A Different President, The Same Conversation By John ChandlerOriginally published in November of 2016.Since the election results were announced, I have heard of two conversations that sound remarkably similar, although I am sure different versions of it have played out across the country in recent days. The first was between a fifth-grade student in Texas and his … [Read more...]
Clinton, Trump, and Our Willingness to Self-Delude and Play the Victim
first published in September 2017.This week has offered some poignantly clear examples of the general public’s ability to view the world with blinders that conveniently shield them from anything that may upset their sensibilities.In the first and most obvious case we have Hillary Clinton herself, who has shamelessly shifted blame of her loss in the presidential … [Read more...]
Government Seizure of Firearms Ahead of Natural Disasters
Government Seizure of Firearms Ahead of Natural Disasters by Matt JamesIn anticipation of an impending hurricane, Kenneth Mapp, the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, issued an order under Title 23. The governor's order directs the National Guard to seize “arms, ammunition, explosives, incendiary material and any other property that may be required by the military force … [Read more...]
The Nurse Who Wouldn’t Draw (First) Blood
By Kevin Wilson This article was first published in September 2017.By now, you’ve all likely seen the video of the nurse in Utah who got arrested for refusing to let a cop draw blood from an unconscious patient. Just about everyone and their brother has dissected the video down to the microscopic level, analyzing every last detail trying to find some way to interpret it to … [Read more...]
Citizenship as a Practice, Not a Status
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 earning merit badges (awards for completing specific … [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 D. originally published in August 2017Who 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 popular.Rightfully so, I say, … [Read more...]
Russia Hacking Considerations
Russia Hacking Considerations by Matt JamesEditor's Note: This article was written in August 2017. Given what's going on in our country right now, it seems appropriate to publish it again. The media’s craze surrounding possible Russian interference with the U.S. election through hacking isn’t going away anytime soon. Though the hype is primarily … [Read more...]
Is the National Debt Stifling Our Economy?
Is the National Debt Stifling Our Economy? by Marty Skovlund, Sr.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 Senior. Gone too soon. _____ I think people of … [Read more...]
Transgenders, Viagra, and Trump: Some Rational Thoughts
Originally published on: July 28, 2017For 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 nearly everything related to the subject of LGBT is a giant powder keg of hyperbole on the internet, it should come as no surprise that … [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. _____ About a week ago, a friend of mine named Paul J. O’Leary posted … [Read more...]