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I'm going to be the first person here to pan the halftime show.
By JohnnyRingo - 7 hrs ago - 81 replies
I'm going to be the first person here to pan the halftime show.
By JohnnyRingo - 7 hrs ago - 81 replies
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How long have you and your SO been together.? Rich and I have been married for 47 years, And you?
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 72 replies
How long have you and your SO been together.? Rich and I have been married for 47 years, And you?
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 72 replies
General Discussion
America KEEPS VOTING FOR THIS BULLSH*T..."House Republicans launch BAD BUNNY PROBE."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 66 replies
America KEEPS VOTING FOR THIS BULLSH*T..."House Republicans launch BAD BUNNY PROBE."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
Erika Kirk "I don't drink...I haven't dated for 5 years before I met Charlie" here's videos of her drinking and dating.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
Erika Kirk "I don't drink...I haven't dated for 5 years before I met Charlie" here's videos of her drinking and dating.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Best response I've heard about MAGA whining about Bad Bunny not singing in English
By tulipsandroses - 6 hrs ago - 38 replies
Best response I've heard about MAGA whining about Bad Bunny not singing in English
By tulipsandroses - 6 hrs ago - 38 replies
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Do you remember your first kiss? I do, I was 5 years old and the kid"s name was Eddy. He was also 5 and we were in the
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
Do you remember your first kiss? I do, I was 5 years old and the kid"s name was Eddy. He was also 5 and we were in the
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
GOP Sen Lummis says she's changed her mind after the new Epstein revelations today: "Initially my reaction to...
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
GOP Sen Lummis says she's changed her mind after the new Epstein revelations today: "Initially my reaction to...
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Lauren Boebert appears visibly upset after viewing the unredacted Epstein Files.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 30 replies
Lauren Boebert appears visibly upset after viewing the unredacted Epstein Files.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - 30 replies
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How many days in a row can you go for the same leftovers?
By True Dough - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
How many days in a row can you go for the same leftovers?
By True Dough - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Seriously, who the hell puts their own name on a memorial built to honor someone else who has passed?
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
Seriously, who the hell puts their own name on a memorial built to honor someone else who has passed?
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
National Governors Association calls off Trump event after White House invited only Republicans
By Wiz Imp - 4 hrs ago - 29 replies
National Governors Association calls off Trump event after White House invited only Republicans
By Wiz Imp - 4 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Just had an encounter with a MAGAt in grocery store parking lot.
By Coventina - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
Just had an encounter with a MAGAt in grocery store parking lot.
By Coventina - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
MN-GOV: Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed in St. Cloud, leading him to suspend campaign
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 29 replies
MN-GOV: Daughter of Minnesota governor candidate fatally stabbed in St. Cloud, leading him to suspend campaign
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
A very pro-AI account on both Bluesky and X posted about a "disturbing" Stanford paper on LLMs' failures at reasoning
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
A very pro-AI account on both Bluesky and X posted about a "disturbing" Stanford paper on LLMs' failures at reasoning
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday I was listening to a highly respected minister talk and I wanted to smack him across his face
By Stargazer99 - 10 hrs ago - 25 replies
Yesterday I was listening to a highly respected minister talk and I wanted to smack him across his face
By Stargazer99 - 10 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
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Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch...
By LuckyCharms - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
Things are a little rough today here at the Ponderosa Ranch...
By LuckyCharms - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
AP: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
AP: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Vonn has released a statement.
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
Lindsey Vonn has released a statement.
By imanamerican63 - 22 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
The Racist-in-Chief looks especially bad these days
By wolfie001 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
The Racist-in-Chief looks especially bad these days
By wolfie001 - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
This is too good about the TPUSA halftime show.
By Initech - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
This is too good about the TPUSA halftime show.
