The Hunt for Tom Clancy

The Hunt for Tom Clancy

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The Hunt for Tom Clancy
Aug 26, 2023
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When he was an insurance salesman, Tom Clancy’s job was to convince people that the worst thing could happen, so they’d better get full coverage. When he became a successful novelist, his job was similar. The message: give carte blanche and a blank check to CIA and the Pentagon, who are wonderful people and will make sure you are safe.

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