Tag Archives: Rule

Set’s Blinding of Horus

Posted on March 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Egypt has some fascinating legends from long ago. Some get slightly retold as time goes on. Set’s Blinding of Horus by Michael Doyle Few know the whole of the story A tale needed in all of its glory In a … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Aim of Every Constitution Ought Be To Obtain Rule By Those Possessing the Discernment To Pursue Society’s Common Good

Posted on February 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The aim of every political constitution is, or ought to be, first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of the society.” – James Madison (1788)

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First Principles: Laws Are Made For Men of Ordinary Understanding and Should Be Construed By Ordinary Rules of Common Sense

Posted on February 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their meaning is not to be sought for in metaphysical subtleties which may make anything mean everything or nothing at … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Mankind Must Be Governed By God Or They Will Be Ruled By Tyrants

Posted on February 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.” – William Penn

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Rules of the Beast II

Posted on January 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A poetic retelling of Dracula continues…. Rules of the Beast II by Michael Romani Fresh blood can be so invigorating As the new day’s path is exhilarating Ghostly mirages are fleeting in sight Proofs of things that fill the night … Continue reading →

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Mutts Rule

Posted on December 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today is one of two days a year that are celebrated since 2005 as National Mutt Day. http://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/national-mutt-day/ Today just happens to be just before giving Tuesday.. if the spirit moves ya… there is a website for the national ASPCA … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We, The People, Elect Leaders Not To Rule But To Serve

Posted on October 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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First Principles: A Supreme Being Rules Mankind’s Affairs Whose Goodness and Mercy Follow the American People

Posted on October 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I know there is a Supreme Being who rules the affairs of men and whose goodness and mercy have always followed the American people, and I know He will not turn from us now if we humbly and reverently seek … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Before A Standing Army Can Rule, The People Must Be Disarmed

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe.” – Noah Webster (1787) Clearly, the intention of the Founders was that the People’s arms capacity should at a minimum … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Disinterest In the Affairs of Our Government Dooms Us To Liver Under the Rule of Fools

Posted on August 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato

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