Optimistic realist

Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

Cyber & 🇺🇸 national security & 🇺🇦 & 🇮🇪 & running & geology & travel & skiing & investing & firefighting. Ex-Deep State. Enemy within. Vermin. Knowledge is good - Emil Faber. PA VA MT Éire Lviv and points farther afield.

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