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Boise, I know you haven't been here lately --- do we need to wait three days to get a new video for PUMKINANDSTORM!!! Our Newest Galaxy!!!!!!

Don't worry ant. Here's a link:
http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/boise-state-cowbell-girl-dog.jpg
Now, you can feel horrible with the rest of us.

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>> ^Boise_Lib:

>> ^chilaxe:
Basically he's saying "Be yourself and somehow you'll become successful or something if you're lucky."
Better advice: "Hard work and perseverance beats talent and luck, and successful careers can be reduced down to an algorithm."

Success Algorithm:
Step #1 Have a Rich Daddy.
...


Boise Lib:

Ha. As far as I can tell from the data, though, most millionaires are self-made.

I think everything we need to know about economic outcomes can be learned from this recent NYT article:

Asians' Success in High School Admissions Seen as Issue by Some.

Thank you, Boise!
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*promote

>> ^Boise_Lib:

>> ^quantumushroom:
WOMEN AREN'T FUNNY. GET BACK IN THE KITCHEN.

Racism gets you banned, but blatant sexism is okay?


No it doesn't, not when its funny as hell. Sorry Boise, I loved this one because it was meant for humor. Also, racism doesn't get you banned. You can post racist videos of humor and regular vids just fine-you just cannot state your own racist opinions. Even if QM wasn't trying to be funny, it was hilarious. Should we ban Dave Chapelle?

Forgot to add ":P"

I get where you are coming from Boise, but we need to go back to the fact of the matter that you cannot judge a person on how they look, even if they are a smirking bastard. Being a smirking bastard does not make him guilty of a bigger crime than being a smirking bastard.

The problem is that if we let our justice system totally collapse and start putting people in jail because of what the Young Turks chooses to comment on partial information, it won't be the guys like this that will suffer, but rather so many others who are judged by their looks.

I was on a jury a few years ago where a tattooed asian guy with a shaved head was being accused of some pretty severe drug charges. There was literally no evidence against him other than he was present when the people with the drugs were arrested. He had no money, no drugs, no cellphone and the prosecution provided no context other than guilty by association. During the deliberations, one of the jurors said, "well, just look at him, he clearly looks guilty." It was one of the most frustrating moments of my life.

Anyway, that aside and back to this: again, you are all worked up because you only have heard what one side has to say. The problem is that because of the way the legal system works, it may not be possible to see the other side at this time. You said if your comment that this won't see trial. Where did you get that from? The criminal case was dropped, but the cabby can definitely do a civil case, which is why in the second video they refuse to give any information. They need to play their cards close to their chest because it is obvious that the cabby is going to bring it back in a civil suit.

Now don't get me wrong. I want to see the other side just as much as anyone and if it turns out to be bunk, then hell, this guy should get stiff sentencing and there should be an investigation into the circumstances as to why the prosecution dropped it. The thing is, it has to be done legally. You can't resort to the mob mentality or you will end up with innocent people being railroaded as has happened to so many people who may not be likable, but are not guilty.

The bottom line is: yes, he's not likable, but that doesn't mean that we know all that happened then.

>> ^Boise_Lib:

>> ^ponceleon:
I hate to rain on the outrage parade, but we need more information in this case. All you have is the facts according to the stabbing victim. Everything they are quoting is from his perspective. I know this will probably come across as an amazingly unpopular comment, but this reminds me of the initial reaction to the Treyvon case:
When it was first blown big it was very much like this: it was painted as a white guy shooting an unarmed black teen without provocation. Regardless of the outcome of the Treyvon case, I feel you would have to be pretty dense not to realize that it was actually a very complicated situation that ended very tragically. I'm not saying that I stand on either side on that one, but I feel like the YTs have jumped to a lot of conclusions without knowing the actual circumstances of why it was dropped.
Don't get me wrong, I think the details should come out, I personally want to know if this was a case of a separate justice system and I definitely know that white criminals are treated differently than those of other ethnicities. The thing is, while that may be statistically true, it is impossible for us to do a fair judgement of this case without seeing ALL of the evidence. Otherwise, you are doing just as much a disservice. You cannot penalize the banker because of his wealth, race, or even his smirk in that other video.
Again, I definitely agree that the justice system is messed up when it comes to the statistics surrounding prosecution and sentencing of non-white criminals. The issue is that two wrongs don't make a right. You can't just assume this guy was guilty because the other party said so... Anyway I'll gladly say he's a douchebag when more information surfaces about why charges were dropped.

I take exactly the same stand on this case as I did on the Treyvon Martin shooting.
I'm outraged because we will not see a trial.
You say the details should come out--as it stands now they will not.
You say we won't know what really happened until ALL the evidence is placed before us. I agree--as it stands now we will never get that chance.
Without media attention to this case it is being swept under the "good ole boy" rug. This must be "blown big" in order to hold the prosecutor responsible and have the evidence released--or brought out in trial.
Sure it's possible the prosecutor dropped this case because of lack of evidence, or contrary evidence, but because of the "...statistics surrounding prosecution and sentencing of non-white criminals" just allowing this to be dropped is wrong.
I called him a smirking bastard not because I'm absolutely convinced that he did it--it's because, in my opinion, he is a smirking bastard.

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*promote
*quality
*beauty

Thank you dear Boise! It wasn't the easiest thing, using something so personal to submit, but after all this talk about people with disabilities lately, and the fact that this is a huge step in his understanding, I felt like I should and could. Thanks again

>> ^bareboards2:
Hey, boise! Thanks for feting me!
http://happy.videosift.com/video/Not-your-father-s-Drummer-Boy
My very first video. I still love it. It's naughty. The music is great. The visuals are sumptuous. It promotes safe sex.
What else might a modern woman want in a first ever post on Videosift?
Thanks so much, guys. This is terrific.


That was an awesome first video and what a way to make an entrance!! I admire you so much. I guess you already know that you're one of my favorite sifters and that I think you're a wonderful person! HUGE congratulations my friend!!

Hey, boise! Thanks for feting me!

http://happy.videosift.com/video/Not-your-father-s-Drummer-Boy

My very first video. I still love it. It's naughty. The music is great. The visuals are sumptuous. It promotes safe sex.

What else might a modern woman want in a first ever post on Videosift?

Thanks so much, guys. This is terrific.

>> ^Phreezdryd:

Congratulations...do you still like the red better?


Yeah, but I'll get by.

Glad to see it Boise!!

>> ^ctrlaltbleach:

grumble grumble @Boise_Lib grumble grumble rank! grumble grumble congrats grumble grumble...


Oh Yes, I noted that day well.

CONGRATS my friend! Been out of town so I'll get right on checking out your vids as soon as possible, Boise in the sky w/ diamond! Yay!!!!!!

Thanks for that me man
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Congratulations @<a rel="nofollow" href="http://happy.videosift.com/member/Boise_Lib" title="member since July 11th, 2009" class="profilelink"><strong style="color:#008800">Boise_Lib! Nicely done! :

*quality transition too!