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First Principles: An Honest Public Servant Can’t Become Rich In Politics. He Can Only Attain Greatness and Satisfaction By Service

“An honest public servant can’t become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.” – Harry S. Truman (Compare the losses taken by Donald Trump vs. the gains by Pelosi, Feinstein, Schumer, the Bidens, etc.)

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Dead Men and Their Tales

Even Al Capone thought of himself as a public servant… Dead Men and Their Tales by Michael Doyle It is strange so it seems Clinging to faraway dreams Thoughts stuffed inside my head Dedicated to a father long since dead … Continue reading

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A Hero’s Legacy

Indelible character is a rarity.  George H. Bush was just such a man of noble character.  I didn’t always agree with him.  Do know that he lost my vote once.  But, never my belief that he is and was the … Continue reading

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