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First Principles: The Government Should Not Be Guided By Temporary Excitement, But By Sober Second Thought

Posted on June 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.” – Martin Van Buren

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Lessons From Eden Park

Posted on May 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The Roaring Twenties were a fascinating time. Among the lessons to be learned was that a woman could do and be more than they had been allowed until then, vice and other personal choices could not be controlled and that … Continue reading →

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