Tag Archives: Opinions

First Principles: A Change in Religious Sentiments, Duties and Obligations of the People Was the Real American Revolution

Posted on May 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Having Lived Long, I Have Many Instances of Being Obligated…To Change My Opinions… I Thought Right But Found To Be Otherwise

Posted on May 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obligated, by better information or fuller consideration, to change my opinions even on important subjects, which I thought right but found to be otherwise.” – Benjamin Franklin, Speech on Sept. … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Religion Is A Matter Which Lies Solely Between Man and His God

Posted on May 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Greatest Deception Men Suffer Is From Their Own Opinions

Posted on August 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.” – Leonardo da Vinci

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Thought For the Day: True Honor Is Formed In Our Hearts Not In Other People’s Opinions

Posted on October 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our own heart, and not other men’s opinions, form our true honor.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

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First Principles: It Contravenes Classical Liberalism To Transfer Political Opposition To the Person

Posted on September 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: No Two Persons Have Read the Same Book

Posted on May 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No two persons ever read the same book.” – Edmund Wilson, critic (8 May 1895-1972)

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Journalistic Contradiction

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Jou Journalistic Contradiction by Michael Romani With opinions come views Often dressed up as news It’s comical to discuss trust When trustworthiness is a bust The truth is in this contradiction That objectivity is lost in nuance and projection Basing … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Freedom of the Press Does Not Include Freedom to Endlessly Insult, Accuse and Defame Others

Posted on May 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If by the liberty of the press were understood merely the liberty of discussing the propriety of public measures and political opinions, let us have as much of it as you please: But if it means the liberty of affronting, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: All Opinions Are Not Equal

Posted on December 13, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” – Douglas Adams, in The Salmon of Doubt (2002)

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