Tag Archives: War

A Soldier Thinks On War and Peace

Posted on September 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Soldier Thinks On War and Peaceby Michael DoyleSantayana told a soldier’s life was true,When in a soliloquy written as if for you,He reminded us that only the dead have seen war end.The rest of us? We will fight on, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Strong Defense Is the Surest Way To Peace. Strength Makes Detente Attainable. Weakness Invites War

Posted on August 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generation – my generation – knows from four very bitter experiences. Just as America’s will for peace is second to none, so … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Us Ever Remember That Our Interest Is In Concord, Not In Conflict; and That Our Real Eminence Rests In the Victories of Peace, Not Those of War

Posted on August 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.” – William McKinley

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Through Songs and Deeds

Posted on July 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Through Songs and Deedsby Michael DoyleThe Empirical Arbitrator is who decides.The rest of us are along for the ride.Whatever happens, happens as it does.Past or present, it is as it never ever was.Our revelations are preordained, However easy or however … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Be Prepared For War, Is One of the Most Effectual Means of Preserving Peace

Posted on June 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” —George Washington (1790) (I believe the Trump Administration just adequately demonstrated the veracity of this statement quite well.)

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First Principles: Providence Has Given To Our People the Choice of Their Rulers, and It Is the Duty, As Well As the Privilege of Our Christian Nation To Select and Prefer Christians For Their Rulers

Posted on June 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Almost all nations have peace or war at the will and pleasure of rulers whom they do not elect, and who are not always wise or virtuous. Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is … Continue reading →

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The War On Free Speech

Posted on June 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The War On Free Speechby Michael DoyleThere is one lesson of liberty, we must always teach.This is about the importance of maintaining free speech.Free thought and freedom of expression are the one libertyAbove all else, that is what is needed … Continue reading →

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Of War and Valor

Posted on April 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Of War and Valorby Michael DoyleThe things of this world come in complexity.What some face causes others frayed anxiety.When we versify in earnest, we find the truth.It can be as frustrating as an elder as it was in youth.It was … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Pax Americana

Posted on April 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Goodbye Pax Americana by Michael DoyleAt war’s end and freed from fascism Europe breathed with American optimismBarbarism had been thoroughly defeatedAnd a brave new world was timidly greetedThe Marshall Plan was the discoveryThat would lead to economic recoveryIt was a … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Pebbles and A Dome

Posted on April 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Brilliant Pebbles and A Domeby Michael DoyleBrilliant pebbles laid outIs an efficient strategyAs it removes the layers of doubtResidual in our window of historyThere is a weave of known costAbout all that might be lostWere we to live by traditionWar … Continue reading →

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