Tag Archives: First Principles

First Principles: Our Appropriations Should Equal Our Legislative Promises

Posted on January 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“There is not a more important and fundamental principle in legislation, than that the ways and means ought always to face the public engagements; that our appropriations should ever go hand in hand with our promises.” – James Madison (1790) … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Legal Immigration To America Has Always Been Open To Those Wishing to Somewhat Assimilate and Are of Decent Conduct and Propriety

Posted on January 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As Wealth Accumulates In Few Hands, Virtue Will Decrease and Society Depart from the Republican Standard

Posted on January 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“As riches increase and accumulate in few hands, as luxury prevails in society, virtue will be in a greater degree considered as only a graceful appendage of wealth, and the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Never Give Up A Well Principled Fight

Posted on January 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I have not yet begun to fight!” – John Paul Jones (1779)

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First Principles: Use Your Time Wisely, Always Do Something Useful

Posted on December 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Lose no time. Be always employed in something useful. Cut off all unnecessary actions.” – Benjamin Franklin This is not so much the ending of one year, as the beginning of the rest of your life. It is the time … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Only In Allowing the Human Spirit To Invent and Create Taking A Personal Stake Can Societies Remain Dynamic

Posted on December 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Only when the human spirit is allowed to invent and create, only when individuals are given a personal stake in deciding economic policies and benefiting from their success — only then can societies remain economically alive, dynamic, progressive, and free.” … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Wrong None Through Injury Or Omission of Duty

Posted on December 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Wrong none, by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty.” – Benjamin Franklin

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First Principles: Live In Moderation and Avoid Extremes

Posted on December 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Avoid extremes. Forebear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.” -Benjamin Franklin

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First Principle: In Being Humble, Imitate Jesus and Socrates

Posted on December 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Imitate Jesus and Socrates.” – Benjamin Franklin

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First Principles: Be Not Disturbed At Trifles Or At Accidents Common Or Unavoidable.

Posted on December 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable.” – Benjamin Franklin

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