Vote Lists

Top U.S. Headlines in the News of the 20th Century

I have always been intrigued by the top headlines and stories of any paper, but especially of those from years past. From World Wars, to assassinations of famous people, to sports accomplishments, to important inventions, to the s...

Royals That Should Be Running Their Countries

Given the fact that many of the world's countries are facing economic and social problems, and many of them CHOSE to eject their King or Queen, it seems reasonable to me to give these folks another chance to lead their respective ...

14 Great People Who Were Also Perverts

As some sort of a sequel to Beau Iverson's list (http://www.ranker.com/list/the-13-most-historically-important-perverts-of-all-time/beau-iverson), I've decided to compile this list of 14 other allegedly awesome people who were rea...

Best Choice For President Of The United States In 2016

Yeah I know President Obama has just started his second term but there are already republicans positioning themselves for a 2016 run and of course all the Hillary talk...let's make a list...

Most Popular Subjects Taken In High School

This should be a fun list to rank, especially for high school students. But it should also bring back good memories for adults or college students who remember the good ole days when they were back in high school and learned some ...

Long Gone Nations We Miss..(?)...

They no longer occupy maps, The UN, or other countries for that matter! But they were here...an they weren't queer...and ya know? Some of us miss them. Gone but not forgotten!

Movies That Should Get a Remake

Out Of Work: Best Job For Mitt Romney...

Time for Mitty to hit the streets looking for a new job. Got any ideas? Well add them as my list is short. What's the perfect fit if there is one...

Most Important Historical Events of the 20th Century

Lots of things happened last century. Which are the most important?

Rank President Obama's Enacted Policies

In an election year there is a lot of debate about what the candidates have done. Here is a list of what President Obama has done his first three (3) years in office. Vote up the policies mattered the most in your opinion, and vot...

Lying Politicians: The Worst Liars In American Politics

The least trustworthy people in American politics, ranked by the wisdom of the crowd. Anyone can add to this list, making it an accurate, real-time ranking of the people's picks for the worst liars in the state, local and federal ...

Most Powerful Nations in 1939

The hardest list to compile, because each of the militaries had different objectives and different strengths and weaknesses. Having said this, we will attempt to "power rank" each major power in 1939 according to militar...

Bush-isms: Funny George Bush Quotes

Serving eight years as President of the United States of America, George W. Bush brought us plenty of laughs with his many funny quotes, gaffes and other Bush-isms. What made things even funnier is that Bush often was clueless of ...

Best Presidential Candidates Who Never Won

This list is of the best former potential Presidents this nation might have missed out on. It includes those popular Presidential candidates who never made it to the White House, because of defeat, death, or other reasons.

Great Rulers Who Turned Into Tyrants As They Aged

Even some of the best rulers in history turned into villains or almost did so as they got old. Here are some of them.

The Most Important Supreme Court Cases

Quick: Can you name the most important Supreme Court cases in U.S. history? Yes? Well, can you explain them, in a nutshell, to anyone who asks? Impress your friends with your legal history knowledge by perusing this list of some o...

Politicians Sucking at Sports

Politicians sucking at sports are not limited to the poorly placed ceremonial first pitches or the occasional candid shot of a politician eating sand playing sports on the beach. Politicians have found innovative and new ways to f...

The Most Influential People of All Time

This is a list of the most influential people of all of human history. This means that the individuals on this list have had a significant effect on how regular people live their lives today and have had a large impact on how mode...

Inventions That Were Worst for the World

Inventions that were worst for the world, for the most part, are all things created with good intentions that have changed the world for eternity. While few inventions are perfect, these stand out as among the best that created th...

People From Biblical Times You Would Most Like To Meet

Wouldn't it be cool to meet and have a conversation in person with people from Biblical times? If you are a student of the Bible or just someone who has knowledge of those times in history, who would you be most excited to meet in...

The Most Loved American First Ladies

The most loved First Ladies in the history of the US are also some of the most respected and most powerful women in the world. They may have first become known for being married to the President of the United States, but many of t...

Top Reasons Why Being Gay Dosen't Matter

After seeing the Government of The State of Washington take legal action against a private business owner, and being called a bigot for a list I created, I decided to open this can of worms. Sure I'll get allot of hate mail! Keep ...

50 Celebrities Who Need to STFU

America makes some great entertainment, and that's primarily due to great entertainers. But sometimes those entertainers mistakenly believe that our love for their work translates into some respect for their opinions on things the...

Most Influential People of the Second World War

The Second World War was by far the biggest war in human history. A lot of people participated in this total war. Which people are the most important?

Best 2016 Republican Presidential Candidate

Its time to choose your next Republican president! Who's the best Candidate for the Republican Presidential Nomination in 2016?

The Best Way to Fix The American Political System

How would you best fix a political system that all Americans (no matter which side of the spectrum they fall on) can agree is broken? Vote on the ideas you think would work best, and add any brilliant thoughts you might have.Our S...

Election 2012: Who Do You Want To Be Our Next President?

With the election a little less than two weeks away, I would like to know who the people of Ranker want to be the next President Of The United States.

Joe Bidenisms: The Funniest and Best Joe Biden Gaffes

Here are the funniest Joe Biden gaffes of all time. The 47th Vice President of the United States has a history of sticking his foot in his mouth. These Joe Bidenisms are classic gaffes the former democratic Senator has made over t...

The One Word That Best Describes Donald Trump...

Do you have a word that best describes the mouth that bored...Donald Trump? There are oh so many but let's find the ultimate word. Vote and add...

What's The Worst That Could Happen?

So what's the big deal if Romney becomes President? They're all the same right...aren't they? What do you think is the worst that will happen? Vote and add...

Conservative Pinata: What's Inside Of Mitt Romney?

So what if Mitty was a pinata and you took a stick to him...what do you think would fall out? Vote and add whatever you feel is missing...

One Word That Best Describes The American Political System..

Is there a word that you feel best describes the American political system? Add it to the list and vote on those listed...

Most Popular Democrats That Were Once Republicans

These popular current Democrats were at one time proud and active members of the Republican Party. Democratic Politicians from all across the US, have changed their mind and flipped sides of the isle for one reason or another. Thi...

Most Influential People of the Cold War

The Cold War was a period of confrontation between the two superpowers of the world, the United States and the Soviet Union. During the war, the USA and the USSR used different ways to expand their influence and reduce the other's...

Most Important Battles of World War 2

Battles that changed the natural course of WW2

The Very Best of Bad Lip Reading

Ever wanted to hear Michele Bachman talk about curing nausea with one cockeyed boar? How about listening to bullied Internet celebrity Rebecca Black sing about gang fights? Perhaps Rick Perry explaining using goats in the computer...

10 Powerhouse Blogs and Articles on Barack Obama

When politicians enters campaign mode in America (or maybe any country) that’s almost the same as saying they’re going into fighting mode. It’s been kind of like that with Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential elec...

Worst US Politicians

Politicians who are ignorant, destructive, selfish, egotistical, and/or corrupt.

Most Controversial Supreme Court Cases

Looking for information about some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases in history? These U.S. Supreme Court decisions, some of which date back more than 100 years, include rulings on such hot button issues as abortion, c...

Top 5 US Counterculture/peace Movements

Best Cosmopolitan Covers

List of the most memorable Cosmopolitan Magazine covers, featuring the coolest photographs, sexiest celebrity shots, and most innovative designs ever to hit newsstands. These best Cosmo covers span the entire history of the public...

UK Prime Ministers of the 20th Century

All 18 men and 1 woman who became Prime Minister of the UK during the 20th Century ranked in order of 'greatness'.

The Most Left Wing People In America

The most far left people in America. Including celebrities, politicians, journalists, activists, etc.

Al Gore-isms: Funny Al Gore Quotes

The "funny" quotes by former Vice President Al Gore are a rare compendium. Stupid quotes from Al Gore are abound, but never seem to be publicized enough, no matter how unfunny they may be! Al Gore is noted for his gaffes...

What was Responsible for the End of the Middle Class

What person(s), organization or event was most responsible for bringing the middle class to where it is today?

Top Reasons Why Islam Is A Cult

So...Can of Worms #2 Officially Opened..Please forward all Fatwas and Death Threats to your nearest Post Box, as usual, Care Of: "That's What We Expect Of You". Jim Jones, David Koresh, Charles Manson, Mohammed, Shoko As...

Wisest Leaders

This list is intended to be a ranking of the wisest leaders of all time. It is intended to be the OPPOSITE of the most dictatorial leaders. Thus, a leader who scored highest on wisdom would be expected to score the lowest on "...

Best President of India

# All those listed here are Honorable Presidents of India.

Best US Presidential Candidates of the 21 Century

Will not inspire confidence in our voting system

Reasons Why Americans Will All Become Dhimmis

So, students of history know, what has happened will happen again. Rome...gone. Greece...gone. Sparta...gone. They did leave some cool s**t for us to look at though! This list is about why the United States is now in decline, and ...