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beeratius
That's two Slovenias!
lc1713
THANK YOU! Missed a hilarious bit
Scrobo
Despite all the "who cares about Africa" (fuck you guys btw) comments, these are the facts. At least someone is bringing it to light.
Scrobo
And +1 for Trevor Noah :) Go SA!
imjusthereforthefreetoiletpaper
Boko haram killed an estimated 10,000 people in 2014
Whenlifegivesyoulemonsthrowthematpeople
I love how ineffective the #bringbackourgirls movement was. "Oh look celebrities are tweeting something. Those girls are pretty much saved!"
JamEngulfer
But I heard about this? It was a large news story. I guess I watch the BBC, so that's probably why
loitho
It obviously needed to be a shit load of 3 second gif long ...
littlegingerone
yeah cos thats the real concern here... fucktard
notavampire
Yo, guys, please stop saying 'Africa' like we're all lumped together with the same situation. South African here. This happened in Nigeria.
Treblaine
One reason we didn't know so much about this till now is THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT ACTED LIKE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!
mariakaz
Nigerian government should give a damn first for their own people before other countries do...these terrorists are evil period.
etherechoes
I (an American) knew about it - the Nigerian government has cocked this up pretty badly and refuses to do crap about it.
Treblaine
I don't think anyone believed they could be so corrupt till the satellite photos exposed what was going on.
RussellCrowesFightinRoundTheWorld
We're the same nation that freaked out about ONE Ebola patient, meanwhile thousands were infected in Africa.
mechanimated
Well that was cuz we don't wanna end up like Africa, do we?! Look at how little everyone cares about them! America won't be forgotten!
blazera
and people got sent to help, but african tribes raided and killed a lot of them
mrmcspicy
Dont know why you got downvoted. tribes did kill a couple aid workers
nickg131
To be fair...the fear mongering was over done here...BUT...preventing a new outbreak here is "more important" in terms of world economics
nickg131
etc. It's heartless, yeah...but that's how the government works.
ComeOnAndSlam
I don't think it's heartless. We're so densely populated that if an outbreak occurred in a major city we would lose tens of thousands easily
Ferrumkit
Preventative Risk Management. You can call it heartless but it's intended to minimize risk and reduce loss, quarantines are a tool they use.
Treblaine
Who actually "freaked out"? The news was as sensationalist as always but what did people do to even change their daily routine?
Ilovethingsthatdostuff
I didn't, and I live like, twenty minutes from Akron.
yarow12
I didn't notice much of a change in behavior in Missouri. My professor forced conversations about it during class, though. I'm glad he did.
meskarune
I know some people in dallas who avoided hospitals in dallas :/
cvsprinter2
As someone who lives in Dallas near Texas Presb., no, people didn't "freak out" or avoid hospitals.
Treblaine
Only the freaks freaked out, most did not.
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
As sad as this is, doing any research into "Galtung and Ruge's news values media theory". You can see exactly why this wasn't 1st page news.
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
*Mainly the part about elite nations and people who are from elite nations.. Thats why on the news when a plane crashes into the Atlantic>
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
the news always says "118 people died in a Air-*country* flight, 3 of which were British/American/etc nationals".
AreUGoingToEatThat
I work in news (can't say which one) but we've been covering them. They are a group that need to be fuckin stopped. Nukes or whatever.
mariakaz
They are taking over like lives are nothing. I say one massive attack on those terrorist to totally eradicate every piece of shit.
Hybris51129
Its nice to hear that others want to end the violence with over whelming firepower maybe one day the rest of the world will agree with us.
dravenport
they refuse our aid constantly
Ringshadow
they dump expensive aids medication claiming it's demonic or corrupt, and endorse holistic remedies.
royandmossladyproblems
1.Who is "they"? There's been some misinformation in some countries BUT we've also been the recipient of very poorly conducted research that
royandmossladyproblems
2. violated Nuremberg code and led to justifiable mistrust among both people and doctors.
eetsumkaus
"They" are like a billion different people...
dravenport
by 'they' I clearly mean the governments of the nations involved
CaptnVonClapp
Dozens of nations too. Sweeping generalizations urg me to no end. Thank you for your comment.
eagle193
after what the West did, can you blame them? the effects of colonialism are still being felt there
dravenport
yes i can blame them
eagle193
so Africans shouldn't fear/mistrust Western interference after the decades of direct exploitation by the West?
dravenport
do they fear and mistrust their own people who sold them into slavery? they can do what they want, we'll still be here when they get past it
eagle193
fair enough. I think Africa is going through major upheavals at this point in time and Western intervention isn't going to solve anything
UnPetitSugarcube
I understand where you're coming from, @eagle193
eagle193
Thanks. Seems like not everyone agrees with the opinion, tho.
