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First Principles: Let Us Be A People of Virtue
“He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of this country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office … Continue reading
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Tagged First Principles, Liberty, Politics, Samuel Adams, Virtue, Wisdom
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Legacy Spoken
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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Tagged American, Freedom, History, Legacy, Liberty, Patriot, Patriotism, Photographs, Pledge, Poetry, Spoken, Standing, Victory, War
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Thought For the Day: Act Worthy of Yourselves
“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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Tagged Affronts, America, American Revolution, American Service Members, Christianity, Effeminacy, First Principles, Fortunes, Freedom, God, Gratitude, Joseph Warren, Liberty, Memorial Day, Oration, Public Square, Service, Shackle, Sloth, Thankfulness, Thought For the Day, Worthy
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God Given Liberty
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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Tagged American Revolution, God Given, John Jay, Liberty, Tyranny
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First Principles: On Understanding the Balance Between Liberty and Power
“[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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Tagged AntiFederalist Papers, Balance, Justice, Landholder, Liberty, Oliver Ellsworth, Power, Supreme Court
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First Principles: Possession and Use of Arms
“[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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Tagged Anti-Federalist Papers, Arms, Bill of Rights, Liberty, Richard Henry Lee, The People
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Thought For the Day – Church & State
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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