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Thought For the Day: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, To Obey His Will, To Be Grateful For His Benefits, and To Imitate His Justice, Temperance, and Piety

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and to imitate his justice, temperance, and piety” – George Washington, Farewell Address (1796)

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First Principles: Let Us Not Be Unmindful That Liberty Is Power

“Let us not be unmindful that liberty is power, that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must in proportion to its numbers be the most powerful nation upon earth. Our Constitution professedly rests upon the good sense … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Right of Self-Defense Never Ceases. It Is Among the Most Sacred, and Alike Necessary To Nations and To Individuals

“The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.” – James Monroe

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Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. II

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. IIby Michael DoylePharaoh and Moses debated Hebrew slaveryAnd the letting go of this people’s mastery.The first offer was religious observation,So long as the Hebrews didn’t leave the nation.It’s like this today to live … Continue reading

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First Principles: Experience Has Shown That the Trade of the East Is the Key to National Wealth and Influence

“Experience has shown that the trade of the East is the key to national wealth and influence.” – Chester A. Arthur

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading

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State of the Union 2026

State of the Union 2026by Michael DoyleThe state of this unionMight be described as anxietyFrom taxes to war, there is complexity,But at the heart of most is affordability.Trade, tariffs, and the economy, Are the subjects contested most bitterly.As introductions are … Continue reading

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Revival At the National Prayer Breakfast

Revival At the National Prayer Breakfastby Michael DoyleNot too presidential to fear Hell,Trump keeps this part of our nation’s tale.As revealed at the National Prayer Breakfast,President Trump supports faith, first and last.Achievements stack on his proverbial shelf,Trump’s record is open … Continue reading

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Conversation

Conversationby Michael DoyleIf you understand what it is that I mean,We’re watching two shows on the same screen.There are few safe discussions in this nation.We have lost our part in decent conversation.Stupid is as stupid does, and becoming plain.That our … Continue reading

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From the Silence Remembered

From the Silence Rememberedby Michael DoyleFrom the waiting silence comes the memoryOf a time when Iran was full of majesty.This storied land grasps for freedom,Not wishing to be a kingdom or a theocracy. This time whispers the quietly reverent,This time, … Continue reading

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