Kappa043
That was then. This is now. Don't forget that it was the UN which pushed for decolonization.
DishonoredUser
Neo-colonialism is a thing now.
eagle193
Right, but memories may run deep, and actions speak louder than words. The West needs to show that it's a positive force for Africa now
hencethequeef
This is usually either due to corrupt politicians or aid coming in forms that would actually harm their economies :/
funkjacket
According to what sources? You know who dravenport means, right?
dravenport
well, its usually because of their corrupt politicians
ChameleonFacedGoon
care to elaborate on that second point?
actuallyMikeTyson
some "aid" is given with conditions, such as opening yourself to the world market. This destroys young economies.
hencethequeef
In addition to what revcleo said, aid workers often come in with an idea of what's right and don't bother to ask the locals what they need>>
hencethequeef
I read a story about a group that set up a Western-style farm, saying "Oh things will grow so well here, the climate is perfect!" and the>>
hencethequeef
>>locals just sort of let them, and sure enough things grew well. Then one night a herd of hippos charged through and destroyed everything>>
revcleo
If you donate 1000 mosquito nets, you can put a local mosquito net seller out of business. The nets break, there are no replacements.
Syng42
Wait, so are you saying that those charities that give mosquito nets for donations are actually *hurting* people?
revcleo
Anything which gives something for free which can be bought locally hurts communities. Whether it's food, nets, clothing.
hencethequeef
Exactly. This is a huge problem with foreign aid, and you see the same issue with donated clothes.
revcleo
I'd suggest if people wanna support people in developing countries, use microfinancing loans + buy from them. Like http://www.solerebels.com
JaXm
Not trying to be a dick about this, but: The west goes in to help, everyone freaks the fuck out. The west does nothing. Everyone freaks (1)
JaXm
the fuck out. It's a no-win situation. The nations of Africa need to clean their own house. It's not our responsibility to do it for them
KamikazeTikka
besides nigeria has quite a bit of oil. Just wondering why USA isnt there yet to liberate the oi... the people.
balthcat
It's not? You may want to opt out because you don't feel validated enough. I consider helping others to be my responsibility, regardless.
MusculusSternocleidomastoideus
True, but they don't want our help. We try, but we always do it 'wrong' and don't respect their culture. Like, when doctors tried to 1/
balthcat
Perhaps we have a tendency to do it in a shitty way. Would that surprise you?
MusculusSternocleidomastoideus
No, but if our shitty way works, take the help. If you don't take the help, don't complain after...
MusculusSternocleidomastoideus
educate them about ebola. They don't listen. 2/2
7humos
Considering Nigeria eradicated the ebola threat almost instantly where America kept failing...WHAT?!?!?
MusculusSternocleidomastoideus
Yes, cause we're only talking about nigeria...
balthcat
Funny how being brought up your whole life to believe the world works one way isn't counteracted with a few disease PSAs.
MusculusSternocleidomastoideus
Sure, and it's normal, but don't go complaining we're not helping when you just don't accept our help.
itsnotwhatyourmothersaidlastnighttrebek
As a Slovak, our country is cca 49 000 square kilometers large
WhyShouldILoveYou
That's about 1/10th of my dick.
phantomeye
as as Slovene, our country is cca 20 300 square kilometres large
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
Funny cos I was aware of this already by...following the fucking news! Stop counting on imgur for current events.
connorellingson
As much as I do love the point they're making, the South African man always comes off as very condescending.
TheBosse
It's the way they script him in the show. His manner in his stand up is very different. In the Daily Show, they use him as a way of saying..
TheBosse
"Look at how ignorant of my continent you are. Go educate yourself, ignoramus!" In other shows he doesn't act like that.
