Well, mikevotes, I did not realize that you were "Born at the Crest of the Empire." I've lurked your blog before, as well as Thumping the Tub and Unbrainwashed.
You are welcomed to my blog and I appreciate your comment. This Is War contains posts with very ugly, brutal, violent graphic photos. I have been criticized for posting them, but I believe that people need to see that war is horrific; it is not like the romanticized, hollywoodized ultrapatriotic presentation by the movies and TV. I am patriotic and love my country and I will say that there is much heroism by the troops in war. But WAR is NOT heroic. Because I love my country I hate to see it take actions that are so cruel and unjust, that make us the object of disgust and hatred in the rest of the world.
Most people do not want to face reality about war or even the truth of the political situation of today.
I'm always torn on the more graphic photos. For instance, I know that my Aunt, some of her friends, a friend's mom, and a small network off that all come by here. I just don't feel that that audience wants to see some of the "meat" photos I've come across. But I do support those being posted if that's the character of what you do.
I fully agree that the real images of war have value, and I'm sure you take alot of crap for putting them up. I would say, keep it up regardless of the criticism.
I would do it more here if I didn't think it would alienate some of my audience who is already antiwar. I don't want to lose the method of communication with them. It's a real ethical quandry.
This is not the America I was brought up to believe in.
This blog seeks to highlight abuse of power, deception, corruption, and just plain bad ideas in government and corporations.
Updated several times a day.
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I see through hard work and diligence, you have tracked down Osama! Good work!
What a coward...hiding behind long nails and women's clothing!
By Rex Kramer, Danger Seeker, at 9:00 PM
Hah!.
Mike
By mikevotes, at 9:50 PM
Well, mikevotes, I did not realize that you were "Born at the Crest of the Empire." I've lurked your blog before, as well as Thumping the Tub and Unbrainwashed.
You are welcomed to my blog and I appreciate your comment. This Is War contains posts with very ugly, brutal, violent graphic photos. I have been criticized for posting them, but I believe that people need to see that war is horrific; it is not like the romanticized, hollywoodized ultrapatriotic presentation by the movies and TV. I am patriotic and love my country and I will say that there is much heroism by the troops in war. But WAR is NOT heroic. Because I love my country I hate to see it take actions that are so cruel and unjust, that make us the object of disgust and hatred in the rest of the world.
Most people do not want to face reality about war or even the truth of the political situation of today.
Do visit again, and I welcome input.
By Seven Stones to Rapa, at 7:10 AM
Thanks for the kind words.
I'm always torn on the more graphic photos. For instance, I know that my Aunt, some of her friends, a friend's mom, and a small network off that all come by here. I just don't feel that that audience wants to see some of the "meat" photos I've come across. But I do support those being posted if that's the character of what you do.
I fully agree that the real images of war have value, and I'm sure you take alot of crap for putting them up. I would say, keep it up regardless of the criticism.
I would do it more here if I didn't think it would alienate some of my audience who is already antiwar. I don't want to lose the method of communication with them. It's a real ethical quandry.
Mike
By mikevotes, at 8:32 AM
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