Tag Archives: Stand

A Father’s Fight

Posted on May 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Father’s Fightby Michael DoyleI may be stupidBut I’m never dumbI might even beSmarter than someThere are times I’m afraidAnd other times, braveTo Hell with the plans they’ve madeIt’s my America that I fight to saveI am part of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: No Wall of Words, No Mound of Parchment Can Be So Formed As To Stand Against the Sweeping Torrent of Boundless Ambition…Aided By Corrupted Morals

Posted on March 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“No Wall of words, no mound of parchment can be so formed as to stand against the sweeping torrent of boundless ambition on the one side, aided by the sapping current of corrupted morals on the other.” – George Washington

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First Principles: It Is Error Alone Which Needs the Support of Government. Truth Can Stand By Itself

Posted on November 21, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors?” – Thomas Jefferson (1781)

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First Principles: Truth Can Stand By Itself. Subject Opinion To Coercion: Whom Will You Make Your Inquisitors

Posted on October 16, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Truth can stand by itself. Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors?” -Thomas Jefferson (1781)

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First Principles: It Is Religion and Morality Alone Which Can Establish the Principles Upon Which Freedom Can Securely Stand

Posted on August 17, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“It is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand.” – John Adams

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Thought For the Day: A Lie Stands On One Leg, A Truth On Two

Posted on August 24, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“A lie stands on one leg, a truth on two.” – Benjamin Franklin (1735)

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Na/GloPoWriMo #5: Pennsylvania In Transformation

Posted on April 6, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo #5: Pennsylvania In Transformationby Michael DoyleBased on the prompt and Pennsylvania – Poetry Daily (poems.com)Other children, live freely and wildAs though energized to win the fight -Standing as I stood.Said in brave silenceWith me, as though violencesaid in shout. … Continue reading →

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First Principles:

Posted on February 20, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors?” -Thomas Jefferson (1781)

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Thought For the Day: Christmas Will Always Be As Long As We Stand Heart To Heart and Hand In Hand

Posted on December 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” – Dr. Suess

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For Bill of Rights Day

Posted on December 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

For Bill of Rights Dayby Michael DoyleTo embark on teaching history of the pastEngages us with the things that lastThe best way of doing this of courseIs to teach things right from the sourceBefore going further, let me just sayHappy … Continue reading →

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