Tag Archives: Protection

First Principles: An Active Executive Is Essential To Good Government

Posted on January 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: America’s Should Always Be An Attitude of Thankfulness For All of the Blessings God Has Granted

Posted on November 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I do recommend and assign [this Thanksgiving Day] to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The United States Gives Bigotry No Sanction and Gives Equal Tolerance To All

Posted on October 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.” … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Politics Is Often the Art of Promising the Poor and the Rich Protection From Each Other

Posted on August 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.” – Oscar Ameringer (1870-1943)

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Partake

Posted on April 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Though I would be among the first to argue That earth day should be an everyday view I would also be among the first to encourage others to partake of the beauty with courage Courage enough to stand for what … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

#MeToo by Michael Romani It sometimes seems That the broken dreams Belong to the wealthy And maybe that’s unhealthy As in causes like #MeToo These privileges won’t do Won’t do; shouldn’t do Mustn’t do; you agree… don’t you? #MeToo needs … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Knowing History Is A Great Starting Point In Gauging the Present and Future

Posted on December 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“History by apprising [citizens] of the past will enable them to judge of the future; it will avail them of the experience of other times and other nations; it will qualify them as judges of the actions and designs of … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Zoo

Posted on November 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The place is a madhouse You might call it a zoo From the biggest cat to smallest mouse What an interesting thing to do The question is who is who In this link of cages called a zoo Is the … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Mercy

Posted on November 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Woe to you who treat God as useful fiction You like me should offer prayer in contrition Instead you come at me like you’re my superior And jaw at me like I am some kind of inferior Oddly it is … Continue reading →