Zahaele
Because sadly, the Boko Haram attacks don't even stick out that much in the backdrop that is all the stuff Africa's going through.
TheUnbearableLightnessOfPooping
"OMG the media never reports this!!!111!!!" - people who don't read the news. Everyone who does knew about this on Jan. 7th
snarkweek3000
Thank you. I was looking for this comment to pop up. Source: American
PowerDrillEnema
Makes it even worse that the Baga massacre began on the 3rd, so there was four days of outright nothing. It only ended on the 7th.
camelturk
I learn so much from imgur
DevoutSkeptic
There are so many tragedies happening in the World; most of which are happening in the Third World. And you expect me to care?
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Are you really that apathetic?
DevoutSkeptic
Yes. No matter how many people die, if it doesn't directly impact me, I feel nothing.
Cyberwere
1 - Plus, as was stated by MusculusSternocleidomastoideus above, the West, particularly the US, is screwed no matter what we do. Try to help
Cyberwere
2 - and we're Imperialistic war-mongers looking out only for our own self-interests. Do nothing and we're apathetic, arrogant scum
Nown
It depends how you do things. Go in as peacekeepers, and I bet you'll be treated differently than launching invasions on false pretenses.
ilmastodontti
Oh, The 3rd world is coming to you. You can't keep them out since they'e in disguise. People hom are indoctrinated. You are of the 3rd world
DevoutSkeptic
You're statement is completely incoherent. People are not indoctrinated into being poor.
ilmastodontti
The reverse is true. Poor people are easy to indoctrinate. Poverty exists in the first world. Unless poverty is addressed, problems follow.
DevoutSkeptic
They're like insects. No matter how many you exterminate, they will always endure. You can only deal with them on a case by case basis.
ilmastodontti
You don't want to be the one with most means when the locust start to swarm. A More even distribution of means is the only key.
BouncingFerret
Were gifs really necessary?
connorellingson
They never are
ChaosLierLen637
We all must suffer to grow.
TheHandleImFlyingOff
Was it necessary for you to whine? Yet, here you are.
ThadiousJayble
These are GIFs? They didn't load on my phone, so I didn't even know.
quipquopro
too long ; wouldn't watch (tl;ww)
stackoverflo
Only 8 aren't that bad when on wifi, however, when on mobile data (fuck you, sprint!) I would rather have a single picture.
OverlyCynicalImgurian
Nope, but OP just stole these from tumblr and posted them here, so.
psychoelectrickitty
No, they weren't. That's why I downvoted. You think I, a mobile user, am going to waste my time loading 8 gifs?
digitalseraphim
I, as a mobile user, loaded each and every gif, and enjoyed every bit of it (other than the actual content, because that's sad)
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Angelist
I'm on desktop right now and still had to refresh the page to load them all...
psychoelectrickitty
Did I say that? No. I bet you use a phone every day, so don't bitch about "inferior platform" when you have and use one too.
psychoelectrickitty
Not all of us have time to sit down at a computer every single day to browse. Imgur is about sharing, not casting me out bc I use my phone.
MrWoods
Signed in (on my phone) just to reply, it's honestly not that difficult and doesn't take that long to wait.. I prefer gifs for these
stackoverflo
I would too, but only on wifi. When on mobile data (fuck you, sprint!) I would rather have a single picture.
MrWoods
That makes sense, I was on Wifi at the time
breadinbedcrumblesmuch
He obviously didn't GIF a fuck... Get it? Get it? Oh you pronounce it jiff... Sorry
sandibebop
Mine aren't showing up as gifs o.o is my mobile app broken? Am I dead??
sturmicide
Hell no
goreskin420
yes
ziggmiceter
OP wants mobile users to die in a fiery pit
HobbitHouse
No no no no no no no no no no no no
DishonoredUser
Is that all you took away from this?
BouncingFerret
Well, considering I'm mobile which makes the images too small to read until they load, coupled with the fact that they wouldn't load, yes.
hatlessspider
Necessary? Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? NO! But it's sterile and I like the taste
bonnettt
You mean *underappreciated. Igotthatreference.jpg
strumfooligan
This comment is extremely unappreciated.
jandagators
Certainly underappreciated. Yes.
