Tag Archives: Power

Samson II

Posted on January 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Judges: Samson II by Michael Romani A time it was that had come When the Philistines of Gaza had plenty But, God’s children had next to none Save the for when the evil … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Persons In Places of Public Trust Must Be of Immaculate Character

Posted on January 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Nothing is more essential to the establishment of manners in a State than that all persons employed in places of power and trust must be men of unexceptionable characters.” – Samuel Adams (1775)

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Thought For the Day: Government Does Nothing As Well Or Economically As the Private Sector

Posted on January 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Public servants say, always with the best of intentions, ‘What greater service we could render if only we had a little more money and a little more power.’ But the truth is that outside of its legitimate function, government does … Continue reading →

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The Faith of the Grail

Posted on December 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Knight means servant. In today’s mockery of history, that’s overlooked. It’s in my heritage. Certainly, I am flawed as well. Let’s hope that in the end the things I struggle for are remembered with greater fondness? The Faith of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Power Is of An Encroaching Nature That Must Be Restrained

Posted on December 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.” – James Madison (1788)

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First Principles: Our Leaders Should Possess Distinguished Character

Posted on November 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

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First Principles: The Possibilities of Mischief In the Governance of Man Should Remain Bound By the Constitution

Posted on November 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” – Thomas Jefferson (1798)

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The Gentleness In Us

Posted on November 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Philippians 4:5: The Gentleness In Us by Michael Romani The Wizard announced his greatness Dorothy responded with her meekness Not a cowering bit of quiver But with the strength to make evil shiver This thing we … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Deterioration of Any Government Begins With the Decay of Its Founding Principles

Posted on November 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The deterioration of every government begins with the decay of the principles on which it was founded.” – Charles de Montesquieu (1689-1755) If you have not yet read Spirit of Laws, I wish to highly recommend it. An English translation … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Words Following Words Are Power

Posted on November 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A word after a word after a word is power. ” -Margaret Atwood, poet and novelist (b. 18 Nov 1939)

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