Tag Archives: Power

Redemption Of A Clown

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Some things just aren’t funny. Like someone who abuses their power and position to coerce others into things otherwise unimaginable to them. Less funny still is when that same comedian thinks he can excuse away his or her lewd and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abuse, Acceptance, Boys, Care, Clown, Comedian, Contemplation, Daughters, Doubt, Lady, Match, Mothers, Neglect, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Reconciliation, Redemption, Repentance, Respect, Sisters, Talk, Toys, Walk, Watch, Women | Leave a comment

Finding the Extraordinary

Posted on August 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Samuel 16:13 Finding the Extraordinary by Michael Romani Love burns like a blazing white light Bringing soul shine into my night The hallelujah in your bright eyes Offers it’s brilliant sense of surprise Lifted up … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Extraordinary, Eyes, Faithfulness, Family, Find, First Samuel, Focus, God, Hallelujah, Hour, Inspiration, Light, Love, Moments, Name, Nation, Ordinary, Peace, Perspiration, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Seeds, Soul Shine, Steps, Sublime, Success, Surprise, Unnoticed, Worship | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Federal Government Is Limited In Its Powers

Posted on August 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“All questions of power, arising under the constitution of the United States, whether they relate to the federal or a state government, must be considered of great importance. The federal government being formed for certain purposes, is limited in its … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Authority, Constitution, Delegation, Exercise Authority, Federal, First Principles, Justice John McLean, Limits, Power, State, United States | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Kindness Is In Our Power Even When Fondness Is Not

Posted on July 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Kindness is in our power even when fondness is not.” – Henry James

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First Principles: The Necessity of Any Government Is A Misfortune

Posted on July 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a misfortune.” – James Madison, 1833

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Abuse, Essence, Evil, First Principles, Government, Human Hands, James Madison, Liable, Misfortune, Necessity, Power | Leave a comment

Dystopian Masses

Posted on July 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Looking at the headlines on my homepage, it sure seems the world is increasingly a dark place with too much wrongfulness going on. In part, this was written in reply to what seems to happening. Dystopian Masses by Michael Romani … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Crumbs, Darkness, Defiance, Doomsay, Dreams, Dsytopia, Evil, Fatalism, Harshness, Headlines, Humanity, Hyper-Capitalism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Rebellion, Sorrow, Tomorrow, Zeitgeist | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Index

Posted on July 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

She asked me to index the reasons why Clear evidence for God seems in short supply But she should believe in Him anyhow And though patient, she wanted these reasons now She told me of her friend who was her … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Belief, Daily Prompt, Evidence, Flower, God, Index, Love, Music, Mystery, Power, Preacher, Proof, Reasons, Sacred, Sight, Teacher, Truth, Youth | Leave a comment

First Principles: Neutrality Is Only Respected Through Strength

Posted on July 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The rights of neutrality will only be respected when they are defended by an adequate power. A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral.” – Alexander Hamilton (1787)

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First Principles: Freedom Is More Usually Taken Through Gradual and Silent Encroachments

Posted on July 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” – James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788 … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Tale of Global Socialism Is One of Ruination

Posted on July 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The young Democrats swooning for Sanders appear unfamiliar with socialism’s century-long career, a dismal tale of ruination from Russia to Cuba to Venezuela. Indeed, are they even aware that China’s greatest reduction in poverty in human history correlates precisely with … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Bernie Sanders, China, Cuba, Democrats, Destruction, Distrust, Economic, Populism, Power, Recovery, Ruination, Russia, Socialism, Thought For the Day, Venezuela, Will | Leave a comment