Tag Archives: Politics

On the Losing Side of History

Posted on March 11, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A piece dedicated to the ending days of Bernie Sanders’ attempt to hold a revolution. It begs the question, “What if they gave a revolution and nobody came?”. On the Losing Side of History by Michael Doyle Sanders lumbers on … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Never Let A Difference of Opinion In Politics, Religion Or Philosophy Be A Cause From Withdrawing From A Friend

Posted on March 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Thought For the Day: The Constitution’s Purpose Is To Protect Rights, Not Popular Sovereignty

Posted on February 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Conservatives continue to use the word ‘democracy’ when discussing American politics. They need to reclaim the term ‘republic’ and continue to discuss unalienable rights, namely, property rights. The Constitution’s purpose is to protect rights, not popular sovereignty.” – Will Ricciardella … Continue reading →

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Afrofuturistic

Posted on January 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Design and empathy feed off each other in telling many tales. One of these is the telling of Black America’s history and a guiding light into the future. Afrofuturistic by Michael Romani Life can be a bit frantic For the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let No One Pretend American Patriotism Who Would Attempt To Remove Christianity From Politics

Posted on December 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.” – George Washington

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First Principles: Never Consider A Difference of Opinion In Politics, In Religion, In Philosophy, As Cause For Withdrawing From A Friend

Posted on December 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.”– Thomas Jefferson

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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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First Principles: Beware That Two Passions Strongly Influence Politics – Love of Power and Love of Money

Posted on June 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“(T)here are two passions which have a powerful influence in the affairs of men. These are ambition and avarice—the love of power and the love of money. Separately, each of these has great force in prompting men to action; but, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Constitutions For Free Persons Should Aim At Common Advantage of the Community

Posted on May 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Constitutions which aim at the common advantage are correct and just without qualification, whereas those which aim only at the advantage of the rulers are deviant and unjust, because they involve despotic rule, which is inappropriate for a community of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Practical Politics Consists In Ignoring Facts

Posted on February 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Practical politics consists in ignoring facts.” – Henry Adams

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