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Let this sink in - A Sitting Senator Just Went Full Mask-Off White Nationalist
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 93 replies
Let this sink in - A Sitting Senator Just Went Full Mask-Off White Nationalist
By malaise - 20 hrs ago - 93 replies
General Discussion
This list of doctors to trust is making the rounds on "so me" ...
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 65 replies
This list of doctors to trust is making the rounds on "so me" ...
By littlemissmartypants - 18 hrs ago - 65 replies
General Discussion
📢🗽⚖💙 23m ICE just kidnapped protesters in Chicago, then shrugged and relea
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 51 replies
📢🗽⚖💙 23m ICE just kidnapped protesters in Chicago, then shrugged and relea
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 51 replies
General Discussion
Newsom Christens Trump's Rose Garden With Brutal New Name
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 47 replies
Newsom Christens Trump's Rose Garden With Brutal New Name
By Jilly_in_VA - 21 hrs ago - 47 replies
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If you had to pick a crayon from a box of 8, which would you pick. Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple.Black
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 47 replies
If you had to pick a crayon from a box of 8, which would you pick. Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple.Black
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
'I'm Gonna Punch You in Your F---ing Face': Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
'I'm Gonna Punch You in Your F---ing Face': Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
It's as if a flock of golden pigeons...
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
It's as if a flock of golden pigeons...
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Huckabee Sanders giving a talk under a tent while kids are forced to stand in the rain.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 36 replies
Huckabee Sanders giving a talk under a tent while kids are forced to stand in the rain.
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump is booed as he arrives at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rolex box
By LiberalArkie - 20 hrs ago - 36 replies
Donald Trump is booed as he arrives at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rolex box
By LiberalArkie - 20 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
trmp is delaying the U.S. Open Tennis tournament in NYC.
By spanone - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
trmp is delaying the U.S. Open Tennis tournament in NYC.
By spanone - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
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You get three condiments for the rest of your life. What are you picking?
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
You get three condiments for the rest of your life. What are you picking?
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Duckworth says DHS fled Navy base near Chicago during visit from Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 27 replies
Duckworth says DHS fled Navy base near Chicago during visit from Democrats
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. To Target More Businesses After Hyundai Raid, Top Official Says
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 26 replies
U.S. To Target More Businesses After Hyundai Raid, Top Official Says
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans brace for redistricting 'catastrophe' in California
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 replies
Republicans brace for redistricting 'catastrophe' in California
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bessent: US would have to give back half of tariffs if it loses at Supreme Court
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Bessent: US would have to give back half of tariffs if it loses at Supreme Court
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
***VIDEO *** why cursive is no longer taught?
By Figarosmom - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
***VIDEO *** why cursive is no longer taught?
By Figarosmom - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Congratulations Cheryl Hines on your new show!
By SocialDemocrat61 - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
Congratulations Cheryl Hines on your new show!
By SocialDemocrat61 - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
US treasury secretary denies Trump tariffs are tax on Americans
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
US treasury secretary denies Trump tariffs are tax on Americans
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Who could have seen this coming? Mike Johnson backs off trump informant claims
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
Who could have seen this coming? Mike Johnson backs off trump informant claims
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Did anyone else see the SOUR look on Trump's face & grimace when Alcaraz won the US OPEN?
By hlthe2b - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
Did anyone else see the SOUR look on Trump's face & grimace when Alcaraz won the US OPEN?
By hlthe2b - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
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New film coming out abut your life story. What actor or actress should get the part of playing you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
New film coming out abut your life story. What actor or actress should get the part of playing you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump plan to move USDA spurs brain drain fears
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump plan to move USDA spurs brain drain fears
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
'People stuck': US Open delays match after Trump's attendance backs up traffic for hours
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 20 replies
'People stuck': US Open delays match after Trump's attendance backs up traffic for hours
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Now Senator Schumer Wants To Shut Down The Government
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
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Now Senator Schumer Wants To Shut Down The Government
By gab13by13 - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
If the Epstein victims start releasing names and get sued, is it a criminal or civil case?
