Tag Archives: Peace

First Principles: Peace Is Better Than War; War Is Better Than Tribute

Posted on April 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than war, war is better than tribute.” – James Madison, 1816

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First Principles: The Federal Government Should Be Most Focused On External Goals

Posted on March 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Another not unimportant consideration is, that the powers of the general government will be, and indeed must be, principally employed upon external objects, such as war, peace, negotiations with foreign powers, and foreign commerce.” – Joseph Story (1833) … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Cannot Shake Hands With A Clenched Fist

Posted on March 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.” – Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India (1917-1984)

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Stillness In Fear

Posted on March 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Matthew 30:6 Stillness In Fear by Michael Romani Fear can at times be useful But most times it’s not It’s better to blissful Blessed with what we got No need to feel overwhelm With our Father at the … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Branch

Posted on March 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There is beauty in so many surprising things Unexpected joy that makes the heart sing Everywhere it is there waiting to be found If we’d only look for it as it surrounds An exposure of gnarled branches in a ravine … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Above

Posted on March 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Rolling on through all these moments of mundanity Realized in all the resplendent lights of our humanity It seems that as it is above it will be the worse below For mortality’s tale is one in which all souls must … Continue reading →

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Valentine 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Valentine 2018 by Michael Romani Where it comes from and what it is Are the kinds of questions found in this A Valentine’s Day spent as meant Filled with joy and little to regret It seems love finds its way … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Simplify

Posted on February 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I said that I want to make my life better So tired and starting to hate being a go getter I had to smile at her innocent reply The answer you see, she said, is to simplify Oh, I don’t … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Reputation For Weakness Gains Hostility Among Nations, Not Peace

Posted on February 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Sympathize

Posted on February 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Remembering back to the days When I found peace in your eyes Thinking back on your ways It was always so easy to sympathize Learning about love from our first smile Walking hand in hand for many miles Our love … Continue reading →

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