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What Ocasio-Cortez’s Popularity Says about Our Culture

What Ocasio-Cortez’s Popularity Says about Our Culture by Gregory Drobny This first appeared in The Havok Journal January 31, 2019. I did not actually want to write about Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). But so many people are talking about her that I think it offers an opportunity to look at something bigger because of that very reason. She is, after all, … [Read more...]

A Letter to the Special Immigrant Visa Recipients

A Letter to the Special Immigrant Visa Recipients by Kerry Patton Long ago, I wrote several letters. Arguably, they were the most difficult letters I had to write. They were letters to my wife and children should I not come home. I held onto the last letter and read it recently. After reading it, I decided to write another—not to my wife or children but to my … [Read more...]

Dear Democrats and Republicans: Stop Trying to Make America “Safe!”

Dear Democrats and Republicans: Stop Trying to Make America "Safe!" by J.C. Glick This article originally appeared on Facebook and is re-posted with the permission of the original author. This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 18, 2015. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. I usually refrain from political statements in a public manner. It’s not … [Read more...]

Leaders: Myth and Reality – A Review

Leaders: Myth and Reality - A Review by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 21, 2018. When many big names in business, politics, and pop culture sit down to pen a new book, they tend to capture personal exploits, successes, accumulation of wealth, awards, and achievements.  In the bestselling release of Leaders: Myth and Reality, GEN … [Read more...]

Impeachment: The Democrat Shaping Operation

Impeachment: The Democrat Shaping Operation by Kerry Patton How many remember Democrats shouting, “Racist!” What about, “Sexist!” Or remember the screams of, “Homophobe!” Do you remember Politico’s April 17, 2016, article floating the possibility of impeaching Trump even before he was the Republican nominee? To quote Politico’s senior policy reporter, Darren … [Read more...]

The 10 Most Asinine Questions About Women in the Military: Answered

The 10 Most Asinine Questions About Women in the Military: Answered by M.B. 1. No. I was not raped. The "statistic" that 1 in 3 women in the military were raped is absolute BULLSHIT. Oh, and more men are raped than women. And don't worry about me getting raped if a POW. That's not your concern and in case you didn't know, the boys are more likely to be ass-raped than we are … [Read more...]

Elizabeth Warren on Veteran Suicides: Ignorant or Lying?

Elizabeth Warren on Veteran Suicides: Ignorant or Lying? by Gregory D. Take your pick on the question in the headline, as I’m not sure which is worse, to be honest. This week, Elizabeth Warren, Presidential Candidate Extraordinaire, outlined her plan to “cut veteran suicides in half” (among other things dealing with veteran issues) if she’s elected to the White … [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...]