Tag Archives: Respect

Misunderstanding Of A Little House

Posted on September 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There is a massive campaign to distort historical reality. It seemingly stops at nothing to turn history on its head to achieve this moment’s agenda. I believe it cannot be more wrong. Where possible I attempt to reasonably act against … Continue reading →

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Queen of Soul

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I would like to propose that we declare the day on which Aretha Franklin passed, International Respect For Woman Day. Anyone else agree? Queen of Soul by Michael Romani The time has come to be called home The lady has … Continue reading →

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Redemption Of A Clown

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Some things just aren’t funny. Like someone who abuses their power and position to coerce others into things otherwise unimaginable to them. Less funny still is when that same comedian thinks he can excuse away his or her lewd and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Be Respected and Trusted, We Must Keep Our Agreements

Posted on August 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“States, like individuals, who observe their engagements, are respected and trusted: while the reverse is the fate of those who pursue an opposite conduct.” – Alexander Hamilton (1790)

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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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Thought For the Day: What Matters Is To Be Respected, Not If We Are Liked

Posted on July 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“What liberals don’t understand is that it matters very little whether or not the rest of the world likes us, as long as they respect us.” – Allie Beth Stuckey

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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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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Core

Posted on May 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Where I work, we have a set of core values For all of those who have truly paid their dues Every moment spent is spent in utmost integrity Reasonably expecting the very best from me In my commitment to serve … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Be Respected Be Respectable

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No government, any more than an individual, will long be respected without being truly respectable; nor be truly respectable, without possessing a certain portion of order and stability.” – James Madison, Federalist No. 62, 1788

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Thorny Logic

Posted on April 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Thorny Logic by Michael Romani There is a thorny logic of contortion Of how we approach art in its distortion It’s a shell game we call respect As we arbitrarily choose favor or neglect In a world where street creds … Continue reading →

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