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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

“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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Verses of the Illuminati, Part IV: Leading From the Past

Verses of the Illuminati, Part IV: Leading From the Pastby Michael DoyleOur ruling elites are leading from the pastBelieving themselves worthy of power that will last.Stalking fear through capitalism for new technology,It’s the sweet path to shaping the future from … Continue reading

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Fullness of Love

Fullness of Loveby Michael DoyleIn a fullness of love,Given to us from God above.We are given our freedomAs we live in His kingdom.At the sound of His name,We are lifted from all shame.His Love removes the stain,And we are declared … Continue reading

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First Principles: The American Dream Is Freedom, Prosperity, Peace – and Liberty and Justice For All. That’s A Big Dream. It’s Not Always Easy To Achieve, But That’s the Ideal

“The American Dream is freedom, prosperity, peace-and liberty and justice for all. That’s a big dream. It’s not always easy to achieve, but that’s the ideal. More than any country in history we’ve made gains toward a democracy that is … Continue reading

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Making Early Connections

Making Early Connectionsby Michael DoyleGrowing up, living in the shadow of war,There was hope, but little more.Utopian dreams grew from anxiety.There was no surrender to the complexity.America offered her roots, rock, and blues.Trains were rolling over blue suede shoes.Memphis electrified … Continue reading

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First Principles: Freedom Is Never More Than One Generation Away From Extinction. We Didn’t Pass It To Our Children In the Blood Stream. It Must be Fought For, Protected, and Handed On For Them To Do The Same

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan

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First Principles: Freedom Is the Open Window Through Which Pours the Sunlight of the Human Spirit and Human Dignity

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.” – Herbert Hoover

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West Coyote Hills

West Coyote Hillsby Michael DoyleI spent some time in Fullerton, hanging around.It’s there that West Coyote Hills can be found.We wondered bits and pieces during the day,And playing guitar at the Brea dam along the way.The advantage of staying simple … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: For To Be Free Is Not Merely To Cast Off One’s Chains, But To Live In A Way That Respects and Enhances the Freedom of Others

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” –  Nelson Mandela

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We Will Do the Rest

We Will Do the Restby Michael DoyleWith a little rain and the truest grit Following admonitions to never forget,We’ll know liberty’s tree from its roots grownTo the top of freedom’s leaves, deeply flowing.We’ve driven the distance to see the sightsAcross … Continue reading

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