Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans by Michael Baumgarten This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 27, 2015. There's nothing like scrolling through your social media and finding that perfect meme; you know the one I’m talking about. It's that politically charged meme that really says everything you don’t have the intellect or … [Read more...]
Refugees Refused: What We Should Do, and Not Do, in the Current Crisis
Refugees Refused: What We Should Do, and Not Do, in the Current Crisis by Leonard Benton Editor's Note: Havok Journal regular Leonard Benton wrote this article in 2015. How will President Trump's immigration policies affect the points made below? _____ America was founded by immigrants. This is one of the principle cornerstones of our society. They fled oppression, … [Read more...]
I Guess “Beto” O’Rourke Won’t Be Taking My Guns After All
I Guess "Beto" O'Rourke Won't Be Taking My Guns After All by Scott Faith It's official: Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke's presidential bid has ended in the same place as his failed senate run: in failure. According to the New York Times, O'Rourke officially ended after his candidacy for president "failed to generate significant support." There's a longer explanation by … [Read more...]
Don’t Fear Islam, Fear “Prislam”
Don't Fear Islam, Fear "Prislam" by Christopher Paul Meyer This article first appeared in The Havok Journal November 26, 2016. In the wake of continued ISIS threats, the country is understandably concerned about when and where ISIS will strike in the US. Especially when there are 900 active investigations into ISIS-related activity in all 50 states. But since I gave … [Read more...]
The Failed War on Drugs
The Failed War on Drugs by James A. Gagliano It is difficult to write these words. But the War on Drugs has been a colossal failure. Recently reflecting on my own participation in this war, as a retired federal agent who was assigned to several counter-narcotics units with the FBI and NYPD during a 25-year law enforcement career, I recently stumbled upon a reckoning. … [Read more...]
Citizenship As a Practice, Not a Status
Citizenship As a Practice, Not a Status by Matt James As a young man, I was fortunate enough to be involved with youth organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America. In the ‘Boy Scouts’, I learned various tasks the public has come to know: camping skills, marksmanship, and community service (those tin bins of popcorn won’t sell themselves!). Specifically, I recall … [Read more...]
Why So Much Hate for Nazis While Socialists and Communists Get a Pass?
Why So Much Hate for Nazis While Socialists and Communists Get a Pass? by Greg Drobny This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017 Who is the greatest mass murderer in history and the personification of political evil? Everyone knows it’s Hitler, man! ...or is it? Read on, friends. As we’ve seen from media coverage lately, hating Nazis is pretty … [Read more...]
Careful When Indicting an Entire Group for the Actions of a Few
Careful When Indicting an Entire Group for the Actions of a Few by Jimmy Gagliano This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August of 2017. How could they be so stupid? I thought to myself, and emitted an audible groan as I took in the image. “Shock-the-senses offensive” would be too benign a description of my initial reaction. I had been lost in the mindless … [Read more...]
Prisoners Built WHAT for the U.S. Military? A Story in Contracting Gone Bad
Prisoners Built WHAT for the U.S. Military? A Story in Contracting Gone Bad by Marshall McGurk Spoiler Alert: This is not an Article 107 News article. The federal government paid over $53 million to two companies to build combat helmets between 2006 and 2009. The cost is not the problem. The problem is almost 150,000 Army and Marine Corps combat helmets were defective. Oh … [Read more...]
Like the Housing Bubble, the “Hysteria Bubble” Is Unsustainable.
Like the Housing Bubble, the "Hysteria Bubble" Is Unsustainable. by Greg Drobny Bubbles burst. That is just what they do. Whether it is a soap bubble, an economic bubble, or some other type, it will eventually reach a point of maximum expansion and pop. Everyone knows this. What we do not always know, however, is what it looks like when a particular bubble bursts. Sure, … [Read more...]
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