tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.comments2023-03-25T05:00:23.236-07:00Antoine Speaks...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-25761466742487777462022-06-21T16:06:13.233-07:002022-06-21T16:06:13.233-07:00WowWowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-37306093894786834722015-04-10T13:53:04.206-07:002015-04-10T13:53:04.206-07:00The title is definitely a negative. I don't re...The title is definitely a negative. I don't respond to emotional blackmail. I clicked on the link because of the comments made by the friend who posted it on Facebook, not because of the title. The title was a turn off and once I saw it was almost persuaded me not to read further. The fact that you are dismissing everyone who has made the same point shows your lack of understanding. It is also disrespectful to assume that most people only share videos of cats and selfies and don't share anything of substance. That says more about who you are keeping company with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-8486660225488966492015-04-10T12:03:44.886-07:002015-04-10T12:03:44.886-07:00Those lives need to matter in the country of Kenya...Those lives need to matter in the country of Kenya first then let's have the discussion outside Kenya. Africa needs to start giving a damn about Africa first then take your discussion elsewhere. I confess I live in the greatest country in the world I don't feel bad and I am not apologizing to anybody for saying this. My country is great because good people fought, died and believe freedom is most important to all people. I got your message and yes ALL Lives Do Matter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-10732876013552683562015-04-10T06:48:43.470-07:002015-04-10T06:48:43.470-07:00Thank you for your support. I believe the support ...Thank you for your support. I believe the support needs to be for the cause not me. I am just one man whom turned a status into a blog post and people seem to be responding to what i have said. Well i hope they are. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-58242498738395323062015-04-09T14:15:48.887-07:002015-04-09T14:15:48.887-07:00This post isn't about what annoys you is it? I...This post isn't about what annoys you is it? It's about a wider issue of people's apathy. IF you are someone whom cares then good for you. I am not sure why you needed to give justification for your sharing; if you in fact do share issues/news stories. The post and the points made are to enlighten people. But it is a little stranger that you only clicked on a post that speaks on wide range of topics that need stop be discussed; but the only thing you could comment about is the title. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-92202852270673977772015-04-08T22:17:31.711-07:002015-04-08T22:17:31.711-07:00Ha! I, too, hate things that say "Most peopl...Ha! I, too, hate things that say "Most people won't share this", and tell me I have to or I am not a decent person. The only reason I opened the link, was because there was an excerpt from a comment with the link, and I thought the article might echo my feelings about the guilt topic. Am I sickened by murder- yes, yes, yes. Sometimes I can't sleep at night because of the sick things I have tried to be informed of and inform others of. Look at my wall if you need proof of my interest in positive change. But I don't share things because someone else tells me to. It's a free world and coercion of any kind annoys me.33Crowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567560512144340069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-37971394101933852432015-04-08T15:09:51.449-07:002015-04-08T15:09:51.449-07:00Sorry that leaving the Matrix of Cat videos was so...Sorry that leaving the Matrix of Cat videos was so alarming for you.<br />BUT your point about the pictures only proves that you haven't been following the story as if you had you would have seen these images already... but i am glad you are now aware. And whether you like the post or not you now have an opinion about someone/something other than yourself and those cats. <br />FYI life isn't all rose, kittens and smiles. Sometimes people need to be told cold, uncomfortable and angry truths. I could share with you a post about the Death of Palestinian boy that has no pictures but the words are so graphic you would with you could only just look at a picture. But you most likely wouldn't care to read it anyway... such is the internet. such are people. But atleast you clicked on this post<br />Not sure what you expected to see...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-3099634673430855482015-04-08T15:06:07.136-07:002015-04-08T15:06:07.136-07:00Your point is Subjective and Objective violence. I...Your point is Subjective and Objective violence. It is a concept that Zizek talks about. <br />We categorise violence into the expected(objective) and the unexpected(subjective) thus some people see Africa as expected. When i believe that is a wrongful thought. We most value all lives. Doubly value that we are lucky enough to be safe in the west (to an extent). Use that valuing to show support to those that aren't safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-28910784234733834542015-04-08T15:02:27.922-07:002015-04-08T15:02:27.922-07:00Very good point; to which i am not sure what the a...Very good point; to which i am not sure what the answer is.<br />As i spoke with my friend today, we said some people just want to stay in the Matrix. You can only unplug as many minds as are willing to accept that the world is sick. Then you can only hope those minds come together and think of a solution together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-55290140844494997862015-04-08T15:00:57.877-07:002015-04-08T15:00:57.877-07:001. So your point is they supposedly don't care...1. So your point is they supposedly don't care about us so we don't need to care about them? <br />2. Billions of dollars of resources are exploitively taken from Africa countries at a fraction of their market value. Billions of dollars natural and human resources were taken from Africa historically i.e. slavery and the gold rush. The west is barely touching the iceberg of what it owes the continent.