Tag Archives: Freedom

Thought For the Day: Private Property Was the Original Source of Freedom. It Still Is Its Main Bulwark

Posted on November 8, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Private property was the original source of freedom. It still is its main bulwark.” —Walter Lippmann (1889-1974)

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First Principles: Only A Virtuous People Are Capable of Freedom. As Nations Become Corrupt and Vicious, They Have More Need of Masters

Posted on November 5, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Elephants Mourn Their Dead (Happy the Elephant)

Posted on September 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Elephants Mourn Their Dead (Happy the Elephant)by Michael DoyleNo freedom, no libertyNo right to fundamental dignityHappy the Elephant pays the costAnd the decision it seems is lostThere will be no sanctuaryPersonhood has been denied capacityRegardless of intelligence, elephants are thingsSubstantially … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Without Freedom of Thought There Can Be No Such Thing As Wisdom; and No Such Thing As Public Liberty, Without Freedom of Speech

Posted on August 31, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Without Freedom of Thought there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as Public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech.” -Benjamin Franklin (1722)

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Called To Freedom

Posted on August 21, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Called To Freedomby Michael DoyleStanding firm on Sunday morningLiving life as if a warningDoing it as I can to my very bestFasting and testifying as I confessIt grew toward a borderline resentmentUntil I discovered what brought contentmentCalled to freedom to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is Religion and Morality Alone Which Can Establish the Principles Upon Which Freedom Can Securely Stand

Posted on August 17, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.” – John Adams

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Thought For the Day: You Always Know the Mark of A Coward. A Coward Hides Behind Freedom. A Brave Person Stands In Front of Freedom and Defends It For Others

Posted on August 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“You always know the mark of a coward. A coward hides behind freedom. A brave person stands in front of freedom and defends it for others.” – Henry Rollins.

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On the Importance of Free Speech On Campus

Posted on August 1, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

On the Importance of Free Speech On Campusby Michael DoyleOdd isn’t it? In a world seeking diversitySo many try to suppress free speech at the universityThis defeats the purpose of this being a nurseryFor the ideas and speech that are … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Liberties of Our Country, the Freedom of Our Civil Constitution, Are Worth Defending Against All Hazards. And It Is Our Duty To Defend Them

Posted on July 30, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.” – Samuel Adams, Essay, written under the pseudonym “Candidus,” in The Boston … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Protracted War Can Fail To Endanger the Freedom of A Democratic Country

Posted on July 29, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.” – Alexis de Tocqueville, statesman and historian (29 Jul 1805-1859)

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