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The Truth About Christopher Columbus
The Truth About Christopher Columbus by Michael Romani It was another time, back in 1492 It was a different place with another view When Columbus sailed that ocean’s blue I wonder if he would have if he had had a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Columbus, Disparagement, History, Poem, Poetry, Truth
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Harvard Classics – The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
We have previously discussed both Marcus Aurelius and his work The Meditations to some extent, particularly as this pertained to Book 5. This examination begins with Book 1. Please refer back to the prior post for the additional background information. … Continue reading
Posted in Thought For the Day
Tagged Harvard Classics, History, Marcus Aurelius, Philosophy, Stoicism, The Meditations
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Happy 242nd Birthday, United States Navy!
A look past, present and the future of the US Navy can be found here: http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/NavyBirthday/index.html
Posted in First Principles
Tagged Celebration, Future, History, Navy, Seapower, United States
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First Principles: Before A Standing Army Can Rule, the People Must Be Disarmed
“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are … Continue reading
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Tagged Disarmed, First Principles, Government, History, Noah Webster, Second Amendment, Standing Army, The People
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The Truth of Wars Won
The Truth of Wars Won by Michael Romani It’s as often in the questions That have not been asked As it in the needs That have not been tasked That we find the answers needed Much like the wild grasses … Continue reading
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Tagged Battlefield, Conspiracy, History, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Questions, Secrets, Strategy, War
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Happy Columbus Day!!
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Tagged Americas, Education, Explore, History, Trade, Tradition
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Chronicles of Froissart – Battle of Poitiers
The Battle of Poitiers is dated at September 22, 1356 We have previously discussed The Chronicles of Froissart. This past discussion should be read for additional information. With respect to the Battle of Poitiers, this was a major English victory in the … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Mankind Learns Little From History
“That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.” – Aldous Huxley, in Brave New World
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Tagged Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, History, Ignorance, Important, Lesson, Mankind, Refusal To Learn, Thought For the Day
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Happy Birthday to the United States Air Force!!
They’ve been breaking the barriers and aiming high since 1947!! A short slideshow presentation on the US Air Force may be viewed here: http://www.military.com/video/forces/air-force/2017-air-force-birthday-slideshow/5574996299001
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Tagged Airmen, Birthday, Celebration, History, Military, Thought For the Day, United States Air Force
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 
First Principles: Republics Are Lost When Flattery Is Favored Over Truth
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →