Confederacy of Drones – Bias and Credibility

These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive.  See all Satire sources.

Update: This source has not been published since 2020.

• Overall, this a satire website for conservatives, that pokes fun at the left.

Detailed Report

Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 48/180

History

Founded in 2015, Confederacy of Drones is a satire blog by Al Goodwyn of Washington, DC and Jeff Newman of South Carolina. According to their about page they “expose the bias, hyperbole and out-right lies that prey on the gullible, the lazy, and the gimme-free-stuff sucklers.”

Funded by / Ownership

The blog is presumably owned by Al Goodwyn and Jeff Newman. Confederacy of Drones does not appear to generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

Confederacy of Drones appropriate labels itself as satire through their tagline which reads “using humor to shoot down the political hypocrisy of mindless drones.” In general, Confederacy of Drones aim their humor at the left such as this political cartoon: Ginsburg Discovers Smoking. They also satirize President Trump.

Overall, this a satire website for conservatives, that pokes fun at the left. (D. Van Zandt 2/26/2019)

Source: https://confederacyofdrones.com