By Sogo - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
If the Epstein victims start releasing names and get sued, is it a criminal or civil case?
By Sogo - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
They used to be young activists. Now they're 'old hippies' protesting Trump.
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
They used to be young activists. Now they're 'old hippies' protesting Trump.
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Football
Sunday Night Football: Ravens/Bills 7pm EST NBC/Peacock
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Sunday Night Football: Ravens/Bills 7pm EST NBC/Peacock
By milestogo - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Cooking & Baking
You get three condiments for the rest of your life. What are you picking?
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
You get three condiments for the rest of your life. What are you picking?
By irisblue - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Veterans
People who never served will not understand life in military.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
People who never served will not understand life in military.
By Duncanpup - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
"Trump is the most universally despised US president in history"
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
"Trump is the most universally despised US president in history"
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Raid on Hyundai Plant Leaves Korean Companies Reeling
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
US Raid on Hyundai Plant Leaves Korean Companies Reeling
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump loses bid to overturn $83.3 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Trump loses bid to overturn $83.3 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
District of Columbia
School children and teens on their way home using the Washington DC Metro were allegedly stopped and forced to show ID
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
School children and teens on their way home using the Washington DC Metro were allegedly stopped and forced to show ID
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
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Any old fogies like me who were fans of General Hospital?
By Nictuku - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Any old fogies like me who were fans of General Hospital?
By Nictuku - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Loud Boos at Trump Hit Airwaves Despite U.S. Open's Request
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Loud Boos at Trump Hit Airwaves Despite U.S. Open's Request
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
America will refund about 'half the tariffs' if SCOTUS rules Trump overstepped, Bessent says
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
America will refund about 'half the tariffs' if SCOTUS rules Trump overstepped, Bessent says
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
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This or that as a kid, candy apple or caramel apple with/without nuts on top? I would go with caramel apple
By debm55 - 56 min ago - 12 replies
This or that as a kid, candy apple or caramel apple with/without nuts on top? I would go with caramel apple
By debm55 - 56 min ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr Adviser Links COVID Vaccine to UK Royal Family Cancer
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
RFK Jr Adviser Links COVID Vaccine to UK Royal Family Cancer
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate GOP frustration grows after quick exits of key Trump officials
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Senate GOP frustration grows after quick exits of key Trump officials
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Journey, one of the most popular bands of all time,
By Oeditpus Rex - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Journey, one of the most popular bands of all time,
By Oeditpus Rex - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Conservatives have a message for Trump: We want more babies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Conservatives have a message for Trump: We want more babies
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I haven't seen any mention of smallpox and polio. Those are the real...
By LAS14 - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
I haven't seen any mention of smallpox and polio. Those are the real...
By LAS14 - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
MAGA farmers beg Trump for help..in dire situation due tariffs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
MAGA farmers beg Trump for help..in dire situation due tariffs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Will there ever be a day of reckoning?
By Stinky The Clown - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Will there ever be a day of reckoning?
By Stinky The Clown - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Blackwater founder and Maga disciple Erik Prince pitching services in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Blackwater founder and Maga disciple Erik Prince pitching services in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
You all realize that even if the privileged resolution passes in the house to force the release of the Epstein files
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
You all realize that even if the privileged resolution passes in the house to force the release of the Epstein files
By drray23 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'Emotional' JD Vance confesses to getting 'p---ed off' on campaign trail
By USS_Dauntless - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Emotional' JD Vance confesses to getting 'p---ed off' on campaign trail
By USS_Dauntless - 19 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
TACO's Don's ICE goons going after Boston, Nantucket, and Worcester
By ProudMNDemocrat - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
TACO's Don's ICE goons going after Boston, Nantucket, and Worcester
By ProudMNDemocrat - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Would President Trump or Sec Kennedy sabatoge the development of an updated vaccine
By Peacetrain - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Would President Trump or Sec Kennedy sabatoge the development of an updated vaccine
By Peacetrain - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
What's the problem with trump jokes?
By multigraincracker - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
What's the problem with trump jokes?
