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KoKo

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28. Leo...she goes on in the article about the "tribal differences..North of Nile, South of Nile
Thu Mar 15, 2012, 05:04 PM
Mar 2012

and a history of British Colonialism in the region in the next part of the article after which I had to cut and snip. It's worth the long read of the whole thing.

I have no idea what to think of all of this, but, am trying to read more to understand. You seem to have been following the situation in Uganda closely and your opinion is good to know.

I'm only working with your links and questions about the Viral Video and why or how it would be appealing to masses of young people.

I took the contrarian view...that I wanted to see more facts and try to learn about the situation before young people are duped or taken advantage of by someone with hidden motives...(either wanting funding or to push Obama further into Africa). I was suspicious as one who didn't believe the trumped up charges against Iraq or that Afganistan Taliban/Osama bin Laden took down the WTC when Saudi Arabians seemed to be the bulk of the WTC/Pentagon/maybe WH Attackers.

I'm just trying to learn. The article is a long read...but has interesting background.

I'm still not sure what to think about it.

BTW...there's a link to BBC article from 2011 at "Truth Dig" about Obama ordering a "Capture or Kill" mission in Uganda which also talks about the AFRICON mission in Uganda (which I said I knew about because friend's son is in there based in Italy and I know that we have heavy presense there already). The Video bothered me in that it seemed "Tugging Heart Strings Propaganda" which we Americans have had TOO MUCH OF...in the past Decades since WWII!

Anyway.. Thanks for posting this and I hope you understand that I'm still trying to learn about this and I appreciate your postin about it and replying about what you think about it.

We need to think about this more. I don't know what it has to do with OWS Movement...but, "Occupy US State Department" might be something thinking about going forward! Just saying.

and thanks again for calling attention to this.

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KONY 2012 [View all] Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 OP
So, am I the only one seeing this? Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #1
K and R... sagetea Mar 2012 #2
I saw in on Facebook. Nt TBF Mar 2012 #3
Me too... ellisonz Mar 2012 #4
Did you see the video? Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #5
Didn't bother... ellisonz Mar 2012 #6
It's a deliberate attempt to educate people on the Internet. The video itself makes clear Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #7
I find it really hard to take internet memes all that serious... ellisonz Mar 2012 #8
You think they didn't bother to watch the video and are just retagging it? Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #9
People love memes. ellisonz Mar 2012 #10
I'm not sure you agree with the premise Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #11
Just saw the interview with the guy on Lawrence O'Donnell... ellisonz Mar 2012 #12
Ironically, he's being criticised for advocating a military solution Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #13
The whole region is a mess... ellisonz Mar 2012 #17
I supported ending Gaddafi's blood bath as well. UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2012 #26
BBC Reports,2011! "US to send troops to Uganda to help fight LRA rebels" KoKo Mar 2012 #29
Oh I know that we're there... ellisonz Mar 2012 #33
Thanks... KoKo Mar 2012 #37
TheWraith? UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2012 #41
Here's an article on it. UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2012 #24
Max Keiser Reports mentioned the Video KoKo Mar 2012 #14
The problem is, the only reason for the video is to make people aware of Kony and the LRA. Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #15
Leo...after I replied to you, I found this. KoKo Mar 2012 #16
Hmm, I am stuck between you and ellisonz on this. Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #18
Uh Oh....I just read ellisonz's post...just getting back here... KoKo Mar 2012 #19
Watch the Max Keiser............Gotta Go... KoKo Mar 2012 #20
Our teachers and students have been all over this. NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #21
What's the feedback you've been getting? KoKo Mar 2012 #22
I've been away but when I came back a speaker had visited the school and made a presentation... NYC_SKP Mar 2012 #23
A Letter From Uganda on #Kony2012--From "Truth Dig" (Good Read) KoKo Mar 2012 #25
Yeah, I agree with the first part, but the author is biased in the last sentence Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #27
Leo...she goes on in the article about the "tribal differences..North of Nile, South of Nile KoKo Mar 2012 #28
BTW: I just posted the BBC article ("Capture or Kill") in #29 to Ellinsonz... KoKo Mar 2012 #30
Thanks KoKo. I hope she understands it's national, not tribal Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #31
Who knows the truth of it. Probably too complicated. KoKo Mar 2012 #32
KoKo, here's a book everyone must read: The Scramble For Africa by Pakenham Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #34
Thanks for info...btw: KoKo Mar 2012 #35
It's a good book to have in trade paperback Leopolds Ghost Mar 2012 #36
Turnouts the filmaker is a creep: ellisonz Mar 2012 #38
Yeah...that was a Bizarre report about him... Hope it doesn't discourage KoKo Mar 2012 #39
Good points. ellisonz Mar 2012 #40
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