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How Do I Train Myself to be Like a Navy SEAL
April 14, 2015 18:57:36
How do I train myself like a Navy SEAL?
jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/how-do-i-train-myself-like-a-navy-seal/
This is a guide on what realistic expectations a person could expect from trying to "copy" the military mindset. It gives a hard look at people who believe they can get the easy answer without putt...
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How Do I Train Myself to be Like a Navy SEAL

Here is an article I wrote when someone asked me how to become more like a Navy SEAL. I never been a SEAL, but I get asked how to act and think like a warrior all the time. That said, there are a few things I thought needed to be said and I used this article to do it. There is a lot to learn, but a lot that many people just don't understand. I hope you all enjoy it.

Jon Davis

April 14, 2015 18:57:36

Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part - I: The Military
April 23, 2015 17:41:11
Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part I
jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/who-does-it-hurt-when-people-fake-military-service/
Part - I: The Military When you look upon an American warrior, be it a Marine on active duty or a veteran who long ago put away his boots, you are intended to not feel fear. The uniforms of active ...
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Who Does It Really Hurt When People Fake Military Service? Part - I: The Military

Here is part one of the new series. Enjoy

Jon Davis

April 23, 2015 17:41:11

Chilling Insights of ISIS Leaked Files
May 2, 2015 03:11:28
What are the most striking / chilling insights of the recently published ISIS-Files?
jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/what-are-the-most-striking-chilling-insights-of-the-recently-published-isis-files/
An exclusive investigation by German magazine DER SPIEGEL shows that the stunning march of the Islamic State into Syria & Iraq was meticulously planned by former members of the intelligence service...
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Chilling Insights of ISIS Leaked Files

People watching the continuing story of the Middle East have been keeping their eyes not on Iraq recently, but Berlin. Der Spiegel has recently published a large article, referenced in mine, that has proven a gold mine for private military analysts like me. It has opened many of our eyes to darker secrets behind how their structure was designed not by fanatical religious sects, but by the descendents of Stalinistic military police states. Enjoy the latest.

Jon Davis

May 2, 2015 03:11:28

GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers
May 4, 2015 14:28:11
GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/gofundme-denies-defense-funding-to-baltimore-police-officers/
This article isn't weighing in on the most recent round of protests and rioting happening now in Baltimore. This article's focus is on the social crowdfunding website GoFundMe's recent decision to ...
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GoFundMe Denies Defense Funding to Baltimore Police Officers

I had a beef with a few decisions being made by the team at GoFundMe. It isn't that I have decided that the police officers involved in the death at Baltimore are innocent, but I don't think that crowdsourcing sites (like this one) should be in the business of gaining money for defense fees, especially, when companies are being so selective about who they allow to raise money. Either way, I'd love to hear your comments, thoughts and ideas, whether you disagree or not. Thanks and I hope you all enjoy.

Jon Davis

May 4, 2015 14:28:11

Why does boot camp need to be so intense? Part I
June 2, 2015 06:35:05
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Why does boot camp need to be so intense? Part I

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/why-does-boot-camp-need-to-be-so-intense/

So apparently Patreon has changed the way that creators upload new works, so I am going to see how this appears. Let me know what you think about the new format and about the new start of my series on 'Why does boot camp need to be so intense?'

Jon Davis

June 2, 2015 06:35:05

3 Misconceptions of Boot Camp
June 4, 2015 22:31:08
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3 Misconceptions of Boot Camp

Here is the second installment of the new series on the logic behind why boot camp is so crazy. Hope you all enjoy.
https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/04/the-assumptions-of-boot-camp/

Jon Davis

June 4, 2015 22:31:08

These are the same songs. PROOF!
July 2, 2015 20:48:00
Burnin' Up Your Mind [Jessie J + En Vogue mashup One-Gal Band cover]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ZFN36NyTQ&feature=youtu.be&list=PLqq-iOHdAvBNBWElzdxkvYs5MERhiN5NA
Burnin' Up by Jessie J & Free Your Mind by En Vogue are the same song. This is me showing you with a live mashup :) Like it?? Join my team so I can make more→ http://www.patreon.com/alispagnola
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These are the same songs. PROOF!

Yay! These are two of my favorite songs. Also they're the same song. Let me show you with a live mashup :)


HOLYCRAP this is officially my first post for YOU GUYS! My Patreon team!!!! I'm so psychedddddd! Thanks for supporting my craziness <3

Ali Spagnola

July 2, 2015 20:48:00

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Zoran Gvojic I like how magical you made the cowbell seem, like "Wherever did this cowbell come from?"

July 8, 2015 13:14:20 · Reply

Bernadette Hill Ali you're mother fucking talented. Holy fuck!!!!

July 11, 2015 08:04:38 · Reply

Jacqueline Van Bierk You're awesome but I knew that the minute I met you at Nita's Loft party during ASCAP EXPO. <3

August 2, 2015 21:06:32 · Reply

Why has ISIS still not been defeated even after a year?
July 3, 2015 04:13:52
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Why has ISIS still not been defeated even after a year?

