Comments on: One Day of Silence For The USA, How Many For Africa? http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/ onlinemobilecitizensocialmediaandmore Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:42:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Raine http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Raine Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:27:59 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-118 hmmm didn't notice that my post hyperlinked back to here =P but anyway, yes--it's crazy how small incidents are blown up out of proportion when the country in question is prominent in the world's headlines, and how widespread suffering in countries that don't share as much limelight get sidetracked and shuttled to a little side-column. If we really are to observe a day of silence, let it be a day of quiet rememberance for those who died needlessly, whether as bystanders in war, or as victims of the elements and under-nourishment etc. hmmm didn’t notice that my post hyperlinked back to here =P

but anyway, yes–it’s crazy how small incidents are blown up out of proportion when the country in question is prominent in the world’s headlines, and how widespread suffering in countries that don’t share as much limelight get sidetracked and shuttled to a little side-column.

If we really are to observe a day of silence, let it be a day of quiet rememberance for those who died needlessly, whether as bystanders in war, or as victims of the elements and under-nourishment etc.

]]> By: The fuss is on Virginia Tech--but why? « Musings of a Petal-ly Rain http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-117 The fuss is on Virginia Tech--but why? « Musings of a Petal-ly Rain Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:22:32 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-117 [...] fellow, Nic, gives all a pretty good piece of his mind on the subject in his blogpost, One Day of Silence for the USA, How Many for Africa?, and I have to say that I agree with [...] [...] fellow, Nic, gives all a pretty good piece of his mind on the subject in his blogpost, One Day of Silence for the USA, How Many for Africa?, and I have to say that I agree with [...]

]]> By: Nic http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Nic Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:01:19 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-91 Hey Mike, Thanks...I think! If they were around, I would definitely try my damndest!! Those dudes knew how to pissed off at the system hey. Hey Mike, Thanks…I think!

If they were around, I would definitely try my damndest!! Those dudes knew how to pissed off at the system hey.

]]> By: Mike Solomon http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Mike Solomon Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:57:42 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-90 Wow Nic you should write lyrics fora Rage Against the Machine :) Zach De la Rocha would be proud! Wow Nic you should write lyrics fora Rage Against the Machine :) Zach De la Rocha would be proud!

]]> By: Nic http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Nic Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:17:08 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-85 Very good point. The pen (or blog) is mightier when used! Silence helps no-one and the debate on this post only helps to educate and expose the topic to those who need to know!! Very good point. The pen (or blog) is mightier when used! Silence helps no-one and the debate on this post only helps to educate and expose the topic to those who need to know!!

]]> By: Rouvanne http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Rouvanne Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:59:12 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-84 Ok guys - I know you're enjoying yourselves here, but the question still remains - why appeal for silence when there is so much to talk about? It’s not like there is going to be a silent demonstration on the steps of power for the day - its a call being made for the blogsphere to silence itself in respect for the dead. (Which would just give bloggers more time to get that gardening done!). But if everyone who feels passionate about this had to actually write about how they feel on the day, inundating the net with stories of protest, I am sure a far greater impact will be made. It’s horrible. It’s a crazy state of affairs. I am just wondering why this happens in the States more than any other country... Ok guys – I know you’re enjoying yourselves here, but the question still remains – why appeal for silence when there is so much to talk about?

It’s not like there is going to be a silent demonstration on the steps of power for the day – its a call being made for the blogsphere to silence itself in respect for the dead. (Which would just give bloggers more time to get that gardening done!).

But if everyone who feels passionate about this had to actually write about how they feel on the day, inundating the net with stories of protest, I am sure a far greater impact will be made.

It’s horrible. It’s a crazy state of affairs. I am just wondering why this happens in the States more than any other country…

]]> By: Nic http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Nic Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:40:56 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-80 hahahaha, its always nice to have a massive comment roll!! :) hahahaha, its always nice to have a massive comment roll!! :)

]]> By: Dave http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Dave Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:19:28 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-79 Not at all, I enjoy the banter too, it makes for a good comment roll! Not at all, I enjoy the banter too, it makes for a good comment roll!

]]> By: Nic http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Nic Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:04:09 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-78 Dave: I don't think you are personally insulting, I am really enjoying our banter. I think that to say you cannot criticise without offering a solution is a touch hard lined of an approach. I see where you are coming from, I do. And I swear, I'm not insulted! I'm just hoping I'm not losing a reader!! :) Dave: I don’t think you are personally insulting, I am really enjoying our banter. I think that to say you cannot criticise without offering a solution is a touch hard lined of an approach. I see where you are coming from, I do.

And I swear, I’m not insulted! I’m just hoping I’m not losing a reader!! :)

]]> By: Dave http://nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Dave Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:56:20 +0000 http://www.nicharalambous.com/2007/04/17/one-day-of-silence-for-the-usa-how-much-for-africa/#comment-77 "I don’t agree with Nic on this one, he won’t do it because there is suffering in africa, well then do something about Africa! Don’t not do something because a situation is worse somewhere else, SA Apathy rules again!" Tell me how you can criticise the endeavours of a few Americans who wish to honour their dead compatriots based on the fact that Africa is worse off, without offering an alternative which promotes the cause for Africa. That to me is apathy, not a criticism of ALL your actions, past or life! C'mon ease up, I know my writing often comes across as very ascerbic but I don't mean it to be personally insulting!! Read this post I wrote many months back - http://wozafriday.com/2006/09/05/a-small-shoulder-chip/ Your other blog SA Rocks is great, however I have until now not wanted to be part of it because I don't think it realistically appraises the current situation in South Africa. I think a blog such as SA Rocks should look at both the good and bad in an attempt to come to the ultimate conclusion that the good outweighs the bad. In my opinion it should be used as platform to achieve positive change rather than just a hollow medium for Saffas to feel good about themselves whilst ignoring some of the big issues facing the country. I never wanted to criticise SA Rocks because it would mean, by my own logic, that I should actively participate or form my own blog which conforms to the way I think it should be run, something I have not wanted to do as there are other blogs out there which do just that. That said I do think it is a fine blog, which serves a specific purpose and I have noticed recently the quality of posting is becoming more balanced. I also appreciate being able to go on there and get my fix on some of the good stuff happening in SA. “I don’t agree with Nic on this one, he won’t do it because there is suffering in africa, well then do something about Africa! Don’t not do something because a situation is worse somewhere else, SA Apathy rules again!”

Tell me how you can criticise the endeavours of a few Americans who wish to honour their dead compatriots based on the fact that Africa is worse off, without offering an alternative which promotes the cause for Africa. That to me is apathy, not a criticism of ALL your actions, past or life! C’mon ease up, I know my writing often comes across as very ascerbic but I don’t mean it to be personally insulting!!

Read this post I wrote many months back – http://wozafriday.com/2006/09/05/a-small-shoulder-chip/

Your other blog SA Rocks is great, however I have until now not wanted to be part of it because I don’t think it realistically appraises the current situation in South Africa. I think a blog such as SA Rocks should look at both the good and bad in an attempt to come to the ultimate conclusion that the good outweighs the bad. In my opinion it should be used as platform to achieve positive change rather than just a hollow medium for Saffas to feel good about themselves whilst ignoring some of the big issues facing the country. I never wanted to criticise SA Rocks because it would mean, by my own logic, that I should actively participate or form my own blog which conforms to the way I think it should be run, something I have not wanted to do as there are other blogs out there which do just that.

That said I do think it is a fine blog, which serves a specific purpose and I have noticed recently the quality of posting is becoming more balanced. I also appreciate being able to go on there and get my fix on some of the good stuff happening in SA.

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