The real blood diamond

[ichfressemenschen]

@southparkkid278 soo you think the situation in africa is perfect right now and they need no more help..? the effect of a war lasts longer than just 6 years.

[Truth2Power2011]

@slaineskelton What is the meaning of this? Why do you present suffering people in such a whimsical fashion?

[stephensvm]

this is stupid



[AFRICA4AFRICANS]

NO PLACE ON GODS GREEN EARTH HAS THE WHITEMAN GONE AND LEFT IT AS HE FOUND IT!!..WAR AND DESTRUCTION ARE HIS BROTHER AND FATHER

[slaineskelton]

@AFRICA4AFRICANS I think that could be said about every race. I think it's a human thing :)

[AFRICA4AFRICANS]

@slaineskelton NO!!..NAME ANY PLACE WERE AFRICANS HAVE GONE AND FORCE THEIR WILL AND DESTROY THE CULTURE THE PEOPLE TAKE THEIR LAND AND RESOURCES

[infinitelimitation]

@slaineskelton everyrace on earth i have seen doing evil things

[annaleebillings]

Am not Feelin this :(

[roulitsa3]

i guess this guy was still high when he made the video... i don't really understand... did he go there just to find gold and diamonds and now he judge black people for doing what???? for trying to survive? let alone that what he sais is just bullshit......

[Sociopathics]

This music makes me want to punch old people.

[1kash123]

Some canadian cops = 0 integrity, they go behind target citizens' back and spread false rumors to settle personal scores .Lie, that you are a prostitute. Some Canadians are gullible, believe any crap that self serving ego maniac cops tell them and start harassing an innocent person. Justice style in Canada is hallway, water-cooler decision making process. Some courts look for ways to help cop prove their case. The premise - cops are right, citizen is wrong until proven otherwise, in practice.

[bxccapricorn]

after knowing and seeing this i don't know how and why people buy diamonds they are just supporting a crime against humanity and if you are in nyc in 42nd diamond district you know most of them are jews who run this business and in africa as well just behind the curtains.

[innerspaceenergy]

so where is the diamond?? O_o

[xX2sik]

Africa footage, texas music? wtf were you thinking?

[ltlrenati]

It looks more like a summer holiday to me...

[Moraveck10]

@ltlrenati Haha...no doubt about that, and a fun one too hehe.

[SicroXx]

This video doesn't make sence...

[Jolie028]

beautiufl song

[Skullhuntre]

surprised your dumb asses got back home to upload this video instead of being kidnapped, why don't you hit Chernobyl next?

[MaysinDaigon]

mothafucking yankee song haha you fucked ass

[Tibbernie]

WTF? THIS IS BULL SHIT!

[21stcenturyseed]

Use to stroll on similar paths in nothern to subsaharian areas in Africa as you do an I absolutely agree with to complaining voices of the sounds you've chosen. Really fits the local anarchy, poverty and nevertheless nonchalance and..fate accepting people there.

[ichfressemenschen]

WTF? this video ist shit... and @slaineskelton: The voters control the government, right, but the rebels CHOP THEIR ARMS AND LEGS off and TORTURE them so people are scared to vote! also there are no schools for them and without education no job. it´s a doom loop. they need help!

[slaineskelton]

The war has been over for many years now.

[21stcenturyseed]

Just a pity to have to leave them on their own with their dreams ...so please give me the name and authors of the songs . Zzzanks alot

and as for all the justice yellers ....

[21stcenturyseed]

Just a pity to have to leave them on their own with their dreams ...so please give me the name and authors of the songs . Zzzanks alot

and as for all the justice yellers ....

[21stcenturyseed]

nothing prevents your from getting there to take the local temperature may be your comments will then curve once back home.

[21stcenturyseed]

In the meantime pray as much as your can asking for Jesus for cleaning up soonest all this shit enslaving three quatrters of mankind

[21stcenturyseed]

for there will not be an ounce of lasting nor any other solution from men....dreaming doesn't help either ! Easy talk neither !