<br />3. Thank you for what? Expenses scandal, back hand lobbying, and all kind of corruption exists in the West. Lets look at yourselves before we point fingers. <br />4. What has that all got to do with the death of these students; so you can't care/share or give a damn because you believe their continent is receiving aid, their leaders are corrupt and they haven't said thanks... They can't thank you for all your benevolence from the grave can they?<br />How about you read a few development books on Africa. Then Watch this video on why charity doesn't actually work.. Then read The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier, Then read any book on The Gold Rush, Slavery and the Money the British Empire made from Africa... Then reply<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpAMbpQ8J7gAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-81154755264563033492015-04-08T14:53:15.541-07:002015-04-08T14:53:15.541-07:00I think I'm going back to my cat videos. Next ...I think I'm going back to my cat videos. Next time, don't sound so damn insulting in your article. Then maybe I would share it.. or maybe, like most normal people, I don't want photos of dead people on my Facebook. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016186406189162760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-83129066975664366262015-04-08T14:53:08.117-07:002015-04-08T14:53:08.117-07:00Not sure what you are talking about. The world is ...Not sure what you are talking about. The world is improving everyday. Medicine, technology, and science... Pretty sure the farther back we go in time, the worse the world is. Shit happens. Be thankful it wasn't you. Move on, or move to Africa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016186406189162760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-12726252195868661262015-04-08T14:52:03.953-07:002015-04-08T14:52:03.953-07:00Not sure what you are talking about. The world is ...Not sure what you are talking about. The world is improving everyday. Medicine, technology, and science... Pretty sure the farther back we go in time, the worse the world is. Shit happens. Be thankful it wasn't you. Move on, or move to Africa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016186406189162760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-56224753603750709502015-04-08T14:51:14.056-07:002015-04-08T14:51:14.056-07:00Mom,
Westen demographic is no longer just white. H...Mom,<br />Westen demographic is no longer just white. Hence why no where do it say "WHITE PEOPLE THINK AFRICANS DON'T MATTER". I am from the West. Obviously, i am black thus black people and people of all races reside in the west now... <br />Your point about black on black crime is irrelevant here. That's like me calling World War 1 white on white crime...<br />Your christian point is a fair point. That has an in-depth answer that i'm not qualified enough to give. Are there actions an attempted region genocide? A person could put that argument forward quite easily. As to why that is, it could be said that there goal is to gain numbers, followers, fanatics and people willing to submit to their way of thinking. Someone of an opposite religion may not be willing to do all of those things. They may also be trying to scare everyone into joining them. Lots of different theories. You would do well in doing your own research on the issue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-58533330430408040632015-04-08T14:46:19.631-07:002015-04-08T14:46:19.631-07:00I think I'm going back to my cat videos. Next ...I think I'm going back to my cat videos. Next time, don't sound so damn insulting in your article. Then maybe I would share it.. or maybe, like most normal people, I don't want photos of dead people on my Facebook. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016186406189162760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-65539877574022599832015-04-08T14:46:14.346-07:002015-04-08T14:46:14.346-07:00Dear Paul,
I respect what you have said. I will an...Dear Paul,<br />I respect what you have said. I will answer your point but i will have to simple say what i said to one of your compatriots.<br />Ask the internet how many people know of those Syrian students? Why because words alone in the age of multimedia rarely makes an impact like a video or a picture. Your "how f*cked up Kenya" point isn't how i think people have reacted. Some people are showing a level of care. Some people are sharing. But please read my response to someone else<br /><br />Dear Corrie,<br />i respect all that you have said. And i offer my deepest regret and sadness to the loss of your countrymen, students, people and the feeling of security and harmony that i hope once existed in your beautiful country.<br /><br />I will explain why i decided to post the images in as a respectful way as possible.<br /><br />As you know i am not Kenyan, therefore i did not take these images. Thus these images were/are readily available on the internet for all to be shocked by. And they should be shocked, appalled and feel sorrow for the families of these people. I included the images so there could be no question of the extent of this horrific attack. No question of the legitimacy of this event or this post. As you are aware the internet is thwart with fake posts and people whom do not believe what the media says. So there would be even more people whom would not believe what i am saying. Example there are plenty of people whom believe 9/11 didn't involve any planes despite footage to the fact. <br />I included these images so these people did not die in vein. So that someone somewhere can see these images and think "i will not let this happen again". Think back to Rwanda where the world did nothing until it was too late. An image can change a policy. An image can provoke a reaction. An image can keep the memory of the victims alive and keep people seeking justice. Many images have changed the way the world has seen a conflict; words alone do not do that. From Vietnam, Iraq, World War 1/2, Rwanda, Kosovo, Torture by American forces, Shootings by police of unarmed civilians or the images of the beaten body of Steve Biko. Sometimes in order for change people need to be shocked.