TheRealGingerBreadMan
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.
iamgrr
You can also use it to get rid of pimples.
Treblaine
If you like the taste of piss why don't you drink Miller Lite like a normal person.
CaptHands
Maybe he does, ass wipe. I'm British and that my fave American insult. Ass wipe. Simple - brilliant.
Angelist
I imagine Miller Lite is weaker.
hatlessspider
It seems to me that drinking piss would be cheaper than drinking Miller Lite. Argument won
Treblaine
Well for all the criticism of drinking your own piss, at least you aren't wasting money.
Zechie
Ayy ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Asaltycashew
Dat face
FrigginCornflakes
It's not sterile though, that's a misconception. There's bacteria in your urine even before it leaves the bladder.
hatlessspider
Listen up crotchstain, I don't need to hear about this sort of crap. NOW GET OUT THERE AND PLAY SOME BALL!!
WhoTheFuckisGavin
Sauce http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/380ulg/boko-haram----bringbackoursongs
driyon
For my fellow lovely Canadians-eh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7vjb02Lss sorry-eh
WhoTheFuckisGavin
I'm Belgian, so I figured that everyone could see it if I could :P
Efreeti
I'm Norwegian and can't see any videos on cc.com.
Solecist
What the FUCK! :O
sanitypotion
Damn, and this shit all happened on my birthday :(
TheColossalTitan
Happy belated birthday. My uncle died on mine... :(
sanitypotion
:( *pats head*
nkaplan89
I find I sad when people only remeber something if there is a hash tag...
KrustyPartiallyGelatinatedNonDairyGumBasedBeverage
Yeah, if I remember right, around 20,000 people died in Nigeria the day of Charlie Hebdo. The Hebdo killings were awful, but perspective.
Kazyarog
Comparing 12 to 20,000? No perspective, no common sense.
hoofbeatsandsnowflakes
deaths are terrible regardless of the number. I'd like to think we have the capacity to morn for many tragedies at a time
FrigginCornflakes
Are you sure it wasn't 2000? I mean you just said you weren't certain, but I think this warrants a second glance.
KrustyPartiallyGelatinatedNonDairyGumBasedBeverage
You may well be right. I was quite drunk when I posted that so fact checking wasn't top of my list.
KrustyPartiallyGelatinatedNonDairyGumBasedBeverage
And yeah it's thought to be 2000, just looked it up. 20,000 would have been insane.
yoyo24
It was only 2000, although any violence towards innocents is horrible no matter what the number
haddermeatmah
Definitely 2000, not that it makes the number any smaller.
jarod1701
Smaller by 18000
FrigginCornflakes
yeah, it's an atrocity either way
mide8
The story I read the day of was about a 10 year old girl with explosives wrapped around her and someone with a remote detonator, killed 28.
Solecist
D:
mide8
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/child-suicide-bomber-kills-least-16-nigerias-boko-haram-heartland-n283711
funkjacket
Africa is way fucked up. You have no idea.
PhunPhact
Africa is a GIGANTIC continent with MANY countries. Which part are you referring to?
royandmossladyproblems
Just as much as any part of the world. Also Africa is HUGE. We have some pretty effing awesome shit too.
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
In November and December I was in Senegal and Togo, two amazing countries. Your generalized and inaccurate statement hurts my head.
Syng42
People always talk about Africa like it's just one giant country instead of a continent with 50+ countries.
NotACylonIPromise
What a kind way to call someone a dumbo. A point for you!
Pieluna
As a South African ( like Trevor Noah ), You guys don't even know half the shit that goes down here!
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BoredImpala
South Africans Unite!!! Just nowhere near a hill...
SodiumCyanideCupcake
I see others of my kind! http://imgur.com/DCUdWLA
pooplols
Heeeeeeeey guys!!!! Yay for South Africans on Imgur!!
cmfler
You're all shower heads to me :-)
SomeoneAnonymous
As a part french, all I can think about is the 2010 world cup hehe
ABonkeysManana
http://imgur.com/3a6OhT6?desktop=1 I made this post a while ago, It speaks about a problem we have that is most probably the worst.
