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The best political week of the year for Democrats so far?

NetRunner (http://wtf.videosift.com/member/NetRunner) — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:11:19 -0700

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I'd like to nominate the week of May 11th, as being one of the best weeks of political news this year.

Allow me to summarize the events:

California Supreme court overturns ban on gay marriage
An Iraq war supplemental budget was voted down in the House because of Republican stupidity
During the debate about the above bill, a Democrat stands up to baseless smears from a Republican, showing that there are Democrats in congress with spine!
Travis Childers defeats Greg Davis in a complete, backbreaking, upset win
Bush attacks Obama in a speech before the Israeli senate, rallying essentially the entire Democratic party to his defense, including Hillary Clinton. Bonus: Biden calls it bullshit on live TV.
John Edwards endorses Barack Obama, erasing all memory of the WV primary
Chris Matthews acts like a real journalist
McCain gives a farcical speech about his dream for 2013
Olbermann gives one of his better special comments.
More than 20 delegates have announced support for Obama, and talk of Clinton pledged delegates changing sides emerges
Talk of John Conyers putting out an arrest warrant for Karl Rove for inherent contempt
Oh, and the utter humiliation of Bill O'Reilly
We even got Polar Bears on the Endangered Species list (don't ask me why that became a partisan fight, though)

It's been a great week so far, and there's still another couple days to go!

- NetRunner

The World According To Americans

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:25:19 -0700

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So guys... can anyone suggest a good WORLD social studies curriculum for my homeschool?

- swampgirl

My Brand New Daughter, (And The Reason I've been away)

arsenault185 (http://arsenault185.videosift.com) — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:57:45 -0700

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You may (probably not) have noticed my absence around here for the past 1.5-2 months. Well all through march I was doing field exercise and what not, then all of April, I went back to the States for the birth of my daughter. So without further ado, if any of you care to see her, or just like cute babies, here she is. Kayla Renee Arsenault, 8lbs 15oz.

- arsenault185

37 Signals on "Creating a Culture"

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:23:25 -0700

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This short little post hits me in my "aha!" nerve. I think that culture is something that has evolved in the right way around here. I know what he means about the "paint" of artificial culture created in many start-up type sites.

- dag

Any Sift medical experts or medical insurance experts out there?

eric3579 (http://eric3579.videosift.com) — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:31:35 -0700

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I recently went to the emergency room at a local private hospital in my area. I had been in a mountain biking accident, where I went end over end, and took a mean one to my face. Today a relative of mine took the initiative to contact the hospital regarding the cost of my visit. They were told that my ct scan (of my head) alone would cost over $12,000 (I have not received the bill yet). As Im not insured I knew I would have to pay more than those with insurance. If there are any sifters out there with any info for me regarding the cost of a ct scan or any other bits of info that could help me, I would of course appreciate it. Im just getting started searching for info, but I thought sift members know just about everything. So, I stopped here first.

- eric3579

The Simpsons, create your own Avatar

youdiejoe (http://youdiejoe.videosift.com) — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:50:17 -0700

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This is true fun, putting yourself into the Simpsons universe! I did this back when the film was released in theaters, but now they have added some extra content as well as the ability to print out a custom DVD cover with your avatar.

- youdiejoe

Things Younger than McCain

winkler1 (http://wtf.videosift.com/member/winkler1) — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:18:40 -0700

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http://www.thingsyoungerthanmccain.com

Alaska - the freaking state - is younger than John McCain.
And, for that matter, so is Hawaii. McCain is older than two of the fifty states.

- winkler1

"Somewhere Out There" sock puppets... best. lipsync.evar.

youdiejoe (http://youdiejoe.videosift.com) — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:56:39 -0700

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I sifted this video, and it looks like it's going to get thrown in the personal queue as it hasn't gotten any veiws. I have watched 4 or 5 times today and it still cracks me up.

- youdiejoe

Tuesday Weld - You Don't Own Me

Farhad2000 (http://farhad.videosift.com) — Sun, 11 May 2008 08:54:48 -0700

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- Farhad2000

Science Literacy Survey

jwray (http://jwray.videosift.com) — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:13:50 -0700

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Why was a substitute teacher fired for witchcraft? Because:

source

This ought to make every 8th grade science teacher weep.

Our democracy is in the hands of these ignorant people! They elect senators and congressmen who are expected to make policy on global warming, healthcare, and nuclear power. What can people who know nothing about the issues contribute with their vote besides choosing whichever candidate is the most beautiful / the most propagandized by media? We are in deep shit unless the education system improves. Economic effects of education are insignificant next to education's role in democracy.

- jwray