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General Discussion
No one should want or have a 15-16 year old "professional masseuse." Or remember her name 20 years later.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 188 recs
No one should want or have a 15-16 year old "professional masseuse." Or remember her name 20 years later.
By Swede - 23 hrs ago - 188 recs
General Discussion
Why is one charged with terrorism and the other not? Hmmm
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 151 recs
Why is one charged with terrorism and the other not? Hmmm
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 151 recs
General Discussion
There are two things you can count on to happen every single day in 2025.
By MIButterfly - 23 hrs ago - 135 recs
There are two things you can count on to happen every single day in 2025.
By MIButterfly - 23 hrs ago - 135 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump demands homeless 'immediately' move out of Washington DC to make nation's capital 'more beautiful'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 97 recs
Trump demands homeless 'immediately' move out of Washington DC to make nation's capital 'more beautiful'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 97 recs
General Discussion
Like many of y'all, I read a fair number of Lefty websites
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - 92 recs
Like many of y'all, I read a fair number of Lefty websites
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
ICE agents caught on camera looting and destroying property in Pittsburgh restaurants.
By Tonk - 15 hrs ago - 91 recs
ICE agents caught on camera looting and destroying property in Pittsburgh restaurants.
By Tonk - 15 hrs ago - 91 recs
General Discussion
Don't applaud fake "creativity" in AI-generated garbage. You're applauding a parody of creativity, and
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 88 recs
Don't applaud fake "creativity" in AI-generated garbage. You're applauding a parody of creativity, and
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 88 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Go To Hell!' Marjorie Taylor Greene Melts Down After Skyrocketing Net Worth Is Exposed
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 83 recs
'Go To Hell!' Marjorie Taylor Greene Melts Down After Skyrocketing Net Worth Is Exposed
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 83 recs
The DU Lounge
Hey SCE we're thinking of you today, & wishing good things for you & yours
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 75 recs
Hey SCE we're thinking of you today, & wishing good things for you & yours
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
I wonder what our handyman, Mike, thinks about Trump now...
By CTyankee - 22 hrs ago - 71 recs
I wonder what our handyman, Mike, thinks about Trump now...
By CTyankee - 22 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
What it means to be a former or current US Marine:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 11 hrs ago - 68 recs
What it means to be a former or current US Marine:
By MarineCombatEngineer - 11 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Newsom v. Trump trial starts tomorrow. Three-day bench trial to decide whether Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act
By jmbar2 - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
Newsom v. Trump trial starts tomorrow. Three-day bench trial to decide whether Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act
By jmbar2 - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Leaked memo exposes an agenda so awful even Trump wants it kept secret
By B.See - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
Leaked memo exposes an agenda so awful even Trump wants it kept secret
By B.See - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
If I were a younger person, I would probably move to Ireland
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 64 recs
If I were a younger person, I would probably move to Ireland
By Peacetrain - 20 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
Let's get one thing straight about the fucking pedophile
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
Let's get one thing straight about the fucking pedophile
By Aviation Pro - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
OMFG THE HUMANITY! Trump "detests" the judge assigned to the Epstein case! SOMEONE GET AILEEN CANNON NOW!
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
OMFG THE HUMANITY! Trump "detests" the judge assigned to the Epstein case! SOMEONE GET AILEEN CANNON NOW!
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City: Al-Sharif killed in what appears to be a...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
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Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City: Al-Sharif killed in what appears to be a...
By demmiblue - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former attorney general says FBI can't return Texas lawmakers who fled state
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
Former attorney general says FBI can't return Texas lawmakers who fled state
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
TRUMP TO ORDER NATIONAL GUARD INTO D.C.
By AverageOldGuy - 10 hrs ago - 34 recs
TRUMP TO ORDER NATIONAL GUARD INTO D.C.
By AverageOldGuy - 10 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
RFK Jr.'s vaccine pullback stokes fears of lost medical breakthroughs
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 30 recs
Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Beto O'Rourke at Rally Against Redistricting: "F-- The Rules, We're Going To Win Whatever It Takes
By yankee87 - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
Beto O'Rourke at Rally Against Redistricting: "F-- The Rules, We're Going To Win Whatever It Takes
By yankee87 - 16 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 28 recs
Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
President Obama: "We got Osama bin Laden." President Biden: "We got Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's replacement.".
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 26 recs
President Obama: "We got Osama bin Laden." President Biden: "We got Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's replacement.".
