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Tom Davis

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A thrilling novel about the October 1978 election of Pope John II.

2016

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Published in
The National Security Leaders Notebook

My Final Thoughts on the 2024 Election

“Duty, Honor, Country” is also on the ballot

Oct 30, 2024

A picture of a small polling place sign instructing voters to “Vote Here.”

Oct 30, 2024

The Washington Post and L.A. Times Non-Endorsements

A stunning display of “utter contempt”

Oct 27, 2024

A photo of President John F. Kennedy conducting one of his numerous press conferences in the State Department auditorium

Oct 27, 2024

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Civil Politics

It’s Time for “Real Republicans” to Announce for Harris

There are no legitimate excuses for doing otherwise

Oct 3, 2024

A picture of a political banner saying “Republicans for Harris.”

Oct 3, 2024

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Civil Politics

Governor Tim Walz Served as a Command Sergeant Major

So, stop the nonsense, Corporal Vance

Sep 11, 2024

This image comes from the 1970 film “Patton” starring George C. Scott in the title role. This is the scene early in the film where Patton pins on the rank of a Lieutenant General before his promotion is formally confirmed by the Senate.

Sep 11, 2024

Published in
Civil Politics

The U.S. Evacuation of Afghanistan in August 2021

Some historical perspective might be helpful

Sep 9, 2024

Thousands of British soldiers await evacuation from Dunkirk in May 1940 after having been driven to the beach by the German army.

Sep 9, 2024

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Civil Politics

Do We Have a Problem With Radicalization in the Military?

There’s unquestionably some. The question is how much?

Sep 7, 2024

A picture of the east side of the U.S. Capitol being guarded by Army National Guard troops after the January 6, 2021, attack by insurrectionists.

Sep 7, 2024

Published in
Civil Politics

Trump Has No Respect for The American Military

His diminishment of the Medal of Honor says it all

Sep 5, 2024

A colorized version of a photo of the Unknown Soldier from World War I as the remains are carried from the USS Olympia on November 9, 1921. To the right of the photo General of the Armies John J. Pershing salutes.

Sep 5, 2024

Published in
My Side of the Aisle

Governor Tim Walz

A “happy warrior” FDR would easily recognize

Aug 27, 2024

Governor Tim Walz

Aug 27, 2024

Published in
My Side of the Aisle

Getting The Nation’s Politics Pointed To True North

The analogy of the Army’s old M2A2 aiming circle

Aug 7, 2024

A soldier setting up the M2A2 Aiming Circle

Aug 7, 2024

Published in
My Side of the Aisle

The Roberts Supreme Court Just Further Discredited Itself

And many thought that impossible

Jul 4, 2024

The current nine members of the Supreme Court of the United States

Jul 4, 2024

Tom Davis

Tom Davis

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Tom Davis is a 1972 West Point graduate with a Master’s degree from Harvard University. He is author of the Cold War novels “Conclave” and “Empty Quiver”.

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