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General Discussion
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 13 hrs ago - 68 replies
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 13 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Should the Judge require a mental evaluation for Trump before sentencing?
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 63 replies
Should the Judge require a mental evaluation for Trump before sentencing?
By kentuck - 18 hrs ago - 63 replies
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What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 13 hrs ago - 55 replies
What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 13 hrs ago - 55 replies
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What is/ was your most wonderful vacation destination--beach, mountantains, lake, country?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
What is/ was your most wonderful vacation destination--beach, mountantains, lake, country?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump at Risk of Losing Florida, Recent Polls Suggest
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 48 replies
Donald Trump at Risk of Losing Florida, Recent Polls Suggest
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump said Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016. She died in 2014🪦
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 48 replies
Donald Trump said Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016. She died in 2014🪦
By Floyd R. Turbo - 17 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
'Would have guessed the six Catholics on the Supreme Court would have wanted to make murder more difficult'
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 46 replies
'Would have guessed the six Catholics on the Supreme Court would have wanted to make murder more difficult'
By bigtree - 17 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "I gave you record tax cuts, record inflation. Was knocked out. We had inflation like you have never had it." 🤡
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 44 replies
Trump: "I gave you record tax cuts, record inflation. Was knocked out. We had inflation like you have never had it." 🤡
By riversedge - 17 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue
By sheshe2 - 10 hrs ago - 41 replies
A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue
By sheshe2 - 10 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Blood on their hands:bump stocks sold after 6/14/2024
By 303squadron - 19 hrs ago - 36 replies
Blood on their hands:bump stocks sold after 6/14/2024
By 303squadron - 19 hrs ago - 36 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate
By pnwmom - 11 hrs ago - 34 replies
Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate
By pnwmom - 11 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Melania stands out as only Trump family member who didn't say happy birthday to her husband
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago - 33 replies
Melania stands out as only Trump family member who didn't say happy birthday to her husband
By Tom of Temecula - 17 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
'It's unbearable': in ever-hotter US cities, air conditioning is no longer enough
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 27 replies
'It's unbearable': in ever-hotter US cities, air conditioning is no longer enough
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
A great postcard from local Dems was in my mailbox today
By happybird - 10 hrs ago - 25 replies
A great postcard from local Dems was in my mailbox today
By happybird - 10 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Giuliani accused of spending money meant for bankruptcy case on his girlfriend and her daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
Giuliani accused of spending money meant for bankruptcy case on his girlfriend and her daughter
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
More Americans view both major party candidates unfavorably now than in any of the last 10 elections
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
More Americans view both major party candidates unfavorably now than in any of the last 10 elections
By brooklynite - 16 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Dementia J. Trump on taking a cognitive test 🤣
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
Dementia J. Trump on taking a cognitive test 🤣
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Police body cam footage shows North Texas elderly woman being scammed out of $40,000
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
Police body cam footage shows North Texas elderly woman being scammed out of $40,000
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
So now all the billionaires and foreign powers know the supreme court is for sale
By mucifer - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
So now all the billionaires and foreign powers know the supreme court is for sale
By mucifer - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Biden vs Trump! Professor who predicts elections explains which way the election is leaning
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Biden vs Trump! Professor who predicts elections explains which way the election is leaning
By ihaveaquestion - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Robert Reich: "How did the Supreme Court get this out of control?"
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Robert Reich: "How did the Supreme Court get this out of control?"
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
If President Biden loses NC it won't be for lack of investment
By dsc - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
If President Biden loses NC it won't be for lack of investment
By dsc - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
DEAD: Paul Pressler, SBC leader & GOP activist, at center of massive sex abuse scandal
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
DEAD: Paul Pressler, SBC leader & GOP activist, at center of massive sex abuse scandal
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
NY-16: Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
NY-16: Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Graham was NAPPING while a Texas woman who almost died while pregnant (thanks GOP) is testifying before the Sen
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Lindsey Graham was NAPPING while a Texas woman who almost died while pregnant (thanks GOP) is testifying before the Sen
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump schooled after saying immigrants come from outside South America -- like Venezuela
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump schooled after saying immigrants come from outside South America -- like Venezuela
By Tom of Temecula - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Environment & Energy
Over 800 Scientists Issue Dire Warning...Why Isn't Anyone Listening? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Over 800 Scientists Issue Dire Warning...Why Isn't Anyone Listening? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
@JoeBiden: Had a great time catching up with a few good friends.
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
@JoeBiden: Had a great time catching up with a few good friends.
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Sometimes hubbys come up with observations that make you stop and think.
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Sometimes hubbys come up with observations that make you stop and think.
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
"High intensity training for the mind": A neurosurgeon explains why we dream
By marmar - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
"High intensity training for the mind": A neurosurgeon explains why we dream
By marmar - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Brain Addled Trump Confuses Ratings With Poll Numbers
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Brain Addled Trump Confuses Ratings With Poll Numbers
By Tom of Temecula - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
BBC Presents: The MAGA Morons Of America
By LiberalLovinLug - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
BBC Presents: The MAGA Morons Of America
By LiberalLovinLug - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Corporations selling Medicare Advantage are swindling American Taxpayers
By surfered - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Corporations selling Medicare Advantage are swindling American Taxpayers
By surfered - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
What is happening in America today isn't because we're one nation under God.
By Baitball Blogger - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
What is happening in America today isn't because we're one nation under God.
By Baitball Blogger - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Chick-fil-A charges $35 for controversial kids summer camp
By Floyd R. Turbo - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Chick-fil-A charges $35 for controversial kids summer camp
By Floyd R. Turbo - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sharpton denounces Trump's latest race rhetoric: 'Look at his record'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Sharpton denounces Trump's latest race rhetoric: 'Look at his record'
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
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I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
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Did anyone else see the replay of Simon and Garfunkel's Central Park performance on public TV last night?
