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I'm going to lay it out on the line and say, again to reiterate THIS IS MY VIEW ON WHY THIS DOESN'T GET THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES, people are worried that any government seen as "the white majority" is afraid that they will be seen as racist by saying that something should be done. I'm not saying they don't want to help, but if a white person in America were to say anything there is a very small, vary vocal group of people who will cry racist.

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ORIGINAL: usememistress775

I'm not even 30 yet.... But it still amazes me how fubared this world has gotten. Personally, I'd sign back up to fight people doing that, but there isn't enough outrage in America to get us into that fight.

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ORIGINAL: usememistress775

I'm going to lay it out on the line and say, again to reiterate THIS IS MY VIEW ON WHY THIS DOESN'T GET THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES, people are worried that any government seen as "the white majority" is afraid that they will be seen as racist by saying that something should be done. I'm not saying they don't want to help, but if a white person in America were to say anything there is a very small, vary vocal group of people who will cry racist.

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ORIGINAL: usememistress775

I'm not even 30 yet.... But it still amazes me how fubared this world has gotten. Personally, I'd sign back up to fight people doing that, but there isn't enough outrage in America to get us into that fight.

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ORIGINAL: DaddySatyr

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ORIGINAL: usememistress775

I'm not even 30 yet.... But it still amazes me how fubared this world has gotten. Personally, I'd sign back up to fight people doing that, but there isn't enough outrage in America to get us into that fight.

I am not sure that last part is exactly correct, from where I sit. I mean, personally, I agree but let me explain:

As someone who has spilled some of their own blood for this country and who has sacrificed a son for it, there is little, anymore, that I deem to be worth the loss of our innocents.

Full disclosure: I have been, essentially, an isolationist for a long time.

All of that said; if I thought, for a millisecond, that we would go in with a strategy to actually win; none of this "peace keeping" bullshit ... If we were going in to win, and I thought that our actions would really effect change, I would probably be behind it.
Michael

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ORIGINAL: Marini

I don't read every single thread on here.
But I don't recall seeing any recent threads on Boko Haram.

*Last I checked they are STILL committing atrocities, and marching on.

With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

CNN- March for Paris, but don't forget Boko Haram

How many people have Boko Haram killed so far?

New York Post-- Boko Haram death toll

From what I have read, they have killed as many people as ISIS---so far, we all know these figures will rise.

Between November 2013 and November 2014, at least 10,340 violent deaths related to Boko Haram-related violence were reported, according to data compiled by the Council for Foreign Relations.

According to the United Nations figures, 10,733 civilians were violently killed by ISIS in Iraq in the same period.

This article in BBC- is from 2/17/2015-- 3 days ago

BBC--Nigeria Attacks kill dozens as Boko Haram releases video
Wow

Here are a few little "facts" for those, who have NO idea who the "boko haram" are:
BBC- Who is the Boko Haram

I have heard a lot of "crickets' since the Bring Back our Girls Campaign last year.

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ORIGINAL: DaddySatyr

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ORIGINAL: usememistress775

I'm not even 30 yet.... But it still amazes me how fubared this world has gotten. Personally, I'd sign back up to fight people doing that, but there isn't enough outrage in America to get us into that fight.

I am not sure that last part is exactly correct, from where I sit. I mean, personally, I agree but let me explain:

As someone who has spilled some of their own blood for this country and who has sacrificed a son for it, there is little, anymore, that I deem to be worth the loss of our innocents.

Full disclosure: I have been, essentially, an isolationist for a long time.

All of that said; if I thought, for a millisecond, that we would go in with a strategy to actually win; none of this "peace keeping" bullshit ... If we were going in to win, and I thought that our actions would really effect change, I would probably be behind it.



Michael

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ORIGINAL: Marini
With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

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ORIGINAL: Zonie63

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ORIGINAL: Marini
With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

Most violence in the world tends to go underreported, for the most part. However, it is a fair question to ask why some factions/governments which commit acts of violence should get more coverage and attention from the West than others.

Of course, it's always been a source of fascination for me in considering that there are so many media companies in America who are ostensibly competing for viewers and ratings. Yet, based on their coverage, they all seem to agree as to which stories are the "most important" for Americans to know versus those which are not quite so important and can be kept on the back burner and given minimal coverage. Of course, these events still get some coverage, but what's missing is that they may not get discussed much on the talk show circuit nor does it get much commentary beyond just a recitation of the basic facts.

Religious violence has been going on in Nigeria since before they became independent, in addition to insurrections and military coups every few years, not to mention government corruption and atrocity. Whatever we're seeing in Nigeria or in the Middle East in relation to ISIS, the seeds for these conflicts were planted decades ago when the media and government were paying attention to things they deemed "more important" at the time.

As for the public, I've noticed that a lot of people really don't care all that much about world events. The news media seem to pander to the public's incessant thirst for celebrity gossip and other fluff that they don't have enough time to cover these "less important" stories.