<br />Also the images that i choose do not show one person in detail. <br /><br />But like i said i respect your opinion. And i can understand that this is a hard time for the families. But i would hope they understand that is my attempt to show support and help their cause for remembrance and justice.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-56193337956400355702015-04-08T14:42:11.471-07:002015-04-08T14:42:11.471-07:00Dear Corrie,
i respect all that you have said. And...Dear Corrie,<br />i respect all that you have said. And i offer my deepest regret and sadness to the loss of your countrymen, students, people and the feeling of security and harmony that i hope once existed in your beautiful country.<br /><br />I will explain why i decided to post the images in as a respectful way as possible.<br /><br />As you know i am not Kenyan, therefore i did not take these images. Thus these images were/are readily available on the internet for all to be shocked by. And they should be shocked, appalled and feel sorrow for the families of these people. I included the images so there could be no question of the extent of this horrific attack. No question of the legitimacy of this event or this post. As you are aware the internet is thwart with fake posts and people whom do not believe what the media says. So there would be even more people whom would not believe what i am saying. Example there are plenty of people whom believe 9/11 didn't involve any planes despite footage to the fact. <br />I included these images so these people did not die in vein. So that someone somewhere can see these images and think "i will not let this happen again". Think back to Rwanda where the world did nothing until it was too late. An image can change a policy. An image can provoke a reaction. An image can keep the memory of the victims alive and keep people seeking justice. Many images have changed the way the world has seen a conflict; words alone do not do that. From Vietnam, Iraq, World War 1/2, Rwanda, Kosovo, Torture by American forces, Shootings by police of unarmed civilians or the images of the beaten body of Steve Biko. Sometimes in order for change people need to be shocked.<br />Also the images that i choose do not show one person in detail. <br /><br />But like i said i respect your opinion. And i can understand that this is a hard time for the families. But i would hope they understand that is my attempt to show support and help their cause for remembrance and justice.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-47767182283981328892015-04-08T14:40:40.413-07:002015-04-08T14:40:40.413-07:00I really wish there was something more tangible an...I really wish there was something more tangible and active and purposeful that I could do other than share a video that most people will scroll past. I say they will scroll past it, not because the lives don't matter and they don't want to do something, but because I believe most people are so saturated by the astonishing amount of evil and depravity in this world, that one can become paralyzed. At the end of your speech you say you do not have the answers, but together we can do something. Ok. Great....I think you are in the same boat as the rest of us. I am a mom, raising 5 kids. I am teaching them to love others and give generously, and to hopefully grow up to give and serve rather than just sit around waiting for others to serve them. I have read more articles about tragic acts done to humans of ALL races and colors all over the world than is probably good for my sanity. Why? Because I DO care, because I want to DO something and not just sit around and wait for someone to do it for me. But let me ask you this.... WHAT do I do for those students in Africa, for the refugees in Syria, for the victims of hurricanes in Vanauatu, for the thousands of children in Vietnam and Cambodia that are sold into slavery for heinous sexual acts, for the millions of foster kids in this country (U.S.) who will probably never get adopted...etc. etc. etc. ???? I ask God every day to show me how to love others on His behalf, to be his hands and feet to serve and love, and to raise my own family to do the same. I would just for once love it if there was an actual answer to these problems and how someone like little old me can do anything about it. So I look around my neighborhood, which has enough heartache and brokenness in just a four block radius and I try to bring light and love here. I am thankful that you posted your feelings, but its just frustrating to me that people say "no one is doing anything, no one will share this video, no one cares" ...well, I care. But if someone could tell me how I can help from 5000 miles away, that would be great. :) We donate to relief organizations, sponsor children through World Vision, support missionaries, and give to our church to support their out reach locally. (All of that on a single income, mind you...not a six figure one either, but it doesn't matter because its God's money and we give it back to Him ) My point is....what else can an average person do? Please, if you have answers, I would love to hear them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-37172741182021658882015-04-08T14:29:39.323-07:002015-04-08T14:29:39.323-07:001. This whole blog has two pictures which don'...1. This whole blog has two pictures which don't show anyone's face in detail; yet that is the only point you took from it...