By Initech - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Alleged Epstein co-conspirators named on House floor as lawmaker overrides redactions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
Alleged Epstein co-conspirators named on House floor as lawmaker overrides redactions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin's 'Ability To Kill Cancer Cells'
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin's 'Ability To Kill Cancer Cells'
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
What was the name of the conservative discussion board (often called "the site that can't be mentioned') here
By likesmountains 52 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
What was the name of the conservative discussion board (often called "the site that can't be mentioned') here
By likesmountains 52 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
PM Starmer still in office but power has been removed
By stollen - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
PM Starmer still in office but power has been removed
By stollen - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says Fed Pick Warsh Can Get Economy to Hit 15% Growth
By progree - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Says Fed Pick Warsh Can Get Economy to Hit 15% Growth
By progree - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Epstein bombshell as NINE-year-old victim and 'senior government official' are revealed in redacted files
By SamuelTheThird - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
Epstein bombshell as NINE-year-old victim and 'senior government official' are revealed in redacted files
By SamuelTheThird - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
'President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files... "more than a million times."' 'Rep. Jamie Raskin
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
'President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files... "more than a million times."' 'Rep. Jamie Raskin
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
GOLDMAN: Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof of citizenship? LYONS:
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
GOLDMAN: Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof of citizenship? LYONS:
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel has completely botched the Nancy Guthrie case and this is why...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Kash Patel has completely botched the Nancy Guthrie case and this is why...
By PeaceWave - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026's Top Senate Fights
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026's Top Senate Fights
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
If you worked in a candy factory and made those little hearts with saying, what saying would you put on a bagful going
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
If you worked in a candy factory and made those little hearts with saying, what saying would you put on a bagful going
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful?
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful?
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
'Incoherent' Trump sparks backlash after bizarre Stanley Cup threat
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
'Incoherent' Trump sparks backlash after bizarre Stanley Cup threat
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts
By highplainsdem - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Rasmussen poll: FLYING KETCHUP ALERT!
By Fiendish Thingy - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Rasmussen poll: FLYING KETCHUP ALERT!
By Fiendish Thingy - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Twitter MAGAS are saying the Nancy Guthrie disappearance Is an inside job
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Twitter MAGAS are saying the Nancy Guthrie disappearance Is an inside job
By DemocratSinceBirth - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Oregon
U.S. citizen was running errands. After ICE stop, she ended up at the hospital instead (Sen. Wyden's office)
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
U.S. citizen was running errands. After ICE stop, she ended up at the hospital instead (Sen. Wyden's office)
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Accommodation Nation- America's colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.
By MichMan - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
Accommodation Nation- America's colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.
By MichMan - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE List: the small European website exposing US immigration agents
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
ICE List: the small European website exposing US immigration agents
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Putin thinks he can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
By AZProgressive - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Putin thinks he can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
By AZProgressive - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump makes insane tweet claiming China will terminate ice hockey in Canada
By Pototan - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump makes insane tweet claiming China will terminate ice hockey in Canada
By Pototan - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
By dalton99a - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
If the Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterms this year Trump will be impeached and very
By artemisia1 - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
If the Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterms this year Trump will be impeached and very
By artemisia1 - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Science
Scientists create 'smart underwear' to measure human flatulence
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Scientists create 'smart underwear' to measure human flatulence
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman disappoints again--supports SAVE act
By durablend - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Fetterman disappoints again--supports SAVE act
By durablend - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Reports Emerge Claiming M23 Detained Blackwater Founder Erik Prince in Eastern DRC
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
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If you like soup/chowder, and have a Costco membership...
By 3catwoman3 - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
If you like soup/chowder, and have a Costco membership...
By 3catwoman3 - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Right-wing pro-life march ends up being measles super spreader: health officials
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Right-wing pro-life march ends up being measles super spreader: health officials
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Live Updates: Chilling Images of Masked Figure Recovered From Cameras at Nancy Guthrie's House
By milestogo - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Live Updates: Chilling Images of Masked Figure Recovered From Cameras at Nancy Guthrie's House
By milestogo - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Who Are 6 Redacted Potential Co-Conspirators in Epstein Files? What We Know
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Who Are 6 Redacted Potential Co-Conspirators in Epstein Files? What We Know
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Kid Rock's lip-synced halftime show brings Megyn Kelly to tears
By Coldwater - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Kid Rock's lip-synced halftime show brings Megyn Kelly to tears
By Coldwater - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Epstein files: A reference to the nine-year-old
By teach1st - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Epstein files: A reference to the nine-year-old
By teach1st - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Startling: A high school math teacher without a degree could so corrupt the most powerful men in the world.
