Live 8
LIVE 8. 10 concerts, 100 artists, a million spectators, 2 billion viewers, and 1 message... To get those 8 men, in that 1 room, to stop 30,000 children dying every single day of extreme poverty.
Will anything come from it?
Are the G8 (8 of the most powerful world leaders) going to be effected by the concerts going on all over the globe?
Do you actually like Sir Bob Geldof?
Discuss here...
Originally posted by §P0oONY
It is trying to persuade the richest world leaders to scrap Africa's debt.. the positive repercussions could be huge for the continent.. It isn't the simple handout of money.
this is the 8th live aid show, its been 20 years and its only proven to be temporary. not to put a damper on good vibes, but the rich and powerful dont give a shit. they dont respond to appeals, they only respond to pressure.
Originally posted by PVS
this is the 8th live aid show, its been 20 years and its only proven to be temporary. not to put a damper on good vibes, but the rich and powerful dont give a shit. they dont respond to appeals, they only respond to pressure.
No.. this is the 2nd Live Aid show and they are not trying to make money from it..
"This is not Live Aid 2.
These concerts are the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.
This is without doubt a moment in history where ordinary people can grasp the chance to achieve something truly monumental and demand from the 8 world leaders at G8 an end to poverty.
The G8 leaders have it within their power to alter history. They will only have the will to do so if tens of thousands of people show them that enough is enough.
By doubling aid, fully cancelling debt, and delivering trade justice for Africa, the G8 could change the future for millions of men, women and children."
- Bob Geldof
I'm all for the cause.
I do believe more of them are in it for the exposure. The artists involved will eventually benefit more than the whole continent of Africa, most likely. Not that any of them are artists, besides a few.
They're all rich enough to pay for the drugs, don't see why they're not doing so.
-AC
Originally posted by §P0oONYI'm in two minds about what this do..I mean it could apply alot of pressure on the leaders, but at the same time..I think they will be looking to see what they can gain from this..but
LIVE 8. 10 concerts, 100 artists, a million spectators, 2 billion viewers, and 1 message... To get those 8 men, in that 1 room, to stop 30,000 children dying every single day of extreme poverty.Will anything come from it?
Are the G8 (8 of the most powerful world leaders) going to be effected by the concerts going on all over the globe?
Do you actually like Sir Bob Geldof?
Discuss here...
I totally support Live8..I think it's great that people are taking notice and trying to change things..
and yes I do like Bob Geldolf..I think he's an amazing man..he's so passionate about this..it's incredible to hear him talking about Africa and the cause..he cares so much..