Hello steemit, my name is Tom Duggan, I work independently as a journalist.
Before I tell you about me and my aims, I would like to say a massive thank you to you all, you via @deliberator who is my main fund raiser and fund raising manager - raised enough money to buy and ship me a new video camera, that is essential to my work here, another kind soul @jimbobbill took the time to post it to me, and is working out how to get the extra funds raised to me in Syria, it is not easy to send anything here due to sanctions, nothing is easy here, even sleeping when paid mercenaries are bombing us at night, plus other countries!.
I had a long list of people to say thank you to, though I lost it whilst on a trip to film, so can only name the few that stuck in my mind, that were drummed into me by Darren. @evehuman@lyndsaybowes you two were easy to remember, @acedawnmusic@v4vapid@perceptualflaws@fulltimegeek@freebornangel and everyone I have missed off the list, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I have made a video for you, please watch it to the end.
I may not be able to post every day, though will let Darren do updates at times I take trips - I spend a week or more sometimes on the front line. I have had cameras shot out of my hands, I have shrapnel in my foot from a bomb, I face danger everyday, though no more than anyone else here, I am not exceptional other than I chose to stay, though so did many millions of other people, so if by staying makes me special, it makes everyone in Syria special also. I hope you love us here, as we love you back.
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Hey Tom, thanks for what you are doing! 20-25 years ago how was independent journalism possible. Concerning Syria what is the actual conflict about, how many groups of people are involved, and what percentage of the conflict is paid mercenaries?
Welcome to Steemit Tom. It is a pleasure to have you here in the community and we will support you. The truth will set you free.
We need the truth to fight a good fight. Bless you and stay safe.
Hey @tomduggan .. great to have you here, shining your light and walking where others fear to tread! Thank you for the shout out and it was a pleasure to help, let me know if you need anything else.
I have heard about you via Darren, all good also, thank you for the warm welcome, I will let you know if I need any help, I may need help with the dtube part soon.
Welcome to the steem ecosystem. I am glad you made it here. I know you have been here vicariously through the works of several others, but it is very nice to have you here yourself.
Thank you kindly, yes Darren was supporting my work, though you all helped give me funds, and of course a new camera, and for that I am forever grateful.
Welcome Tom. I have been following you through @deliberator, so I am glad you are now part of our community. We need independent journalists who tell the truth and are not beholden to the powers that be and betray their very profession. Thanks for your work!
Welcome to Steemit. It's really a good platform for the nurturing authors and for the people who want to share their good work with the world. You'll surely have a nice time here. Lots of good wishes and good luck to you!! :):)
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Welcome to the STEEM blockchain Tom! How wonderful to see you made your way over here. You will be adding so much TRUTH to this place, it's truly an honour!
Thank you kindly dear lady, also thank you for the massive support you gave towards the camera, and extra funds towards our coverage, I aim to serve you the best coverage I can.
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You made it, welcome aboard bro.
Thank you for all your help.
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I shall try to get involved as much as time permits, thank you for the amazing support.
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Here are 2 more of them who are really worth to have a look:
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@ramolad
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Hey Tom, thanks for what you are doing! 20-25 years ago how was independent journalism possible. Concerning Syria what is the actual conflict about, how many groups of people are involved, and what percentage of the conflict is paid mercenaries?
This is such a complex question, I shall make a video later today to explain as best I can, so you get a bigger picture.
I'll be looking forward to that video!
I think that it will be neat! :)
It is uploaded and ready for you to view my good friend.
Thanks!
I came here because of the first picture lol. Nice posture I must say and welcome to Steemit Tom @tomduggan
I am flattered, thank you.
Welcome to Steemit Tom. It is a pleasure to have you here in the community and we will support you. The truth will set you free.
We need the truth to fight a good fight. Bless you and stay safe.
That is such a relief to hear, I was expecting people to not want to know.
Independent journalism has a home here on Steemit. Thank you for joining, thank you for all that you do. @ironshield
Thank you for the warm welcome, it has been a nice surprise here.
Welcome aboard Tom, nice to have you here. Look forward to your reports!
thank you, I look forward to providing you all insight into the war here.
Hey @tomduggan .. great to have you here, shining your light and walking where others fear to tread! Thank you for the shout out and it was a pleasure to help, let me know if you need anything else.
I have heard about you via Darren, all good also, thank you for the warm welcome, I will let you know if I need any help, I may need help with the dtube part soon.
Welcome to the steem ecosystem. I am glad you made it here. I know you have been here vicariously through the works of several others, but it is very nice to have you here yourself.
Thank you kindly, yes Darren was supporting my work, though you all helped give me funds, and of course a new camera, and for that I am forever grateful.
welcome tom.have been following your work about syria and all the atrocities done over there and i truly believe and admire your work.
that is most kind of you, I shall try to serve you well.
Welcome Tom. I have been following you through @deliberator, so I am glad you are now part of our community. We need independent journalists who tell the truth and are not beholden to the powers that be and betray their very profession. Thanks for your work!
Much love, thank you, I have been looking forward to spending some time on here.
if you are a friend of @freebornangel then you are friend of mine. anything to spread awareness of liberty and truth. stay strong brother. hugs, eagle
Super intro to you, thanks for the warm welcome, it is amazing to be here.
youre welcome, youll love it! just stay consistent. blessings
Welcome to Steemit Tom! ^^
Thank you kind sir.
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Welcome.
Thank you mr bacon, funny name, I like it though.
A very fine introduction, and thank you for what you are doing. We have no real journalist anymore, just governmental mouth pieces.
I aim to keep it real, and everything I say is based on fact or backed up with video evidence, nice to meet you also.
Welcome to Steemit. It's really a good platform for the nurturing authors and for the people who want to share their good work with the world. You'll surely have a nice time here. Lots of good wishes and good luck to you!! :):)
Super, thank you for taking time to write to me.
Welcome brave man. You see war as it happens. I pray God keeps you safe always.
Sincere kind words thank you, blessings back to you also.
Welcome to the Steemit platform. I wish you good luck and many good things as you join us :)
Sounds perfect, thank you.
You're welcome :)
Interesting article, you're done! Welcome to Steemit, I wish you successful development. I followed you, I hope you will follow me.
Thank you, I shall try to follow peoples work, time for me is limited though due to this war.
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Thanks a lot and we wish you much power, health and good luck for your mission in Syria!
A wonderful day and best regards
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Very colourful image. Thank you kindly.
Welcome to Steemit Tom
I saw your #introduceyourself and its nice to meet you. Respect for the work you do.
Blogging thats what its all about on this blockchain. The best part is that you could earn money too.💴💸💰
I never blogged before I just write.
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Thanks a lot for your support Tom. Really appreciated!
It is so easy for us in USA to sit and mine our social sites. I truly feel guilty that the rest of the world is in such turmoil and hate. Heal quickly, try to stay safe, but keep posting for the rest of us fools on the hill. Thanks.
There are no fools on the hill, just people that have been spoon fed lies.
Holaaaa, es bueno descubrir a nuevos usuarios día a día en nuestra red social.
Thank you. gracias.
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Welcome! Upvoted and followed.
That is kind of you thank you.
Awesome!
Thank you and welcome Mr. Duggan!
Thank you more like.
Glad to be here also, it has been a very unexpected nice experience.
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Saluton Tom kaj bonvenon je Steemit. Welcome on board. All the best on your mission!
Welcome to the STEEM blockchain Tom! How wonderful to see you made your way over here. You will be adding so much TRUTH to this place, it's truly an honour!
Thank you kindly dear lady, also thank you for the massive support you gave towards the camera, and extra funds towards our coverage, I aim to serve you the best coverage I can.