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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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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