Donald Gray
Bio
Politics may be a disgusting battlefield, but it is a necessary vice in our country, and a particular fancy of mine, like productivity and success. These are important facets in the modern world, and must be expounded upon.
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Best Careers for Veterans in 2018
One thing to know about careers for veterans in 2018 is that it is one of the best times, historically, for veterans of the Armed Forces to find employment. There are a few reasons for this. The first is simply that military service automatically translates to a wide array of potential skills, from leadership to specialized skills—especially to personal discipline and respect for authority and protocols. Companies are hiring veterans like never before.
By Donald Gray5 years ago in Serve
Ways You Can Get Discharged from the Military
For a legion of young people, joining the military is one of the most respectful ways to start their adult lives. The military promises specialty training, new relationships, worldwide travel, healthcare benefits, educational opportunities, and steady pay while serving. What makes the military worthwhile is that soldiers are not stuck in their current ranks, either. They can choose to work up the ranks and enjoy the increased recognition and benefits of a decorated military career. What most people are not aware of is that there are several ways of being discharged from the military and each member’s conduct and performance helps determine the time and type of discharge they receive.
By Donald Gray5 years ago in Serve
Best Tactical Gloves to Protect Your Hands
You may say to yourself: "I don't need them," and that's all well and good until you catch a splinter on one of the several different climbing walls, or burn the inside of your palm on any ropes and ladders amid intense training. I thought the same damn unfortunate idea when first being shipped to basic, and boy do I wish I had one of these with me my first weeks. "It was hell" would be an understatement, to say the least, but there's a silver lining to my mistake: warning you all not to do the same (and, in the process, discovering for myself the best gloves to save my pretty hands from harm).
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Serve
Ways to Fix the Democratic Party
There's no hiding from it anymore: the DNC needs some R&R—or, something that can not only be of benefit, but of overall holistic change to the entirety of the party. While it's obvious that these adaptations and "bug fixes" won't happen overnight, it must not go unnoticed that the party does need mending and that a more insightful examination into the practices, leadership, and thought processes involved on a deeper level of the Democratic National Committee must all be brought further into the limelight.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in The Swamp
Female Cannibal Killers That Will Make Your Skin Crawl
They loved only one other thing more than murder: human flesh. Jeffrey Dahmer himself would shiver in his boots if he ever ran across these special women, whose blood lusts dug far deeper into madness than he could ever even believe. Their reasons and stories are but a small glimpse into convoluted minds that saw a great deal of torment in a wide range of ways.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Criminal
Top War Strategy Books to Read
Much like within the games of chess, or even checkers, strategy is one of the most important concepts upheld in war, for having the upper hand in any bout is key, to not only surviving, but also winning. This doesn't mean having the bigger army or the best guns, it's about having the guts and wherewithal to take extreme risks and to conquer your own inner demons before your foe uses them to your advantage. That's what most of the must read books written by veterans talk about; the depths soldiers go in debilitating their enemies make for some of the hardest decisions.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Serve
Creepy Government Conspiracies You Didn't Know About
Is the era of heroes dead? These conspiracy theorists would have you believe so, as their hypotheses concerning under the radar actions involving the government and it's various subsidiaries remain somewhat believable, although unheard of. It all depends on the one viewing them, or you the reader, and the only individual who is worthy of categorizing them as true or false is also you, yourself. In my mind, I accept what is believable to me, rolling with the realities as best as I can. In other words, there's no way of proving them right or wrong, and in any case we're all just in a simulation, so what's it matter? Just use your imagination.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in The Swamp
- Top Story - March 2018
Best Murder Documentaries on NetflixTop Story - March 2018
Netflix is home to a bounty of amazing documentaries, from TV mini-series or full-fledged features, and they're often some of the most interesting around. One of the more approachable and proliferated topics of discussion is, of course, crime as can be seen in their new addition of The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (which I highly recommend, despite it not being a documentary per say). True crime documentaries—and I mean true crime—are hard to come by nowadays, but as you might expect there are an abundance hidden within the deep, dark recesses of the immense Netflix library.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Criminal
Most Ridiculous Things Melania Trump Has Ever Said
Donald Trump is not new to the world of controversy, fake news and White House media coverage. In fact, his name and face have most likely appeared in practically every daily newspaper, news telecast, and mobile video ever recorded since his 2017 inauguration. Much to his chagrin, when panning the camera from his overzealous self-proclaimed politics and ideas, one might eventually catch a glimpse of his wife Melania Trump, seen hovering by the corner, looking rather dolled up for an event unnecessarily sanctioned. Assessing President Trump's first year in office is no easy task, but if we take a quick and simple look at the ridiculous things Melania Trump has ever said, we may get a small glimpse into the ways his family operates. To start, I'll give you what I feel is her least ridiculous quote, spoken on the Today Show when asked what habit she wishes Trump would cease:
By Donald Gray6 years ago in The Swamp
Best Political Comedy Movies to Keep Your Mind Off Politics
Political satires are some the most poignant and blunt of all artistic endeavors that which seem to make fun of the natural order. Without political comedies, like the beloved Saturday Night Live skits and MAD Magazine spoofs, how could we truly express ourselves in the light of our own democracy? As such, we can look to some of our most talented individuals for their satirical insights and comedic slapsticks pertaining to the governance of our own country.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in The Swamp
The Best 'Criminal Minds' Episodes
The breakout show that began all the way back in 2005 still continues to excite us by drawing audiences into the literal skulls of their fictionalized villains. They aren't always based on real life criminals, but boy when they are it's an episode of insanity like never before seen. That's not to say the best Criminal Minds episodes are all ones that depict real-life serial killers, it's just to point out that the real, heart-stopping eps are the ones that showcase the best terror, thrills, and villainy ever depicted by the show in their attempt to profile a predator.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Criminal
Items for Every Army Basic Training Packing List
You're in the Army, now! Chances are you're unsure of what to pack before heading off to basic training, and that's not a bad thing. Not every recruit will be as prepared as the next one, and even fewer are mentally ready for the hardships awaiting them. Even after you have checked and rechecked your various necessity lists, undergoing a strict look at your packed belongings is key to maintaining the correct packing list when headed to boot camp. It's nothing to fear, basic training is a great way to learn about yourself both in a mental and physical connotation, so you have nothing to worry about.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in Serve
