Tag Archives: Liberty

First Principles: Where There Is No Law, There Is No Liberty; and Nothing Deserves the Name of Law But That Which Is Certain and Universal In Its Operation Upon All the Members of the Community

Posted on December 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Where there is no law, there is no liberty; and nothing deserves the name of law but that which is certain and universal in its operation upon all the members of the community.” – Benjamin Rush (1788)

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First Principles: There Must Be A Positive Passion For the Public Good…Established In the Minds of the People, Or There Can Be No Republican Government

Posted on December 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honour, power and glory, established in the minds of the people, or there can be no republican government, nor any real liberty.” – John Adams (1776)

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First Principles: A Constitution of Government Once Changed From Freedom Can Never Be Restored. Liberty, Once Lost, Is Lost Forever

Posted on December 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” – John Adams (1775)

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First Principles: The Natural Progress of Things Is For Liberty To Yield and Government To Gain Ground

Posted on December 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.” – Thomas Jefferson (1788)

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First Principles: The Natural Progress of Things Is For Liberty To Yield and Government To Gain Ground

Posted on November 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.” – Thomas Jefferson (1788)

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First Principles: Liberty Cannot Be Preserved Without A General Knowledge Among the People, Who Have A Right…To Knowledge

Posted on November 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right, from the frame of their nature, to knowledge, as their great Creator, who does nothing in vain, has given them understandings, and a desire to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Suppose That Any Form of Government Will Secure Liberty or Happiness Without Any Virtue In the People, Is A Chimerical Idea

Posted on November 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks-no form of government can render us secure. To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any … Continue reading →

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Every Next Step

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Inspired by a friend’s blog post. It’s been a very wonderful experience reading her journey of recovery and walking toward fulfilling her bliss over the years. The tips and insights she has shared have been quite remarkable. If you’re interested, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: State Governments Possess Inherent Advantages, Which Will Ever Give Them An Influence and Ascendency Over the National Government, and Will Forever Preclude the Possibility of Federal Encroachments

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The State governments possess inherent advantages, which will ever give them an influence and ascendency over the National Government, and will for ever preclude the possibility of federal encroachments. That their liberties, indeed, can be subverted by the federal head, … Continue reading →

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Strength and Prosperity For Freedom

Posted on September 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Strength and Prosperity For Freedomby Michael DoyleThere is a foundation that truly servesTo give the America this nation deservesThough it doesn’t have much complexityDoing this will bring strength and prosperityThe road to freedom begins with cultured opportunityIt takes leadership to … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Liberty

First Principles: Where There Is No Law, There Is No Liberty; and Nothing Deserves the Name of Law But That Which Is Certain and Universal In Its Operation Upon All the Members of the Community

First Principles: There Must Be A Positive Passion For the Public Good…Established In the Minds of the People, Or There Can Be No Republican Government

First Principles: A Constitution of Government Once Changed From Freedom Can Never Be Restored. Liberty, Once Lost, Is Lost Forever

First Principles: The Natural Progress of Things Is For Liberty To Yield and Government To Gain Ground

First Principles: The Natural Progress of Things Is For Liberty To Yield and Government To Gain Ground

First Principles: Liberty Cannot Be Preserved Without A General Knowledge Among the People, Who Have A Right…To Knowledge

First Principles: To Suppose That Any Form of Government Will Secure Liberty or Happiness Without Any Virtue In the People, Is A Chimerical Idea

First Principles: State Governments Possess Inherent Advantages, Which Will Ever Give Them An Influence and Ascendency Over the National Government, and Will Forever Preclude the Possibility of Federal Encroachments

Strength and Prosperity For Freedom

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