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David T. Cloft

David T. Cloft is a competitive smallbore and long range rifle shooter from the United States, who has won seven National Championships and has set 11 US National Records. In 1999 he became the first American to be Knighted by the Princess of Buedingen, Germany after winning their annual Schutzenfest. He formerly served as a United States Army officer and retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Navigating U.S.-Russia Relations: A Call for Diplomacy, Realism, and Shared Values by Thoughtful Americans

February 12, 2024 by David T. Cloft
President Biden, President Putin

As thoughtful Americans scrutinize the dynamics between the United States and Russia, a reconsideration of our nation’s recent foreign policy choices is paramount.

Categories Foreign News/Policy, Government, U.S. News/Policy Tags Putin-Biden, Russia, US-Russia 3 Comments

USA Today: A Modern-day Babylon?

February 11, 2024 by David T. Cloft

It’s a harsh sentiment to express, but some argue that USA Today mirrors characteristics reminiscent of a modern-day Babylon.

Categories Biden, Crime, Culture, Education, Government, Immigration, U.S. News/Policy Tags American Decline, Cultural Decline 3 Comments

John the Baptist: Icebreaker and Cavalry Scout in Spiritual Warfare

February 11, 2024 by David T. Cloft

John the Baptist stands as a significant figure in both theological and historical contexts, serving a crucial role in preparing the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Categories Bible, Christianity, Devotion, God, Prayer, Religion Tags Bible, Devotional, Inspiration, John the Baptist 3 Comments

George Washington’s Leadership: A Divine Intervention at the Newburgh Conspiracy

February 10, 2024 by David T. Cloft

In the crucible of post-Revolutionary War America, George Washington faced a pivotal test of leadership during the Newburgh Conspiracy of 1783,

Categories Government, History, Military, U.S. News/Policy Tags American History, Newburgh Conspiracy, Washington Leave a comment

Surviving the Wilderness: A Guide to Appendicitis, Mosquitoes, and Canned Cuisine

February 10, 2024 by David T. Cloft

So, you fancy yourself an apocalypse-ready, off-the-grid, wilderness survivor, eh? Hold onto your camouflage hats, survival enthusiasts—there’s a twist in this survival tale!

Categories Culture, Humor, Satire, Snark, U.S. News/Policy Tags Culture, Humor, Satire, Snark 4 Comments

The Strength of Independent Thought: Lessons from the Revolutionary War

February 9, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Samuel Adams, a key figure in the American Revolution, once proclaimed, “It does not take a majority to prevail… but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.”

Categories Constitution, Education, Government, History, patriotism, Politics Tags Liberty, Revolution 1 Comment

Unveiling the Mechanics of Government Propaganda: A Deep Dive into Strategic Communication

February 9, 2024 by David T. Cloft
Communist China

The genesis of government propaganda begins with the creation of a narrative—an overarching storyline carefully tailored to align with political objectives and ideological agendas.

Categories Biden, Education, Government, Media, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags fake news, Propaganda, Tyranny 4 Comments

Reviving the Letter of Marque: A Modern Approach to Military Expenditure

February 9, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Dating back to medieval Europe, the letter of marque authorized privateers to engage in acts of warfare against enemy vessels, disrupting supply lines and inflicting economic damage

Categories History, Humor, Military, Satire, Snark, U.S. News/Policy Tags Humor, Letters of marque, Military, Satire, Snark 3 Comments

Guns and Indians-Unveiling America’s Shadows

February 8, 2024 by David T. Cloft

The infamous Wounded Knee Massacre (1890) marked the brutal conclusion of the American Indian Wars, leaving hundreds of Lakota Sioux dead.

Categories Constitution, Culture, Government, History, U.S. News/Policy Tags 2nd Amendment, American History 1 Comment

Unmasking the Revolving Door: The Power Play of Networking Connections

February 8, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Question: How can a politician making only $175,000 a year become a multimillionaire in a short time in government service?

