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“Dear White People…”: Another New Low

"Dear White People...": Another New Low by Leonard Benton I read just about the most asinine thing possible from an older article and I have personally written some controversial things. But controversy is one thing. We can agree to disagree and we can debate in a rational fashion. But the article written by Emanuella Grinberg, titled Dear white people with dreadlocks: Some … [Read more...]

Is the National Debt Stifling Our Economy?

Is the National Debt Stifling Our Economy? by Marty Skovlund, Sr. This article first appeared in The Havok Journal August 8, 2018. Editor's Note: Marty Skovlund Jr. founded The Havok Journal. His father, Marty Sr., an Army veteran and all-around great man, was our #1 fan. He even wrote a few articles for us himself, this being one. He passed away a year ago. RIP Marty … [Read more...]

The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age

The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age by Kevin Wilson Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of years of natural selection. The instinct to avoid danger, the fight or flight response, all of these were and are valuable tools, even in the modern, … [Read more...]

Stop Yelling: Why Democrats Attacking Trump Hurts Their Chances in 2020

Stop Yelling: Why Democrats Attacking Trump Hurts Their Chances in 2020 by Kevin Wilson This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2019. You know that point where you just sort of stop listening to the news because you’ve a pretty good idea what’s going to be on? Yeah, I’m kinda there. Okay, sure I keep an ear out for the latest ruckus out of Iran, but … [Read more...]

Self-Destructive Ideologies Clash in Portland, Everyone Loses

Self-Destructive Ideologies Clash in Portland, Everyone Loses by Wade Garrett This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on 24 August, 2019.  It's a shame that this violence and lawlessness continues to intensify in such a beautiful and vibrant city.   It’s a sad day for America whenever civil discourse becomes so uncivil it must be arbitrated by a police … [Read more...]

Whose Freedom at What Price?

Whose Freedom at What Price? by Dave Chamberlin It seems that a huge percentage of the U.S. population believes that they should have a right to know everything about everything, as long as it's a secret. Tell them that they aren't allowed to know what goes on at "Area 51" and they will go totally apoplectic trying to find out. Just look at the last years "Storm Area 51" … [Read more...]

Facebook Banned Me For This Image. You Can Probably Guess Why.

Facebook Banned Me For This Image. You Can Probably Guess Why. by Scott Faith This happened in 2016, but is typical of the discrimination that conservatives and veterans face on Facebook. If you have similar stories about running afoul of social justice warriors on social media, we'd love to hear them. This article first appeared in The Havok Journal 11 July 2018. However, … [Read more...]

Transgenders, Viagra, and Trump: Some Rational Thoughts

Transgenders, Viagra, and Trump: Some Rational Thoughts (anonymous) This first appeared in The Havok Journal July 28, 2017, but the topics discussed remain apropos today. For all those not living under a rock, the big story in the military community this week was President Trump’s tweeting of a “ban” on Transgender people in the military. In light of the fact that … [Read more...]