Tag Archives: Freedom

Thought For the Day: Times Have Change. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom

Posted on May 13, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Times Have Changed. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom” – Ronald Reagan

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First Principles: America’s Glory Is Not Dominion, But Liberty. Her March Is the March of the Mind.

Posted on May 3, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“[America’s] glory is not dominion, but liberty. Her march is the march of the mind. She has a spear and a shield: but the motto upon her shield is Freedom, Independence, Peace. This has been her declaration: this has been, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If We Don’t Believe In Freedom of Expression For People We Despise, We Don’t Believe In It At All

Posted on April 30, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.” – Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)

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Thought For the Day: Freedom To Differ Is Not Limited To Things That Do Not Matter Much. That Would Be A Mere Shadow of Freedom.

Posted on April 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Just Living Is Not Enough. One Must Have Sunshine, Freedom and A Little Flower

Posted on April 4, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”- Hans Christian Anderson

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First Principles: Who Is John Galt? We Are John Galt!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“In planning, forming, and arranging laws, deliberation is always becoming, and always useful.” -James Wilson (1791) Today’s First Principles will be slightly different than usual. I will encourage that you think on what the Father of American Law has stated … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Day: Tyranny and Slavery, Are Alike Detestable To Minds Conscious of the Equal Dignity of Human Nature

Posted on February 17, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“That the God of nature gave them life and freedom, upon the terms of the most perfect equality with other men; That freedom is an inherent right of the human species, not to be surrendered, but by consent… Tyranny and Slavery, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Use of Force To Achieve Equality Will Destroy Freedom, and the Force, Introduced For Good Purposes, Will End Up In the Hands of People Who Use It To Promote Their Own Interest

Posted on January 28, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The use of force to achieve equality will destroy freedom, and the force, introduced for good purposes, will end up in the hands of people who use it to promote their own interest.” – Milton Friedman (1912-2006)

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Thought For the Day: Those Who Deny Freedom To Others Deserve It Not For Themselves

Posted on January 26, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. – Abraham Lincoln

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First Principles: Those Who Expect To Reap the Blessings of Freedom, Must, Like Men, Undergo the Fatigues of Supporting It

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine (1777)

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