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QuakesMag

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West of Tobruk: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« on: Friday 1 April 2011, 05:22:18 AM »
Recently a dear friend of mine went to Benghazi to be a part of the revolution, and he asked me to film it.  After weeks of reflection, I stupidly agreed.  So now I will be embarking on an adventure to Libya in a few weeks to do a documentary.
I certainly understand the risk involved, but I have a very large network of people whom I can trust in both Libya and Egypt. So I will be as well protected as I can be.
I am trying to raise the funds now via a site called indiegogo.com, and I would greatly appreciate your help either with a little donation, or by spreading the word. I'm almost half way there already. It is very important that people know about this project.I strongly believe in 'West of Tobruk' and really think that these uprisings point to major paradigm shifts in civilization. I see this as a conclusion of the FIrst World War of sorts.

Anyway, below is the site. Please read the synopsis and fight the camera tooth and nail in my video. Appreciate the help.

http://www.indiegogo.com/West-of-Tobruk

Lastly, I must say that I have enjoyed these many years being a lurker, and now a contributor.  And I appreciate you lot not chasing me off with virtual pitchforks.

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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #1 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 10:23:34 AM »
Good luck in your quest .
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« Reply #2 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 10:41:11 AM »
Yeah, all the best. Return home safe.  :thup:
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 11:46:15 AM »
Good luck.
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #4 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 01:19:24 PM »
Safe journey, be careful and good luck with the film. Hope it's a good one :thup:
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #5 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 02:49:27 PM »
You fuking nutcase. Balls of steel.  :clap:

Good luck, seems like the best protection out there right now is a camera rather than a gun.
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« Reply #6 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 03:07:19 PM »
Quote from: Toon's Taylor on Friday  1 April 2011, 02:49:27 PM
You fuking nutcase. Balls of steel.  :clap:

Good luck, seems like the best protection out there right now is a camera rather than a gun.

Not if it's an American soldier aming his weapon at you it aint.

But anyway, goodluck and enjoy what you see out there.

Not many of us will have the the bragging rights od seeing a revolution unfold live
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #7 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 03:15:56 PM »
All the best, hope it goes well. Will donate some later. :thup:
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QuakesMag

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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #8 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 04:25:51 PM »
Thanks for the support. 

I am a f***ing idiot for this, but my buddy laid out a good case for why I should follow him.  I have a good network of people there.  We'll see what happens.
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #9 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 05:50:50 PM »
You're mad but good look, I look forward to the documentary!
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QuakesMag

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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #10 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 06:45:39 PM »
I'll certainly watch out for the friendly fire.

Every night, I go to bed a bit petrified, but wake up and am excited as hell.  I can really tell the story, given my connections and my knowledge on the subject.  So I almost feel it's a responsibility.  In the end, it's probably just me jerking my ego off, but there you go.  Our motives aren't always so clear.
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #11 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 06:55:21 PM »
And thanks to you all for your support.  It means a lot, even to this cynical prick.
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« Reply #12 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 07:16:34 PM »
Stay safe. :thup:
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #13 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 07:23:18 PM »
Stayed away from this because I thought it was an actual Jackass venture. :blush:

Good luck though, and stay safe. :thup:
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #14 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 08:20:10 PM »
It is a Jackass venture of sorts.  It would take a real jackass to even consider this :)
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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #15 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 08:22:59 PM »
I hope the documentary wont follow a similar line as this thread. Highlighting how insane and sososo dangerous this is at every turn. Just hate documentaries like that (almost all),
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« Reply #16 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 08:59:20 PM »
Shame you're going off, would prefer you to keep posting on here :thup:
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« Reply #17 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 09:01:32 PM »
Quote from: 80 on Friday  1 April 2011, 08:59:20 PM
Shame you're going off, would prefer you to keep posting on here :thup:

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You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own fate.
Student says " I am very discouraged. What should I do?" Master says, "encourage others."
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others.
This is what should be done. By one who is skilled in goodness, and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied. Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful, not proud and demanding in nature. Let them not do the slightest thing that the wise would later reprove.

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« Reply #18 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 09:08:05 PM »
If you feel it is this important then you aren't mad at all. Very f***ing brave though and I have the utmost respect for what you are doing. I hope you make a difference and make it through safe and sound.
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« Reply #19 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 09:09:54 PM »
Agree, wish I could do something similar.
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You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own fate.
Student says " I am very discouraged. What should I do?" Master says, "encourage others."
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others.
This is what should be done. By one who is skilled in goodness, and who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, contented and easily satisfied. Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful, not proud and demanding in nature. Let them not do the slightest thing that the wise would later reprove.

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« Reply #20 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 09:27:58 PM »
Quote from: QuakesMag on Friday  1 April 2011, 06:45:39 PM
I'll certainly watch out for the friendly fire.

Every night, I go to bed a bit petrified, but wake up and am excited as hell.  I can really tell the story, given my connections and my knowledge on the subject.  So I almost feel it's a responsibility.  In the end, it's probably just me jerking my ego off, but there you go.  Our motives aren't always so clear.

I spend a lot of my life wish i could do something of real meaning, You will be by documenting things as they unfold.

I'm sure you will have a life changing time and love every minute your out there.

Best of Luck
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« Reply #21 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 10:44:25 PM »
Quote from: 80 on Friday  1 April 2011, 08:59:20 PM
Shame you're going off, would prefer you to keep posting on here :thup:

:)

I sense a tiny bit of irony there, but I'll take it nonetheless.  Seriously, I haven't been posting for very long, but I have been following all of you guys since the early days when HTL was Grassroots, and sparkynufc posted a lot more.  This site and its predecessors got me through a difficult engineering job.  And it was absolutelly a fantastic place to spend my time during the 2001-2003 period.

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« Reply #22 on: Friday 1 April 2011, 10:59:20 PM »
Nah, essentially a serious compliment, was good to have you around for bit... although yes, there's usually a negative correlation between forum usage and having of a life, so enjoy the voyage.
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QuakesMag

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Re: Jackass 4: My Documentary on the Libya Uprisings
« Reply #23 on: Saturday 2 April 2011, 05:20:27 PM »
If you all could post this on your social media sites, or refer people to it, I would be very grateful.

It's an amazing story, particularly how protesters took the heavily armed fortress in Benghazi essentially armed with sticks.
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« Reply #24 on: Thursday 7 April 2011, 06:23:56 PM »
Okay, I know...shameless advertising.  Understand, a part of me is dying as I do it.  But I leave in less than 3 weeks.  Your support, whether it's a few bucks, or referrals, would be invaluable.

I have my tickets booked, and transportation arranged to the Libyan border.  I also have arranged an interview with the leader of the transitional government, and a few other big players.  My buddy's family name carries a lot of weight in the east, so I will also be able to travel deep into the desert to see how the burgeoning infrastructure under King Idris was completely shut down by Gaddafi.

http://www.indiegogo.com/West-of-Tobruk

http://www.facebook.com/pages/West-of-Tobruk/135470866525149
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