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First Principles: A Nation That Destroys Its Soil Destroys Itself

“A Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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An Introduction To First Principles

There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” —George Washington (1795) In the affirmative: Though the founding principles of the United States were drawn from another era, these principles remain essential to … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Nation That Cannot Control Its Borders Is Not A Nation

“A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” – Ronald Reagan

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A Nation’s Passion Play

A Nation’s Passion Playby Michael DoyleFrom our earliest days, when we dwelt in caves,We have tried to understand what it is that savesOur rarest sentiments are served up like a delicacyThese are questionable as we define principled libertyIt is a … Continue reading

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Set Free

Set Freeby Michael DoyleLife has me trying to find myselfIt’s not like a book on the shelfBut it’s me who I learn how to readAs life comes at me as it makes me bleedTo live in faith brings graceIt’s known … Continue reading

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Geyser Dreams and Stone Footsteps

Geyser Dreams and Stone Footstepsby Michael DoyleA chronicle’s story has been revealedAbout sacred ground that has been unveiledHayden’s expedition surveyed the majestyThat they happened on in Yellowstone ValleyThis stretch of land was meant for explorationIt became a crown jewel benefiting … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Nation That Destroys Its Soils Destroys Itself. Forests Are the Lungs of Our Land, Purifying the Air and Giving Fresh Strength To Our People

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Cowboys and Mustangs

Cowboys and Mustangsby Michael DoyleThe Conquistadors brought horses to these landsBack 500 years ago, as best as I understandNow, thousands are allowed to wander freeCausing irreversible damage to the rangeland countryThe conflict arises over the carrying capacity50,000 horses await adoption … Continue reading

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History Dignifies the Presidents

History Dignifies the Presidentsby Michael DoyleOn this Presidents Day, a few comments are deservedAs we look back on nation as it is preservedTrue to the faith of our republic’s sovereignty Is the struggle to keep our nation’s dignityOur story is … Continue reading

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A Call For the Nation’s Unity

A Call For the Nation’s Unityby Michael DoyleFor God’s good satisfactionPrayers must be followed by the right actionsThis is true in our way of governmentEspecially if we are seeking after our improvementWe know we care for our familyWe must, therefore, … Continue reading

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