The wise Roman maxim “Si vis pacem, para bellum”—“If you want peace, prepare for war” still applies today. The prospects for peace in our times have dimmed since the fall of the Berlin Wall thirty long years ago. The reality … Continue reading
If You Want Peace, Prepare for War: Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed
December 11, 2019 | The American TFP 
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Senator Sasse’s Missing Pronouns
November 15, 2018 | John Horvat II
In our polarized nation, an “us versus them” scenario naturally arises. We are not supposed to frame the debate in this way. “Us” should refer to all Americans. “Them” is a term that is better not used at all. This is … Continue reading
Woodrow Wilson or the Virgin Mary: Who Was Right About Peace?
November 10, 2018 | Edwin Benson
Arrogant men throughout history have claimed that they can establish peace on earth. Modern examples abound. The United Nations Charter talks of faith, but not of God. At their “summit meetings” world leaders constantly talk about peace yet it evades them. … Continue reading
Why We Must Resist Islam
November 3, 2018 | Edwin Benson 
Islam and the Suicide of the West: The Origin, Doctrine, and Goals of Islam, Luiz Sérgio Solimeo Every year, the nation remembers the terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center on 9/11. This event is carved deeply into … Continue reading
Why Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
July 3, 2018 | John Horvat II
“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,” wrote poet Robert Frost. In the opening line to his famous poem, “Mending Wall,” Frost explores one of the mysteries of fallen human nature. Everyone feels both a need and aversion for … Continue reading
A Formula for Dealing With the $21 Trillion Federal Debt
March 27, 2018 | John Horvat II
It is official; the national debt has now exceeded $21 trillion. The tragic news comes just six months after it hit $20 trillion last September 8. This problem is obviously not going away. By voting to suspend the debt ceiling, Congress … Continue reading
The Three Crucial Issues at the Pope-Trump Meeting
May 21, 2017 | John Horvat II
The upcoming meeting in Rome between Pope Francis and President Trump is fast approaching. It is an opportune occasion to share some thoughts and concerns about the future. The two figures could not be more different. The Pope is the … Continue reading
Pope Francis’ Pressure on Colombia, and Legitimate Resistance
January 10, 2017 | Destaque Internacional
1. Pope Francis’ meeting with President Santos and former President Uribe at the Vatican on Friday, December 17, 2016, to talk about the so-called “peace” agreement with the bloodthirsty FARC guerrillas was both surprising and most risky. 2. A surprise … Continue reading
Why We Stop for Christmas
December 20, 2016 | John Horvat II
It is Christmas time, and the world stops for a brief moment. It does not stop long because there are too many important things to be done to waste on festive and unproductive folly. It can only be a short … Continue reading
Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever
Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever By Luiz Sérgio Solimeo Cover illustration: The basilica of Fatima with the International Pilgrim Fatima Virgin statue in the forefront. Copyright © 2008 The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and … Continue reading
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