Posted on Aug 3, 2015
Duffel Blog: Do they hurt the military or benefit us?
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There is enough angst presently within the services and some of it is downright crazy and some of it warranted. With the silliness of Alex Jones to so-called Freedom Fighters or Frighters as the case may be, there is enough hyperbole going on.
On the other hand, HCR was passed in the middle of the night and a copious amount of misinformation being spread, not to mention Executive Orders out the wazoo. So what is your take?
On the other hand, HCR was passed in the middle of the night and a copious amount of misinformation being spread, not to mention Executive Orders out the wazoo. So what is your take?
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I'm a big fan of Satire. Satire brings to light the absurdity of things we are actually doing, which just doesn't make sense.
The reason a site like Duffleblog works is because it has elements of truth. When they report "VA denies claims because Troops not wearing reflective belt" we can actually see that happening. We can see a "Mandatory divorce policy" or a "Naval Pre-NJP."
All that said, go back to some of the Founders and Framers. They wrote Satire. Ben Franklin was famous for some of his. They had biting wit, and that wit was essential for what we are as a Nation, at least in my opinion.
The reason a site like Duffleblog works is because it has elements of truth. When they report "VA denies claims because Troops not wearing reflective belt" we can actually see that happening. We can see a "Mandatory divorce policy" or a "Naval Pre-NJP."
All that said, go back to some of the Founders and Framers. They wrote Satire. Ben Franklin was famous for some of his. They had biting wit, and that wit was essential for what we are as a Nation, at least in my opinion.
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I happen to really like DuffleBlog. I think it forces us to take a step back and laugh at some of the craziness that is the military. They aren't spreading any more conspiracy than the nightly news and makes you look at some of the hot button issues within the military and Veteran community. While they approach the subject with tongue in cheek, they get people talking about the issues and that can be a very good thing.
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SSgt (Join to see)
I fail to see anything constructive coming from a blog such as that. Would you like to give me an example of where it benefits anyone? Like I said, there are enough lunatics out there, why be one of them?
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SGT Ben Keen
SSgt (Join to see) - Like I said, it causes you to take a step back and rethink some of your thoughts. They take what is already being said by others and put a spin on it, for me, it helps to put things into that sort of frame, laugh about it and then look deeper into the actual issue.
For example, there is an article on there right now that says West Point is to revoke the diplomas given to all those that served in support of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. With all the calls to remove anything and everything with the Confederate Battle flag, this article helps you put into frame some of the things that surrounds the craziness of "trying to remove all things Confederate".
Plus, who isn't helped with a good laugh to break up all the craziness in the world?
For example, there is an article on there right now that says West Point is to revoke the diplomas given to all those that served in support of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. With all the calls to remove anything and everything with the Confederate Battle flag, this article helps you put into frame some of the things that surrounds the craziness of "trying to remove all things Confederate".
Plus, who isn't helped with a good laugh to break up all the craziness in the world?
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I don't read it all the time, but it DOES pose great entertainment factor for me when I do. I think that those that don't appreciate it, either A) can't take a joke... or B) Don't have a warped enough sense of humor....
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I also enjoy satire. In my life satire has gotten me through some tough times. However, I do think that with most forms of humor there is usually a hint of truth for it to be funny. If you are a person dealing with that particular subject I know it can be difficult. I think the answer is just not to put yourself in the position to view or hear it until you are ready. Focusing on why anyone would want to hear such things when you are not ready only creates more negativity in your mind when clearly you are dealing with enough. Remember for those that are ready for it, that same humor can be a saviour.
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Once it is known as satire it is OK. Unfortunately, it is often packaged as truth and I think it can be harmful.
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SSgt (Join to see)
I agree, to a point. Sometimes I have to do a double take... as soon as I see the "Duffel Blog" in the URL, I calm down and realize it's just satire.
It's like the Onion, but for the military.
It's like the Onion, but for the military.
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SSgt (Join to see), I learned to appreciate well thought-through satire when I first read Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels in junior high school. As a teenage I appreciated National Lampoon and Mad Magazine.
As long as you understand that Duffel Blog is satire and uses over-the-top language to get your attention, you can be amused in the same way as standing in a supermarket and seeing the bizarre titles on the Weekly World News and some of the other "new" magazines.
The writers behind Duffel Blog have a keen sense of how to get the attention of military people, conservatives, and others with reasonable common sense. The titles tend to exploit by providing the skin of the truth filled with some not so true but frequently humorous stuff.
As long as you understand that Duffel Blog is satire and uses over-the-top language to get your attention, you can be amused in the same way as standing in a supermarket and seeing the bizarre titles on the Weekly World News and some of the other "new" magazines.
The writers behind Duffel Blog have a keen sense of how to get the attention of military people, conservatives, and others with reasonable common sense. The titles tend to exploit by providing the skin of the truth filled with some not so true but frequently humorous stuff.
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SSgt (Join to see), it's satire man, CHILL! It's written by military veterans for active duty and veteran military members! I do agree that some people will believe anything they read on the Internet without bothering to research the site and see if it's a satire site or not, but that's their own fault.
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They provide two crucial services.
1) Through the use of satire, they can say what everyone knows, but can't acknowledge publicly.
2) They provide an IQ test by revealing to us the ServiceMembers that lack the grey matter necessary to recognize satire and subtlety. These personnel should immediately be recognized for QSP..
1) Through the use of satire, they can say what everyone knows, but can't acknowledge publicly.
2) They provide an IQ test by revealing to us the ServiceMembers that lack the grey matter necessary to recognize satire and subtlety. These personnel should immediately be recognized for QSP..
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