Overview

Thrust & Parry is a political blog and commentary site that focuses on aspects of the political landscape not often commented upon. It features a Blog; writings on classical writers such as Blaise Pascal, GK Chesterton and others (coming soon); political theories and maxims, including one I call Shawkey's Maxim.

The Conch borrows the concept in the Lord of the Flies - that he who holds The Conch gets to speak. Readers will discover what The Conches are and who holds them.

Iron Sharpening Iron is a concept incorporated into my blog with the purpose of keeping the new gatekeepers - the leading talk show hosts and commentators - on their toes. Some readers will recognize the Scriptural reference to this section. My thanks go out to these pioneers and leaders but I believe they must be "sharpened" or they will become dull and less effectual.

Blog Roll lists my favorite blogs and a little bit about them.

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