ABonkeysManana
Open in new tap/page and take away the .jpg to see the post, I don't know how to get the link to the post itself, it just shows the image
FRX51
A woman born in South Africa has a higher chance of being sexually assaulted than of learning how to read.
ModsSometimesHeedMyScamWarnings
That moment you see another South African on imgur and you don't know how to introduce yourself....... +1
Nobahdi
Like this
EdwardWunclerIII
Yes.. which of the 11 official languages to go for?
machiavellianpancake
*Social Awkwardness Intensifies*
ModsSometimesHeedMyScamWarnings
WHY MUST I CHOOSE!?
Voidjumper
Jumping aboard the South African welcome train! Any more space in this parade?
notsureIwanttodothisjustyet
May I suggest a Braai?
ModsSometimesHeedMyScamWarnings
Will there be free food?
razzlefrazzzle
Currently braai'ing
ModsSometimesHeedMyScamWarnings
Did you make enough for everyone?
englishhurler
Boerewors?
Lekkanaai
Neither do we
Datsafee
Do you know any media sites that cover it all, without being biased?
LovelyLadyLumps
i usually go through NPR, Associated Press or Reuters
CziltangBrone
ALL media sources are BIASED. It's up to you to identify the bias and keep it in mind when consuming media.
Datsafee
Yeah I know, but some are more than others :)
YeahThatWouldBeGreat
TheAwesomeClwN
South African reporting in. Although I've escaped to Canada in the last two months
tarjeidavidsen
"Sometimes it just feels like Africa is the Vegas of Islamic terror. What happens in Africa stays in Africa."
Anononononon
It is just litterally the Vegas of bad things. We freely ignore what happens in Africa.
phantalor
nope, its just the west needs cheap work and a place to dumb his garbage so, they don´t care except it is for medial publicity (ebola)
raychello
I was just talking about this last night. That it's hardly mentioned that people were murdered.
painterandagentleman
well god damn, your'e spot on with that comparison. Shit that make me really sad.
Wastyvez
You do know that's a quote from the video, right?
twistedviking
No, because there was no video.
mushtooth
That's what the media wants you to think.
nighshade586
http://imgur.com/MqJdNrf
DeckhandAdmiral
Tia
wambu
When Africa can turn genocide into oil, then we'll pay attention.
NekoMiko06
Nigeria is the 10th largest producer of oil. have you watched the video? http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/380ulg/boko-haram
wambu
That's -genocide-, people. Can turn -genocide- into oil.
miraquiTOMA
I think that's essentially what the whole Kony ruse was a bout. They had just discovered massive amts of oil in Uganda at the tiem
misterxax
Because shit like that happens weekly over there. It would be news if they had peace for a full month
OverlyCynicalImgurian
Yet school shootings in the U.S. still make the news in other countries somehow.
smllsliketeensprt
I mean there were complete genocides that we basically ignored.
WonderwallDK
Sad but true shit goes in, only natural resources come out...
fragtore
* terror. It happens to be done in the name of islam now but shit's not first of all fucked up there due to religion
ferryp
And that's exactly how it's supposed to be. Fuck Africa.
WashingtonQuarter
That is not remotely true. Two quick examples. The US has spent years aiding 1/2
WashingtonQuarter
the hunt for Kony and other regional warlords and France was vital in stopping the advance of Islamist militants in Mali in 2012.
actuallyMikeTyson
could that be because they collect massive amounts of money from Mali? France does collect 150 billion from 13 African nations
tarjeidavidsen
It was just a joke made by the comedian depicted in the OP. Analyzing the joke is like dissecting a frog. Nobody cares, and the frog dies.
Savagesquelsch
Hmmm, an interesting (and sad) point of view. Who said that?
tarjeidavidsen
Guy in the OP picture
eetsumkaus
except for Ebola
nightmarerunner
kittiesntitties
EBOLA HAS SPREAD OUTSIDE AFRICA!?!!?!? HEEEEELP! HIDE YO KIDS, HIDE YO WIFE! GET A GUN!!!
bigmetaldude
Its easy to ignore homeless people until they start throwing their poop at you.
IWentToImgurAndAllIGotWasThisShittyUsername
That shit comes back with ya...
CaptHands
It should have been, "that shit'll come back with ya..." But I will (just this once) allow it!
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Like herpes!
yarow12
And AIDS.
tarjeidavidsen
Actually that's largely stayed in Africa as well :P
billiejeanslover
THANK YOU.
eetsumkaus
ok, AIDS then
billiejeanslover
mmm, not quite that either.
droomph
um, black people?
Chev8t8
No one really cared until they realized that there was a possibility of it going west. They would have just let it kill everyone otherwise.
justasomeone
http://imgur.com/V1emUoS
christiangoth
I live in the US, care about Africa, am not rich by US standards, and am not an army.Please reply with suggestions of what I can do to help.
CurtyDunt
I don't even know. I would have said write to your representative in government to express your concern and see what is being done?
snarkweek3000
lol as someone who has done that a few times.
SausagePolka
dark side of the moon of media.
BlazinRaisin
Be honest, would "Conflict and Killings in Africa" really shock you?
SausagePolka
Perhaps it would if there ever was a period of ongoing peace or stability. But as it is there is no "would". It is constant reality
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Relevent Article http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/12/-sp-boko-haram-attacks-nigeria-baga-ignored-media
benegesserit
I love Trevor Noah, he was on QI ep. Killers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baEiWB2aM9Y :)
InnocentValley
People are still not interested in something that happened somewhere far away and the media knows that.
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
You're all so obtuse, you just have to look a tiny bit and you'll find the info http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-30843475
FrigginCornflakes
There are legitimate reason for western media not covering the events in Nigeria as in Paris: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-30794829
FrigginCornflakes
That said, the civil war (it is a civil war) in Nigeria is a serious matter demanding international attention, cooperation and intervention.
ferryp
Ah well, it's just niggers killing niggers. No matter who loses, the rest of the world wins. Fuck Africa.
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
Not everything is the fault of the media, sometimes it's because you don't make an effort to follow the important things
ferryp
People blaming the media for NOT giving the info they want are like sloppopotomi blaming McD for their unhealthy diet. 1/2
ferryp
It's always someone else's fault because it hurts to look at one's own shortcomings. 2/2
muftiman
The irony : http://imgur.com/USQC4Z6
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
Odd, works fine for me. Basically BBC Africa has it all there.
beatlestarbearlactica
But thats not Fox News...
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
Lol Fox News is terrible for world events. It's a big world, mix and match different sources to get a full picture.
beatlestarbearlactica
lol I know that I look at around 4 news sources each morning and Fox sometimes to get a good laugh sickening how its rated number 1 in veiws
SuharuStormrage
How the fuck am I supposed to look for something I've never heard about?
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
So in this case, I'd heard about this the day after it happened because it was on the headlines.
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
If you follow the news, everyday you get told about things you haven't heard about yet because they just happened. That's how it works.
muftiman
Yes, but if the news doesn't report it.... how are you supposed to hear about it? Not everyone has time to read 5 papers every morning.
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
So the "5 papers every morning" is only if you want to go for in depth analysis. I don't read print papers anyway, not enough money for that
ThichQuangDucAKACrispyDuck
BBC headlines, takes a 5 minute scan. The massacres caught my eye instantly
ferryp
Dark side of the moon of Medina.
youraveragespidermonkey
There is no dark side of the moon really... Matter of fact its all dark
MyLifeisaComplicatedDrinkingGame
WhatTheDoey
I was gonna say the same thing Mr average spider the shadow of the moon I think would be a proper way of saying it
ireadyouremailz
IamtheMonkeyKing
Superb
channelranger
Commenting for later use of awesome upvote image.
stoppinboxingmenudesetc
:( Shit like this make me feel awful about the things I whine about in my easy life (by comparison)
UnPetitSugarcube
Take the opportunity to turn those negative feelings into something constructive by volunteering. Knowing others need help is the first step
nkaplan89
I have to take the garbage out but I'm just lazy.
thisappisajoke
I'd like to think that I can feel down about my situations even if other people might have it worse than me. Doesn't mean my problems 1/2
thisappisajoke
2/2 aren't real.
shoopdaawhoop
Watch BBCAmerica... they keep me up to date on the tragedies in ALL corners of the world
Timexican
Did they report on the fact that Papa John's sent me a pizza without the garlic sauce? That Rekt my life.
neuart
whats the point. return that shit.
