When it comes to putting powerful people on the hot seat, there's no one tougher and more tenacious than veteran California Congressman Henry Waxman. He likes to point out that the House took 140 hours of sworn testimony about Clinton's Christmas-card list, but only 12 hours on prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A tiny town in western Pennsylvania could ask all of its residents to own guns, if a proposal under consideration on Wednesday wins approval from local officials. picked by civicracer18c1 3 years ago

Without getting the parents (or family's) permission. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

Bonus: Teacher also tells child she's adopted. The child didn't know this last part. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

A bar owner in Ohio is forced to remove sign that states: "For service, speak English". picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

Grandp-AHHH! picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

Not THAT son (oddly enough) but younger Jeb instead. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Unable to win Senate confirmation, U.N. Ambassador John Bolton will step down when his temporary appointment expires within weeks picked by Alton 3 years ago

Anonymity is essential to protect free speech. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Yes, Mr. Carter, thank you for making me a Republican—because of your incompetence in handling the Iranians and…your cozying up with every dictator, thug, Islamic terrorist there is. And more importantly, I find it to be vile because of [untelligible] (sounds like “your blackest heart”). Because you’re an anti-Semite. And let me explain why I think you’re a b... read full post picked by Jay777 3 years ago

I love subtle advertisements that have such clear meaning. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia, is schizophrenic. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Those religious nut bags at the Westboro Baptist Church were not welcome at this funeral for a soldier who died in Iraq. They are pretty much running for their lives and trying to drive away as fast as possible. This crowd would have torn them limb from limb. picked by Jay777 3 years ago

While North Korea's people starve and suffer, there is simply no excuse for the regime to be splurging on cognac and cigars. Good point! picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Read the article, then listen to this mp3 and realize why this guy is so popular. He's just nice. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

I put this under politics because it seems political. The clip is thought-provoking. picked by harmsc12 3 years ago

But the girls have stayed on, celebrating their 25th birthday over the weekend and producing even more headlines about their activities. Like father, like daughters. Don't know when to leave. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said a "different set of rules" may be needed to reduce terrorists' ability to use the Internet and free speech to recruit and get out their message picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Southern Hemisphere Not Warming. Alaska Cooling. Oceans Cooling... picked by Hoosker 3 years ago

A homeowners association in southwestern Colorado has threatened to fine a resident $25 a day until she removes a Christmas wreath with a peace sign that some say is an anti-Iraq war protest or a symbol of Satan. picked by Alton 3 years ago

A police contingent watched from a distance as the charmers opened their baskets and allowed the snakes to slither out, their hoods swaying from side to side. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

If you thought that Rap, Punk, Heavy Metal or any other past degenerate trends were a threat...PLEASE WAKE UP!! picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Contains lots of facts and links to useful resources about upcoming NATO Summit in Latvia. picked by stratozaurus 3 years ago

All the media attention is focused on a $250 Caucasian Achievement and Recognition Scholarship.Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher; they must write two essays; and, here’s the kicker, they must be at least one-quarter Caucasian. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Fantastic Argentinian political campaign video. Stick with it past the halfway mark for a cool surprise. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago