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General Discussion
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 18 sec ago
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 18 sec ago
Classical Music
Dohnanyi - Pastorale "Hungarian Christmas Song"
By sprinkleeninow - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Dohnanyi - Pastorale "Hungarian Christmas Song"
By sprinkleeninow - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Music Appreciation
The Swingin' Nutcracker by Shorty Rogers with his Sax Quintet & The Big Band (1960)
By Tactical Peek - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The Swingin' Nutcracker by Shorty Rogers with his Sax Quintet & The Big Band (1960)
By Tactical Peek - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Cable News Clips
MTG says Trump went scorched earth over Epstein files - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
MTG says Trump went scorched earth over Epstein files - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
ICE Barbie Sued Over Tear-Gas Stunt for MAGA Influencers
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
ICE Barbie Sued Over Tear-Gas Stunt for MAGA Influencers
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) The moral imperative of a name: Yad Vashem documents five million Holocaust victims
By Behind the Aegis - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
(JEWISH GROUP) The moral imperative of a name: Yad Vashem documents five million Holocaust victims
By Behind the Aegis - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Utter clowns: RFK Jr., Sean Duffy square off in pull-up competition at D.C. airport
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Utter clowns: RFK Jr., Sean Duffy square off in pull-up competition at D.C. airport
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Oh, F*CK this B*LLSH*T. Trump says Ukrainians "love" his Putin Surrender Plan, the problem is Zelensky "hasn't read it."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Oh, F*CK this B*LLSH*T. Trump says Ukrainians "love" his Putin Surrender Plan, the problem is Zelensky "hasn't read it."
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
US Congress Loads Defense Bill With Europe-First Muscle
By Emrys - 54 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
US Congress Loads Defense Bill With Europe-First Muscle
By Emrys - 54 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know -- and the nuance we all need in this moment
By Behind the Aegis - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
(JEWISH GROUP) In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know -- and the nuance we all need in this moment
By Behind the Aegis - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Is Coming for Veterans' Disability Benefits
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump Is Coming for Veterans' Disability Benefits
By Celerity - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Back to the future after watching the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Getting worse
By question everything - 26 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Back to the future after watching the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Getting worse
By question everything - 26 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison
By Behind the Aegis - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Final assailant charged in 2021 antisemitic assault of Joey Borgen sentenced to 2 years in prison
By Behind the Aegis - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Jewish Group
(JEWISH GROUP) Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to 'free Palestine' in their oaths of office
By Behind the Aegis - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
(JEWISH GROUP) Left-wing Argentine lawmakers pledge allegiance to 'free Palestine' in their oaths of office
By Behind the Aegis - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
The DU Lounge
What outdoor activities did you do in the snow as a child or as an adult? I liked to build a snowman family.How about
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
What outdoor activities did you do in the snow as a child or as an adult? I liked to build a snowman family.How about
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Music Appreciation
Petula Clark, Downtown.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Petula Clark, Downtown.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Happily, the Soyuz MS-27 space craft has just safely landed at Baikonur Cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan..
By Princess Turandot - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Happily, the Soyuz MS-27 space craft has just safely landed at Baikonur Cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan..
By Princess Turandot - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump ROCKED as Judge Makes POWERFUL MOVE Bringing Down the HAMMER - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 34 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Trump ROCKED as Judge Makes POWERFUL MOVE Bringing Down the HAMMER - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 34 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Clarence Thomas Sits Out Supreme Court Student Loan Case Decision
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Clarence Thomas Sits Out Supreme Court Student Loan Case Decision
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: If Trump hasn't called you a 'terrible reporter' then you're not doing your job - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Lawrence: If Trump hasn't called you a 'terrible reporter' then you're not doing your job - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 24 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Starving Widow (grifter) Erika Kirk
By Coldwater - 46 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Starving Widow (grifter) Erika Kirk
By Coldwater - 46 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 45 min ago
General Discussion
I have one good thing to say about trump
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
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I have one good thing to say about trump
By tulipsandroses - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
Very very infrequently I am terribly awed by...
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Very very infrequently I am terribly awed by...
By discntnt_irny_srcsm - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 48 min ago
General Discussion
Hope Walz's Bluesky post to Don Jr. today
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 50 min ago
Hope Walz's Bluesky post to Don Jr. today
By red dog 1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 50 min ago
General Discussion
Fact check: Trump denies saying something he said on camera five days ago
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
Fact check: Trump denies saying something he said on camera five days ago
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
General Discussion
What happens if Maga Mike refuses to swear the new congress in?
By Blumancru - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
What happens if Maga Mike refuses to swear the new congress in?
By Blumancru - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 51 min ago
General Discussion
This is as CLOSE to a WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMATION of Trump sh*tcanning Cricket Killer as we're likely to get.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 54 min ago
This is as CLOSE to a WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMATION of Trump sh*tcanning Cricket Killer as we're likely to get.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 54 min ago
California
'Massacred': The California GOP hits a new low
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
'Massacred': The California GOP hits a new low
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy urgently arrived in London! Macron couldn't hold back his words. FIRST FOOTAGE of visit - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
⚡️Zelenskyy urgently arrived in London! Macron couldn't hold back his words. FIRST FOOTAGE of visit - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 55 min ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Humor
The White House Press Secretary gets real... This Hour Has 22 Minutes
By IronLionZion - 58 min ago - Last reply 58 min ago
The White House Press Secretary gets real... This Hour Has 22 Minutes
By IronLionZion - 58 min ago - Last reply 58 min ago
General Discussion
JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
JD Vance Reminded To Use White House Service Entrance
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Trump Attacks "Horrible" Jimmy Kimmel, Gets Embarrassing Fake Award & Jimmy Announces Show Renewal
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Kimmel: Trump Attacks "Horrible" Jimmy Kimmel, Gets Embarrassing Fake Award & Jimmy Announces Show Renewal
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
By Omaha Steve - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Foreign Affairs
Putin's Rotting Army Just Got Worse - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Putin's Rotting Army Just Got Worse - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Editorials & Other Articles
US Congress Loads Defense Bill With Europe-First Muscle
By Emrys - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
US Congress Loads Defense Bill With Europe-First Muscle
By Emrys - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Health
Was looking to get a supplement insurance plan to cover the 20%
By KS Toronado - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Was looking to get a supplement insurance plan to cover the 20%
By KS Toronado - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Screwed as Republicans Plan To Mass Quit - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump Screwed as Republicans Plan To Mass Quit - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Alicia slams solicitor general, says he's 'arguing for a king' before Supreme Court - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Alicia slams solicitor general, says he's 'arguing for a king' before Supreme Court - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
MTG Said Trump Told Her That if you Release The Epstein Files
By Coolgoober - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
MTG Said Trump Told Her That if you Release The Epstein Files
By Coolgoober - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Just gotta do Traffic Live, Dear Mr. Fantasy.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Just gotta do Traffic Live, Dear Mr. Fantasy.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
BREAKING NEWS: Trump rescinds Cuellar clemency, citing "totally illegal" pardon
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
BREAKING NEWS: Trump rescinds Cuellar clemency, citing "totally illegal" pardon
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Where is the Senate GOP healthcare plan?
By sabbat hunter - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Where is the Senate GOP healthcare plan?
By sabbat hunter - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Jefferson Airplane, White Rabbit.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jefferson Airplane, White Rabbit.
By MarineCombatEngineer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Malala Yousafzai - "Finding My Way," Education Activism & Dreaming for Herself - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Malala Yousafzai - "Finding My Way," Education Activism & Dreaming for Herself - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCT: I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump
By Passages - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Chris Murphy 🟧@ChrisMurphyCT: I need you to listen to and share this story - of how Trump
By Passages - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Football
Colts so desperate for a backup QB that they're turning to Philip Rivers
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Colts so desperate for a backup QB that they're turning to Philip Rivers
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
'Human swastika' at San Jose high school prompts investigation
By Behind the Aegis - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
'Human swastika' at San Jose high school prompts investigation
By Behind the Aegis - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
One of my grand nieces told me that among her friends
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
One of my grand nieces told me that among her friends
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Official STUNNED as Judge Readies CRIMINAL REFERRAL?! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump Official STUNNED as Judge Readies CRIMINAL REFERRAL?! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Jasmine Crockett in, Colin Allred out: A major shakeup for Democrats in their quest to finally win a Senate seat in TX
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jasmine Crockett in, Colin Allred out: A major shakeup for Democrats in their quest to finally win a Senate seat in TX
By In It to Win It - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'Hoosiers don't cheat': Ex-U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly on Indiana GOP's map push - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
'Hoosiers don't cheat': Ex-U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly on Indiana GOP's map push - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Jesus Christ he's now made it clear
By 4bonhoffer - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Jesus Christ he's now made it clear
By 4bonhoffer - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Is this what will finally bring down the Trump era?
