Is the Duffel Blog real?

2014-04-16T23:35:59-04:00

http://www.duffelblog.com/2014/04/veteran-ptsd-bill/

Saw this article on Facebook (I know don't believe everything you read) but still kind of scary that it'd pop up. Any truth to it?

Lawmaker Introduces Bill Requiring Veterans To Warn Neighbors Of Their Combat Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a second mass shooting at Fort Hood, at least one lawmaker thinks a bill currently under consideration will ensure the safety of American communities by requiring the esti...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 16 at 2014 11:42 PM

2014-04-16T23:42:24-04:00

Duffleblog the Military version of the Onion.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2014 3:01 AM

2014-04-17T03:01:50-04:00

lol no. its duffle-blog they put all sorts of hilarious stories together for the humor of the military. Non is real but all is funny.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2014 10:42 PM

2014-04-17T22:42:42-04:00

SGT it's not real....... or is it?

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Apr 17 at 2014 11:01 PM

2014-04-17T23:01:40-04:00

I am contemplating putting a sign in my front window that will read:

WARNING: This house is occupied by a US Army Veteran who has been diagnosed with PTSD, Bipolar disorder, and severe anger issues. Forget the Dog, beware the occupant. Entry is at your own risk!

Any thoughts?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2014 11:14 PM

2014-04-17T23:14:44-04:00

It's from the duffelblog - which is a joke site - they publish articles that are complete fabrications for fun.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2014 1:36 AM

2014-04-18T01:36:36-04:00

They do post some pretty outlandish stories, but I have to agree that it is not totally unbelievable that a politician would come up with something like this. I mean if you read some of their debate statements in gun control issues it would lead you to believe that it is a valid statement by them to us that have had to be down range. Some people that do no understand how we do what we do for a salary that they earned in bonuses every year, think that we are a little bit off anyway.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 19 at 2014 4:54 PM

2014-04-19T16:54:40-04:00

Yes, the Duffel Blog is real...real satire.  Enjoy!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 6:14 PM

2014-04-19T18:14:45-04:00

Kudos for checking it out. I see articles from Duffel Blog on Facebook all the time. People really like to freak out before they get the facts.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 6:34 PM

2014-04-19T18:34:20-04:00

The duffle blog is formed by a group of veterans that create this erroneous news to entertain soldiers and as a way to make fun of the leaders in the military for stupid decisions. Also to make fun of LTs

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2014 11:35 AM

2014-04-20T11:35:33-04:00

Nope but its funny though. Strike Fear.

Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Apr 23 at 2014 7:25 PM

2014-04-23T19:25:54-04:00

This is very real and very funny...... The Military version of the Onion