I can't upload the video when I'm using the iPad. It's really nice to help an organization but do you guys think it's a bit misleading? what if its a conspiracy and they are just using it for money?
Kony 2012
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kinghatred
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you got the last part right, it appears that "the invisible children" company used that video mainly for scam purpose.
Kony 2012 Video is Misleading - YouTube
People should always do their research before start protesting.
gustavofring
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I'm not really convinced of the effectiveness and the sincerity of this Kony 2012 thing. It's bad what happens/happened in Uganda with the child soldiers, but It's not like there aren't similar problems in other regions of the world. Why put such hyperfocus on one man? And all of a sudden after God knows how many years? It's just bizarre, and really hypish.
But the video of the girl doesn't really provide any concrete evidence that it's a scam either. it's mostly based on her own biased opinion and that of family members.
Overall I don't think the people behind Invisible children are that evil and cynical to try to become rich over the backs of dead African children. I think they are sincere in the sense that they do really want to do something about it. They spent a lot of time and effort into creating a quality video and campaign that is mainstream friendly and has a catchy positivity that people like to participate in. That positivity caught on, and they got big. Of course they have to make some money off it, people do have to make a living. But I hardly think they are doing it purely for the money.
But the video of the girl doesn't really provide any concrete evidence that it's a scam either. it's mostly based on her own biased opinion and that of family members.
Overall I don't think the people behind Invisible children are that evil and cynical to try to become rich over the backs of dead African children. I think they are sincere in the sense that they do really want to do something about it. They spent a lot of time and effort into creating a quality video and campaign that is mainstream friendly and has a catchy positivity that people like to participate in. That positivity caught on, and they got big. Of course they have to make some money off it, people do have to make a living. But I hardly think they are doing it purely for the money.
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Apotheosis
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Search around, there's quite a bit of info
IIRC:
Kony hasn't been an issue in Uganda since ~2006 at the very latest. The LRA (Kony's 'army') has less than 300 soldiers and hasn't abducted a single child in years. They aren't even active in Uganda any more, though they're reportedly causing trouble in the DR Congo.
Invisible Children is fighting a battle that's already been won, because they know there's still money to be made. Only ~30% of the money donated is used to support Uganda (which, by the way, has a military and government that have committed atrocities comparable to, if not worse than Kony's). The rest of the money is pocketed.
IC is not a charity, it's a business.
They do make some nice shirts though.
IIRC:
Kony hasn't been an issue in Uganda since ~2006 at the very latest. The LRA (Kony's 'army') has less than 300 soldiers and hasn't abducted a single child in years. They aren't even active in Uganda any more, though they're reportedly causing trouble in the DR Congo.
Invisible Children is fighting a battle that's already been won, because they know there's still money to be made. Only ~30% of the money donated is used to support Uganda (which, by the way, has a military and government that have committed atrocities comparable to, if not worse than Kony's). The rest of the money is pocketed.
IC is not a charity, it's a business.
They do make some nice shirts though.
alwayssunnyinphiladelphia
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Yea I wouldn't trust that charity. I think the Uguandan military are just as bad as that guy Kony is, plus American soldiers aren't going to make the situation any better
this_portrait
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A bunch of people on my Fb friends list have been posting about this for about a week now. Many of the people I know at college are posting things about how just because you spread a video on Facebook, does not mean you're now an activist, as well as the whole thing about the Invisible Children only donating 30% of what they make to the cause. Others have been posting things like, "Stop Joseph Kony!"
I find myself kind of agreeing with the people at my college. Posting a video or changing your profile picture certainly does NOT make anyone an activist (much less an informed one). You need to do a lot more than that. Also, I remember watching a video of someone ranting about Kony 2012 on YouTube recently; the guy posed the question, "Why is it that, when it comes to Africa, we all start giving a sh*t, whereas with other countries it takes a disaster to start caring about them (ex. Haiti)?" I thought he brought up a good point, and like gustavofring already mentioned, Africa isn't the only place where child soldiers are an issue.
I find myself kind of agreeing with the people at my college. Posting a video or changing your profile picture certainly does NOT make anyone an activist (much less an informed one). You need to do a lot more than that. Also, I remember watching a video of someone ranting about Kony 2012 on YouTube recently; the guy posed the question, "Why is it that, when it comes to Africa, we all start giving a sh*t, whereas with other countries it takes a disaster to start caring about them (ex. Haiti)?" I thought he brought up a good point, and like gustavofring already mentioned, Africa isn't the only place where child soldiers are an issue.
WhereisMonika
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Im sure Obomber is making preparations now.
LadyWench
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Agreed 100%.
Newtype
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While I agree with the girl, it's not because they can't find Kony that it means that everyone is safe or that we should just let him live the rest of his life as a free man. What that guy did is unbelievably horrible. Justice is just as important as peace and I do hope that he pays for his crimes one day. A lot of the Ugandan soldiers who are chasing Kony are ex-LRA members themselves who were abducted when they were kids. They know what he's capable of and that he can do it again whenever he wants and that's what motivates them into catching him.