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/why-has-isis-still-not-been-defeated-even-after-a-year/


This post describes some of the reasons why we (still) haven't been able to come close to stopping the horde of terrorists and tried to incorporate adorable analogies to make people actually read it. 


Thanks everyone!

Jon Davis

July 3, 2015 04:13:52

What the Star Spangled Banner Means to an American
July 5, 2015 04:19:05
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What the Star Spangled Banner Means to an American

I know that some of my greatest supporters are friends from overseas, but today is America's birthday, and as one of America's greatest fans I was motivated to write about it. In another Quora question turned post, I took the chance to talk about why we would choose a poem that doesn't, at first glance, seem all that related to America. It was just a cool story about a flag in a battle. Look deeper and you see, that there really isn't a better anthem for a nation quite like ours. 


Thanks and happy Independence Day from America!

Jon


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/04/now-that-4th-of-july-is-fast-approaching-what-do-you-think-of-the-american-national-anthem-and-what-would-you-say-of-the-meaning/

Jon Davis

July 5, 2015 04:19:05

How Being Yelled At By Madmen Makes You a Better Warrior
August 18, 2015 15:57:18
Yelling
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https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/yelling/
Yelling When most people think of Marine Corps boot camp and the terrors within it, the image of a terrifying man screaming like a hellbound banshee is the vision they conjure. I am pretty sure thi...
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How Being Yelled At By Madmen Makes You a Better Warrior

So school has started back up and that means I have less time to write. Sorry. Hopefully I can get back in the groove soon. In the mean time. Here is one of my favorite parts of the series that I was looking forward to putting out, an explanations of one of boot camp experience, explaining why yelling is so crucial to it. 


Hope you all enjoy. Thanks.


https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/yelling/

Jon Davis

August 18, 2015 15:57:18

The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag
August 19, 2015 17:51:35
The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag
Newsweek
http://www.newsweek.com/pow-mia-flag-veterans-racist-362553?piano_d=1
Weekly home delivery with free shipping, access to Newsweek's web site, and the complete online archive TRY NEWSWEEK FOR $14.99 Will renew at $39.99/quarter Access to Newsweek's web site, and the c...
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The Real Meaning of the POW/MIA Flag


I've been published in Newsweek again!


There was a quite a kerfuffle put out a few days ago when a writer for the Washington Spectator cried out in a really weird rant that, along with other flags you've probably heard about lately, the POW/MIA flag is also a symbol of racism that needs to be removed.


That's pretty dumb, but I was privileged that a friend and one of the editors at Newsweek called me to give a response over what the real meaning to flag is as it waves today. Thanks everyone and I hope you enjoy.


http://www.newsweek.com/pow-mia-flag-veterans-racist-362553?piano_d=1

Jon Davis

August 19, 2015 17:51:35

Bad Blood - Taylor Swift
August 20, 2015 23:05:57
Bad Blood - Taylor Swift (One-Gal Band cover)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqlwXx6FFok&feature=youtu.be
Uploaded by Ali Spagnola on 2015-08-20.
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Bad Blood - Taylor Swift

WAHOOOO! My second Patreon One-Gal Band video!! This time it's special because you guys got to weigh in on what you wanted me to cover. Thanks to all the top-tier teammates that wanted to see me get angry with this one :)

Ali Spagnola

August 20, 2015 23:05:57

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Paul Poling This is awesome

August 24, 2015 23:41:51 · Reply

Jet Lightyear Awesome! You're amazing! You're hot, you're sexy AND you're talented....

August 30, 2015 11:06:52 · Reply

Jet Lightyear You should record one of my songs as a original single… **winks to infinity** Like "I'm So Pretty", for instance (because you are!)… http://soundcloud.com/jetlightyear/pretty-lexi

August 30, 2015 11:15:59 · Reply

China's Peacetime War
September 2, 2015 18:03:17
China's Peacetime War
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https://defensetalk.quora.com/Chinas-Peacetime-War
China is preparing for what they hope to be a monumental event - one of the worlds largest peacetime military parades in history. The event celebrates the 70th anniversary of its defeat of Japanese...
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China's Peacetime War

Hey patrons. Read about the major military parade taking place in China today, how it relates to the recent Chinese stock market crash, and how all of this bodes for the future of China and the future of international politics. 


https://defensetalk.quora.com/Chinas-Peacetime-War

Jon Davis

September 2, 2015 18:03:17

The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 1
September 3, 2015 02:38:41
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The Next Warrior: Proving Grounds - Part 1

Hey Patrons,


Today is the official opening of the book. If you want to share it with friends (please do) you can share this link to the wattpad:

https://www.wattpad.com/signup?nexturl=https://www.wattpad.com/home


or to the Quora link:

http://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-1


Once again, this wouldn't be possible without all of you. Thanks Patrons.

Jon Davis

September 3, 2015 02:38:41

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