It’s official, we’re pulling out of Afghanistan. This week, I talk with Havok Journal owner and camo net rolling expert Charlie Faint and the Havok Continue Reading
The Weekly Havok, Episode 6: What Are the Three Best Ways to Become a Failed State?
Americans worry a lot that we are headed towards ruin – unsustainable spending, foreign adventurism, even civil war. How warranted is that concern? I Continue Reading
The Weekly Havok, Episode 5: What Should the Military Know About Civilians?
The Weekly Havok, Episode 5: What Should the Military Know About Civilians? When fewer than 1% of the country has ever served in the military, Continue Reading
The Weekly Havok, Episode 4 – Where is Our Next War
Where is the next war going to be? Havok Journal writer Kerry Patton and HJ owner Charlie Faint came on the show to discuss. We talked about a lot of Continue Reading
The Weekly Havok, Episode 3: Is the Military Becoming Too Political?
Tucker Carlson. The Guam National Guard. A 60-day standdown so DoD can look for extremists in its ranks. Is the military becoming too involved in Continue Reading
The Five Best Martial Arts for Vets
You’re a vet. You’ve lived more than most people have experienced at the movies. But do you really want to spend your life thrilling civilians with Continue Reading
Terrorism in America: Kill What You Know
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 28, 2016. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. Perverting the old writing Continue Reading
Boycott Drugs, Stop Terror
Daesh is full of fame whores. They live (or, rather, die) for the social media-friendly coverage of their attacks. They elbow their way to the Continue Reading
Chris Mintz: “Rough Men” Still Have a Place in Our Society
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” — George Orwell (apocryphal) This Continue Reading
Don’t Fear Islam, Fear “Prislam”
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 26, 2016. In the wake of continued ISIS threats, the country is understandably concerned Continue Reading
Buzzkill: A 9/11 Story
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart Continue Reading
Why Trump is Almost Like McCarthy, But Exactly Like a Red Herring
Since the 1950s, former Wisconsin senator Joe McCarthy's last name has been synonymous with political demonization and scare tactics. In his attempt Continue Reading