Revenue from drug companies plays a major role in why the media doesn't even try to cover many stories, especially those that may shed a bad light on the products. There is no excuse for this schlock, and the "some people might need anti-depressants" nonsense in this video is sickening considering the extreme levels of over-prescription.

There are not "two sides" to this story. There are drug pushers, and they have money. The public is getting screwed left,right, and center on this issue.

Damn you VS for making me sign in.

I was informed that each 5 year package comes with a free year.

Thanks PhP, I designed a robotic pony that virtu-pooped on my VR headset. Good news is I didn't break a law when I murdered it with my bare hands.

That was supposed to be a lead in to discussing BluesNews. "Uh huh. "

The internet. It builds trust and our relationships here are real and a great substitute for face to face interaction. I'm glad this is the future.

Is there a button for 67% sarcasm? Shit, 58% now.... fuck.

We both know that if I could do that I'd be rich.

Happy 7th Anniversary in 1 month, 22 days... thanks for the memories!

Thanks, I don't feel a day over 6.

This explains a lot, thanks.

To anyone that clicked this video based on the title:

Yes.

If there's one thing I've learned over the last six years siftbot, it's that you're a liar.

Let's see debt history with this.

Free (to pay your debts) and Honest (that we'll fuck you over if you don't).

Get back to work wage slaves.

There's a huge difference between urban and rural dialect, particularity in the mid-west that isn't reflected in this video. Some of these examples emphasize stereotypes that are actually in the minority. Fun none the less though.

Hey thanks. I'm guessing I have set the record to longest to bronze.

Yah man, that one is on Netflix too. That dude is a little too concerned with the "cut of his jib".

In reply to this comment by oritteropo:
You know, someone has tried that excact clip, and only got 5 votes - http://videosift.com/video/Sesame-Street-Elmos-Song

Other Elmo ones have got as many as 135 votes - http://videosift.com/video/Elmo-Interviews-Ricky-Gervais

You'd be surprised what will do well here sometimes

Your two PQ'd on 9 videos would probably sift if you ran them through beggar's canyon on a Thursday or Friday (to get the weekend traffic), and then you would only need to post a handful more to get bronze (says the newbie to the long standing member!). If you renew your membership, a promote would be even better.

On re-reading your comment below, I'd like to clarify that I only ever meant to ban self promotion during an anonymous week contest, not in general, and it's certainly quicker to promote than to go out vote whoring the hard way.
In reply to this comment by Truckchase:
Ahhh, that explains it, mine aren't old enough to like anything but "Elmo's song" yet. Doubt that would get many votes.

In reply to this comment by oritteropo:
We might not quite be on the same page, but I think we're in the same chapter. I agree with everything you said here, except the part about changes being required to get there

I can confirm that children are no impediment to success here. In my case, I've had more success with ones my children like (or that I looked up for them) than the ones that I posted just because I liked them. They are usually only demanding until they're asleep

I'm quite surprised that BT and FA followed us here for this conversation too, even though I hang out in their corner of the sift. Perhaps they read the recent comment stream?
In reply to this comment by Truckchase:
Sounds good. At the end of the day I don't think video quality voting should be based on personal loyalty. You must have made quite an impression already to have a couple really great guys (BT, FA) on the sift upvoting your personal comment to some random dude.

If you're willing to take the time to make yourself an integral part of this community the perspective of favoring loyalty votes and disallowing self promotion will work well for you. On the other hand, I'm in favor of measures to empower those who don't devote much time to the site but enjoy it and the people just as much. (i.e. me; my kids are demanding) I would also argue that it would be healthier for the site and the community as a whole to welcome such measures since the attitude of person-to-person loyalty will endure regardless of the obstacles placed in front of it. The last thing I think you really want here is an echo chamber despite how appealing it may seem at face value.

I agree with that statement. Additionally, that bastard Elmo is riding Ricky Gervais' coattails.