By CTyankee - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Did anyone else see the replay of Simon and Garfunkel's Central Park performance on public TV last night?
By CTyankee - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Should Biden confront Trump in the debates about his narcissism?
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Should Biden confront Trump in the debates about his narcissism?
By Quixote1818 - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Music Appreciation
Just Mesmerizing: Scarborough Fair, S&G with Andy Williams (1968)
By Pluvious - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
Just Mesmerizing: Scarborough Fair, S&G with Andy Williams (1968)
By Pluvious - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
DeSantis rejects climate change rationale for record-breaking rain
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
DeSantis rejects climate change rationale for record-breaking rain
By Zorro - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
What Could The Programming At The Repug Nat'l Convention Possibly Be?......
By global1 - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
What Could The Programming At The Repug Nat'l Convention Possibly Be?......
By global1 - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Liberal YouTubers
DJT Stock Down 30%, Trump Losing Older Voters - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
DJT Stock Down 30%, Trump Losing Older Voters - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
AR: Hot Springs police handcuff advocate for government transparency, remove her from public venue
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
AR: Hot Springs police handcuff advocate for government transparency, remove her from public venue
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
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I spent 9 hours in I.C.U. yesterday. Prognosis is probably good but needs more follow-up.
By 3Hotdogs - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
I spent 9 hours in I.C.U. yesterday. Prognosis is probably good but needs more follow-up.
By 3Hotdogs - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
As many as 10 shot at Rochester Hills splash pad, including an 8-year-old, police say
By James48 - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
As many as 10 shot at Rochester Hills splash pad, including an 8-year-old, police say
By James48 - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Movies
3 days of the condor......Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
3 days of the condor......Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Liberal YouTubers
OUTRAGEOUS: Trump Wants Military To Revolt
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
OUTRAGEOUS: Trump Wants Military To Revolt
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Arrogance' & 'Bullshit:' Top Insiders on Netanyahu's Catastrophic Oct. 7 and Gaza War
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
'Arrogance' & 'Bullshit:' Top Insiders on Netanyahu's Catastrophic Oct. 7 and Gaza War
By Uncle Joe - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
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Long time friends Sylvia & Wanda meet up in Heaven!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Long time friends Sylvia & Wanda meet up in Heaven!
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The Supreme Court's Blocking Strategy
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
The Supreme Court's Blocking Strategy
By Passages - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The U.S. Dollar may soon lose international value...
By Think. Again. - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
The U.S. Dollar may soon lose international value...
By Think. Again. - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: LGBT
We have a new book out! And it hit #1 in the US.The Cass Report: Anti-science and Anti-trans
Lynn Conway, a transgender woman who pioneered a method of making ever smaller computer chips, has passed
Latest Breaking News
As many as 10 shot at Rochester Hills splash pad, including an 8-year-old, police say
4 hrs ago - Michigan Advance
4 hrs ago - Michigan Advance
World leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss a Ukraine peace roadmap. Russia is notably absent
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
7 hrs ago - Associated Press
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate
11 hrs ago - CNN
11 hrs ago - CNN
Trump's lawyers urge judge to reject special counsel's request for gag order in classified docs case
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Giuliani accused of spending money meant for bankruptcy case on his girlfriend and her daughter
21 hrs ago - UK Independent
21 hrs ago - UK Independent
Justice Department refuses to charge Attorney General Merrick Garland after House contempt vote
Friday - USA Today
Friday - USA Today
CEOs at Trump meeting: Ex-president 'meandering' and 'doesn't know what he's talking about'
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Sir Bill Browder: King's birthday honour is for those killed for opposing Putin and those fighting against him
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
Conservative media uses misleading camera angle of Biden to falsely claim he was wandering aimlessly
Friday - NBC News, via Yahoo! News
Friday - NBC News, via Yahoo! News
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max sustains 'substantial' damage from 'Dutch roll' incident
Friday - USA Today via Yahoo!
Friday - USA Today via Yahoo!
"Trump's a crook": DNC to troll MAGA boat rally with airplane banner on Trump's birthday
Friday - Salon
Friday - Salon
Speaker Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Dept. refused to prosecute
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Biden campaign launches Milwaukee merchandise, homepage takeover after Trump remark
Friday - The Hill
Friday - The Hill
Judge approves liquidation of Alex Jones' personal assets to pay Sandy Hook victims' families
Friday - cnn
Friday - cnn
Anxiety over persistent inflation helps drive down US consumer sentiment for third consecutive month
Friday - Associated Press
Friday - Associated Press
NATO Approves a Plan to Speed Security Aid and Training to Ukraine's Beleaguered Armed Forces
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Friday - US News and World Report/AP
Catholic bishops apologize for church's role operating Indian boarding schools
Friday - Washington Post
Friday - Washington Post
Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook debt. Company bankruptcy is dismissed
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
New US sanctions force end of dollar and euro trading on Russia's main exchange
Friday - CNN Business
Friday - CNN Business
Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students
Friday - NBC News/AP
Friday - NBC News/AP
Duke Energy power equipment in Durham found damaged from gunfire after power outage, police say
Friday - Spectrum News NY1/AP
Friday - Spectrum News NY1/AP
Man breached Capitol on Jan 6 with hockey stick and bullhorn to make sure the Chinese Communist Party does not take over
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
Attorney charged in voting machine tampering case announces run for Michigan Supreme Court
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Republicans push bill to ban DEI programs from federal agencies and stop schools using federal funds for them
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent