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

2016

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1d ago

We Need to Regain the Ability to Compromise

Successful representational government requires Partisan Mutual Adjustment (PMA)

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4d ago

My Proudest Moment as An American

Celebrating the U.S. birthday fifty years ago in Frankfurt, Germany

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Jun 25

The US Cannot Win a War by Air Power Alone

A foolish war fought foolishly by a foolish man

A photo of President Trump signing the MOU at Versailles Palace while Secretary of State Rubio looks on.

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Apr 21

Pete Hegseth: A Platoon Leader, Not A Defense Secretary

His speech to the Generals and Admirals proved as much

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Apr 11

Why the US Needs A Clearly Defined War Strategy

The American military understands this even if the president does not

An old paining of German military theorist Carl von Clausewitz.

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Sep 11, 2025

The American “Social Contract” is Fraying

From attacks on two fronts — corporate and government

National Guard soldiers at the US Capitol, photo from VOA News.

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Mar 21, 2025

National Policy Decisions Need to be Based on Facts

Not on whims and whimsy

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Oct 30, 2024

My Final Thoughts on the 2024 Election

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

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Oct 27, 2024

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

A stunning display of “utter contempt”

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Oct 3, 2024

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

There are no legitimate excuses for doing otherwise

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

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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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