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  1. ^^ This. Was there just last fall and it was awesome.
  2. For the all damn I give about the kids in Uganda, I'll admit, I didn't want to get up and put pants on to take pics. I should be better I know. :dumb:
  3. but I'm on my first cup at home now and have to get the MS3 started and running. She's been sitting with a dead battery for nearly two months so it's a priority now. Gotta do this while the wife was kind enough to take the kids to the chiller on her own.
  4. So my sister finally gets a Saturday off work and hopes to sleep in and her friend/neighbor calls her screaming. What a nice way to wake up right? Turns out her friend walked out to her car without even really paying attention as she was fumbling for her keys and about runs into a dead body hanging there. Evidently someone decided life was too rough and hung himself in her car port last night. I hate when that happens. :fuuuu: Can you imagine calling into work because you can't get to your car thanks to a dead body hanging there? I'd say you're fired, now go sleep off the booze. I'm downing my first cup of Joe, so no pics from me. Although, I admit, I have a lens that could do the job from the shopping center next door. Millcreek Commons just off Sawmill/Hard. Stay away if you can as the police are all over the place.
  5. TTQ B4U

    Israel and Iran

    SPAM is the new new 614streets. :no:
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    Kony 2012

    By definition anything living is dying; from one thing or another. However, what you're trying to say is that without solving everything there will be no differnece. If so then how is doing nothing better? Again, it's not. Also, if the end were so bleak, according to you, All third world nations would already be extinct. Not happening. Indifference and doing nothing is not the answer and there is no need to fix everything or do nothing. Those that change the world are those that do something, not sit around making excuses to do nothing. I think that horse is dead my friend. Iraq was not a cut/dry timed mission. Apples and Oranges. Ones was a planned long term war, the other is just a strategic kill. In terms of what happens after, that then becomes up to their people just as in Iraq. Civil war over in the middle east is exactly what they need. There are no assurances that someone won't take Kony's place, but the reverse is just as true. Again, by your definition we shouldn't do anything right? Tell that to Abe Lincoln, Martin Luther King,Gandhi or Rosa Parks. Where would our country be if they all did nothing because they felt not begin able to fix everything was going to hold them back? Indifference and doing nothing is not the answer. So now your giving the opposition the game without even trying or giving the kids a chance or letting the world become aware. You're also assuming the motives and methods of those groups would be exactly the same as his. That's a lot of assumptions standing in the shadow of fear and belief that doing nothing is better than doing something. Again, I'm sure the leaders I mentioned earlier likely had those same thoughts. - How dare Abe Lincoln attempt to win a huge military and moral battle; - Who would have ever thought a black woman could change history; - Who would have ever thought a black man could start a movement; - How dare a little man from India stand up and oppose tyranny like that; Who would have thought they all would actually give a shit and take a stand and actually change the world. I bet none of them EVER though doing nothing was the better option. I work for a $4B non profit company in the insurance and healthcare space. I know what the costs involved in charity work are and what can be done with even just a few dollars. What he is doing with the money is absolutely able to make an impact. I'd be happy to continue this portion of the conversation if you really care to get into dollars and the number of lives that can be impacted. The company I work for took over California's Healthy Family's program. Why? Because the fucking Governor said they were so bankrupt that it couldn't afford to maintain the program. We stepped up because it's the right thing to do. Same here, Jason Russell is stepping up, raising money and doing the right thing. As he has stated, "The world needs to realize, you can't have Hitlers anymore. We're not going to have Rwandan genocides anymore. We're stopping that." Would you agree as many here have that the US is by far the LEADER in the world in terms of values and standards and resources? I think that's a fair statement. That last part is EXACTLY why I BELIEVE we should. Because we can. If those with the power, resources and ability don't give a shit, the world is fucked, that's why. If WE as a society stop caring, then kill me now because the country we live in once did and I do believe as a whole still cares. I'm this adamant because for all the bitching and fact slinging that you and others are pulling out to use as support for indifference, none are greater than the lives of those kids and other HUMAN BEINGS. We created this economic bullshit we are facing. Own it. Deal with it. Don't let it be what we use as the excuse not to do the right thing at helping others when the cost of doing so is so small compared to a human life. The life of a child. If the 2nd coming of the The Holocaust were to come to fruition again, would you still say the same thing? Really? What makes killing jews in the 1940's like they are expendable any different than little kids in another country in 2012? You don't want YOUR tax dollars. Ah, I see, this is about you and other people's Tax Dollars. How about we reverse those shoes and people in this country start doing what I said in another thread about living for just one minute for someone else besides themselves when they make a decision that is a little more important than money. Using that same standard, I say fuck child labor laws here in the states, let's put our youth to work and work them to death all in the name of lower prices on the goods I want to buy. Same difference really; likely more impactful. Let's start with all the children in your family too. You mentioned that Kony2012 isn't the answer, and ironically, Jason agrees with you. He oversimplifies the issue and admits openly the video is not the answer, it's just the gateway into the conversation. Their goal is get the world to keep investigating, and people like you to read the history.
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    Kony 2012

