The Lakota Sioux DECLARED SOVEREIGN NATION STATUS yesterday, the 20th of December. The Sioux, whom you all know to be pretty big rock stars of their own right, plan to break off from the United States and go independent with their owno lando. For those who are aware, that's property that branches over 4 states: Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.

Moreover, the Sioux are welcoming all those who wish to seek shelter or escape from the U.S. open arms as they plan to work towards finally getting away from the [sensationalist phrase] and [rhetorically charged assumption] (note: the hard facts state some stuff you better read on your own, less you think I'm biased/racist).

Personally, I think this is crazy ass news, but mostly because several different states in America have been trying to pull the "I'll take my NES home" card for years. I know California, Alaska, and Hawaii (duh) have all took the idea pretty seriously.

Look, I really don't know why anyone [not oppressed by the white man for the sake of uranium and slavery] would want to split off, but I have to remind you guys one thing: I'm from Texas. We've been a nation before, and we are dying to do it again. But if Texas goes independent, the country is going to be literally split-in-half.

So, yeah, pretty interesting stuff going on.

Via: USA Today, CommonDreams.org

Edit: Here is the section of the US that would be Lakota Territory.