[southparkkid278]

@ichfressemenschen the war has been over for what, 5, 6 years? and you're playing politically correct and politically aware activist? ha

[jesussavesyeshedoes]

What is the damn point of the freaking video? I see rape and pillage of disenfranchised people and who is the young black girl being sexed up by these poeple?( before ignorance blares...i am not a racist AT ALL)I HATE THIS VIDEO!!!!!

[slaineskelton]

Sorry didn't make it clear enough in the video. She was chasing Remik. He wasn't interested in taking advantage of anyone but she just wouldn't let it go. Met people who had never seen a white person before so it was big news and every one wanted a part of it. Very strange experience.

[PocketsAndBootsFilms]

disgusting song.

[slaineskelton]

Taste in music is subjective I guess. I'm quite fond of the music, gives the raw country living feel that was the reality of living there for a while. (about 6 months)

[cathom19]

I take this film very very offensive... it is not funny at all

[johndavies115]

Its a collage of pictures? How can you possibly be offended by it?

[fatalegg]

Who's the older white man?

[allthismovie]

Blood diamonds is a politic problem.

[slaineskelton]

one person - one vote

It is everyone's problem.

[pompadom86]

shut up fool!!it exists simply because there is a market u think rich white and black people in western countrys give a fuck about who died getting that diamond??

[slaineskelton]

The market has been around for thousands of years. It is not going to go away. The only thing that can change is how mining is managed.

Why does South Africa do so well? It has the same minerals. Miners are paid a good wage and have health and saftey laws to protect their rights and health.

[Flodgy]

Well there you have it. "You don't know."

I spent 4 months in Kenya as a political ambassador for the UN, I saw first hand what happens. You have far too much faith in the capitalist system to acknowledge the reality of what happens.

It is not Africa's fault they are in poverty. The hand of the Western world polluted it out of greed and profit, the facts simply show this.

History shows this.

To make a comparison to Japan is stupid. They attacked the USA. Did Africa attack Europe?

No.

[slaineskelton]

I beleive the point he was make is that Japan had their entire economy and infastructures distroyed and in 70 years they managed to become one of the most powerful countries in the world.

Although I admit there are cold war influences from both the USA and the old USSR that have kept tention high in Africa. adding to the destabilisation of the region. They have been out now for more than 20 years.

[pompadom86]

thats because china exploits their own people!!

[slaineskelton]

I know, I said Japan. Totally different - Japan is a democrocy. China is Communist.

[pompadom86]

thank u 4 1 sum1 with sum damn sense!!african people should of been left 2 live off the land like how they were ment 2!!im mixed race but lived in zimbabwe 14yrs and all i could see were africans tryin 2 live like westerners and that imposible when theres no money in yr pocket

[slaineskelton]

Times have changed and always will be changing. If people dont want houses of brick, electricity, TVs and cars that's fine, they don't have to have them. I have friends in the UK who refuse to have these things.

But no-one is gonna give anyone money for nothing. Want a job? Then the government needs to create an enviroment where businesses want to be. Cheap labour, mineral wealth or something else that big businesses need, a stable political climate? Who controls the Government? The Voters

[tyajit79]

@Flodgy Its a fact that African have no Power to attack on USA .... even USA never attack Africa directly ..but the Problem is that USA make an Situation for any Country that ...world say to USA attack this Country ...

In Dimond indstry ...European , Jews and Hindu Merchants have lot of money ...but what they did for people of Sierra Leon ..... ?

[Flodgy]

The problem is Africa cannot take responsibility for it's problems because it is divided by the laws and cultural ploys put in place by the European colonies. The country receives no constant aid from any Western nation because it would be far too draining on the economy to do so, yet, countries like America will gladly pump the $1.5 Billion worth of firearms into it to fuel a war that profits them.

Not attacking America, just making an example.

[slaineskelton]

You are right. It's a pretty complicated situation.

[popitypop]

well analysed.. very true..

[Flodgy]

You actually think that they take the profits from the diamonds they mine? Whether we buy their diamonds or not, they still suffer. The get little to nothing for mining the diamonds, corporations and corrupt Governments seize whatever money is made.

If I was a billionaire, who had worked all my life, you expect me to be treated the same as a man who is on the dole? Yea..

Africa doesn't have the choice. They never asked for the pressure. That was done by those who did have the choice, Europe.

[slaineskelton]

It's the way of the world I'm afraid (Capitalism). Sierra Leone has something the rest of the world wants, its mineral wealth.And they want it at the cheapest and easiest price. It is also a fertile land for agriculture and farming.

Africa has better natural resources than any Europeon country, and yes this means pressure.

[slaineskelton]

The thing is every country in the world has pressure in one way or another.

It should be the wealthiest continent in the world and still can be. But it is going to take good leadership and unfortunately this is what is missing.

The people have the power to control their destiny - Democracy. If the powers that be are corrupt vote them out.

[chadheroman]

i agree with you, no more excuses. succeed or blame others for failure. thats your options

[chadheroman]

they get paid for the diamonds, now if the wealth is transfered to public i don't know. i just think it is time for people to stop making excuses for failure. its "the english this" or "the americans that", no more excuses. no matter what they do its someone elses fault. Japan had two atomic bombs dropped on them 70 years ago, did they go back to 5th world status?? NO!! they got back on their feet

[pompadom86]

ur wrong their africa does have the choice the people on top could easily stop blood diamonds its just they get too much money from it!mugabe has many gold and diamond mines!!but if shallow westerners stoped buying the damn things then it would be a diff story!but since that will never happen africa will get even worse if it can get any worse

[slaineskelton]

How did Mugabe come to be in power?

[chadheroman]

if people go and take their diamonds, that should be a good thing, its called capitalism. if they can't handle the wealth and the responsiblity which they obviously can't, fuck em

[Flodgy]

You imperialist fool.

You think it's their fault they can't manage resources? Look towards Europe. Europe colonised Africa and then left it for dead when they couldn't sustain it anymore. Governments inherited debt, corruption and received little support no thanks to the West.

Would you like me to book you a nanny? You sure as hell sound like you don't have the responsibility to look after yourself. If you can't handle reality, then get fucked. Ignorant fool.

[slaineskelton]

Hang on. I think he may have a point.

Europeons left because local peoples, quite rightly, fought for their freedom and independance. Europeons were forced out, they did not leave because because the resources ran out. Africa is the richest continent in the world when it comes to mineral wealth.

[slaineskelton]

Problem is african corruption and greed (Ministers and politicians [or some asshole who starts a war by convincing people they can have money without working]) dose not make for good sustainable business. It screws up ligitimate small businesses and the local work force. Bigger companies can afford to bribe ministers and cut locals out.

[slaineskelton]

I think perhaps Africa needs to take responsiblity for it's own dilema. It is easy to blame someone else for you problems. It means you never have to take resposibility.

Unless that changes most of Africa will still be in the mess it's in for hundreds of years to come.

[chadheroman]

my whole point asshole is this, if we don't go and buy their diamonds people say "oh those poor people have no food and noone will be the goods they are selling", if we do buy their diamonds people say "i can't believe the western world is taking advantage of these people". The are treated like you would treat a retarded person, why can't they be treated like everyone else? they have diamonds, you want the diamonds, you pay for them, if they can't handle the pressure, fuck them, thats life

[slaineskelton]

Step up to the plate or fall by the way side. Way of the world I'm afraid.

[ludas19]

arsehole

[theshiningeagle]

i like the music soo  mush

[slaineskelton]

What is the problem? Why is everyone getting so worked up? The war there is over and has been for a while. I though now was the time for local industry to get started and get involved in export. Strenghten the economy, set up infastructures and build a better life for all in Sierra Leon.

What is it you want?

[FUNKEYED]

we want one thing: MORE COWBELL

[slaineskelton]

HEEHAW

[corric10]

fuck all yall nigga that posted this shit 2

[slaineskelton]

What do you mean "is not the worst part about what he did!!".

What did I do?

[slaineskelton]

I am not American - I am African.

[crazywithasnowboard]

i was talking about the music the music is not the worst part about what he did!!

[slaineskelton]

what did I do?

[adnanf27]

DIE BITCH!

[hawiikeoly3]

i've to africa but not there the part where i went (ghana,nigera west) they have stlyes just like here drive cars bigs houses they just like us its only a few parts that r struggleing and need help

[crazywithasnowboard]

I FUCKING HOPE YOU DIE!!!!!!!!!!1

[adamgibbons]

I have to agree with most of the people here. Thid dude should be ashamed of himself. And yes, this music is HORRIBLE. Has NO context to the concept of the images or horrible story.

[lordrainyday]

ur one big fukin screwed up dick in the world

[habanadance]

PEOPLE DIE!!! FUCKIN' AMERICAN

[ladysilk01]

please change the music this does not symboliz africa

[crazywithasnowboard]

not the worst part about it

[ladysilk01]

what is the worse part about it then?

[HierPower]

what music symbolizes anything? Get real, could have a bunch of pictures of cocks with aids in the corner of the pictures, maybe you people will get the hint.

[The1stPoster]

lol

[Austln]

did you find any treasure? :P the kids around 1:50 looked happy but those pictures were....interesting

[MykaWorld]

This video was ok but Mine is alot better, Ya'll check out the video's on my page if ya'll want to see something worth watch!

[longkaiyolo]

and dude i didnt suggest they lived a peaceful life i said WHY CANT AFRICANS LIVE A PEACE FUL LIFE? as others are controlling them

[longkaiyolo]

Why does all fking hell has been delt on the african americans? FOR ONCE WHY CAN AFRICANS HAVE A PEACE FUL LIFE, EVERYONE ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE SPOILED compare to them.... people dieing each and every single day...... think of how much pain to lose your whole family in just a mater of hours.... so many fking people are lucky today.... for over 1000 years.... over 1 billion africans has bee slautered thats what ive thought... please do waht you can to help out those in need, anyone thats in need

[knightofdreamz]

Why do you refer to black people as "african americnas"

Why do you suggest that African people live a peaceful life? (check written history)

[longkaiyolo]

dude, i said "africans" most african america is living a restful life, but the people in africa are suffering alot of stuff.

[iceiclepop]

"Why does all fking hell has been delt on the african americans?" I think you said african americans. They live in Sierra Leone not America.

[longkaiyolo]

lol my bad.

[SNRB12]

??????

[aaacacaas]

Nice vid but the music?

[evoultionxero0]

hey check out our video on blood diamond on our page comment on wat u think of the song thanx =)

[jazznjava]

this is an odd video. The pictures don't tell a story and the written narration is so bitter it lacks credibility.

[slaineskelton]

It is just a collection of pics following the time line of the journey. I guess when you get robbed and conned you do end up feeling somewhat bitter.

There was no violence this time.

[jazznjava]

So you went back? Even after the trouble. Wow, brave, braver than me.

[woodyking16]

T.I.A.

[Reddogg387]

sorry, but pictures can't tell the story.

[69salford69]

''diamonds,gold and oil are the roots of a evil. PERIOD'' each and every one of us is to blame for Evil because we allow other men to be in charge of us.

Everyman is made equal, so George Bush cannot tell you what to do. If you let him tell you what to do, you are allowing evil to live your life.

If we all lived by God's word, every single one of us would be at peace.

You know im right. God will save us. PERIOD.

[69salford69]

''diamonds,gold and oil are the roots of a evil. PERIOD'' each and every one of us is to blame for Evil because we allow other men to be in charge of us.

Everyman is made equal, so George Bush cannot tell you what to do. If you let him tell you what to do, you are allowing evil to live your life.

If we all lived by God's word, every single one of us would be at peace.

You know im right. God will save us. PERIOD.

[robybaunet]

ok????????...

[bradleyknoxx]

diamonds,gold and oil are the roots of a evil. PERIOD

[asd9028]

for 37cent a day im sure they take a diamon ever now and then

[topfin1]

That video sucks. I just filed a report in the UN 2 months ago showing new signs of Rebels atttacking a village. You dont know anything, espeacially when showing this video.

[slaineskelton]

I have seen my friends killed and had people try to kill me. We were in the wrong place at the wrong time and white.

I know how Africa works. I have seen the killing but I didn't go to sierra leone looking for that. What I wanted to do business - everybody wins. :)

I have spent more than 15 years there, it is still Africa - nothing has changed.

[johnconnolly111]

went on a goose hunt to africa and now u think your some kind of visionary, idiot...u shud hav stayed there were u belong, nonce case

[zettebda]

Rapping and pilgrimaging my people for our goods and their greed that the Most High gave to us. They have their day now, but all of that soon come to an end. Glory to The Most High Yah!

[KissedByRain30]

You only showed the part of Africa that are advertised in pamphlets and what not. We didn't caputure. The horrific things that go on in that country.

[slaineskelton]

I think the answer is that no matter who is in charge, black or white, ministers are still lining their pockets while the people are killing each and arguing over non-sensical issues.

[slaineskelton]

It was a completely different time and a meeting of peoples with very different base needs and desires. Trying to workout who's was a better path is too difficult as we aren't living in that time.

A better question perhaps is: Why, now that there is a Black democratic government in South Africa, is De Beers still in control of the Country's wealth?

[slaineskelton]

De Beers have monopolised the diamond industry cutting out white miners also. Only a few are getting rich and they work for De Beers.

As to the wealth of Africa: Europeans were the ones who associate value with diamonds and gold. They are the ones who paid for the end product. The Africans of that time were more concerned with food, sexual prowess and power over other tribes ( same as Europe really, just different ways of doing things).

[jalil124]

glad you pointed that out.

[slaineskelton]

Dose anyone here actually come from Africa?

[benjaminjean1984]

Why does it need to racial, as those diamonds and oil which africans talk about are consumed by either multi-cultural societies including china!African Americans drive cars and buy bling!to use racial lines as a scape goat doesn't solve anyone's problems.

[mbenzsl2000]

great clip and all. However theres another part of Africa caught up in permanent turmoil, as their lands are ravaged and resources "outsourced" yet today.

very sad history

[Alanabunny]

So pretty there...

[topfin1]

Of coarse it pretty.....in that video!!! Sierra Leon now a day is full of damaged building with bullet holes in them, with more poverty you can imagine. And diamond trafficing still exists there.

[silas4merit]

so nice and good

[bruceh23]

This goes on in all of West Africa and just because your Black or White does not mean anything! speedwheels needs to wake up Mon!

[speedwheels]

white guys in search of africa's minerals, rednek soundtrack, = u guys are jus takin the piss

[slaineskelton]

It was a great adventure and very educational. The soundtrack mimicks the minimalist feel of the journey into a country recovering from civil war and without a proper energy and communications infustructure.

[speedwheels]

more like you guys saw the film and thought u'd go laugh at the less fortunate and take sum minerals

[slaineskelton]

We've mined in Sierra Leone, The Rebublic of Congo, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Africa is a great place. One of the last places were you can experience real life without the mind numbing rational and pious pity of western civilization. Less fortunate my ass!

[speedwheels]

u fool, im african so dont try educate me on my land.

i jus hate the way u go in to take and not give back

[slaineskelton]

So am I...

[speedwheels]

u agree that u rob the country or ur statin ur Af?

[slaineskelton]

Stating I'm African.

[mckingtom]

interesting movie. one gets what he is looking for; gold and diamonds don't grow on palm trees - not even in sierra leone...

[XXShaniqueXX]

I am Africa.. east africa to more precise and i wish my continent had good leader who help rid it of its problems!:(

[MisterDeinyer]

you fucking hore

[grosbonnet]

what is the music?

[slaineskelton]

the old crow medicine show - big iron world

[outnleftfield]

1890 views 5 ratings , favored twice and soon to have first honors and a comment. Why no comment's ? I find it is quite eye opening !