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General Discussion
Thinking of California Peggy at the moment. Her operation is now in the thick of it. Prayers.
By SheilaAnn - 22 hrs ago - 348 recs
Thinking of California Peggy at the moment. Her operation is now in the thick of it. Prayers.
By SheilaAnn - 22 hrs ago - 348 recs
General Discussion
Vibes and Prayers for our Dear California Peggy.
By littlemissmartypants - 21 hrs ago - 248 recs
Vibes and Prayers for our Dear California Peggy.
By littlemissmartypants - 21 hrs ago - 248 recs
General Discussion
This is what I'm dealing with: Assignment I gave to one of my classes.....
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - 161 recs
This is what I'm dealing with: Assignment I gave to one of my classes.....
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - 161 recs
General Discussion
Just a couple things Trump actually said today
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 113 recs
Just a couple things Trump actually said today
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 113 recs
General Discussion
'Psychological' Trump wall on WA's border has repelled a million trips
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 100 recs
'Psychological' Trump wall on WA's border has repelled a million trips
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 100 recs
General Discussion
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
Latest Breaking News
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 88 recs
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Reality check:: Trump: They weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East.
By womanofthehills - 19 hrs ago - 88 recs
Reality check:: Trump: They weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East.
By womanofthehills - 19 hrs ago - 88 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's inner circle showing 'buyer's remorse' over Iran war and fear president was 'high on his own supply,' report say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 83 recs
Trump's inner circle showing 'buyer's remorse' over Iran war and fear president was 'high on his own supply,' report say
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 83 recs
General Discussion
I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba trump said just now
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 81 recs
I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba trump said just now
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
greg casar crashes a cornyn press conference.
By moonshinegnomie - 20 hrs ago - 79 recs
greg casar crashes a cornyn press conference.
By moonshinegnomie - 20 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Dad, 41, Who Fought With U.S. Troops Dies Hours After Being Detained by ICE
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
Dad, 41, Who Fought With U.S. Troops Dies Hours After Being Detained by ICE
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
Trump: "He would be dead by June." Johnson rattled after Trump reveals GOP lawmaker's terminal diagnosis
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
Trump: "He would be dead by June." Johnson rattled after Trump reveals GOP lawmaker's terminal diagnosis
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 71 recs
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Trump: "We don't need anybody. I'm doing it because I want to find out how they react."
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago - 70 recs
Trump: "We don't need anybody. I'm doing it because I want to find out how they react."
By dalton99a - 21 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 2 hrs ago - 67 recs
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 2 hrs ago - 67 recs
Latest Breaking News
Elizabeth Warren asks Meta, Amazon, and others why they're laying workers off despite tax perks
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
Elizabeth Warren asks Meta, Amazon, and others why they're laying workers off despite tax perks
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
If you're watching Rachel the only words in your brain are
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 59 recs
If you're watching Rachel the only words in your brain are
By malaise - 14 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
It's difficult for me to understand how any American can still look at this despicable person...
By kentuck - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
It's difficult for me to understand how any American can still look at this despicable person...
By kentuck - 23 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
"You Don't Have to Yell at Me!' Texas Republican And Dem Get Into a Fiesty Scrap at the Airport Over DHS Shutdown
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
"You Don't Have to Yell at Me!' Texas Republican And Dem Get Into a Fiesty Scrap at the Airport Over DHS Shutdown
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 2 hrs ago - 45 recs
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 2 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
You know that geriatric physical therapist who's on social media
By PCIntern - 14 hrs ago - 45 recs
You know that geriatric physical therapist who's on social media
By PCIntern - 14 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Boy, Trump just can't stop the bullying from his mouth!
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 43 recs
Boy, Trump just can't stop the bullying from his mouth!
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 4 hrs ago - 40 recs
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 4 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 37 recs
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
It's all a DISTRACTION from the EPSTEIN FILES.
By madinmaryland - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
It's all a DISTRACTION from the EPSTEIN FILES.
By madinmaryland - 13 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: Stop letting AI write your content.
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 33 recs
Mueller, She Wrote: Stop letting AI write your content.
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers: Europeans when asked to unblock the Strait of Hormuz
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Mrs. Betty Bowers: Europeans when asked to unblock the Strait of Hormuz
By sheshe2 - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - 32 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 1 hr ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
March 16, 1968: "This is what you've been waiting for!"
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
March 16, 1968: "This is what you've been waiting for!"