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ORIGINAL: BamaD

Any war should be fought as if the nation was fighting for it's life, because the people we send there most assuredly are.

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ORIGINAL: Zonie63

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ORIGINAL: Marini
With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

Most violence in the world tends to go underreported, for the most part. However, it is a fair question to ask why some factions/governments which commit acts of violence should get more coverage and attention from the West than others.

Of course, it's always been a source of fascination for me in considering that there are so many media companies in America who are ostensibly competing for viewers and ratings. Yet, based on their coverage, they all seem to agree as to which stories are the "most important" for Americans to know versus those which are not quite so important and can be kept on the back burner and given minimal coverage. Of course, these events still get some coverage, but what's missing is that they may not get discussed much on the talk show circuit nor does it get much commentary beyond just a recitation of the basic facts.

Religious violence has been going on in Nigeria since before they became independent, in addition to insurrections and military coups every few years, not to mention government corruption and atrocity. Whatever we're seeing in Nigeria or in the Middle East in relation to ISIS, the seeds for these conflicts were planted decades ago when the media and government were paying attention to things they deemed "more important" at the time.

As for the public, I've noticed that a lot of people really don't care all that much about world events. The news media seem to pander to the public's incessant thirst for celebrity gossip and other fluff that they don't have enough time to cover these "less important" stories.

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ORIGINAL: Zonie63

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ORIGINAL: Marini
With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

Most violence in the world tends to go underreported, for the most part. However, it is a fair question to ask why some factions/governments which commit acts of violence should get more coverage and attention from the West than others.

Of course, it's always been a source of fascination for me in considering that there are so many media companies in America who are ostensibly competing for viewers and ratings. Yet, based on their coverage, they all seem to agree as to which stories are the "most important" for Americans to know versus those which are not quite so important and can be kept on the back burner and given minimal coverage. Of course, these events still get some coverage, but what's missing is that they may not get discussed much on the talk show circuit nor does it get much commentary beyond just a recitation of the basic facts.

Religious violence has been going on in Nigeria since before they became independent, in addition to insurrections and military coups every few years, not to mention government corruption and atrocity. Whatever we're seeing in Nigeria or in the Middle East in relation to ISIS, the seeds for these conflicts were planted decades ago when the media and government were paying attention to things they deemed "more important" at the time.

As for the public, I've noticed that a lot of people really don't care all that much about world events. The news media seem to pander to the public's incessant thirst for celebrity gossip and other fluff that they don't have enough time to cover these "less important" stories.

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ORIGINAL: tweakabelle

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ORIGINAL: Zonie63

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ORIGINAL: Marini
With all the horrific violenence that is devastating THOUSANDS of people, and crimes that go beyond horrific, why isn't there more front and center coverage?

Most violence in the world tends to go underreported, for the most part. However, it is a fair question to ask why some factions/governments which commit acts of violence should get more coverage and attention from the West than others.

Of course, it's always been a source of fascination for me in considering that there are so many media companies in America who are ostensibly competing for viewers and ratings. Yet, based on their coverage, they all seem to agree as to which stories are the "most important" for Americans to know versus those which are not quite so important and can be kept on the back burner and given minimal coverage. Of course, these events still get some coverage, but what's missing is that they may not get discussed much on the talk show circuit nor does it get much commentary beyond just a recitation of the basic facts.

Religious violence has been going on in Nigeria since before they became independent, in addition to insurrections and military coups every few years, not to mention government corruption and atrocity. Whatever we're seeing in Nigeria or in the Middle East in relation to ISIS, the seeds for these conflicts were planted decades ago when the media and government were paying attention to things they deemed "more important" at the time.

As for the public, I've noticed that a lot of people really don't care all that much about world events. The news media seem to pander to the public's incessant thirst for celebrity gossip and other fluff that they don't have enough time to cover these "less important" stories.

Of course, when some incidents of violence actually make the airwaves in the West, everyone shakes their head in horror at the mindless violence caused by some (usually unpronounceable, always alien) death cult or other. Most people have no idea why the violence is happening or what a viable solution might look like. So they support insane interventions such as Iraq which are bound to end in disaster.

Anyone thinking about interventions in Nigeria ought to be aware that the country is half jungle and the other half is desert; that it is notoriously corrupt; that it is a sovereign state and therefore any foreign interventions can only occur with the consent of the Nigerian Govt; that the country is huge and consequently hundreds of thousands of troops will be required for success; and that the 'enemy' are locals who know how to fight guerrilla wars in the conditions. Not a promising prospect no matter how much of an armchair general you are.

If people are genuinely concerned about events in Nigeria I suggest they do a little research into the place before they lend support to any 'solution' imposed from the West on the basis of a few sensational news reports. That's not as sexy as howls of self righteous outrage but in the end, it is far more productive.