Kony 2012

[EgejskaMakedonia]

If you have 30 minutes to spare, I strongly suggest that you view this video.

http://vimeo.com/37119711

The Kony 2012 initiative has gained enormous support worldwide and continues to grow every minute. The video is really powerful and inspiring, so it's definitely worth your time.

The basic run-down is to essentially make Joseph Kony famous and to raise awareness of the war crimes he has committed over decades of injustice.

KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice.

At first you'll probably assume that you will watch the video and that's it, but by the end of it I realised how powerful and saddening the video really is.

Furthermore, it goes to show that, collectively, the people are the power. In terms of Macedonia, it's a real shame that our people didn't appreciate this force over the last century or so. Perhaps if they did, the poor Macedonia we know today may have been very different.

As evil as facebook may be, it does provide a useful resource for a range of causes, linking people with common beliefs across the globe. From the uprising in Egypt to this cause, the cyber world provides endless opportunities.

Have a look at the video and post your thoughts.

[Daniel the Great]

The video is powerful and inspirational. This is the first time I have heard of Kony, and I believe, just by watching the video, That this evil monster must to be brought to justice.

[Bill77]

It is a good initiative. But would it achieve anything?

There will be plenty of bandwagoners and over night humanitarians, but come after April 20th the initiative will disappear. It will go the way of occupy (wherever-the-hell-you-are), Live 8, Earth hour, etc. Symbolically great, but no real tangible difference made.

[EgejskaMakedonia]

It is a good initiative. But would it achieve anything?

There will be plenty of bandwagoners and over night humanitarians, but come after April 20th the initiative will disappear. It will go the way of occupy (wherever-the-hell-you-are), Live 8, Earth hour, etc. Symbolically great, but no real tangible difference made.

That's very true, people are raising points in regards to the fact that these tragedies have been occurring for decades with no interest from the wider community whatsoever. It's actually quite sad that it has taken this 30 minute clip to actually get people to realise what's really happening out there, beyond the safety and comfort of our regulated society.

These bandwagoners will no doubt be questioned by many...such as where were you 20 odd years ago when this all began?
We should be looking past this and saying, well they're here now. Even if this is some monthly fad that will be forgotten, as long as it makes somewhat of a difference, then it has succeeded.

Even if it brings hope to the victims of Kony and those still within his grasp, that can be considered a win. We Macedonians, know what it's like for justice to go unserved and past tragedies and crimes to remain unpunished. If there were a 30 minute video that went viral highlighting how Macedonian minorities were/are oppressed and how they suffered immensely in Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, etc...I'm sure we'd all be stoked and feel like someone really does care.

All in all, let these overnight social activists post all over facebook and what not...if it makes them feel like they're doing something, then why not? If as little as 1 in 10 of these people begin donating or purchasing products dedicated to such causes, that is where the tangible impact exists. As for covering up every city with Kony 2012 posters, although it seems somewhat creative, I can see people participating all for the wrong reasons.

[DirtyCodingHabitz]

The video is also on YouTube. I can't believe how many views it's getting.
KONY 2012 - YouTube

[Risto the Great]

I haven't watched it yet ... but the naysayers are out now. Question marks over the organising committee and their funding activities as well as technical inaccuracies.

Ultimately it is a powerful demonstration of viral marketing and it shows how far the internet has come.

Perhaps one on "Ademi" now?

[Valmir]

I watched yesturday the video when it had only 4 million views, And it really touched me.
In every popular Video in youtube you can see Konys name in the Top comment , That motherfucka in Africa is becoming famous!

[DirtyCodingHabitz]

He's very hard to find.... lol don't believe in that Kony 2012 bullshit. It's another U.S propaganda to have a good excuse to invade Africa for profit.

Exclusive Interview with Joseph Kony, LRA leader - KONY 2012 - YouTube

Watch these as well.

Kony 2012 World's Biggest Scam in History - YouTube

The Alarming TRUTH about Kony 2012 (Re-uploaded) - YouTube

[Zarni]

An ex War Lord responsible for thousands of deaths supported by the US I knew this from the very beginning thanks DirtyCodingHabitz for reminding a few that fall for this Bullshit of the highest proportions

[Big Bad Sven]

He's very hard to find.... lol don't believe in that Kony 2012 bullshit. It's another U.S propaganda to have a good excuse to invade Africa for profit.

You know with all of the lies and fabricated "evidence" for excuse for the West)mainly USA) to invade and interfere in countries such such as Kosovo, Macedonia, Iraq, Libya and recently Syria, i no longer believe anything that comes from western sources. This Kony thing is just another example of information fabrication.

Btw, apparently large resources of oil was found in Uganda a few years ago

[Big Bad Sven]

[Big Bad Sven]

Apparently Kony hasnt been in Uganda for 6 years:

http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/03/07/guest_post_joseph_kony_is_not_in_uganda_and_other_complicated_things

[George S.]

it's just promoting you tube & sensationalising everything.

[Brian]

He's very hard to find.... lol don't believe in that Kony 2012 bullshit. It's another U.S propaganda to have a good excuse to invade Africa for profit.

Good one DCH!

I knew about this already but didn't post because I really don't give a flying F about them ie Africans (I've already admitted I'm a racist so nobody start on me now.).

It's the USA and China tearing up Africa for resources and who can get more first (and less of the locals, if you know what I mean).

The Kony shit's about the USA wanting to strengthen the Ugandan dictator who himself has order mass murder/genocide but he's a 'good guy' because he's a USA stooge and Kony becomes the boogie man, never mind he hasn't been around the last few years. Propaganda BS.

[Soldier of Macedon]

This campaign appears to have been started by an individual who made a promise to an African child and is keeping his word. If the intention is genuine, then I don't see anything wrong with using the internet to bring attention to the plight of children in certain African countries. In fact, I think it is a great way of spreading the message. Like some of you, I believe that if the U.S really had a desire to find this 'Kony' character it wouldn't be much trouble for them. However, although it is hard not to be skeptical in this age of (mis)information, we shouldn't lose sight of humanity.

.........I really don't give a flying F about them ie Africans (I've already admitted I'm a racist so nobody start on me now.).

Brian, up until now, I have chosen to remain outside of discussions relating to some of your controversial or delusional comments, but feel that I need to say something now. Like any other racist, you're an idiot. If you ever let your racism manifest itself into your posts on this forum, you will join your previous username. That sort of behaviour will not be tolerated here and a maggot like you will not be allowed to taint the image of the MTO.