L.C. Francis
@lcfrancis.bsky.social
I am a historian and author who believes we need to return to common sense solutions, especially in a world full of disinformation and falsehoods. I write with a sense of urgency and purpose about the state of our nation and the world.
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L.C. Francis
@lcfrancis.bsky.social
· Aug 30
From Helter Skelter to Steve Jobs: Back to Common Sense
How We Lost the Plot and How to Write It Again
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From Helter Skelter to Steve Jobs: Back to Common Sense
Since the publication of this article on Substack, folks have asked me to republish an update to this piece. It's in progress, but in the meantime, I wanted to share it with my friends on Bluesky.
L.C. Francis, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Since the publication of this article on Substack, folks have asked me to republish an update to this piece. It's in progress, but in the meantime, I wanted to share it with my friends on Bluesky.
L.C. Francis, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
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When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
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When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
What the Epstein files reveal about loyalty, fear, and the moments America stops pretending.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
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Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
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Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
How repetition, inflated numbers, and manufactured confidence were used to sell an America that does not exist
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December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
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Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
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Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
How repetition, inflated numbers, and manufactured confidence were used to sell an America that does not exist
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December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Arithmetic in an Alternate Reality
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When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
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When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
What the Epstein files reveal about loyalty, fear, and the moments America stops pretending.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
When the Party Cracks, Power Panics
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Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
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Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
Trump’s Cruelty Isn’t a Flaw. It’s the Strategy.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
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Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
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Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
Trump’s Cruelty Isn’t a Flaw. It’s the Strategy.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Are You Still Shocked by Donald Trump?
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While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
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While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
When ego projects take priority over affordability, accountability, and reality
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December 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
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The Quiet Tax
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The Quiet Tax
Shifting risk from corporations to families, and taxpayers absorb the fallout
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December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Quiet Tax
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The Quiet Tax
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The Quiet Tax
Shifting risk from corporations to families, and taxpayers absorb the fallout
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December 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Quiet Tax
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While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
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While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
When ego projects take priority over affordability, accountability, and reality
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December 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
While America Struggles, Power Builds Monuments to Itself
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“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
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“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
When a Slogan Collides with the Reality of Math, Markets, and People's Bank Accounts.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
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“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
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“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
When a Slogan Collides with the Reality of Math, Markets, and People's Bank Accounts.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Affordability President” and the Fairy Dust of Make-Believe
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The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
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The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
When Nations Kill Without Scrutiny, the Ocean Keeps the Record
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December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
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Dear Friends,
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
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Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
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The First Stage of a Police State
Why America Cannot Ignore the Hegseth Quick Reaction Force.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Dear Friends,
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
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Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
Printed in Philadelphia, December 13, 2025 Vol. 18
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December 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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The Presidency for Sale
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The Presidency for Sale
When Loyalty Becomes Currency and the Republic Becomes Merchandise.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Presidency for Sale
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The Presidency for Sale
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The Presidency for Sale
When Loyalty Becomes Currency and the Republic Becomes Merchandise.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Presidency for Sale
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
Printed in Philadelphia, December 13, 2025 Vol. 18
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December 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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Dear Friends,
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
open.substack.com/pub/lcfranci...
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
open.substack.com/pub/lcfranci...
The First Stage of a Police State
Why America Cannot Ignore the Hegseth Quick Reaction Force.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Dear Friends,
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
open.substack.com/pub/lcfranci...
Most Americans are watching the circus in Washington, but the real danger is quietly growing across the river at the Pentagon. A new federal Quick Reaction Force (QRF) is taking shape.
Vivat Constitution!
L.C. Francis
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The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
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The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
When Nations Kill Without Scrutiny, the Ocean Keeps the Record
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December 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Sea Is Watching Us: Justice at the Waterline
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Happy Black Friday!
The warning signs are no longer subtle. Our institutions, economy, and democracy are being reshaped in real time, and the consequences will affect every American family.
If you want clarity during a confusing moment, this is the piece to read and share.
L.C. Francis
The warning signs are no longer subtle. Our institutions, economy, and democracy are being reshaped in real time, and the consequences will affect every American family.
If you want clarity during a confusing moment, this is the piece to read and share.
L.C. Francis
Black Friday: While America Shops, Power Is Being Stolen
Quiet dismantling of the Republic happening beneath the noise of Black Friday.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy Black Friday!
The warning signs are no longer subtle. Our institutions, economy, and democracy are being reshaped in real time, and the consequences will affect every American family.
If you want clarity during a confusing moment, this is the piece to read and share.
L.C. Francis
The warning signs are no longer subtle. Our institutions, economy, and democracy are being reshaped in real time, and the consequences will affect every American family.
If you want clarity during a confusing moment, this is the piece to read and share.
L.C. Francis
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Venezuelan Gunboats and the Law
This story isn’t about politics. It’s about the law, the truth, and whether American power is still bound by either.
If our leaders crossed the line, the country must confront it. Read this and decide for yourself.
L.C. Francis
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This story isn’t about politics. It’s about the law, the truth, and whether American power is still bound by either.
If our leaders crossed the line, the country must confront it. Read this and decide for yourself.
L.C. Francis
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When Power Breaks the Law: A Line That Cannot Be Crossed
When a Secretary of Defense Faces the Shadow of Nuremberg
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December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Venezuelan Gunboats and the Law
This story isn’t about politics. It’s about the law, the truth, and whether American power is still bound by either.
If our leaders crossed the line, the country must confront it. Read this and decide for yourself.
L.C. Francis
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This story isn’t about politics. It’s about the law, the truth, and whether American power is still bound by either.
If our leaders crossed the line, the country must confront it. Read this and decide for yourself.
L.C. Francis
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
Printed in Philadelphia, December 6, 2025 Vol. 17
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December 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Poor Tyrant's Almanac
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Founder's Tavern Special Report: When Ballots Appear Out of Nowhere
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Founder's Tavern Special Report: When Ballots Appear Out of Nowhere
If we are expected to believe that votes appear from the shadows, then we should also be prepared to ask who is hiding there.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Founder's Tavern Special Report: When Ballots Appear Out of Nowhere
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America’s Slow-Motion Power Grab
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America’s Slow-Motion Power Grab
How manufactured disorder clears the path for privatized rule
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December 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
America’s Slow-Motion Power Grab
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