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
"The Pandemic's Not Done: Why Hundreds of COVID Deaths Still Happen Weekly in the U.S. in 2025"
By moniss - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
"The Pandemic's Not Done: Why Hundreds of COVID Deaths Still Happen Weekly in the U.S. in 2025"
By moniss - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Trump is converting the White House into Epstein House.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
Trump is converting the White House into Epstein House.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Israeli strike kills multiple journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporters, network says
By iemanja - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
Israeli strike kills multiple journalists in Gaza, including prominent Al Jazeera reporters, network says
By iemanja - 13 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
WAPO article RFK jr about to dismantle preventive healthcare in America
By Eliot Rosewater - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
WAPO article RFK jr about to dismantle preventive healthcare in America
By Eliot Rosewater - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Highly dangerous': Trump nominee says president's new move will backfire on the economy
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 21 recs
'Highly dangerous': Trump nominee says president's new move will backfire on the economy
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 21 recs
Photography
Grand Canyon and Star Party 2025 - Side Trips Edition!
By CapnSteve - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Grand Canyon and Star Party 2025 - Side Trips Edition!
By CapnSteve - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump and Putin May Get a Cold Reception From Some Alaskans
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump and Putin May Get a Cold Reception From Some Alaskans
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bobby Whitlock, Co-Founder of Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Bobby Whitlock, Co-Founder of Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's Vile Take on Teenager's Rape Goes Viral as Epstein Woes Deepen
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump's Vile Take on Teenager's Rape Goes Viral as Epstein Woes Deepen
By Uncle Joe - 20 hrs ago - 17 recs
Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
cops help out stuck coyote
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
cops help out stuck coyote
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 22 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
The truth behind Trump's words: Linguistics expert uncovers what the president really means
By MagaSmash - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
The truth behind Trump's words: Linguistics expert uncovers what the president really means
By MagaSmash - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump got into a shouting match with Netanyahu after Israeli PM denied pictures of starving Gazans were real: report
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump got into a shouting match with Netanyahu after Israeli PM denied pictures of starving Gazans were real: report
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's former surgeon general blasts Kennedy for 'tepid' response to CDC shootings
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
Trump's former surgeon general blasts Kennedy for 'tepid' response to CDC shootings
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
After killing Gaza journalists in their press tent, Israel says they were Hamas
By womanofthehills - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
After killing Gaza journalists in their press tent, Israel says they were Hamas
By womanofthehills - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Candidate Gets THROWN OUT Of Event after Failed Stunt - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
MAGA Candidate Gets THROWN OUT Of Event after Failed Stunt - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Vance says US is 'done with funding Ukraine war' ahead of Trump-Putin talks
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Vance says US is 'done with funding Ukraine war' ahead of Trump-Putin talks
By riversedge - 15 hrs ago - 16 recs
Forum Spotlight: Cannabis
No Ones Talking About Weed Prices Going Up - 3rd Gen FamilyHappy Harvest Day!...
So here's the question
Latest Breaking News
Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout
42 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
42 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
The legal battle over Trump's use of the National Guard moves to a California courtroom
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
1 hr ago - CNN Politics
Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in as fighting rages ahead of a planned Trump-Putin summit
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
'They're desperate!' Texas Dem chides MAGA gov as 'trying to look tough' -- and failing
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump got into a shouting match with Netanyahu after Israeli PM denied pictures of starving Gazans were real: report
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran in a bid to improve ties but no inspections planned
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Trump's former surgeon general blasts Kennedy for 'tepid' response to CDC shootings
6 hrs ago - Politico
6 hrs ago - Politico
Trump Administration Considers Longtime Critic to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
9 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
9 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
'Highly dangerous': Trump nominee says president's new move will backfire on the economy
12 hrs ago - raw story
12 hrs ago - raw story
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announces new rural development investments at Iowa State Fair
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
14 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Vance says US is 'done with funding Ukraine war' ahead of Trump-Putin talks
15 hrs ago - independent.com
15 hrs ago - independent.com
Bernie Sanders calls Texas redistricting push 'pathetic,' urges Dems to 'fight back'
15 hrs ago - USA Today
15 hrs ago - USA Today
Texas redistricting fight with Democrats 'could last years', threatens Greg Abbott
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump demands homeless 'immediately' move out of Washington DC to make nation's capital 'more beautiful'
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Former Trump surgeon general says "people are going to die" after RFK Jr. halts some mRNA vaccine research
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
'Go To Hell!' Marjorie Taylor Greene Melts Down After Skyrocketing Net Worth Is Exposed
20 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
20 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
European leaders rally behind Ukraine as White House open to inviting Zelenskyy to Trump-Putin meeting
20 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
20 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Companies aiding Trump's immigration crackdown see 'extraordinary' revenues
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
22 hrs ago - The Guardian
Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress' authority
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
GOP Congressman on Trump Tariffs: 'Steel Prices Are Up' but It's 'For the Good of the Country'
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Fed Governor Bowman says weak jobs report backs her view for 3 rate cuts this year
Yesterday - Fortune/AP
Yesterday - Fortune/AP
Commercial fishing in a vast Pacific nature area is halted after a judge blocks a Trump order
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP