Tag Archives: Who

First Principles: Whoever Commands the Sea, Commands the Trade; Whoever Commands the Trade of the World Commands the Riches of the World

Posted on December 3, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Whoever commands the sea, commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.” – Walter Raleigh

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In Full Identity

Posted on June 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In Full Identityby Michael DoyleSee your pathAnd stay your course.Let’s do the math,And you’ll find the resource.Let no one get between happinessOr caring for your own needs.These images bring life’s bliss.It allows your soul to be freed.It’s a part of … Continue reading →

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Fires Framing Truth

Posted on January 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Fires Framing Truthby Michael DoyleHow can you serve the peopleWhen you’re feeding them lies?How can you mislead a motherAnd look her straight in the eyes?You think a dismissive smileIs all you need to wearAs you issue your political denialDon’t you … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Gravity Explains the Motions of the Planets, But It Cannot Explain Who Sets the Planets In Motion

Posted on December 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.” – Isaac Newton

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Thought For the Day: Gravity Explains the Motions of the Planets, But It Cannot Explain Who Sets the Planets In Motion

Posted on August 19, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion” – Isaac Newton

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First Principles: I Ask Who Are the Militia? They Consist of the Whole People

Posted on August 17, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“I ask, Who are the militia? They consist now of the whole people.” – George Mason (1788)

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Thought For the Day: Who Are We But the Stories We Tell Ourselves, About Ourselves, and Believe?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Who are we but the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, and believe?” -Scott Turow, author and lawyer (b. 12 Apr 1949)

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We Are Who We Are

Posted on September 9, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

We Are Who We Areby Michael DoyleWe are who we areNot from our ancestorsBut because of who we cultivateAs our souls travel among the starsScratched and scrapped in our courageSearching for hope we might encourageTo remove the malignant tumorThat spreads … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In Life, It’s Not Where You Go, It’s Who You Travel With

Posted on July 11, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“In Life, It’s Not Where You Go, It’s Who You Travel With.” – Charles Schulz

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Pure Love

Posted on December 13, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Pure Loveby Michael DoyleWhat is Pure LoveBut the giving of loveWithout expectationWho is Pure LoveBut the giver of loveTo a man who felt undeservingBut has given this loveWith her full heartWhat is Pure LoveBut to live in humilityAll the days … Continue reading →

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