Tag Archives: Nation

First Principles: A Nation Which Does Not Remember What It Was Yesterday, Does Not Know What It Is Today, Nor What It Is Trying To Do

Posted on October 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Pledge of American Allegiance Should Be Directed At the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Posted on October 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I also wish that the Pledge of Allegiance were directed at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as it is when the President takes his oath of office, rather than to the flag and the nation” – Carl Sagan … Continue reading →

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Happy Columbus Day 2019!!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Sorry, but I am not sorry. Some of the best nations in this world came from this the United States, Canada, and all the way down to the tip of South America. It is a traditional celebration in the United … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Peace Is Not Kept By Force But Achieved By Understanding

Posted on September 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein

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First Principles: The Liberties of Our Nation Are Secured By the Conviction These Are the Gift of God

Posted on September 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Summer of 1969 was a defining moment in the life of America. The currents that led to it swept away many of the traditions of the past in that season of our discontent. Taking Stock by Michael Romani Bethel, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Only A Virtuous People Are Capable of Freedom. As Nations Become Corrupt and Vicious, They Have More Need of Masters.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.“ – Benjamin Franklin

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A Conspiracy of Lambs

Posted on August 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There’s a Netflix series called The Family. I am only two episodes into it but so far I’m both laughing and somewhat concerned. The Bible admonishes Christians to pray for our leaders both spiritual and in government. It is the Christian … Continue reading →

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Walking Talk of Talking Walk

Posted on July 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some say that a nice walk is the best time and way to observe, think and observe. I see the point of this. For me, it use to be to go on a nice 10-15 mile run. Those days … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Whoever Would Overthrow A Nation’s Liberty Must Begin By Subduing Free Speech

Posted on July 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” – Benjamin Franklin

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