tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post515644785147002854..comments2023-05-30T08:57:07.266-06:00Comments on Seeker of Happiness: For What It's Worth: My Kony 2012 ResponseCarrie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08209518269608948257noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-45193238754080614942012-03-12T15:06:18.065-06:002012-03-12T15:06:18.065-06:00So I am coming on here in response to the comment ...So I am coming on here in response to the comment you left on my blog haha yes... it was a LONG post haha but I am happy to know that you related to it! haha We can be best friends for sure :)Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-80484646740035810142012-03-11T17:37:06.144-06:002012-03-11T17:37:06.144-06:00great post, great blog, what can I say?! Thanks fo...great post, great blog, what can I say?! Thanks for sharing this!Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16438358678220412938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-23701734460738137682012-03-09T10:54:44.484-07:002012-03-09T10:54:44.484-07:00Carrie!! Thank you for posting this "sound of...Carrie!! Thank you for posting this "sound of reason" blog post on the Kony subject. I'm with you - NO clue who the man was until 3 days ago. Here is what one of my friends had as a status update (he's still in college) and why the whole thing caught my attention in the first place:<br /><br />"Today I decided to really check out this Kony business everyone's been posting on here and what do you know?.. he's a bad dude. BUT that charity thing "invisible children" is extremely misleading. First, Kony hasn't been in Uganda since 2006...even though the film would lead you to believe otherwise. Second, the organization is in favor of using military action to oppose him and supports the Sudan... people's liberation army which is also accused of rape and looting. Lastly, I looked at their finances (since they're non profit it's public information) and found that only 32% of the money they spend goes towards anyone in Africa. Also, each of the three founders gets an $89,000+ yearly salary, that's taken out of money you donate. Please think twice before purchasing anything from them or even watching the video, each play is money in their pockets."<br /><br />The IC is so clearly targeting emotional college students and like you said, there are SO many other org's that help the horrific situations over there. Thank you for the your article! You should follow my yoga blog ;) I going to miss your Mom here at work when I move to TX!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15860114323138041300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-34234180667032192162012-03-09T10:01:21.542-07:002012-03-09T10:01:21.542-07:00this is awesome. well written.this is awesome. well written.Traveling Tripletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746645146862465230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-58149700831502671232012-03-08T14:13:46.819-07:002012-03-08T14:13:46.819-07:00Thank you for sharing this. I love your brains. Yo...Thank you for sharing this. I love your brains. You articulated a lot of the things I've been thinking as well.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843219433075940501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-49503395438109198172012-03-08T13:32:09.586-07:002012-03-08T13:32:09.586-07:00The biggest thing that bothers me about it is the ...The biggest thing that bothers me about it is the way the video misrepresents the conflict. It seems to be informative but isn't entirely factual. Joseph Kony and the LRA have done terrible things, but many reputable sources have denounced the documentary because of exaggerated facts. That is borderline exploitation if you ask me. The theatrical nature tugs at the heartstrings of the viewer and I honestly felt a little guilty for my gut instinct that something wasn't right. I applaud you for being vocal about your feelings about this. It's nice to hear researched opinions and have educated discussions, especially when it seems like everyone I know is currently tracking the shipment of their campaign swag.Guy and Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344654093145294541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-76773219583874505812012-03-08T13:05:31.167-07:002012-03-08T13:05:31.167-07:00Ceci- I have a public blog, so I do not consider y...Ceci- I have a public blog, so I do not consider you a stalker haha! I'm glad you are here and flattered you are reading! I admire you for being so open with your experience. I too, had a "shouldn't have done that" a-ha moment. I signed a petition for the government to forgive student loans. Sounded good at the moment, but I really regret it. It's moments like these that change how we react in the future. You are awesome. <br /><br />And Brandilyn- I 100% agree with you. I kind of think IC has always been an organization getting rich off of college students buying t-shirts and bracelets.Carrie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209518269608948257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-17351837894545728952012-03-08T12:16:40.870-07:002012-03-08T12:16:40.870-07:00Hi. I'm one of Amber's SIL. I occasionally...Hi. I'm one of Amber's SIL. I occasionally read your blog (I know, stalker!) Even though I haven't met you. But she's mentioned being good friends with you before and I enjoy the way you write. Anyway...thanks for this post. I just watched the video last night, acted on my emotions and this morning read a couple of the 'other sided' articles and now feel silly for even donating. I agree with everything you say here and have really learned my lesson. I will be very careful when forming an opinion on any subject presented. It really is the responsible thing to do (not to mention smart) to researched both sides before feeling so strongly about a cause. Thanks! <br />P.S. don't be alarmed, I'm really not a stalker ;)Ceci and Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483014281637529182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22234584.post-43890414647081102432012-03-08T12:08:13.664-07:002012-03-08T12:08:13.664-07:00thanks, carrie! i was overwhelmed yesterday when i...thanks, carrie! i was overwhelmed yesterday when i logged onto the internet and all of a sudden every. single. person. i followed was a #STOPKONY activist. i don't think the awareness invisible children raises is bad, but there are far better organizations to give money to. awareness only gets you so far. money should be given to organizations who are acting, which i just don't think IC is.<br /><br />anyways, do research. know what's up. and then write awesome blog posts like this. ily.Brandilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635602260426114912noreply@blogger.com