Timexican
Felt like a catch22 for a bit, then I remembered my stash of them in the fridge. I was saved.
Whipcrackincheddar
I just watch the BBC
alzooool
I always used to think bbc and aljazeera are the only trustworthy source of news. Then i realized its just aljazeera
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Even then be careful. They pop out sensationalist opinion pieces by non journalists with no credentials as an authority on a topic.
haizeus
even npr only talked about hebdo, like nothing else was happening in the world. npr kinda sucks now
Begotten
do you find that's making your life better? are you happier knowing every terrible thing happening in the world 24/7? do you feel superior?
statelessnfaithless
You prefer being lied to?
Begotten
i unglued myself from all the media outlets and from keeping up with things like this when i realized there's nothing i can do about it
IMakeLotsOfReferencesAndRemakes
http://youtu.be/pyePpTyxHQE?t=4m6s
MonkHeadMike
Or watch BBC as in British Broadcasting Corporation non america
MeAnd2Bs
It's an actual channel on the TV: http://www.bbcamerica.com/
shoopdaawhoop
I would but... you know... time zones and shit.
eggmuffin
BBC America has programming aimed at north American audiences, so why shouldn't he watch that, seeing as he's American?
MonkHeadMike
it was a joke as the images are from a American show. Either way it doesnt matter although it makes me wonder why they didn't call it ABC
eggmuffin
It's still The British Broadcasting Corporation. A British company that just happens to tailor some of its schedule for an American audience
Buretsu
Like who's out of tea! Haha!
MonkHeadMike
Like who spends more money on education than prisons... oh wait, thats something that CAN be said in the UK. America though... not so much.
MonkHeadMike
Oh just do you know that means counting. Like 1 2 3. Just wanted to make sure you dont get confused this time.
Buretsu
Well, we can tell which country has the better sense of humor: Not yours!
MonkHeadMike
I`ll take Intelligence over humor any day.
Buretsu
If you had more intelligence, you'd realize that the two aren't mutually exclusive.
SanKa13
Or just not watch american biased media?
troutabout
As a Scotsman who went through the independence referendum last year, I would have to say the BBC are not un-biased.
statelessnfaithless
You mean American media. It goes without saying it'll be biased.
OfficialCommentFromCorporate
The globe doesn't have corners you silly goose
grru
from all the curves of the earth?
VociferousLout
North, East, West, South = NEWS
KnasKalas
Doesn't a ball have infinite corners?
kloko
no
WolfgangDeLinks
ihadtodoit
No, but your mom does.
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catsruleeverthingaroundme
I think AL jazeera is fairly neutral
neuart
it cant be, its mission statement is bringing the world on arab's side. but the people that work there are fucking smart as fuck.
catsruleeverthingaroundme
Well, let's think of it in comparative terms to American media.
Snarkoleptic
It's definitely not. However, it's often enlightening and often actually really good journalism.
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Snarkoleptic
If you know the proxy wars between the USSR and the US during the Cold War then you can see that AJ is not neutral. Not a bad thing though
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IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
And always read the credentials of their opinion pieces. Not always legit.
vauhtihirmu
It's preferable to read both their and pro-Israel articles, gives you a perspective on how different sides view things.
likeabakerikneadthedough
Spotted the Israeli..
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likeabakerikneadthedough
As am I, but AJ is very neutral on the topic, the problem is mainstream US media & BBC are heavily biased- there was a lot of outrage at (1)
likeabakerikneadthedough
the BBC's biased coverage of the last assault on Gaza which led to mass protests & petitions, inquiries etc (2)
kootiepatra
I get all of my news from BBC anymore. I have lost all patience for American networks.
SociopathicPuppy
BBC's a joke too - during the Scottish Referendum they had a clear bias against Independance. What the fuck's happened to journelism?
Snarkoleptic
I recommend the Guardian and the New Yorker (not the Times) for good articles too
PrairieSquid
Me too! I also read The Guardian and watch some Al Jazeera America (Al Jazeera's English news network. Quite interesting and balanced news)
kootiepatra
I mostly get my news on the radio, so I haven't had much exposure to Al Jazeera, but what I've seen, I've liked a lot.