Thoughts from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[Old Crow]

John Green, one of the two brothers of the VlogBrothers YouTube channel, shares his thoughts during a visit this summer to a neonatal ward in Ethiopia. This video isn't new (it came out in July), but I just happened across it and wanted to share. My apologies if it's already been posted to DU.

[Adam051188]

1. john green plays ball.

his little "history" shows are pretty funny.

"capitalism means bigger pizzas" i think that one show got him on the cover of a few magazines here in the u.s.

short on convictions, long on showmanship. he should run for congress.

[Old Crow]

2. Sooo... I'm guessing you didn't like the video?

Hadn't seen the "Bigger Pizzas" video until your reference made me curious. Yes, it's more conservative than my take on things, but I didn't find anything in the video obnoxious. He does, after all, call the pre-ACA state of healthcare in America, with the pre-existing-condition exclusions, "ridiculous."

I am curious why you say Green is "short on convictions." After graduating from college (Kenyon English major), Green worked as a student chaplain in a children's hospital while getting ready to enter divinity school--so, on the face of it, he seems to have his heart in the right place. I've just recently started watching the VlogBrothers, so I'm trying to learn more about them. Any info you could provide would be great. Thanks.

[Adam051188]

3. the video is great.

he is very pro-establishment, with the guise of condescending understanding for those who find grievance with the status quo. his history lessons are very glossed over and are also very pro-establishment. he knows how to become wealthy in the u.s. as a talking head, he will succeed here.

[Old Crow]

4. Interesting insights; thank you. (EOM)