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If You Say You Miss September 12th, 2001, You’re a Shortsighted A–hole

If You Say You Miss 9/12, You’re a Shortsighted A--hole by John Chandler I always forget about September 11, 2001 until September 11, 2001. The specifics I mean. There’s always reminders and stories on social media and something goes viral and makes the rounds on social media. This year it was iPhone alarms for the planes hitting, which I thought was clever. Some images … [Read more...]

Is Tulsi Gabbard the Real Threat To President Trump?

Is Tulsi Gabbard the Real Threat To President Trump? by Kerry Patton She stated that she endorsed Bernie Sanders in the last Presidential election. She stated she wanted to take on the “establishment.” And now, she says she wishes to run for President of the United States. Her name: Tulsi Gabbard. I have been following Tulsi Gabbard long enough to develop some thoughts … [Read more...]

Russia Hacking Considerations

Russia Hacking Considerations by Matt James Editor's Note: This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017. Given what's going on in our country right now, it seems appropriate to republish it. 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...]

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...]

Self-Destructive Ideologies Clash in Portland, Everyone Loses

Self-Destructive Ideologies Clash in Portland, Everyone Loses by Wade Garrett It’s a sad day for America whenever civil discourse becomes so uncivil it must be arbitrated by a police presence so massive it essentially shuts down all discourse. That’s what happened in Portland, Oregon, on August 17, 2019. The cops prevented violence from erupting between far-right and … [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...]

“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: … [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 8 August 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...]