In the aftermath of Muhammad Ali’s death and the recent Havok Journal article about it, the determination about his worth in the veteran community centered on one facet, his stance on Vietnam and his personal refusal to serve. The term most often used? “Draft dodger.” And it’s been used lavishly. And the term has been used inappropriately.Consider first that the draft … [Read more...]
A Former FBI Agent’s Open Letter To “Sanctuary Cities”
Author's Note: This is an open letter to City of Newburgh, New York elected officials --- or any other locality’s so inclined legislative body --- regarding proposed “sanctuary city” establishment. _____The clearest way to show what the Rule of Law means to us in everyday life is to recall what has happened when there is no Rule of Law.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower At a … [Read more...]
Violence, Resources, Dominance: The Long And The Short Of How The World Works
People think that the world is a complicated place. It's not. What's happening on the world stage makes perfect sense. You just need to understand four things:1) Killing is a natural occurrence. It's a natural way to establish dominance. Either kill or be killed; the winner lives and the loser has no say-so because the loser is dead. It's an uncomplicated-truth though it is … [Read more...]
American Murdered By Knife-Wielding Terrorist In Israel Was Former Army Officer, West Point Grad
Two years ago yesterday, major news outlets reported that American graduate student from Vanderbilt University vacationing in Israel was murdered by a knife-wielding terrorist in the Israeli town of Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, near the location where US Vice President Joe Biden later met with former Israeli President Shimon Peres. Around 10 others were also injured in a spate of … [Read more...]
The Average Civilian Pistol Permit Holder Is Better With Their Weapons Than Most Cops.
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 order to help counter the nation-wide rash of mass shootings. However, that's exactly what happened.Paul Van Blarcum is the Sheriff of Ulster County, New York. … [Read more...]
New Years Resolution for U.S. Foreign Policy
This piece was written at the beginning of 2017. Are we seeing much change with the current administration?Over the past nine years, the U.S. government squandered much of its credibility and standing in the world which provides it the capability to lead the advancement of worthy causes including democracy and universal rights.[1] The Obama administration’s abdication … [Read more...]
Are Jihadi Grinches Trying to Steal Christmas?
“The Whos down in Who-ville like Christmas a lot, But the [Jihadi Grinches] . . . did NOT!”– Dr. SeussDisturbing trends of global jihadis committing acts of terrorism against civilian populations worldwide continue; however, recently, their target is directly focused on a specific group during a particular time: Christians at Christmas-time. Individual actors often … [Read more...]
Peace and Dialogue: What Tel Aviv and Orlando Taught Me About “Pride”
The Peace and Dialogue Leadership Initiative: What Tel Aviv and Orlando Taught Me About “Pride” by Lieutenant Colonel Charles FaintEvery summer for the last three years, it has been my pleasure to accompany a group of amazing young undergraduates from some of the nation’s top schools on a two-week educational experience to Israel and the West Bank. Now in its fourth year, … [Read more...]
Evacuation Order? Things Are Getting Real In Korea
Evacuation Order? Things Are Getting Real In Korea by Scott FaithUnited States Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee member Lindsey Graham has recommended the evacuation of US non-combatants from the Republic of Korea. This announcement follows Japanese preparation for possible nuclear war with North Korea as well as a provocative test-firing of a North Korean … [Read more...]
The National Sexual Menu
Sex is like a cheeseburger. Today’s X-rated society has reduced sex to the value of a fast food cheeseburger—hot, fast and cheap. Order it any way you like. Readily available any hour—everywhere. Consume as much as you want. Satiating a variety of tastes, it gratifies the appetite—temporarily. In a hurry? Just drive through, pick it up, devour it on the run. Or, take your time, … [Read more...]