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General Discussion
CaliforniaPeggy is "doing okay", as of Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
By George McGovern - 21 hrs ago - 283 recs
CaliforniaPeggy is "doing okay", as of Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
By George McGovern - 21 hrs ago - 283 recs
General Discussion
French general tells Trump to "go f--- himself" on live TV over Greenland threats
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 222 recs
French general tells Trump to "go f--- himself" on live TV over Greenland threats
By red dog 1 - 18 hrs ago - 222 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Do Not Want To Die For Israel': Doubts About Trump's Iran Strategy Spread Among Troops
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 101 recs
'Do Not Want To Die For Israel': Doubts About Trump's Iran Strategy Spread Among Troops
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 101 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jeffries tells Trump to 'keep his reckless mouth shut'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 93 recs
Jeffries tells Trump to 'keep his reckless mouth shut'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 93 recs
General Discussion
the human body was not designed to know what the worst person in the world is doing every fifteen minutes
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 90 recs
the human body was not designed to know what the worst person in the world is doing every fifteen minutes
By Swede - 18 hrs ago - 90 recs
General Discussion
Trump is almost done with Putin's "Honey Do" List
By Dread Pirate Roberts - 23 hrs ago - 81 recs
Trump is almost done with Putin's "Honey Do" List
By Dread Pirate Roberts - 23 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
The idiotic priorities in this country. . .
By Stargleamer - 23 hrs ago - 80 recs
The idiotic priorities in this country. . .
By Stargleamer - 23 hrs ago - 80 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lindsey Graham Faces GOP Fury--'Needs to Be Removed From the Situation Room
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 78 recs
Lindsey Graham Faces GOP Fury--'Needs to Be Removed From the Situation Room
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
How many of you know the hand signal that's given by a person in distress?
By Stargleamer - 14 hrs ago - 77 recs
How many of you know the hand signal that's given by a person in distress?
By Stargleamer - 14 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
Kennedy family member laughs off Trump getting a 'Profiles in Courage' award suggestion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 66 recs
Kennedy family member laughs off Trump getting a 'Profiles in Courage' award suggestion
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Mobsters used to hand out food to the people in the neighbourhood,
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
Mobsters used to hand out food to the people in the neighbourhood,
By applegrove - 13 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
Adults Lose Skills to AI. Children Never Build Them. (Psychology Today, 3/22)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
Adults Lose Skills to AI. Children Never Build Them. (Psychology Today, 3/22)
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
What infuriates me the most about TSF's Mueller tweet
By spooky3 - 19 hrs ago - 59 recs
What infuriates me the most about TSF's Mueller tweet
By spooky3 - 19 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Says Americans 'Have To Offer The President Grace' On Rising Prices
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 57 recs
Trump Official Says Americans 'Have To Offer The President Grace' On Rising Prices
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Looks like Rapin' War Monger Typo Grampy is soiling his diaper while waving a white flag in the direction of Iran.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 54 recs
Looks like Rapin' War Monger Typo Grampy is soiling his diaper while waving a white flag in the direction of Iran.
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Arkansas police arrest Kendra Duggar on child abuse charges
By Galraedia - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
Arkansas police arrest Kendra Duggar on child abuse charges
By Galraedia - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Looking forward to ICE ending these long lines at TSA checkpoints the only way they know how --
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
Looking forward to ICE ending these long lines at TSA checkpoints the only way they know how --
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
California Sheriff Running for Governor Seizes More Than a Half Million Ballots From 2025 Election
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 39 recs
California Sheriff Running for Governor Seizes More Than a Half Million Ballots From 2025 Election
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Of course, ICE is headed to the airports, but why?
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Of course, ICE is headed to the airports, but why?
By littlemissmartypants - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
In 1973 on the back window of my Austin Mini Cooper S, I had the only political sticker I've ever had on a vehicle...
By Enter stage left - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
In 1973 on the back window of my Austin Mini Cooper S, I had the only political sticker I've ever had on a vehicle...