By Floyd R. Turbo - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: 'Maybe we shouldn't even be there'
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: 'Maybe we shouldn't even be there'
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago - 29 recs
The DU Lounge
Cat Cries For Hours Under Dumpster -- Here's What Happened Next
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Cat Cries For Hours Under Dumpster -- Here's What Happened Next
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Top Trump official is walking around with an electronic device gifted to him by senior foreign intelligence officials.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 26 recs
Top Trump official is walking around with an electronic device gifted to him by senior foreign intelligence officials.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
***Breaking News*** Judge Blocks Kennedy's Vaccine Policies
By DemocratSinceBirth - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
***Breaking News*** Judge Blocks Kennedy's Vaccine Policies
By DemocratSinceBirth - 18 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Washington Post Staffer Announces Exit in Fiery Post: Faith In Leadership 'Broken Beyond Repair'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Washington Post Staffer Announces Exit in Fiery Post: Faith In Leadership 'Broken Beyond Repair'
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump frustrated with favorite general over consequences of his own actions
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump frustrated with favorite general over consequences of his own actions
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Every Former President Denies Talking to Trump About Iran After He Claimed He Spoke With One About the Bombings
By LilElf70 - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Every Former President Denies Talking to Trump About Iran After He Claimed He Spoke With One About the Bombings
By LilElf70 - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Fire on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Raged for Hours, Sailors Say
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
Fire on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Raged for Hours, Sailors Say
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
UPDATE ON THE HORMUZ COALITION (Mon, March 16):
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
UPDATE ON THE HORMUZ COALITION (Mon, March 16):
By littlemissmartypants - 22 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
This ultra-maga republican's resignation over Trump's Iran war (which he says is due to pressure from Israel) is wild
By bigtree - 52 min ago - 21 recs
This ultra-maga republican's resignation over Trump's Iran war (which he says is due to pressure from Israel) is wild
By bigtree - 52 min ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Sean Penn skips Oscars to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy, wins 3rd Academy Award
By Ellipsis - 12 hrs ago - 21 recs
Sean Penn skips Oscars to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy, wins 3rd Academy Award
By Ellipsis - 12 hrs ago - 21 recs
Veterans
Florida Marine Veteran to Leave US After Long Citizenship Battle
By Wonder Why - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
Florida Marine Veteran to Leave US After Long Citizenship Battle
By Wonder Why - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Cuba's electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade
By GJGCA - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
Cuba's electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade
By GJGCA - 18 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
I have a question - how come not one of the allies
By malaise - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
I have a question - how come not one of the allies
By malaise - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Idaho Voted 72% For Trump. He Just Destroyed Their Harvest - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Idaho Voted 72% For Trump. He Just Destroyed Their Harvest - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Voter fraud is GOP propaganda: denounce it at every turn
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Voter fraud is GOP propaganda: denounce it at every turn
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 19 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Leavitt flips sh*t as shock leak exposes Trump! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Leavitt flips sh*t as shock leak exposes Trump! - Luke Beasley
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Hopefully she's next to go.THE ED WYNN SHOW. Buster Keaton segment from 1949. Live Kinescope.
a fictional supermarket
Latest Breaking News
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Poll shows Missouri voters back abortion ban, but value abortion rights. Why"
1 hr ago - Kansas City Star
1 hr ago - Kansas City Star
Missouri poll finds ban on transgender care boosts support for outlawing abortion
2 hrs ago - Missouri Independent
2 hrs ago - Missouri Independent
Alleged Capitol Hill pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed out under Trump pardons
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Army general left classified maps on train, concussed after 'overindulgence' in alcohol: Inspector general report
3 hrs ago - the hill
3 hrs ago - the hill
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
4 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
4 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
Jared Kushner Reportedly Seeks $5B From Middle East Governments for His Firm While Serving as Envoy
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
PCC students in limbo as first-ever community college strike in Oregon enters second week
4 hrs ago - KATU
4 hrs ago - KATU
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Senate is expected to take up the SAVE America Act this week. Here's what to know
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms member of her security team killed by Dallas police
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
Wildfires rage: Pillen, Nebraska officials give update on firefighting effort
6 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
6 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
8 hrs ago - ABC News
8 hrs ago - ABC News
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital. Islamabad denies claim
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via CNN
8 hrs ago - Associated Press, via CNN
'A spoil of riches': Federation of Labor endorses four candidates for governor
9 hrs ago - The Sacramento bee
9 hrs ago - The Sacramento bee
Waking in terror: Thousands of Afghan refugees at U.S. camp in limbo amid Iran war
11 hrs ago - MS NOW
11 hrs ago - MS NOW
Pam Bondi's time travel meant she 'obtained and signed' Comey, Letitia James indictments 'herself'
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Elizabeth Warren asks Meta, Amazon, and others why they're laying workers off despite tax perks
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Washington Post Staffer Announces Exit in Fiery Post: Faith In Leadership 'Broken Beyond Repair'
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
16 hrs ago - 404 Media
16 hrs ago - 404 Media
Bank of America settles lawsuit from Jeffrey Epstein accusers, scuttling Leon Black deposition
17 hrs ago - Business Insider
17 hrs ago - Business Insider