Tag Archives: Rank

First Principles: All Distinctions of Birth Or of Rank Have Been Abolished. All Citizens, Whether Native Or Adopted, Are Placed Upon Terms of Precise Equality

Posted on September 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“All distinctions of birth or of rank have been abolished. All citizens, whether native or adopted, are placed upon terms of precise equality. All are entitled to equal rights and equal protection.” – James Polk

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First Principles: Justice Is Indiscriminately Due To All, Without Regard To Numbers, Wealth, Or Rank

Posted on September 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice is indiscriminately due to all, without regard to numbers, wealth, or rank” – John Jay, in Georgia v. Brailsford (1794)

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Thought For the Day: Wealth and Rank Are What Man Desires, But Having Contentment Is the Greatest Wealth and Highest Rank

Posted on January 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Wealth and rank are what man desires, but having contentment is the greatest wealth and highest rank.” – Confucius

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Thought For the Day: Wealth and Rank Are What A Man Desires, But Having Contentment Is the Greatest Wealth and Highest Rank

Posted on February 10, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Wealth and Rank Are What A Man Desires, But Having Contentment Is the Greatest Wealth and the Highest Rank” – Confucius

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Things Seen In 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Things Seen In 2023by Michael DoyleLooking back on what has been 2023There was a lot to know and more to seeAI taught us some about our self-doubtAnd as always, there was a lot to work outEverywhere we looked, there was … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is A Rank Due To the United States, Among Nations, Which Will Be Withheld, If Not Absolutely Lost, By the Reputation of Weakness

Posted on March 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.” – George Washington (1793)

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Reflections On Dorian Gray VI: Tethered Leashes

Posted on October 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Reflections On Dorian Gray VI: Tethered Leashesby Michael DoyleA slit-throat bloodied scarf knows its sacrilegeAs Dorian’s portrait holds his stains like privilegeHiding what’s done in the waters by the river bankIt offers little good to say about position and rankUntil … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If We Desire To Avoid Insult, We Must Be Able To Repel It

Posted on September 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire … Continue reading →

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The Turbulence Begins

Posted on April 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American history continues: The Turbulence Begins by Michael Doyle As the post-war alliance fell apart, the United Nations started The start of Cold War began and sustained as peace departed Confrontations began and nuclear weapons were on both sides’ hands … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Respect Due the United States Is Lost If It’s Reputation Is of Weakness

Posted on June 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.” – George Washington

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