lonesomexloveus Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 i think i'm moreso baffled than anything that the vast majority of people are totally outraged yet had absolutely no idea that this sort of stuff was happening. am i just...really educated? you mean to tell me that these ding dongs really didn't know that people were being murdered, raped, tortured and recruited as child soldiers by the thousands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletree Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 you mean to tell me that these ding dongs really didn't know that people were being murdered, raped, tortured and recruited as child soldiers by the thousands? truth. i think the masses just prefer to "not know" and turn the blind eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 but i bet they all knew that snooki is pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 i think i'm moreso baffled than anything that the vast majority of people are totally outraged yet had absolutely no idea that this sort of stuff was happening. am i just...really educated? you mean to tell me that these ding dongs really didn't know that people were being murdered, raped, tortured and recruited as child soldiers by the thousands? Of course they didn't know. If I had a dollar for everytime someone asked me if Vermont was in Canada, I'd have a lot of dollars. And that is our own country! Generally, people don't know shit. yocaseycasey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 and people wonder why i'm so bitter and snarky all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylhunter Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 but i bet they all knew that snooki is pregnant. LOL, so true. So many people being swayed to one extreme side on this issue is actually kind of scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesaurusrex Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 LOL, so true. So many people being swayed to one extreme side on this issue is actually kind of scary. I strongly agree with this, although I also feel it can go both ways. Maybe this will make people realize they can stand up for what they believe in, but at the same time this was all over a targeted video. I still support IC, but that is because the video got me thinking and doing my own research, not because its turned into a fad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
closetohomerecords Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 This video over simplifies a very complicated situation. This. Seriously, it's made pretty much everyone on my Facebook friend's list think they're saving the world by sharing a link to a 'cover the night' April 20th event. I'll be interested to know how many of them even turn up to one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I bet by April 20th this will all blow over and people will forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 That was my thought as soon as I saw how far away the date was. Why do it on 420? People are just going to be high and lazy or forget altogether. Bad call. blanchardoswald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 So here's a bit of interesting info...I went to see Henry Rollins do his spoken words thing tonight...and he mentioned the Kony2012 video and the campaign...he didn't have a solid opinion of it as he's not well-read into the Invisible Children organization. BUT...Rollins did say this much...the bit on the video with Shepard Fairey was lifted from an episode of Rollins' show he had on IFC...without anyone's permission! It seems that the Invisible Children dude did not get the OK from anyone...Fairey's people nor Henry's nor IFC...to use the footage. May be not a huge deal...but kinda adds to the somewhat shadiness of it all. And I tweeted this earlier...but I wonder it Trent Reznor knows and even gave any type of OK for the use of the Ghosts I-IV track that is used in the opening and closing of the Kony video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 you guys should read What is the What. I endorse this. Even though Dave Eggers has lost his touch, it's a pretty striking depiction of what goes on in a good portion of Africa. Not just Uganda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonskanks Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 after being so attached to Invisible Children for the past 8 years or so i will not lie over the past couple of days with all the backlash coming around i did have to take a step back and ask myself "what have i been supporting". most of you know that i (robbed.the.bank RECORDS) put together a benefit record, have had a couple of screen printed posters made. so i have been looking at all the criticism and talking with some people. i personally stand where i have been, in full support of the invisible children. im not saying that everyone should feel the way that i do, it is just a decision that i have come with. i will say that before you start to become involved with an organization it is good to really look into it. i think people that are just now becoming aware of the events in africa shouldn't just jump in and say 'we support IC', they should do research. i dont know if any of what i am saying makes any sense (i still havent had any coffee yet this morning) but i hope you get the idea. yocaseycasey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Welp, this happened... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/16/jason-russell-arrested-invisible-children-kony_n_1354455.html?ref=world Dude knows how to fucking party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Welp, this happened... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/16/jason-russell-arrested-invisible-children-kony_n_1354455.html?ref=world Dude knows how to fucking party! so did he cum or what? yocaseycasey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podface Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 masturbating... or having sex with invisible children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinscam Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Welp, this happened... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/16/jason-russell-arrested-invisible-children-kony_n_1354455.html?ref=world Dude knows how to fucking party! so did he cum or what? jesus christ! there just some things you don't talk about in public! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyseancore Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 so did he cum or what? jesus christ! there just some things you don't talk about in public! i knew someone would get it. yocaseycasey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themean Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 after being so attached to Invisible Children for the past 8 years or so i will not lie over the past couple of days with all the backlash coming around i did have to take a step back and ask myself "what have i been supporting". most of you know that i (robbed.the.bank RECORDS) put together a benefit record, have had a couple of screen printed posters made. so i have been looking at all the criticism and talking with some people. i personally stand where i have been, in full support of the invisible children. im not saying that everyone should feel the way that i do, it is just a decision that i have come with. i will say that before you start to become involved with an organization it is good to really look into it. i think people that are just now becoming aware of the events in africa shouldn't just jump in and say 'we support IC', they should do research. i dont know if any of what i am saying makes any sense (i still havent had any coffee yet this morning) but i hope you get the idea. What about now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 but i bet they all knew that snooki is pregnant. <3 <3 <3 Slacktivists were stoked at first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonnystorm777 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 After watching i thought it looked like a good cause. but now i am not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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imaxcowboyx Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 odd how nobody seems to be talking about Jason Russel's meltdown. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national....icle-1 .1048161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofvipers Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 theres a couple posts on it further up on this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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