By multigraincracker - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
This has nothing to do with him Carlos - enjoy and celebrate your victory
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
This has nothing to do with him Carlos - enjoy and celebrate your victory
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
'We have the votes': Reps push for Epstein files' release
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
'We have the votes': Reps push for Epstein files' release
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
***Comments Thread for the September Photo Contest: Summer***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
***Comments Thread for the September Photo Contest: Summer***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Oh great! Trump is doing a speech at the Museum of the Bible, this morning!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Oh great! Trump is doing a speech at the Museum of the Bible, this morning!
By imanamerican63 - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump walks back Chicago 'war' threat, but vows to 'clean up' cities
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Epstein survivor confirms a new client list made by survivors is being made
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Epstein survivor confirms a new client list made by survivors is being made
By struggle4progress - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Health
What Happens When Private Equity Comes to Your Town's Hospital; Congressional Investigation
By appalachiablue - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
What Happens When Private Equity Comes to Your Town's Hospital; Congressional Investigation
By appalachiablue - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Treasury secretary says U.S. and European Union must partner to 'collapse' Russian economy
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
Treasury secretary says U.S. and European Union must partner to 'collapse' Russian economy
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
They drew a line in the sand for a friend...CHICAGO
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
They drew a line in the sand for a friend...CHICAGO
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 9 replies
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Latest Breaking News
Trump Asks SCOTUS For Emergency Order To Keep Billions Of Dollars In Foreign Aid Frozen
1 hr ago - Huff Post/AP
1 hr ago - Huff Post/AP
Trump loses bid to overturn $83.3 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
In the fallout from Trump's health funding cuts, states face tough budget decisions
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Wildfire veterans furious at DHS claim that raided crews were not firefighters
3 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
3 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Howard Stern Trolls Viewers With Gag That Andy Cohen Had Taken Over His SiriusXM Slot
4 hrs ago - Variety
4 hrs ago - Variety
'They stormed the place, detaining everyone': Latinos recount huge ICE raid at Hyundai plant
5 hrs ago - CNN US
5 hrs ago - CNN US
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, takes first step toward running for Congress
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Bessent: US would have to give back half of tariffs if it loses at Supreme Court
7 hrs ago - The Hill
7 hrs ago - The Hill
Margaret Brennan Challenges GOP Lawmaker With Republican Condemnation of RFK Jr.
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Blackwater founder and Maga disciple Erik Prince pitching services in Ukraine
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Massie on Epstein files: 'We can't avoid justice to avoid embarrassment for some very powerful men'
16 hrs ago - ABC News
16 hrs ago - ABC News
Donald Trump arrives at US Open men's final to cheers and boos after broadcasters asked not to show reactions
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Israel's supreme court says government is not giving Palestinian prisoners enough food
20 hrs ago - AP via The Guardian
20 hrs ago - AP via The Guardian
'People stuck': US Open delays match after Trump's attendance backs up traffic for hours
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump's order
20 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
20 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP
Sirens fail as Houthi drone hits arrivals hall at Ramon Airport in southern Israel, authorities say
21 hrs ago - CNN World
21 hrs ago - CNN World
Treasury secretary says U.S. and European Union must partner to 'collapse' Russian economy
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Trump "essentially just declared war" on Chicago, but there's no "indications" of deployment
22 hrs ago - CBS News
22 hrs ago - CBS News
GOP leaders won't help Massie's bid for reelection as Trump plots his ouster
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
The White House is exploring how to keep Trump's tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes them down
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
'We have the people': Bernie Sanders campaigns with Zohran Mamdani as New York mayoral race enters final stretch
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
South Korea says it has reached a deal with the US for the release of workers in a Georgia plant
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
'Bizarre': Model drops bombshell claim about Epstein making her dress as a nurse for Trump
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Broadcasters Ordered To Censor Crowd 'Reactions' When Trump Attends The US Open Men's Final
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split estimated $1.8 billion jackpot
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Chicago braces for expanded immigration enforcement as local officials push back on Trump post
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News