“I have to be better”. “I lost my composure”. “I am responsible!” and other bullshit like that. That’s what NY Jets fans, and fans of other pathetic loser sports franchises, listen to as they search eternally, like Sisyphus, for relief that will never come. It’s the accountability myth. The projection of accountable “things”, but withContinue reading “The Accountability Myth”
Author Archives: Jack O
this AND that
I’ve received a lot of DMs and comments about my anti-Donny O’Malley/Vet TV memes. Most of the feedback is from vet bros and gals who agree with my characterizations. Some folks have shared their personal experience with the man. These experiences, with the VetTV figurehead, are overwhelmingly negative. I’m sure he’s a good dude, whichContinue reading “this AND that”
Bone Broth
In Honor of Sgt Saede Mahabub, USMC: May you Rest In Peace. Semper Fi.Veterans – reach out to your buddies today and as often as you can. They need you. You need them. We knew what we wantedCompletely undauntedAs recruiters vauntedAbout the brave and unhaunted Guns and toysGirls and boysCombat deploysAll of its joys ExecutedContinue reading “Bone Broth”
Be Not Ferocious
We saw what you wroteOn the arms of the coatReciting by roteWith rage in your throatThe violence we’d toteWas not a footnote Shape up you saidBrace for bloodshed Dehumanize that ManCall him ivan Fuck all our painTug on our chainOur bucket will drainYour coat will remain War is our spotTargets we plotAccept not a blotAsContinue reading “Be Not Ferocious”
The Stench of Weakness
My high school drinking buddy, the one who used to stand naked on the bench to put his socks and Air Force Academy cap on first when he got dressed after showering in the football team locker room, put himself in front of a train at 11:57 PM on a lonely South Carolina February evening,Continue reading “The Stench of Weakness”
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?!
I don’t know what’s in the box–But it BETTER NOT be the freakin’ Lieutenant! I was a boot Lieutenant and I didn’t know shit–or at least that’s how I felt. My XO cleared the company office. Everyone with flat black needed to leave. It was just him and us, the boot Lieutenants. It was aContinue reading “WHAT’S IN THE BOX?!”
Boring War Story
There he was, sweat streaming down his brow. Heart racing like a prized greyhound. There was no knowing if he’d ever make it home, with his head high. It was the fog of war. Speedy Gonzalez was the most recent guest on The BDDT Podcast. He shares his path into the Marine Corps. He talksContinue reading “Boring War Story”
You Have No Idea…
You have no idea how important you are. We experience life in our own bubbles with our own agendas. We’re committed to our pursuit of happiness irrespective to our willingness to help others on the way. In this week’s episode of BDDT Pod, I chat with Speedy Gonzalez (my former platoon Sergeant). He describes aContinue reading “You Have No Idea…”
New Village Now
Old friends are great to have. People with whom you can pick up with right where you left off. I’ve been around for 32 years. I meet people everywhere and I try to make a real connection with all of them. Occasionally, time doesn’t allow you to build any rapport. Sometimes personalities clash right offContinue reading “New Village Now”
Why Don’t You Chew on it First?
I released a podcast. That’s pretty cool. Even if only 7 people listened so far. Folks have a lot to say. I think mostly because everyone thinks they can do something better than you. But, really, it’s not about doing it better. It’s about doing it, period. You can’t be funnier than me if you’veContinue reading “Why Don’t You Chew on it First?”
Bastards Don't Do That 