By Enter stage left - 10 hrs ago - 37 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats warn Colorado governor against commuting sentence of election denier
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
Democrats warn Colorado governor against commuting sentence of election denier
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Let me see if I've got this confusing story straight:
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
Let me see if I've got this confusing story straight:
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Ha! A member of my local neighborhood Democratic group posted that when trump croaks, she's going to
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
Ha! A member of my local neighborhood Democratic group posted that when trump croaks, she's going to
By Floyd R. Turbo - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
District of Columbia
Trump is the biggest threat to D.C.'s architectural splendor since War of 1812
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump is the biggest threat to D.C.'s architectural splendor since War of 1812
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: MAJOR announcement about ICE deployment to US airports
By blue-wave - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
BREAKING: MAJOR announcement about ICE deployment to US airports
By blue-wave - 6 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Trump to deploy ICE agents to airports Monday
By Attilatheblond - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump to deploy ICE agents to airports Monday
By Attilatheblond - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Live updates: 2 dead after Air Canada plane, fire truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
Live updates: 2 dead after Air Canada plane, fire truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Chris Murphy - Mueller is amongst many who have been trying to hold this president to account.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 28 recs
Chris Murphy - Mueller is amongst many who have been trying to hold this president to account.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin says we all should FOIA DOGE
By live love laugh - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
Jamie Raskin says we all should FOIA DOGE
By live love laugh - 12 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
LaGuardia Airport closed following collision between Air Canada plane and airport vehicle
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
LaGuardia Airport closed following collision between Air Canada plane and airport vehicle
By littlemissmartypants - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
ABC blackout looms as thousands of staff prepare to walk off the job: TV, radio shows may go off air
By nitpicked - 4 hrs ago - 25 recs
ABC blackout looms as thousands of staff prepare to walk off the job: TV, radio shows may go off air
By nitpicked - 4 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Trump, not one word about historic flooding in Hawaii
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
Trump, not one word about historic flooding in Hawaii
By edhopper - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Israeli settlers attack West Bank Palestinians:
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
Israeli settlers attack West Bank Palestinians:
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Insiders reveal Trump personally killed DHS deal: 'He is to blame for airport chaos'
By BumRushDaShow - 54 min ago - 21 recs
Insiders reveal Trump personally killed DHS deal: 'He is to blame for airport chaos'
By BumRushDaShow - 54 min ago - 21 recs
Cable News Clips
Former DHS official: 'I don't think we're safe in the homeland right now' during Iran war - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
Former DHS official: 'I don't think we're safe in the homeland right now' during Iran war - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Scott Bessent says people should have 'empathy' for Trump after president celebrated Robert Mueller's death
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Scott Bessent says people should have 'empathy' for Trump after president celebrated Robert Mueller's death
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
DFW-based flight attendant union demands pay for TSA workers ahead of ICE deployment at airports
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
DFW-based flight attendant union demands pay for TSA workers ahead of ICE deployment at airports
By Omaha Steve - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson warning that nukes may be used - speaking now on Al Jazeera
By flamingdem - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson warning that nukes may be used - speaking now on Al Jazeera
By flamingdem - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
CNN data expert astounded by stunning collapse of Democrat: 'No doubt' he'll be primaried
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
CNN data expert astounded by stunning collapse of Democrat: 'No doubt' he'll be primaried
By LetMyPeopleVote - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Science
A 25-Inch Crocodile Relative Walked on Two Legs in Late Triassic Forests 225 Million Years Ago (Discovermagazine)
By eppur_se_muova - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
A 25-Inch Crocodile Relative Walked on Two Legs in Late Triassic Forests 225 Million Years Ago (Discovermagazine)
By eppur_se_muova - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
Trump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Iran responds to Trump threats: "This is what happens when you **** a stranger in the ***, Donny. THIS is what HAPPENS"
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
Iran responds to Trump threats: "This is what happens when you **** a stranger in the ***, Donny. THIS is what HAPPENS"
By Miles Archer - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
History - "HOW THE FUCK DID YOU IDIOTS LET THIS HAPPEN FOR SO FUCKING LONG?"
