Talking about secession has been a quasi-joking conversational saw since 1941, when five counties in the area started things by actually declaring themselves - briefly - to be the state of Jefferson. But now, with the economy in trouble and unemployment soaring, the idea of greater independence is getting its most serious consideration since World War II. picked by psycmoe 2 days ago

Obviously no single item will solve the economic woes, but what are some of the pros & cons of legalizing marijuana? picked by kingjames 2 days ago

They have had the loan for 2 weeks. The loan was supposed to hold them over while they sold off part of their assets. However they have already used most of the loan and haven't started the selling off. This has caused their credit ratings to be downgraded. picked by bernardblack 2 days ago

Who needs a high risk loan!!!? picked by Alton 3 days ago

The Hustler founder and freedom of speech advocate has produced an X-rated movie using an adult-film actress who resembles the Republican vice presidential candidate.

For lack of a better theme pic, I settled for Sarah as a flautist. :) picked by murfanda 4 days ago

"And the worst may be yet to come for Palin; sources say CBS has two more responses on tape that will likely prove embarrassing. " picked by Bornbad 5 days ago

Seriously. picked by Marli 5 days ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has directed nearly $100,000 from her political action committee to her husband's real estate and investment firm over the past decade, a practice of paying a spouse with political donations that she supported banning last year. picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

Two days after the failed house vote and before the Senate vote, Ron Paul gives his opinion on the bailout again. picked by JoshSF49 5 days ago

Well that seems fair and balanced...

The moderator of Thursday's vice-presidential debate is writing a book to come out about the time the next president takes the oath of office that aims to "shed new light" on Democratic candidate Barack Obama and other "emerging young African American politicians" who are "forging a bold new path to political power." picked by Nateebiinature 5 days ago

The vice presidential candidate of a major political party in America apparently believes dinosaurs and men once walked the earth at the same time. picked by Bornbad 6 days ago

The clip hasn't aired yet, but if the rumors are true... picked by tvirus 6 days ago

If you aren’t impressed with McCain or Obama, cast your vote for Santa Claus instead. A Christian monk from Lake Tahoe with the legal name of Mr. Santa Claus is officially registered as a candidate for the presidential race. picked by mutil8or 6 days ago

There's an effort to elect an unknown random person as President... and it's someone we know! Watch this online video about the surprising new nominee picked by MeMe 6 days ago

After a record loss yesterday, the stocks are bouncing back up quite nicely.

Oh yeah, I called it picked by JoshSF49 6 days ago

People start investing in canned food and shotguns picked by Moe 1 week ago

Sarah Palin as Sarah Heath in the swimsuit competition of the 1984 Miss Alaska beauty pageant.

The guy who has the full tape is from Juneau, and he says she gives a rather amusing flute performance for her 'talent'. What HuffPo says about it. picked by suebe 1 week ago

Tina Fey returns as Sarah Palin again picked by JoshSF49 1 week ago

Nature magazine, the world's leading scientific journal, has featured a powerful image of John McCain and Barack Obama on its front cover. Then, however, you see the back cover... picked by mitzuzake 1 week ago

Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker
has called for Sarah Palin to withdraw from the ticket.

"Palin’s recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate. Who Is Clearly Out Of Her League." picked by BADbud 1 week ago

It was the golden age of Hollywood, a time when movies defined who we were and what we did. But it was also the golden age of tobacco sponsorship, a time when tobacco companies paid stars thousands of dollars - as well as a year's supply of cigarettes - to promote their products on and off-screen picked by suebe 1 week ago

In the biggest bank failure in history, JPMorgan Chase will acquire massive branch network and troubled assets from Washington Mutual for $1.9 billion.

On a personal note, WaMu holds (held?) my mortgage. Does this mean I don't need to make any more payments?? picked by IcePigs 1 week ago

Katie Couric speaks with GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of pastors have called on their congregations to fast and pray for passage of a ballot measure in November that would put an end to gay marriage in California. picked by muppet 2 weeks ago

Given the choice of either A. changing the shirt, B. turning it inside out, or C. getting suspended, the 11-year-old boy chose suspension.

Now his dad is suing. picked by Marli 2 weeks ago