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First Principles: The First Maxim of A Man Who Loves Liberty, Should Be Never Grant To Rulers An Atom of Power That Is Not Clearly and Indispensably Necessary

“The first maxim of a man who loves liberty, should be never to grant to rulers an atom of power that is not most clearly and indispensably necessary for the safety and well being of society.” – Richard Henry Lee

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On the Swivel

On the Swivelby Michael DoyleEach passing season brings new discovery.Hidden within our unintentional etymology,Each season brings its liberation from history.When treated as newly known, it brings liberty.The scholars pretend that it brings new value,As if these were never noticed by … Continue reading

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Religious Liberty In America

Religious Liberty In Americaby Michael DoyleThe Woke agenda is practically gone.Now is the time to pick up and move beyond.The protection of faith is fundamental to liberty.It is also elemental to America’s history.As long as our day has length,Belief in … 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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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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First Principles: The God Who Gave Us Life, Gave Us Liberty At the Same Time

“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” – Thomas Jefferson Happy Fourth of July!!

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First Principles: Democracy and Socialism Have Nothing In Common But One Word, Equality. But Notice the Difference While Democracy Seeks Equality in Liberty, Socialism Seeks Equality in Restraint and Servitude

“Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.” – Alexis de Tocqueville

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The War On Free Speech

The War On Free Speechby Michael DoyleThere is one lesson of liberty, we must always teach.This is about the importance of maintaining free speech.Free thought and freedom of expression are the one libertyAbove all else, that is what is needed … Continue reading

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First Principles: Our Defense Is In the Preservation of the Spirit Which Prizes Liberty As A Heritage of All Men, In All Lands, Everywhere

“Our defense is in the preservation of the spirit which prizes liberty as a heritage of all men, in all lands, everywhere. Destroy this spirit and you have planted the seeds of despotism around your own doors.” – Abraham Lincoln

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First Principles: Give Me the Liberty To Know, To Utter, and To Argue Freely According To Conscience, Above All Liberties

“Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.” – John Milton

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