Tag Archives: Government

To Harvest the Wind: School Daze

Posted on March 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Part I in a series under development: To Harvest the Wind: School Daze by Michael Romani I. A breeze touches the savanna grass As the tribesmen dance in a pass Harvesting corn; some barely living This harsh life can be … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Type of Property Is Secure Under Excessive or Inequitable Taxes

Posted on March 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A just security to property is not afforded by that government, under which unequal taxes oppress one species of property and reward another species.” – James Madison (1792)

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First Principles: The Constitution Is An Instrument For the People To Restrain the Government

Posted on February 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.” – Patrick Henry

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First Principles: Government Is Force Like Fire, A Dangerous Servant and Fearful Master

Posted on February 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington

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First Principles: Justice Is the End of Government and Civil Society Ever Pursued Until Liberty Is Lost

Posted on February 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.” – James Madison (1788) … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It’s Up To All Americans To Stop the Spread of Principles Counter To Our Civil and Religious Rights

Posted on February 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is necessary for every American, with becoming energy to endeavor to stop the dissemination of principles evidently destructive of the cause for which they have bled. It must be the combined virtue of the rulers and of the people … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Care of Human Life and Happiness Is the Only Legitimate Object of Good Government

Posted on February 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government.” – Thomas Jefferson (1809)

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First Principles: Practical Planning Should Occur On A Local Level To Best Meet Local Needs

Posted on February 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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Thought For the Day: Government Can and Must Provide Opportunity, Not Smother It

Posted on January 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work — work with us, not over us; stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Our Republic Is A Government Under Law Not Rulers

Posted on January 18, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“They define a republic to be a government of laws, and not of men.” – John Adams (1775)

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