Kony 2012

Banks01

Watch the vid towards the bottom

http://kony2012.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/

Or here

http://kony2012.com

DavetheHYNIC

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Banks01

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Ha

At first I was like

Then I was like

Then I get what you're saying.

Great vid to watch while sweating on a treadmill. See, I combined MFP and Kony. Check the other thread too.

I searched only after I posted a new one, shame on me.

kludgood

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

coliema

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Banks01

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Some people believe in thoughts like "it's hard to throw all efforts to a single event", get caught up in the enormity of "too many things to worry about" and end up doing nothing. Nothing local, nothing virtual, or something as simple as this.


I'm not criticizing you and certainly global communications and collaboration tools have made the proselytization of ideas and information more readily consumed, everywhere, so it's far easier to spread ideas today than it was even 5 years ago.

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

Banks01

This pic was in front of a home we built in the tsunami affected area of Sri Lanka. Still the largest natural disaster human loss in history.

For those of you questioning the validity of the donation, read my receipt:





Thank you for placing an order with Invisible Children!

We appreciate your purchase.  100% of the money from your purchase goes to the area of greatest need, including our protection and rehabilitation work in Central Africa and spreading awareness about the conflict around the world. Visit http://www.invisiblechildren.com/protectionplan for more details.  If you would like to do even more, the TRI program is our recurring donation fund. It allows us to be certain that we will be able to help children recover from their experiences with the LRA long after the LRA has been disarmed.

Due to the astounding response to KONY 2012 all around the world, please allow 3-4 weeks for the processing and shipping of the KONY 2012 Action Kits within the US and Canada. For international orders, expect up to 5 weeks.

We appreciate your patience, but you don't have to wait for the action kit to take action. Visit KONY2012.com to share the film, sign up for events, and download PDF files of KONY 2012 posters.

STOP AT NOTHING."

kludgood

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Some people believe in thoughts like "it's hard to throw all efforts to a single event", get caught up in the enormity of "too many things to worry about" and end up doing nothing. Nothing local, nothing virtual, or something as simple as this.


I'm not criticizing you and certainly global communications and collaboration tools have made the proselytization of ideas and information more readily consumed, everywhere, so it's far easier to spread ideas today than it was even 5 years ago.

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

I watched the video. I ordered a bracelet. & honestly that will probably be it. Not saying I didn't feel anything towards the video I did it was very moving. It's horrible but it's even more horrible that people will soon forget anout this and move on to the next big thing

bellaxero

Yes its horrible, but do research before you contribute to a cause..

http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/07/on-kony-2012-2/

coliema

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Some people believe in thoughts like "it's hard to throw all efforts to a single event", get caught up in the enormity of "too many things to worry about" and end up doing nothing. Nothing local, nothing virtual, or something as simple as this.


I'm not criticizing you and certainly global communications and collaboration tools have made the proselytization of ideas and information more readily consumed, everywhere, so it's far easier to spread ideas today than it was even 5 years ago.

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

I am not doing nothing, nothing local, or nothing virtual. I am doing something, but I guess assume all you'd like! I was just saying it's hard to throw 100% effort into every single thing that happens, there is so many other things going on in the world to just throw your attention at one. I did watch the video, and I do believe it's a powerful message.

coliema

Why do I keep seeing post about this? Do you think that people sitting around drinking mocha latte's(on this site hopefully water) tapping on expensive digital devices are going to do anything that Hague and the greater international community haven't done. Now lets get back to more important stuff like obsessing over our physical appearance.

Lmao killed it!
But seriously though it's a horrible thing but not enough people care about. I mean it's been going on for what 26 years? And it's just NOW getting a lot of public attention. People don't care because it's not affecting them

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Some people believe in thoughts like "it's hard to throw all efforts to a single event", get caught up in the enormity of "too many things to worry about" and end up doing nothing. Nothing local, nothing virtual, or something as simple as this.


I'm not criticizing you and certainly global communications and collaboration tools have made the proselytization of ideas and information more readily consumed, everywhere, so it's far easier to spread ideas today than it was even 5 years ago.

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

I watched the video. I ordered a bracelet. & honestly that will probably be it. Not saying I didn't feel anything towards the video I did it was very moving. It's horrible but it's even more horrible that people will soon forget anout this and move on to the next big thing

That's how it typically works, there is all this hype about one thing and then it's forgotten about and soon everyone is moving on to the next thing. That not only happens with world events, but even the smaller things like fads.

Banks01

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I am not doing nothing, nothing local, or nothing virtual. I am doing something, but I guess assume all you'd like! I was just saying it's hard to throw 100% effort into every single thing that happens, there is so many other things going on in the world to just throw your attention at one. I did watch the video, and I do believe it's a powerful message.
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Yeah. You definately have to pick something that personally touches you and focus your efforts. I wasn't assuming anything and I completely identify with your sentiments. I've usually gravitated towards children's benefit organizations for personal reasons but I think a FB link or a retweet is simple.

In the last few years I've built habitat for humanity houses, helped raised almost $400,000 that was distributed to benefit children's and technology education in 6 different countries, I've worked the food bank, done Movember, supported st bald ricks, clean water programs, mosquito nets and it goes on. Personally this is just part of my life and isn't for everyone. when the team was working in Uganda in 2008, invisible children were already there.

ket_the_jet

Only because this topic might pick up more steam considering the JPG-heavy original topic, I'll repeat this:

For those of you questioning the validity of the donation, read my receipt:

...100% of the money from your purchase goes to the area of greatest need, including our protection and rehabilitation work in Central Africa and spreading awareness about the conflict around the world.

In fairness to the devil's advocate, this does not suggest that any more or less than the reported 31% of the money actually goes to central Africa. In fact, it seems like clever nomenclature to mask the exact thing that the naysayers are suggesting.

Without getting into the politics of the region, I would like to see Joseph Kony removed from his small piece of power. He's a war criminal and his actions are inexcusable. That said, I would be much quicker to donate money to Africare or Water.org or another transparent non-profit.
-wtk

coliema

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I am not doing nothing, nothing local, or nothing virtual. I am doing something, but I guess assume all you'd like! I was just saying it's hard to throw 100% effort into every single thing that happens, there is so many other things going on in the world to just throw your attention at one. I did watch the video, and I do believe it's a powerful message.
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Yeah. You definately have to pick something that personally touches you and focus your efforts. I wasn't assuming anything and I completely identify with your sentiments. I've usually gravitated towards children's benefit organizations for personal reasons but I think a FB link or a retweet is simple.

In the last few years I've built habitat for humanity houses, helped raised almost $400,000 that was distributed to benefit children's and technology education in 6 different countries, I've worked the food bank, done Movember, supported st bald ricks, clean water programs, mosquito nets and it goes on. Personally this is just part of my life and isn't for everyone. when the team was working in Uganda in 2008, invisible children were already there.
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Oh, I know and I completely understand! I have this linked on my FB, I posted it yesterday morning when I first saw it. It's great all that you do, it's wonderful! I'm glad some can do more than others, I am only doing what I can at the moment. I can't physically go anywhere and do all of that because of work and school and priorities at home, but I did donate and will continue to and encourage others to do the same.

Banks01

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Oh, I know and I completely understand! I have this linked on my FB, I posted it yesterday morning when I first saw it. It's great all that you do, it's wonderful! I'm glad some can do more than others, I am only doing what I can at the moment. I can't physically go anywhere and do all of that because of work and school and priorities at home, but I did donate and will continue to and encourage others to do the same.
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And THAT is awesome. FR!

coliema

Woot!

Steelheart7

STOP AT NOTHING

Steelheart7

Yes its horrible, but do research before you contribute to a cause..

http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/07/on-kony-2012-2/

So .. I click on that site and the first thing I see is "I Can Haz a Cheeseburger" .. um .. yeh.

KONY2012

duharvalgt

this had been happening for some years already then suddenly the internet happens , so many fallacies ; such little time to explain them.

Agreed it is wrong ,but please stop posting about it.

Banks01

Yes its horrible, but do research before you contribute to a cause..

http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/07/on-kony-2012-2/

So .. I click on that site and the first thing I see is "I Can Haz a Cheeseburger" .. um .. yeh.

KONY2012

Ah, thought you meant the first two links. I've heard the criticisms before and she's posted the same link before. Just a personal decision.

ket_the_jet

Here you go:

'Obama Takes on the LRA,' Foreign Affairs
http://tinyurl.com/7n7h2cu

Better Business Bureau's report on Invisible Children
http://tinyurl.com/763mmrr

Charity Navigator Score
http://tinyurl.com/l3tpwt

Invisible Children Financial Statements, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/7rfu3uz

'UPDF [the group Invisible Children supports] in Kony hunt accused of rape, looting,' The Observer
http://tinyurl.com/7ay6xbv

Abducted and Abused, Human Rights Watch
http://tinyurl.com/86gonnu

Just linking some of the articles from reputable sources because they were ignored due to host site.
-wtk

Banks01

Here you go:

