, as the palladium of the liberties of a republic; since it offers a strong moral check against the usurpation and arbitrary power of rulers; and will … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Madness of Folly, To Expect Mercy From Those Who Have Refused To Do Justice; and Even Mercy, Where Conquest Is the Object

Posted on November 28, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the madness of folly, to expect mercy from those who have refused to do justice; and even mercy, where conquest is the object, is only a trick of war; the cunning of the fox is as murderous as … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If We Can Prevent the Government From Wasting the Labors of the People, Under the Pretense of Taking Care of Them, They Must Become Happy

Posted on November 27, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.” –Thomas Jefferson, letter to Thomas Cooper, 1802

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First Principles: Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving , and His Courts With Praise. Give Thanks To Him and Praise His Name

Posted on November 26, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” – Psalm 100:4-5

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First Principles: Republics Are Created By the Virtue, Public Spirit, and Intelligence of the Citizens

Posted on November 25, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Gratitude Is Not Only the Greatest of Virtues, But the Parent of All Others

Posted on November 24, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”–- Cicero

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First Principles: It Is A Happy Circumstance In Human Affairs That Evils Which Are Not Cured In One Way Will Cure Themselves In Some Other

Posted on November 23, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is a happy circumstance in human affairs that evils which are not cured in one way will cure themselves in some other.” – Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Sinclair, 1791

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First Principles: Foreign Influence Is Truly the Grecian Horse To A Republic. We Cannot Be Too Careful To Exclude Its Influence

Posted on November 22, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.” – Alexander Hamilton (1793)

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First Principles: It Is Error Alone Which Needs the Support of Government. Truth Can Stand By Itself

Posted on November 21, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors?” – Thomas Jefferson (1781)

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First Principles: Can the Liberties of A Nation Be Thought Secure When We Have Removed Their Only Firm Basis, A Conviction…That These Liberties Are the Gift of God?

Posted on November 20, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be … Continue reading →

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