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Teflon Don talks about his MilBlog Acute Politics.

Question: What are three things your readers probably do not know about you?

1. Most readers don’t know my name. I choose to blog under a pseuodonym because who I am doesn’t really matter. The stories that I tell, and the feelings that I share could belong to any soldier in Iraq.
2. Another thing that most readers don’t know are my politics. Some have inferred that I tend right-wing because of some of the links in my blogroll, but I imagine I could find points of contention with all of them. In any case, it doesn’t matter. I want any interested person to be able to read my blog and get a sense of what life is like
   on the ground in Iraq without getting hung up on politics- either mine or theirs.
3. Lastly, most readers don’t know my age. Many have surmised me to be quite young, based on the picture I display on my blog. Others have commented on my apparent youth, coupled with “wisdom beyond his years”.I’ll admit that I have a bit of a baby face, and indeed, I am no more than a baby in the eyes of some. Well, on this one I’ll actually spill the beans. I’m soon to turn 23. I imagine I’ll spend that birthday somewhere out on the roads of Falluja.

Question: How long have you been blogging and why did you get into blogging?

I’ve been blogging for five months now. I started in September last year as I sat in Kuwait, waiting for the plane that would take me north into Iraq. My reasons were threefold- I saw it as a hobby, since I’ve always enjoyed writing, a way to keep family and friends updated on my life, and finally, I hoped that I would eventually garner other readers who could gain a new perspective on the war from my writing.

Question: What is your military experience?

I joined the Army in May 2005. It’s been an interesting ride so far!

Question: What are some of your other favorite Milblogs?

Badgers Foward at www.inblogs.net/badgersfoward, Iraq the Model at iraqthemodel.blogspot.com, Patterico’s Pontifications at www.patterico.com, The Fourth Rail at www.billroggio.com, and the quintessential BLACKFIVE at www.blackfive.net. Wordsmith At War is archived and no longer updated, but it’s great reading. You can find it at wordsmithatwar.blog-city.com/home.htm

Question: What has been the biggest factor in helping you create and publish a successful blog?

Time, dedication, and brief moments of sheer inspiration have all helped, but I think the biggest factor that helped me reached the point that I’m at today has been all the great people who met and helped me along the way. Badger 6, Patterico, and Bill Roggio were all early supporters, along with many others who linked to me and offered their advice.

Question: Do you have anything else you would like us to mention about you, your blog, or your readers?

I’m continually amazed by the concern and generousity demonstrated time and time again by you, the general American public. I don’t mean to limit my thanks just to Americans- I’ve received letters of support from individuals in countries across the globe, but the folks back home have been phenominal. I can’t thank you all enough for your support of us soldiers, regardless of your thoughts on the war.

Thanks for all you do!

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