'Obama Takes on the LRA,' Foreign Affairs
http://tinyurl.com/7n7h2cu

Better Business Bureau's report on Invisible Children
http://tinyurl.com/763mmrr

Charity Navigator Score
http://tinyurl.com/l3tpwt

Invisible Children Financial Statements, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/7rfu3uz

'UPDF [the group Invisible Children supports] in Kony hunt accused of rape, looting,' The Observer
http://tinyurl.com/7ay6xbv

Abducted and Abused, Human Rights Watch
http://tinyurl.com/86gonnu

Just linking some of the articles from reputable sources because they were ignored due to host site.
-wtk

I'll have to read those this afternoon. Off to a wonderfully boring meeting.

ryvenna

ugh, guys, i agree that the LRA commits atrocities and that Kony's a villain, but please do more research before you donate your money to an organization as shady as Invisible Children (in the sense that they're not proposing a viable alternative AND they're profiting off the whole venture, while stroking their egos).

http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/07/on-kony-2012-2/
http://jezebel.com/5891269/think-twice-before-donating-to-kony-2012-the-meme-du-jour

" Last year, the organization spent $8,676,614. Only 32% went to direct services (page 6), with much of the rest going to staff salaries, travel and transport, and film production. This is far from ideal, and Charity Navigator rates their accountability 2/4 stars because they haven't had their finances externally audited."

Frenumi

WOW! I just watched the video last night...How amazing to see that its already posted for others to view. Ok MFP fam lets make Kony famous! HE WILL BE CAUGHT THIS YEAR!

PeaceLoveVeggies

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

Amen

sweebum

I know, I'm not understanding why it's NOW getting attention and it was for the past 26 years. I've never even heard of Kony before this, ever. There are far too many things to worry about in this world, It's hard to throw all your effort towards one single event.

Some people believe in thoughts like "it's hard to throw all efforts to a single event", get caught up in the enormity of "too many things to worry about" and end up doing nothing. Nothing local, nothing virtual, or something as simple as this.


I'm not criticizing you and certainly global communications and collaboration tools have made the proselytization of ideas and information more readily consumed, everywhere, so it's far easier to spread ideas today than it was even 5 years ago.

Watch the vid, or don't. Do something or not. At any rate, it's a powerful message and a well made video.

AMEN!:flowerforyou:

Krizzle4Rizzle

Here you go:

'Obama Takes on the LRA,' Foreign Affairs
http://tinyurl.com/7n7h2cu

Better Business Bureau's report on Invisible Children
http://tinyurl.com/763mmrr

Charity Navigator Score
http://tinyurl.com/l3tpwt

Invisible Children Financial Statements, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/7rfu3uz

'UPDF [the group Invisible Children supports] in Kony hunt accused of rape, looting,' The Observer
http://tinyurl.com/7ay6xbv

Abducted and Abused, Human Rights Watch
http://tinyurl.com/86gonnu

Just linking some of the articles from reputable sources because they were ignored due to host site.
-wtk

I'll have to read those this afternoon. Off to a wonderfully boring meeting.

This makes me sad.

sweebum

Read this too for a balance: http://www.invisiblechildren.com.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/critiques.html

TieshTheGreat

Here you go:

'Obama Takes on the LRA,' Foreign Affairs
http://tinyurl.com/7n7h2cu

Better Business Bureau's report on Invisible Children
http://tinyurl.com/763mmrr

Charity Navigator Score
http://tinyurl.com/l3tpwt

Invisible Children Financial Statements, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/7rfu3uz

'UPDF [the group Invisible Children supports] in Kony hunt accused of rape, looting,' The Observer
http://tinyurl.com/7ay6xbv

Abducted and Abused, Human Rights Watch
http://tinyurl.com/86gonnu

Just linking some of the articles from reputable sources because they were ignored due to host site.
-wtk

I'll have to read those this afternoon. Off to a wonderfully boring meeting.

This makes me sad.

Very sad...

swordsmith

I'd rather donate to SEAL Team 6 or Delta as they would probably get the job done right. I hate liberal chest thumpers who maon how awful it is- unfortunately animals like Kony can only be taken out by force. And that country is now so messed up that taking out one man will mean nothing as I am sure there are other demons waiting to take his spot.

Not sure what to can be done (or if anything should be done if you view it from a triage perspective) but donating to some shady organization is not the answer.

islandjumper

Before you jump all over the amount of money the Invisible Children NGO spends on it's own expenses you should look at other NGOs...it takes money to create visibility which seems to be their primary goal at the moment: making people aware of the situation (and considering we're talking about it, and debating the NGO and the situation...it's working).
I've worked with NGOs before...they hemorrhage money...cars, salaries, advertising...it all costs something.