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First Principles: The First and Governing Maxim In the Interpretation of A Statute Is To Discover the Meaning of Those Who Made It

Posted on June 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The first and governing maxim in the interpretation of a statute is to discover the meaning of those who made it.” – James Wilson (1790)

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The Magnificence of Significance

Posted on May 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Magnificence of Significance by Michael DoyleFrom the beginning, we have the visionWe might lack in our precisionBut we know what we’re going forFaith is the kindness that opens the closed doorIn all the paths we are shownWe look back … Continue reading →

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Tandy 100

Posted on April 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Tandy 100by Michael DoyleI watched a show the other dayThat reminded me of life lived another wayI smiled on this journey bringing me backTo the late 80s, and Radio ShackThe Tandy 1000 was the trend of the hourIt had an … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the First Responsibility of Every Citizen To Question Authority

Posted on April 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Living In God’s Purposes

Posted on February 18, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Living In God’s Purposesby Michael DoyleI attach my heart as I bringMy all to the words that I singA struggle to my way in the seasonSearching for faith despite my reasonSometimes, faith is in the nameIt doesn’t matter, but just … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Either Human Intelligence Ultimately Owes Its Origin To Mindless Matter, Or There Is A Creator

Posted on December 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Either human intelligence ultimately owes its origin to mindless matter, or there is a Creator. It is strange that some people claim that it is their intelligence that leads them to prefer the first to the second.” – John Lennox

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Thought For the Day: The Place To Improve the World Is First In One’s Own Heart and Head and Hands, and Then Work Outward From There

Posted on September 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.” – Robert Maynard Pirsig

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Thought For the Day: Trust Is the First Step To Love

Posted on July 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Trust is the first step to love.” -Premchand, novelist and poet (31 Jul 1880-1936)

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Thought For the Day: In War, Truth Is the First Casualty

Posted on June 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“In war, truth is the first casualty.” – Aeschylus – Aeschylus

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First Principles: The First and Governing Maxim In the Interpretation of A Statute Is To Discovery the Meaning of Those Who Made It

Posted on April 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The first and governing maxim in the interpretation of a statute is to discover the meaning of those who made it.” – James Wilson, Of the Study of Law in the United States, 1790

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