<br />2. The events in France were recorded. That video was played on national media round the clock. So if you shared anything to do with it most likely would have included the actual footage of their deaths.<br />3. This images weren't taken by myself; hence making them readily available on the internet/small sub headlines on news sites.<br />4. Shocking images are reflection on shocking events. Massacres/atrocities come in many different forms. Sometimes people need to be shocked by the images so they can see the extent of the evil in the world. To see people literally in their class room as they were gunned down. <br />5. "A picture is worth a thousand words". Some people need a picture to react to; because some people doubt words. With that said even words can be more powerful than pictures if the person is empathetic and believes the story. Example Read the description of the 3 Israeli Men whom kidnapped and burnt a Palestinian 13 year old. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/11/17/one-state-reality<br />6. Photo Journalism from war zones and conflicts are some of the biggest driving force for change and public condemnation. One need only think back to the little girl running naked in vietnam; "The last jew of Vinnista"; Images from 9/11; images from world war 1/2 trenches; the images that eventually came out of Rwanda, image of the Monk Setting himself alight, The images of the torture committed by American forces in Iraq ETC ETC. Pictures can bring home just how horrific an event is<br />7. You speak for the Kenyan families with as much knowledge of their thoughts as myself. SO it is my opinion that they would rather the memory of their loved ones lived on. And there tragic deaths meant something. IE people are shocked into showing support, caring, emphasising, writing, campaign or simply not waisting time debate of pictures when there is a bigger issue at hand...<br />So no, you are naive to think people aren't sharing the story due to picture that are readily available on the internet. I watch a man get gunned down by a policeman today on the internet. People need to see what the hell is going on in the world. <br />Sorry Crawford, for so abruptly bring you out of your matrix of naivety; If people didn't share or talk about the Kenyan Student Massacre; it wasn't too do this the pictures!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00422004366594051838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-17879490609079353202015-04-08T14:29:07.511-07:002015-04-08T14:29:07.511-07:00Why would you call the 'many non-Africans who ...Why would you call the 'many non-Africans who see Africans as an inferior race', racists? when the example you give shows quite clearly that they are lacking something, when then let a small group of corrupt 'elite', rob them of the fantastic amount of resources that could give the whole of SA a chance of a proper life with education and health care...No one likes to see a corrupt leadership thrive...But its up to the SA citizen's to prove they are brave, intelligent and democratic, until now there is no sign of any of the 3....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-46669471856527693892015-04-08T14:00:46.225-07:002015-04-08T14:00:46.225-07:00Antoine my man, I'm giving you a Bells for thi...Antoine my man, I'm giving you a Bells for this one. The world is more twisted now than ever before. The real question is: what do we do about it? I mean, sure I can share this on my wall and hold discussions about it along with other devastating news around the world. But talk is cheap of late. What can we do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-9985964334763721442015-04-08T13:58:35.779-07:002015-04-08T13:58:35.779-07:00Antoine...do you actually CARE about these poor pe...Antoine...do you actually CARE about these poor people? I think you do in general terms, but not about them as individuals. If you did, you would not share the photos of their horrific death with such a cavalier attitude. Those are someone's loved ones...not a talking point. If it were my child and you splattered these images across the internet for effect? Well, let's just say it would not go well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-58813396816377785952015-04-08T11:19:40.697-07:002015-04-08T11:19:40.697-07:00I'm not that active on the internet, usually p...I'm not that active on the internet, usually post a reply to something like this once a year only, and being anon suits me fine. I'm a Buddhist and I like my FB page updated with videogame news, rock music news, and sometimes stuff like what you're saying. I don't think any of this will make a difference ultimately - I mean you saying we have to speak out about this on FB. Maybe I'm wrong, I'm not that clever. There's enough negativity I make for myself on a daily basis that I can't even control, let alone some psychos in another country. I did once share a documentary on FB about ISIS who I think are the worst. The way they live over there is sick. I also spoke out about the French thing on FB too. This tragedy now is terrifying. But I believe in Samsara anyway, so I'll be dead and gone before people change! Anyway, I think overall, I mean well, but there's too much to "save" in such a short life, stay where you are and fix the problems you make for yourself, defend yourself and your family and make change where you live. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-76152740732209059222015-04-08T09:32:52.636-07:002015-04-08T09:32:52.636-07:00I shared and replied to your article.
Most people...I shared and replied to your article. <br />Most people won't read it though because working class white boy's opinions do not matter.<br /><br />https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153204273499985&id=775889984&ref=bookmarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011064766330805550.post-47848625287420755342015-04-08T08:54:40.734-07:002015-04-08T08:54:40.734-07:00I liked your article!I liked your article!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com