Tag Archives: Liberty

Legacy Spoken

Posted on June 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Legacy Spoken by Michael Romani This then is my beautiful land For which I would and did give More than some might understand This is the love for which I live It is that which is everything To which I … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Act Worthy of Yourselves

Posted on May 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The man who meanly will submit to wear a shackle, contemns the noblest gift of heaven, and impiously affronts the God that made him free.   Ease and prosperity (though pleasing for a day) have often sunk a people into … Continue reading →

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God Given Liberty

Posted on May 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on the American Revolution and John Jay’s reflections on same: God Given Liberty by Michael Romani There before my eyes As I look And with really no surprise I see the words of John Jay Who was heard to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: On Understanding the Balance Between Liberty and Power

Posted on May 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“[I]n the mouths of some [Liberty] means anything, which enervate a necessary government; excite a jealousy of the rulers who are our own choice, and keep society in confusion for want of a power sufficiently concentered to promote good.” – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Possession and Use of Arms

Posted on May 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“[T]o preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.” – Federal Farmer (1787 Richard Henry Lee was a leader during the Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day – Church & State

Posted on April 13, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

All religions united with government are more or less inimical to liberty. All, separated from government, are compatible with liberty. -Henry Clay, statesman and orator (12 Apr 1777-1852) This fascinating gentleman’s biography can be found at the link below as … Continue reading →

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