    His focus isn't vague or state that he simply wants to kill Joseph Kony. The program is not only creating awareness and educating people all over on the situation and why they are pursing him, but is actually funding the building and operation of the rehab centers in Uganda for children too. Time is running out on having him captured by the forces we have deployed thus awareness is key. So you don't agree with the situation and how the organizers are going about their cause or really understand why they are doing it and that in turn leads you to say you simply don't care overall about Uganda or what's happening there? How's that helping anything? Not an approach I would exactly call inspiring. So in a nutshell because the country has multiple issues that need addressed and is so fucked up that you feel everything needs addressed in order to be worth a damn? WOW!, you know what's just as scarey as saying that since you can't do it all, it's best to do nothing? The fact that the US of A is just as fucked up if not worse albeit in different ways. I suppose applying your solution we should just all say "fuck it" the country is so messed up and the solution so complex that unless we are able to fix everything we should just continue to do nothing. I never knew indifference was actually an approach to solving problems. Interesting. I think it's safe to say you're not much of a project leader. It's not strictly calling for US Military involvement. While I don't personally support a long term war, I do support the strategic team we do have over there trying to take this asshole out. God knows we have men and woman deployed all over the world not actively engaged in anything nearly as meaningful to human life right now anyway, so why not take out a guy responsible for over 20yrs of raping the country of children? The movement is like any other campaign, lobbying to garner support of our leaders. Is that wrong? I can think of a dozen lobbyist groups that should be shit canned way, way before one that is trying to save the lives of children. I can't say where I've seen anyone associated with this movement asking for a 10+ year war costing Billions. They are creating this global awareness because U.S. military advisers are currently deployed in Central Africa on a “time-limited” mission to stop Kony and disarm the LRA. If Kony isn’t captured this year, the window will be gone. I see them asking for our leaders and entertainers and people of noteworthiness to at least acknowledge the situation aka give a shit and help inspire others to do the same. The whole reason it's called Invisible Children is that until now, now one has considered the victims worthy of being visible. It's no different than when a family hurries themselves and kids past a homeless man on the street without making eye contact thinking if you don't see them, they won't exist. Bullshit. Face the truth and either have the stones to do something about it, support those that are trying or GTFO of the way. The organization posts their financials so transparency is there. The 32% that go directly to the cause is less all their associated costs and efforts to market the cause. No agency of aid even the red cross has 100% of the donations go directly to the cause. The beautiful thing is the Kony cause knows that and that's exactly why they are doing what they are. They clearly see that a large percentage of those that are now aware won't care and are just as selfish. Thus the need to really get the word out there and work extra hard using social media to help make a difference. It may not be your answer, but in the end, your indifference will never be the answer. Ever. I give the guy props for simply giving a shit and organizing an effort as large and helpful as this one. Way more than most will ever do. +rep for him.
  8. Perhaps it's the pizza and beer tonight keeping from thinking straight but why advertise GE? Kinda like the Steel commercials. WTF?
  9. WTF is with companies these days in terms of costs. Wife and I have had some quotes for work around our house and labor is through the roof. Like you we're looking for a fair deal or fuck it, we'll do the work ourselves.
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    Kony 2012

    I searched for a long time and changed careers to join this group. The pay is the last thing on my list of reason why too. You're not alone. It is however, IMO a scary point in life when you don't give a shit. Never give up; stick to the high road. Doing so just puts you on the same plane as those you're angry with. Maybe in an even worse place really. Don't get lost in the numbers. We process 1200-1400 jobs per day for the medical devices we make. All individual and custom to the patient. It's not about volume, numbers or even the doctors. Each and every one of them goes on a patient; a human being. I've worked first hand in our mobile clinics and seen a 9yr old boy see his father for the very first time. I'm not sure who teared up first, me, the father or the kid. I'm man enough to say I'll never forget that kid or how it made me feel. Millions of homeless kids, some who's parents are drug addicts, some just lazy. In the end, they are still innocent kids and people who were at some point less fortunate than me and you. Another cool thing about this job is they offer every single employee an opportunity to work 10 days in the mobile clinics. Paid time for hourly folks. There's actually a waiting list. I'm going back to work the clinics again this year. I just missed the one that took off for IN and KY last week so I have to wait for a while yet.
  11. That's hand grenade close. Fucking Russians/Romanian or whatever. :dumb:
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    Kony 2012

    30" Monitor, Working from Home, Multitasking :gabe:
  13. I'll bring you a voucher for some glasses because I actually do care. Besides, we need to pretty you up a bit :gabe: Not sure if I'll be there though. Finishing up skating/hockey with the kids. --> Living what I preach....life is about others first.
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    Kony 2012

