The Havok Journal

The Voice of the Veteran Community

Sean Parnell

13 Rules for the Counterradical

Let’s face it, the insurgency as articulated in the 13 Rules for Radicals of Saul Alinsky, has not only succeeded but has succeeded to a degree never before seen in any insurgency in all the long history of humanity. Right now today, the powers which have been developed within the insurgency are in almost total and irrevocable control of all levels of government, to include all … [Read more...]

“We the People of the United States…”

Way back in the 1970s when I was a kid a record came out entitled, “Free To Be, You and Me”. It had such hit songs as, “It's All Right to Cry” and other snowflake soliloquies. It was revolutionary in the fact that it explored gender equality issues and other sensitive topics for the first time. One of the main themes throughout the record was the importance of being unique, an … [Read more...]

Thanks for Your Service?

Thanks for Your Service? Why it is about deeds not words for leaders?Unfortunately, we have come to accept that those that serve in political office are not leaders, but people who are egocentric and desire money, power and the other trappings that come with political office.  We see it every day, on both sides of the isle, people who pander to constituents, make false … [Read more...]

Hong Kong: Harbinger Of The Future Of Southeast Asia

Editor's Note:  This is a guest post by Aaron McGill, an American teaching in Hong Kong.  As the world continues to focus on terrorism and the Middle East, it is important to aware of international relations in Asia. The views expressed here are his own.  This article was first published in the Havok Journal on 3 April 2016. _____ Police forces march in on crowds during the … [Read more...]

Did the United States Recently Undergo A Coup d’Etat?

“The technique of the coup d’état is the technique of judo: The planners of the coup must use the power of the state against its political masters. This is done by a process of infiltration and subversion in which a small but critical part of the security forces are totally subverted, while much of the rest is temporarily neutralized.” -- Coup d'Etat: A Practical Handbook, by … [Read more...]

A Retired FBI SWAT Team Leader Calls Out the New York Times

A Retired FBI SWAT Team Leader Calls Out the New York Times By: James A. Gaglianooriginally published on 30 March 2017Police Dispatcher: "Attention all units! Attention all units! Any units available to respond to the vicinity of 8th Avenue, just south of 42nd Street, be advised, The Gray Lady has fallen --- captive to her own rigid ideological viewpoints and implicit … [Read more...]

99.55% of Americans Need to Own Their “Privilege”

99.55% of Americans Need to Own Their “Privilege” by James A. GaglianoI am privileged.As a defendant, I wish to stipulate to that fact again: I...am...privileged.The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines "privilege" as "a right or immunity granted as a particular benefit, advantage, or favor." In 2017, we hear a lot about privilege during these hyper-partisan, … [Read more...]

“If” And “Because:” Now You Understand Why I’ll Be Keeping My Guns

"If" And "Because:" Now You Understand Why I'll Be Keeping My Guns by:  AnonymousAuthor's Note:  While this article is going to be published under my byline, I can't take credit for it.  Most of the content is from an anonymous Facebook post that popped up in my timeline earlier today.  I did add a bit to it, but the main idea was someone else's.  And the main idea is … [Read more...]