Tag Archives: Power

The Importance of Keeping Our History

Posted on July 22, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

The Importance of Keeping Our Historyby Michael DoyleMoving back the veil of mysteryWe remember the truths of historyTelling the truth as truth is meantAnd so providing the roots of our governmentFramed within moments of vivid reflectionTo take us back to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Power Tends To Corrupt, and Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

Posted on July 21, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton (1834-1902)

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Through the Years

Posted on July 14, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Through the Yearsby Michael DoyleSilently in my day to dayI live just as I prayNeeding a miracle some wayKnowing that at least God will stayEvery step grows my walkTaking my soul beyond talkInto the power of my emotionsEvery lesson strengthens … Continue reading →

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In the Bard’s Memory

Posted on July 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

In the Bard’s Memoryby Michael DoyleThere is something in elevated speechThat touches the depths of our soulsKeeping these words close within reachIs truly something worthy to extolIt’s something far greater than fallacyTo believe that words and phrases hold powerI say … Continue reading →

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First Principles: All Men Having Power Ought To Be Distrusted

Posted on May 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“All men having power ought to be distrusted…” – James Madison (1787)

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Thought For the Day: On Organizational Leadership

Posted on March 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Five Characteristics That Define An Outstanding Leader: There are more than five characteristics that define what makes an outstanding leader. Of the many that do, some of the most valuable include continued growth throughout career and life; purpose and passion … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Tyranny of the Many Would Be When One Body Takes Over the Rights of Others, and Then Exercises Its Power To Change the Laws In Its Favor

Posted on March 16, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.” – Voltaire (1694-1778)

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First Principles: The Legislative Department Is Everywhere Extending the Sphere of Its Activity and Drawing All Power Into Its Impetuous Vortex

Posted on March 15, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The legislative department is everywhere extending the sphere of its activity and drawing all power into its impetuous vortex.” – James Madison (1788)

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First Principles: Wherever Law Ends, Tyranny Begins

Posted on March 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The difference betwixt a king and a tyrant to consist only in this, that one makes the laws the bounds of his power, and the good of the public, the end of government; the other makes all give way to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Governments Have Ever Been Known To Hold A High Hand Over the Education of the People

Posted on February 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Governments have ever been known to hold a high hand over the education of the people. They know, better than anyone else, that their power is based almost entirely on the school. Hence, they monopolize it more and more.” – … Continue reading →

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