    Scott, I like you and will share this story because I know you've discussed having problems with employers in the past. Just think how you would feel if at every point you brought up that was important to you they just simply said, "we could care less and no fucks are given" because what you were wanting to discuss wasn't impactful to them. Who knows, maybe they have. I've been at companies like that and honestly, moved on because of it. Where I work now, they have an option for every single member of the 4,000+ employees that we can donate/transfer our sick time to someone in need. It's a pretty simple process but here's how it works. Last year we found out through someone that followed the application process that a 58 yr old lady working at our Easton Location had cancer. She's a typical hourly worker that mans the front desk/security. Her chemotherapy and other treatments were not only expensive but her time off needed would have put her in a world of hurt since short term disability and FMLA options go with great reduce to near no pay. I didn't know her at all. Never even said hello as I likely just walked past her on many occasions. I gave one of my sick days to her. Doesn't sound like much and I might just need it myself. However, I wasn't alone. We had over 200 people in the company cough up one day for her offering her nearly 10 months of paid sick time to get through the initial hurt that in the end just might kill her. Not many companies even remotely offer such a thing. However, the management team at our company actually does give a shit and in the end, offering such things is the right thing to do. I went back this week and found out her Optical Rx needs changed due to the impact of her treatments. The company is supplying the frames and lenses and I'm making them for her, all at No Charge. Again, a cool thing that honestly, doesn't cost a $4B company much if anything at all.
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    Kony 2012

    Big Chief, it sounds as though you, your grand parents and Scott need to get together, pick a cause that's pertinent to you and do something to the level of this video and let that be the new bench mark for us to see if you all really do give a shit about something. We get it though...you don't care about third world countries and their children who are no different than ours aka...human beings. and that it's mainly because doing something for them won't have an effect on you here in Ohio. That's the spirit! Oh, and did I miss where anyone in this guys video put you down for not supporting him? Everyone sure is acting like he made it sound like we're all condemned to death and a life in hell if we don't. I must have missed that part. The way I see it is these types of responses are what the real problem with our country is. People go around putting down someone elses efforts towards a cause that's important to them. You have a cause? Then man up and do what this guy and did and call me when you are at his level. The real problem is people don't look at others first, they look at themselves first. Many never even look for a cause to support because as has been said, it is much simpler to be ignorant. :dumb:
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    Kony 2012

    quite the opposite. read my posts.
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    Israel and Iran

    The only reason Israel is reacting or poking the fire is the Arab nations around them want to erase them from the earth. How do you think they should react? What would you do if I said I'm going to wipe out your family and am currently assembling the capabilities to exponentially increase my firepower?
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    Kony 2012

    I agree. However, I don't think the initial link is insisting that tax dollars be used. Sure the supporters my pursue that as not asking for something that would help would be stupid. I'll ask all day long for something I need until I hear no more than once. My point is when people just blurt out they don't care or TLDW, or that in a nut shell children over in ______ country don't matter, then I just have ask WTF do they stand for. Personally, I think the idea of changing the world through social media and making any type of positive impact on ______ issues using creativity, a little balls and thinking outside the norm is a good thing. Not giving a fuck is not an option I think people should strive to have nor a reply that should be tolerated in what many here reference as a first world nation. Pretty sad to say it's dominated the replies. Get over it? No way, not an option. Even if I don't lift a finger or have the resources to do a thing on this cause, I would certainly hope that others out there who do won't ever give up trying. To say that it's always going to be that way and to stop whining isn't the type of action that changes the world. I also don't think that's in the heart of many here. Let me go start a thread about I don't give a fuck about what happened to our people on 911 and see what kind of response that raises. May I quote you in that thread by saying "as long as there are good people, there will be fucked up shit going on. All I see in this thread is wah wah wah. Grow a pair and come back to reality." ?
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    Kony 2012

    Won't happen as by definition that would mean they actually do give a fuck. Bring it.
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    Israel and Iran

    I see it differently and it's not just about atrocities committed. Iran stands for some pretty negative shit that is not healthy to the rest of the word, thus they are the ones who need the ass kicking. Pakistan too. That's about 187M short of success. Israel should be better.
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    Israel and Iran

    For being on Columbus Racing you come up with some wierd ass topics to discuss. Just say'n
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    Israel and Iran

    My opinion is Israel has a right to exist and the rest of the fucking backward ass Arabs around them that want to fight it and try to remove them from existence need a good old ass kicking by Jesus Christ himself. I hope the US isn't there to hold them down while Israel repeatedly kicks them in the nuts but I won't bitch if they do. On more than one occasion we've committed to having their back and that said we need to honor that statement. The good news is many of the Arab assholes still fighting a thousand year old+ war and bitching about religions are coming to an end from the inside as their own people are beginning to finally realize a life with dirt roads, guns going off and a world of war pretty much sucks camel balls and they don't want it any more. I say we give their kids a bunch of free iPads and some interest access. Between porn sites and drowning in their own sperm, they will crash and burn on their own once the youth sees life outside a sand hut can be pretty sweet.
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    Israel and Iran

    ^^ This. Waiting for a few good Jews to Chime in here :whistle:
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