Tag Archives: Power

In Processes Already Fought and Lost

Posted on May 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In Processes Already Fought and Lostby Michael DoyleThere stuck in the muddle of successionWere hints of insight from past electionsInside stories to elections that were lostStolen as it were to the People’s costFury builds to crescendo spilling into riotWhere the … Continue reading →

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A Poem for Patriots Day 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Poem For Patriots Day 2023by Michael DoyleIn the heart of every patriot rests a songIn our love of country, under God, as we belongThe foundations are strong and pillars are highAs long as Old Glory ripples across the skyOther … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Too Often We Underestimate the Power of…the Smallest Act of Caring…To Turn A Life Around

Posted on March 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Too Often We Underestimate the Power of…the Smallest Act of Caring To Turn A Life Around

Posted on March 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Act of Caring, Honest Complient, Kind Word, Leo Buscaglia, Potential, Power, Smile, Thought For the Day, Touch, Turn A Life Around | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Essence of Government Is Power; and Power, Lodged As It Must In Human Hands, Will Ever Be Liable To Abuse

Posted on March 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” – James Madison (1829)

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First Principles: God Gave Us A Spirit Not of Fear But of Power and Love and Self-Control

Posted on February 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

” For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

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First Principles: Public Virtue Cannot Exist In A Nation Without Private, and Public Virtue Is the Only Foundation of Republics

Posted on January 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honour, power and glory, established in the minds of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Essence of Government Is Power, Lodged As It Must Be In Human Hands, Will Ever Be Liable to Abuse

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.” – James Madison (1829)

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First Principles: All Men Having Power Ought To Be Distrusted To A Certain Degree

Posted on January 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.” – James Madison (1787)

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Thought For the Day: Those Who Profess To Favor Freedom and Yet Depreciate Agitation, Are People Who Want Crops Without Ploughing the Ground

Posted on December 19, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. The struggle may … Continue reading →

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