Tag Archives: People

First Principles: All Tyranny Needs To Gain A Foothold Is For People of Good Conscience To Remain Silent

Posted on November 1, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Thought For the Day: The Liberties of A People Never Were, Nor Ever Were, Nor Ever Will Be, Secure, When the Transactions of Their Rulers May Be Concealed From Them

Posted on October 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” – Patrick Henry (1736-1799)

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First Principles: Natural Liberty Is A Gift of the Beneficent Creator To the Whole Human Race

Posted on October 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The fundamental source of all your errors, sophisms and false reasonings is a total ignorance of the natural rights of mankind. Were you once to become acquainted with these, you could never entertain a thought, that all men are not, … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day: Will the People Ever Be Wise Enough To Refuse To Follow Bad Leaders Or To Take Away the Freedom of Other People?

Posted on October 11, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Will people ever be wise enough to refuse to follow bad leaders or to take away the freedom of other people? -Eleanor Roosevelt, diplomat, author, and lecturer (11 Oct 1884-1962)

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Thought For the Day: Government Is Really Nothing But A Group of Men and Usually They Are Very Inferior Men

Posted on September 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“People constantly speak of ‘the government’ doing this or that, as they might speak of God doing it. But the government is really nothing but a group of men, and usually they are very inferior men.” – H.L. Mencken (1880-1956)

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To Feel Again

Posted on September 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

To Feel Againby Michael DoyleI admire people who are unafraid to feelWho know the danger and yet keep it realIt is scary to feel that compulsive somethingBut it beats the feeling of nothingAs life hands us our challenging handA fate … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Neither the Wisest Constitution Nor the Wisest Laws Will Secure the Liberty and Happiness of A People Whose Manners Are Universally Corrupt

Posted on September 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” – Samuel Adams (1749)

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Arcade Mania

Posted on August 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Arcade Maniaby Michael DoyleRemembering back to the 80s whenI couldn’t wait to put another quarter inA video star in the dark arcadeWas a revolution ready madeMy spaces were invaded rows at a timeWhen I wasn’t watching ectoplasmic slimeAtari-ized as we … Continue reading →

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Inside the Cave

Posted on August 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Which side of a dream is real? Inside the Cave by Michael Doyle In this slumber we call life Some prefer peace over strife To these, I find that I agree But, that hasn’t been the life led by me … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day:

Posted on July 31, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” – Noel Coward (1899-1973)

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