Categories Elections, Government, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags Corruption, Government Revolving Door, Old Boy Network Leave a comment

Faith, Leadership, and the Secular Soul of America: A Call to Rediscover Unity

February 7, 2024 by David T. Cloft

In the pages of American history, leaders like George Washington and Dwight D. Eisenhower demonstrated the unifying power of faith during challenging times.

Categories Biden, Foreign News/Policy, Government, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags COVID Response, leadership, Senior Leadership 3 Comments

Decoding the Complexity of Illegal Immigration: A Closer Look at the Facts

February 7, 2024 by David T. Cloft
Immigration

Illegal immigration continues to be a hot-button issue in the United States, with various factors contributing to its complexity.

Categories Biden, Congress, Constitution, Democrats, Government, Immigration, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags border security, Illegals, Immigration Leave a comment

Satire: Respecting Lloyd Austin’s Decision for Gender Reassignment Surgery

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by David T. Cloft
Lloyd Austin

Satire: Respecting Lloyd Austin’s Decision for Gender Reassignment Surgery-A Call for Compassion in the Public Sphere

Categories Biden, Humor, Military, Satire, Snark, U.S. News/Policy Tags Humor, Satire, SECDEF Austin, Snark 4 Comments

A Critical Analysis of Critical Race Theory: A Tool to Exacerbate Racial Tensions

February 6, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Critical Race Theory (CRT), heralded as a modern, progressive, and woke framework to address “systemic racism,” is not exempt from critical examination (pun intended).

Categories Biden, Democrats, Education, Government, Media, Politics, U.S. News/Policy Tags Critical Race Theory, CRT Leave a comment

Polio vs COVID-Reflecting on Diminishing Moral Values

February 6, 2024 by David T. Cloft

The polio vaccine, pioneered by Dr. Jonas Salk in the 1950s, exemplifies a selfless act for the greater good.

Categories Biden, Government, Medicine, Politics, Science, U.S. News/Policy Tags COVID, Medicine, Plio, Vaccine 2 Comments

Beyond Cancel Culture: Fostering Growth Through Uncomfortable Conversations

February 6, 2024 by David T. Cloft

While certain data may present objective truths, some individuals deem these facts as hurtful and, in turn, advocate for the cancel culture of our modern era.

Categories Biden, Culture, Democrats, Education, Government, Media, Politics, Schools, U.S. News/Policy Tags Cancel Culture, Woke 3 Comments

A Seafaring Solution: Housing Illegal Immigrants on Navy Aircraft Carriers for a Secure Future

February 1, 2024 by David T. Cloft

Rather than resorting to makeshift arrangements in hotels, airport floors, or public school gyms, the proposal suggests repurposing Navy aircraft carriers and ships as floating sanctuary facilities.

Categories Biden, Foreign News/Policy, Government, Immigration, U.S. News/Policy Tags Border Failure, Housing Illegals, illegal aliens, Immigration 7 Comments

Challenging the Overreach: Opposition to the Proposal on Banning Armed Citizen Militias

February 1, 2024 by David T. Cloft
Second Amendment

Democratic Senators Markey and Raskin have proposed to ban or outlaw armed citizen militias, particularly groups of three or more individuals under a command structure.

Categories Biden, Congress, Constitution, Government, History, Military, U.S. News/Policy Tags 2nd Amendment, Armed Citizenry, constitutional Militia, Militia History, Militias Leave a comment

Ordinary Men: Unraveling the Fragility of Moral Convictions

January 31, 2024 by David T. Cloft

“Ordinary Men” by Christopher R. Browning challenges the prevalent belief that most individuals maintain an unwavering moral compass and how circumstances can lead ordinary people to commit unimaginable acts.

Categories Book Review, U.S. News/Policy, Warfare Tags Book Review, Wartime Morality Leave a comment

Lessons Learned from U.S. Psychological Operations in the Bosnia War

January 31, 2024 by David T. Cloft

The early 1990s witnessed a harrowing chapter in the Balkan region as Yugoslavia disintegrated, giving rise to a brutal conflict marked by war, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.

Categories Foreign News/Policy, Government, History, Military, U.S. News/Policy, Warfare Tags Psychological Operations 1 Comment
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