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Suck In Cool

Suck In Cool by Michael Romani I was my own kind of bad boy Back in the days I was in school I had all kinds of jokes that I would employ I grew up strong being nobody’s fool I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Public Virtue Does Not Exist Without Private Virtue

“Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honour, power and glory, established in the minds of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Bosom of America Is Open

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges…” – George … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Neutrality and Respect Depend on Adequate Power

“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, Federalist Papers No. 11 To read Federalist Papers No. 11 … Continue reading →

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