Tag Archives: Right

First Principles: It is Our Duty To Resist Wrongful Force Exerted For Bad Purposes

Posted on August 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Has force, exerted for the purposes of malevolance, a right to command? Can it impose an obligation to obey? No. Resistance to such force is a right, and, if resistance can prove effectual, it is a duty also.” – James … Continue reading →

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Word Prompt – Angel

Posted on August 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Better men than me have caved to adversity Losing their way in life’s forms of perversity But, I may be among the first to openly agree That the angel on my back gets the best of me As she speaks … Continue reading →

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Word Prompt – Thin

Posted on August 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes there is a thin line Between what’s right and wrong You need a crystal ball to divine On which side you belong Teetering on the edge of my chair Moving fast but going nowhere I search my mind for … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Bell

Posted on July 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The wheel of life keeps turning around Always revealing, never concealing What waits for us all to be found When we face the truth, God be willing There it is just beyond that veil Striking true, clear as a ringing … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Resistance To Malevolence Is A Right and Duty

Posted on June 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Has force, exerted for the purposes of malevolence, a right to command? Can it impose an obligation to obey? No. Resistance to such force is a right, and, if resistance can prove effectual, it is a duty also.” – James … Continue reading →

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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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First Principles: Self Defense Is A Natural Right

Posted on April 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Self-defence is a part of the law of nature; nor can it be denied the community, even against the king himself.” – John Locke (1632-1704)

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First Principles: The Power of the People To Establish Government Presupposes the Duty of Individuals To Be Good Citizens

Posted on March 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established government.” – George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796 You may read the entirety of this address … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Let’s Make It Better

Posted on November 16, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There’s a lot of wrong in this country. But there’s a lot of right. Don’t let so much of the wrong destroy what has been right. People have worked their behinds off to get to this point of right. Let’s … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Tentative

Posted on September 19, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Looking out on the tentative signs There on the beginning of the storm There on all of the things that bind Realizing that this then is the new norm Looks like we might be in for nasty weather Sure hope … Continue reading →

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