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A Case For Somaliland

A Case For Somalilandby Michael DoyleWashington held it as a proper expectationThat immigrants would adhere to dedicationThat anyone moving into our great nationWould endeavor to adopt the path of assimilation.Still, we find that there are familial tiesTo their past nation, … Continue reading

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The Truth About Power

The Truth About Powerby Michael DoyleThe edges of rationality tatterWhile the People determine what matters.If there is one thing needed to learned,It’s the limits of power properly discerned.When a jaded politician wants to steal the hour,Maybe it’s best to show … Continue reading

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First Principles: The States Can Best Govern Our Home Concerns…I Wish Therefore…Never To See All Offices Transferred To Washington

“The States can best govern our home concerns and the general government our foreign ones. I wish, therefore … never to see all offices transferred to Washington, where, further withdrawn from the eyes of the people, they may more secretly … Continue reading

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Citizens: Me and You

Citizens: Me and Youby Michael DoyleI. This nation was born under the authorityBlessed into birth by God’s wise dignityAs one filled with freedom and libertyGiven to us, not by government, but God’s divinityWe, this republic, are born by providenceThat all … Continue reading

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First Principles: Were We Directed From Washington When To Sow, and When To Reap, We Should Soon Want Bread

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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First Principles: Were We Directed From Washington When To Sow, and When To Reap, We Should Soon Want Bread

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” -Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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First Principles: Were We Directed From Washington When To Sow, and When To Reap, We Should Soon Want Bread

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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First Principles: Were We Directed From Washington When To Sow, and When To Reap, We Should Soon Want Bread

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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Thought For the Day: The Real Rulers In Washington Are Invisible and Exercise Power From Behind the Scenes

“The real rulers in Washington are invisible and exercise power from behind the scenes.” – Justice Felix Frankfurter (1882-1965)

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First Principles: Were We Directed From Washington When To Sow and When To Reap, We Should Soon Want Bread

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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