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Startling: A high school math teacher without a degree could so corrupt the most powerful men in the world.
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
By BaronChocula - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
By BaronChocula - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Henry VIII's love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Henry VIII's love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
A billionaire family that owns a bridge crossing between Michigan and Canada has wanted Trump to stop a new bridge
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: New Epstein scandal shocks the nation - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Breaking: New Epstein scandal shocks the nation - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Michigan
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
HB 1491 requires Tennessee public schools to teach the Bible in K-12
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
HB 1491 requires Tennessee public schools to teach the Bible in K-12
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bondi Seeks to Revive Criminal Indictments of Comey, James
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Bondi Seeks to Revive Criminal Indictments of Comey, James
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Epstein Files Update as Lawmakers Comment on Likely Co-Conspirators
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Epstein Files Update as Lawmakers Comment on Likely Co-Conspirators
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Lawmakers Don't Rule Out Exposing Redacted Names
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Lawmakers Don't Rule Out Exposing Redacted Names
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
Maria Lazar's (R) Record Shows She Is Unfit for Wisconsin's Highest CourtChris Taylor (D) launches first Supreme Court ad with big funding edge
Trump Administration again denies flood relief to Wisconsin communities
Latest Breaking News
Judge bars Trump admin from detaining thousands of Minnesota immigrants admitted as refugees
23 min ago - Law & Crime
23 min ago - Law & Crime
Kaiser reaches $30 million settlement with US Labor Dept over mental health care practices
46 min ago - Reuters
46 min ago - Reuters
Karoline Leavitt cuts short White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick's Epstein island admis
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Jamie Raskin Reveals Trump's Name Shows Up in Unredacted Epstein Files 'More Than a Million Times'
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Facebook adds new AI features, animated profile photos, and backgrounds for text posts
1 hr ago - TechCrunch
1 hr ago - TechCrunch
More than 10,000 nurses end largest strike in New York City history, others continue striking
2 hrs ago - Prism
2 hrs ago - Prism
Judges are regularly threatening contempt charges against the DOJ in immigration cases
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Democrats demand new restrictions to Trump's immigration crackdown and threaten a DHS shutdown
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Winter Olympics Bosses Vow to Fix Medals After Identifying Embarrassing Problem
7 hrs ago - daily beast
7 hrs ago - daily beast
UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes
7 hrs ago - Politico/AP
7 hrs ago - Politico/AP
'Democrats are on offense': House Dems' campaign arm adds 5 seats to target list
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump news at a glance: Europe must stand up to Trump and his 'demolition men', new report says
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals
8 hrs ago - the guardian
8 hrs ago - the guardian
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Putin thinks he can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says
10 hrs ago - Associated Press
10 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week
10 hrs ago - Reuters
10 hrs ago - Reuters
House Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump's Canada tariffs this week
11 hrs ago - msn/News Nation/The Hill
11 hrs ago - msn/News Nation/The Hill
Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument
11 hrs ago - Gay City News
11 hrs ago - Gay City News
House set to vote on election rule changes that could limit access for millions
13 hrs ago - Scripps News
13 hrs ago - Scripps News
Chappell Roan Exits Wasserman Agency Following Epstein Fallout: 'I Refuse to Passively Stand By'
18 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
18 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Markey to introduce resolution denouncing Trump's call to 'nationalize' elections
20 hrs ago - The Hill
20 hrs ago - The Hill
Tiny pro-Trump Idaho town 'nearly destroyed' by ICE raid: 'What in the world is going on?'
21 hrs ago - Raw Story
21 hrs ago - Raw Story