By LAS14 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Is this what will finally bring down the Trump era?
By LAS14 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The continuing saga of my now-MAGA dad. He sent a horrible text to my sister.
By Coventina - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
Alternative Streaming Services that are NOT Netflix or Paramount
By mysteryowl - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Alternative Streaming Services that are NOT Netflix or Paramount
By mysteryowl - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Bill Maher Defends Bashing Jimmy Kimmel's Wife for Trump Ultimatum to Her Family: 'They're Mad at Me'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Bill Maher Defends Bashing Jimmy Kimmel's Wife for Trump Ultimatum to Her Family: 'They're Mad at Me'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Shapiro addresses Harris talk, responds to question on possible 2028 run - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Shapiro addresses Harris talk, responds to question on possible 2028 run - The Weeknight - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Music Appreciation
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live, Cortez the Killer
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live, Cortez the Killer
By MarineCombatEngineer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
FIFA Gives Trump a Gold Pacifier & Looming War on Venezuela Gives Jon Iraq Deja Vu - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
FIFA Gives Trump a Gold Pacifier & Looming War on Venezuela Gives Jon Iraq Deja Vu - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
By DBoon - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Turns Out Fighting Fascism Helps You Live Longer
By DBoon - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
This weekend ICE detained a student at a private college in Minneapolis
By Ocelot II - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
This weekend ICE detained a student at a private college in Minneapolis
By Ocelot II - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
The DU Lounge
When you were a kid, what toy did not live up to the commercials on television. My two major fails were Easy Bake oven
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
When you were a kid, what toy did not live up to the commercials on television. My two major fails were Easy Bake oven
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'Trump is making their lives tougher': Gov. Shapiro says Pennsylvanians can see through Trump's lies - The Weeknight
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
'Trump is making their lives tougher': Gov. Shapiro says Pennsylvanians can see through Trump's lies - The Weeknight
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
Former Trump aides allege judicial misconduct in Wisconsin fake elector caseWI Winter Storm Watch Tue, Dec 9, POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY, ACCUMULATING SNOW AND VERY GUSTY WINDS FROM CENTRAL MINNESOTA TO
Wisconsin Supreme Court elections have drawn an 'obscene' amount of spending. Here's why and what can be done about it.
Latest Breaking News
Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Lawmakers move to compel Hegseth to release military video of Sept. 2 boat strike
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Justices address federal limitations of Louisiana health care provider shield
6 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
6 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is investor in Paramount's hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump Allegedly Committed Same 'Mortgage Fraud' His Admin Prosecuted Letitia James For: Report
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia, refusing to bow to Putin or Trump
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
10 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
JD Vance says Trump crudely mocked politician's manhood after asking his shoe size
12 hrs ago - Independent
12 hrs ago - Independent
'ONE RULE': Trump says he'll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback
12 hrs ago - TechCrunch
12 hrs ago - TechCrunch
Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
12 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
12 hrs ago - Texas Tribune
Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD 'to finish what we started,' CEO Ellison tells CNBC
15 hrs ago - CNBC
15 hrs ago - CNBC
US Congress considers 'must-pass' defense policy bill that would top Trump's spending request
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
17 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'This creates danger': Walz hits back after Trump targets Somali immigrants
21 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
21 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
None of the 12 remaining US military survivors of Pearl Harbor -- all over age 100 -- able to attend annual memorial
Sunday - nypost
Sunday - nypost
Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb," scientists there say
Sunday - CBS News
Sunday - CBS News
Leaked memo shows Trump DOJ wants list of groups that express 'anti-American sentiment'
Sunday - Raw Story
Sunday - Raw Story
Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP's affordability agenda: 'Doing nothing is not an option'
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics