Tag Archives: Power

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 →

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Daily Prompt – Muscle

Posted on June 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There is something in her free form tussle That is stronger than any sort of muscle The love she feels and the love she brings Is powerful enough to make me want to sing From the day she danced up … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Spirit of Encroachment Tends To Consolidate Power In Government Into Despotism

Posted on June 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism.” — George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Juxtaposition

Posted on May 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In a curious matter of tested disposition There exists a maddening juxtaposition That each city finds itself this paradox So few men walk the walk that he talks The poor man has wealth a rich soul While the wealthy struggle … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Purpose of the Legislature Is To Maintain and Secure Our Natural Rights

Posted on May 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our legislators are not sufficiently apprized of the rightful limits of their power; that their true office is to declare and enforce only our natural rights and duties, and to take none of them from us.” – Thomas Jefferson, Letter … Continue reading →

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Na/GloPoWriMo Day 27: Tarot Under the Law

Posted on April 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The challenge for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 27 is/was one that I do not find myself happily doing. I have no idea what is up with this year’s series of challenges. But, this one is perhaps the worse ever. I believe as … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Government Can Restrain Humanity Set Free By Morality and Religion

Posted on April 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion.” – John Adams (1798) .. But GQ thinks you should read smutty fiction instead…

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Na/GloPoWriMo Day 15: Dental Plan

Posted on April 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 15’s challenge is to attempt to take the perspective of a bad or evil character from a positive spin. I’ve never really thought of something like that as a subject for a poem. But, hey, why not, right? … Continue reading →

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