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According to Bernie, There’s No Room at the “Table of Brotherhood”

According to Bernie, There's No Room at the "Table of Brotherhood" by Michael Bama Katt Fuck you Bernie. You can pander your little commie heart out for all I care, but you better find a different way in. I've lost way too much to fighting skinheads and other assorted ragtag clusters of racists over the years. ACTUAL racists, genuine hate-fueled bastards … [Read more...]

“We The People” are the Greatest Threat to America’s Survival

"We The People" are the Greatest Threat to America's Survival by Greg Drobny This first appeared in The Havok Journal February 15, 2019. A few of the articles I have written lately have focused on cultural issues that, at their core, are very religious in nature. Several areas of popular concern show us to be a people who, despite moving away from Christianity as a … [Read more...]

Wear of Turbans and Hijabs Reflects U.S. Military’s History of Social Experimentation

Wear of Turbans and Hijabs Reflects U.S. Military's History of Social Experimentation by Kevin Wilson One of the most common objections to anything that smacks of change within the ranks of the military is the oft-repeated axiom that “the military is not a social experiment.” There’s just one problem with that: it is. And, in fact, it always has been. As I was … [Read more...]

The Average Civilian Pistol Permit Holder is Better with Their Weapons than Most Cops

The Average Civilian Pistol Permit Holder is Better with Their Weapons than Most Cops by Scott Faith This first appeared in The Havok Journal February 18, 2019. New York State, with its liberal politics and highly restrictive gun laws, might be the last place you'd expect to have a sheriff who actively encourages private citizens to get trained, licensed, and armed in … [Read more...]

There’s Nothing “Un-American” about Military Policy Permitting Wear of Turbans and Hijabs

There's Nothing "Un-American" about Military Policy Permitting Wear of Turbans and Hijabs by Kevin Wilson Recently, the Air Force announced that it would be amending its uniform policy to allow for the wear of turbans, hijabs, beards, and other religious items. This is, of course, something that has been allowed on a case by case basis for a couple of years now, and there … [Read more...]

Liberals’ Sexual Dysfunction: Now That’s Trump’s Fault, Too

"Post-Trump Sex Disorder" Affects Liberals: Now That's Trump's Fault, Too by Scott Faith This first appeared in The Havok Journal February 19, 2019. President Trump is now responsible for everyone's sexual dysfunction. Just thought you should know. I guess we can add that to the growing list of things that Liberals blame the President for, including global warming, rape … [Read more...]

The ‘Woke Brigade’ Turns On Its Own

The ‘Woke Brigade’ Turns On Its Own by David A. Jackson The Taking Down of Gayle King The cancel-culture plaguing almost all aspects of our media has most recently turned on one of its own. Many, who served in the Armed Forces, and many other sound-minded Americans, are fed up with the “Woke Brigade” and whatever it is they deem offensive this hour. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]

The State of Our Union: Politics Trumps Respect, Honor, and Sacrifice

The State of Our Union: Politics Trumps Respect, Honor, and Sacrifice by Scoti Domeij After Trump’s State of the Union, I posted on Facebook: “It’s a sad commentary when politicians refuse to stand to honor Gold Star Families.” The first commenter posted: “Trump disrespected ANOTHER gold star family?” My amazing daughter-in-love posted: … [Read more...]

Whether Pro-Gun or Anti-Gun…Know the Facts Before Deciding

Whether Pro-Gun or Anti-Gun...Know the Facts Before Deciding by Michael Bama Katt I don't have a problem with people who who disagree with me. No, seriously. I was taught you're not much of a man if you can't be around people who see the world through a different filter, and that you sure must not think a lot of your values if you're afraid to have them challenged. No … [Read more...]

Carry On Wayward Veteran

Carry On Wayward Veteran by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal in February 2017. For the past 18 months, I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to “unplug” from the operational Army and be a graduate student at Princeton University. During this time, I must admit I’ve been chasing ghosts. I’ve toiled and mulled over thoughts and feelings wondering: … [Read more...]