Tag Archives: Liberty

First Principles: Act Worthy of Yourselves

Posted on November 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Of Those Who Have Overturned Republican Liberty, Most Have Begun By Courting the People and Ending Tyrants

Posted on November 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an obsequious court to the people, commencing demagogues and ending tyrants.” – Alexander Hamilton (1787)

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Happy Veterans Day 2019!

Posted on November 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Aloha Promises Forever is taking this moment to memorialize and honor all veterans around the world and their families, but particularly those in the United States and Canada for their valor, sacrifices and duty in the service of freedom and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: America Flourishes Due To Our Commitment To Good Character and Dedication to Liberty and Justice For All

Posted on November 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Our Founding Fathers understood that our country would survive and flourish if our Nation was committed to good character and an unyielding dedication to liberty and justice for all.” – George W. Bush

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First Principles: Hold Fast To the Bible As the Sheet-Anchor of Our Liberty

Posted on October 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet-anchor of your liberties; write its precepts in your hearts, and practice them in your lives.” – Ulysses S. Grant

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First Principles: Weep For Liberty When You See Corruption Imputed To Many Member of the House of Representatives

Posted on October 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Neither the Wisest Constitution Nor the Wisest Laws Will Secure the Liberty and Happiness of A People Whose Manners Are Universally Corrupt

Posted on October 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” – Samuel Adams (1749)

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First Principles: The Liberties of A People Depend On Their Constant Attention To Their Preservation

Posted on September 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberties of a people depend on their own constant attention to its preservation.” – William Henry Harrison

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First Principles: Security Without Liberty Is Called Prison

Posted on September 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Security without liberty is called prison.” – Benjamin Franklin

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First Principles: Be A Mortal Enemy To Arbitrary Government and Unlimited Power

Posted on September 18, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I am a mortal enemy to arbitrary government and unlimited power. I am naturally very jealous for the rights and liberties of my country, and the least encroachment of those invaluable privileges is apt to make my blood boil.” – Benjamin … Continue reading →

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