Who the fuck is Kony?

his exact time yesterday I had never heard of Joseph Kony.

Now I'l admit, when I watched that video, it moved me at first. more than I expected. I damn near teared up but given Africa's track record with tyrants, dictators and child soldiers there came a point where I asked myself - why him? why now?

What makes this asshole so damn special the US is actually committing troops to Africa?