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
History - "HOW THE FUCK DID YOU IDIOTS LET THIS HAPPEN FOR SO FUCKING LONG?"
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Energy Department merges nuclear and particle physics programs, unsettling researchers (Science.org)A Hidden Fossil Tooth Reveals How a Giant Predatory Fish Attacked a Plesiosaur in Prehistoric Alabama (Discovermagazine)
A 25-Inch Crocodile Relative Walked on Two Legs in Late Triassic Forests 225 Million Years Ago (Discovermagazine)
Latest Breaking News
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials say
5 min ago - CBS News
5 min ago - CBS News
Insiders reveal Trump personally killed DHS deal: 'He is to blame for airport chaos'
54 min ago - Raw Story
54 min ago - Raw Story
State Department launches effort to counter cyberattacks, AI risks from Iran, others
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Ukraine Hits Giant Baltic Oil Terminal Linked to 'Shadow Fleet' as Drone Barrage Sweeps Russia
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
Trump Visits Memphis to Tout Crime-Fighting Efforts as Iran War Lingers
2 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
2 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Trump Postpones Strikes on Energy Targets But Iran Media Denies Truce Talks
2 hrs ago - Bloomberg News
2 hrs ago - Bloomberg News
'Nobody else is responsible': Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online
3 hrs ago - The Hill
3 hrs ago - The Hill
Oil prices rise after Trump issues ultimatum and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely
4 hrs ago - CNN Business
4 hrs ago - CNN Business
Louisiana governor welcomes idea of National Guard to help airport security
4 hrs ago - WDSU-TV New Orleans, LA
4 hrs ago - WDSU-TV New Orleans, LA
Democrats warn Colorado governor against commuting sentence of election denier
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
7 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
7 hrs ago - BBC
7 hrs ago - BBC
Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive to have ICE agents conduct airport security
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
War against Iran has had 'relatively marginal' impact on nuclear program: UN weapons inspector
8 hrs ago - The Hill
8 hrs ago - The Hill
LaGuardia Airport closed following collision between Air Canada plane and airport vehicle
9 hrs ago - ABC NEWS
9 hrs ago - ABC NEWS
US issues worldwide security alert urging caution as Iran-linked groups may target American interests
10 hrs ago - New York Post
10 hrs ago - New York Post
Israeli settlers smash cars and set fires in the West Bank as 4 Palestinians killed in Gaza
14 hrs ago - AP News
14 hrs ago - AP News
DFW-based flight attendant union demands pay for TSA workers ahead of ICE deployment at airports
14 hrs ago - WFAA
14 hrs ago - WFAA
Corey Lewandowski is 'not expected' to land another job in Trump administration, report says
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump Official Says Americans 'Have To Offer The President Grace' On Rising Prices
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Homan insists ICE has a 'well thought out plan' to deploy at airports as TSA lines enrage Americans
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Cuba's deputy foreign minister says its military is preparing for possible 'aggression' from the U.S.
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Mike Waltz says "I would never take anything off the table for the president" on bombing Iran nuclear plants
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
Scott Bessent says people should have 'empathy' for Trump after president celebrated Robert Mueller's death
19 hrs ago - The Independent
19 hrs ago - The Independent
California Sheriff Running for Governor Seizes More Than a Half Million Ballots From 2025 Election
19 hrs ago - U.S. News & World Report/AP
19 hrs ago - U.S. News & World Report/AP
'Do Not Want To Die For Israel': Doubts About Trump's Iran Strategy Spread Among Troops
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
US Senate advances Homeland Security nomination of Mullin, paving way for confirmation vote
20 hrs ago - Reuters
20 hrs ago - Reuters
Transportation Secretary Duffy says ICE agents are trained and can assist TSA at airports
21 hrs ago - ABC News
21 hrs ago - ABC News
Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: 'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate'
22 hrs ago - NBC News
22 hrs ago - NBC News
Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, Revolutionary Guards say
23 hrs ago - Reuters
23 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
New crypto regulations likely to be big favor to the Trump family, industry insiders say
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian