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In a bid to alleviate the migrant and refugee crisis impacting Europe and the Mediterranean, rock band Imagine Dragons on Monday partnered with Apple and SAP to release a new single on iTunes, "I Was Me."
All proceeds from the song will go to the United Nations Refugee Agency. SAP, organizing the effort under the One4 Project banner, has promised to donate an additional 10 cents per purchase up to the first 5 million downloads. That could amount to an extra $500,000.
Proud to support refugee and migrant relief efforts with @imaginedragons "I Was Me" http://t.co/f2saT7DLeC. Great music, great cause. #one4
— Lisa P. Jackson (@lisapjackson) October 12, 2015"Whether it is by downloading this track or by other means, we hope people everywhere recognize the severity of the situation and find a way to assist these families in desperate need," said Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds in a statement.
Hundreds of thousands of migrants have streamed across European borders in 2015, a large portion of them fleeing the years-long civil war in Syria. The difficulty of the journey, combined with anti-immigration policies in countries like Hungary, has led to serious need for refugee camps and other relief efforts.
Last month, Apple launched iTunes donations for the same cause, but with the money going to frequent charity partner the American Red Cross. That campaign is still ongoing, and allows people to send cash in increments ranging from $5 to $200.
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I guess that's one single that I wont be buying. I actually like a few songs from Imagine Dragons, but I will obviously pass on this track, unheard, because of the naive and dangerously foolish politics involved.
I do not support so-called migrant crisis relief, as many of those involved are simple scammers and do not qualify as refugees. Instead, there is an invasion taking place, and comically, some of Europe's more stupid leaders (like Merkel), are facilitating this invasion. Good luck to Europe, you'll certainly need it!
Nope. Won't buy them. It always create more problems in the long run.
I guess that's one single that I wont be buying. I actually like a few songs from Imagine Dragons, but I will obviously pass on this track, unheard, because of the naive and dangerously foolish politics involved.
I do not support so-called migrant crisis relief, as many of those involved are simple scammers and do not qualify as refugees. Instead, there is an invasion taking place, and comically, some of Europe's more stupid leaders (like Merkel), are facilitating this invasion. Good luck to Europe, you'll certainly need it!
It's actually pretty ridiculous what's going on in countries and the mainstream media isn't reporting it. My family in Europe is telling me what's going on where they live and its absolutely ridiculous. Rapes, people rioting because they want to stay at a luxury resort and not in a camp, etc. You are right as this is an invasion, not refugee crisis.
It's actually pretty ridiculous what's going on in countries and the mainstream media isn't reporting it. My family in Europe is telling me what's going on where they live and its absolutely ridiculous. Rapes, people rioting because they want to stay at a luxury resort and not in a camp, etc. You are right as this is an invasion, not refugee crisis.
Perhaps you can point us to what news sources that corroborate these stories, rather than complaining about the mainstream media. That would be helpful. And please, don't tell us to "look it up."
It's actually pretty ridiculous what's going on in countries and the mainstream media isn't reporting it. My family in Europe is telling me what's going on where they live and its absolutely ridiculous. Rapes, people rioting because they want to stay at a luxury resort and not in a camp, etc. You are right as this is an invasion, not refugee crisis.
The vast majority are young, healthy men, with their designer jeans and some even have iPhones I've noticed! And most are not from Syria. What a bunch of cowards! Let them stay where they are and fight for their country, if their country is in trouble!
Like you, I also know people in Europe, and I also know what's going on, and it aint pretty at all.