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General Discussion
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 262 recs
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 262 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Fires Off Over 160 Truth Social Posts in Frenetic, Late-Night Blitz
By Mr. Sparkle - 5 hrs ago - 106 recs
Trump Fires Off Over 160 Truth Social Posts in Frenetic, Late-Night Blitz
By Mr. Sparkle - 5 hrs ago - 106 recs
General Discussion
Gov. Newsom's Physician Releases Memo
By MorbidButterflyTat - 2 hrs ago - 105 recs
Gov. Newsom's Physician Releases Memo
By MorbidButterflyTat - 2 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
You can always count on the media to focus on the wrong thing.
By drray23 - 3 hrs ago - 103 recs
You can always count on the media to focus on the wrong thing.
By drray23 - 3 hrs ago - 103 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
Not the Brain! Definitely Not the Brain! Stop Asking About the Fucking Brain! -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 74 recs
Not the Brain! Definitely Not the Brain! Stop Asking About the Fucking Brain! -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 5 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
The Shallow State: Last night, our President "had a hypomanic episode borne of narcissistic rage"
By Pluvious - 3 hrs ago - 67 recs
The Shallow State: Last night, our President "had a hypomanic episode borne of narcissistic rage"
By Pluvious - 3 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 65 recs
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 65 recs
General Discussion
'Disconcerting': Ex-White House cardiologist deeply skeptical of 'weird' Trump MRI reveal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 62 recs
'Disconcerting': Ex-White House cardiologist deeply skeptical of 'weird' Trump MRI reveal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 59 recs
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Russia returned this journalist's body without her eyes.
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 hrs ago - 57 recs
Russia returned this journalist's body without her eyes.
By Just_Vote_Dem - 5 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Megyn Kelly claimed that she not only wanted to see the targets of the boat strikes killed, but she also wanted to see
By tblue37 - 9 hrs ago - 54 recs
Megyn Kelly claimed that she not only wanted to see the targets of the boat strikes killed, but she also wanted to see
By tblue37 - 9 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Musk
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 53 recs
Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Musk
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
IRS Agents to Review OnlyFans Content to Determine if It's 'Pornographic'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 50 recs
IRS Agents to Review OnlyFans Content to Determine if It's 'Pornographic'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
They're trying to find the guy who sat in for Donald's SAT.
By BluesRunTheGame - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
They're trying to find the guy who sat in for Donald's SAT.
By BluesRunTheGame - 18 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Wow! Trump is delusional as usual, but......
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 48 recs
Wow! Trump is delusional as usual, but......
By imanamerican63 - 9 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 47 recs
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 22 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
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What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
When in the course of our current events
By madamesilverspurs - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
When in the course of our current events
By madamesilverspurs - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
My life is blessed. I hope you and your family are too.
By DUU - 8 hrs ago - 41 recs
My life is blessed. I hope you and your family are too.
By DUU - 8 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
The New Yorker cover Dec. 1, 2025....... sad...
By IcyPeas - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
The New Yorker cover Dec. 1, 2025....... sad...
By IcyPeas - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 19 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
Pentagon confirms Trump and Hegseth made the call on the boat strikes
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 33 recs
Pentagon confirms Trump and Hegseth made the call on the boat strikes
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 23 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children's Accounts
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children's Accounts
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 32 recs
Health
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 28 recs
Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Trump SUED for $310M over "ALLEGED" sex-trafficking operation "identical in every material respect" to EPSTEIN
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump SUED for $310M over "ALLEGED" sex-trafficking operation "identical in every material respect" to EPSTEIN
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
USA Today: Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
USA Today: Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave
By Omaha Steve - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Papers by Chinese Authors in American Scientific Journals Are Beginning to Use Chinese Currency in Lieu of Dollars.
By NNadir - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
Papers by Chinese Authors in American Scientific Journals Are Beginning to Use Chinese Currency in Lieu of Dollars.
By NNadir - 9 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Economy
Economic Policy Selling the Poor on Spending Like They're Rich
By Passages - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
Economic Policy Selling the Poor on Spending Like They're Rich
By Passages - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
We are asymptotically approaching the inflection point...
By PCIntern - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
We are asymptotically approaching the inflection point...
By PCIntern - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Holy Shit Donvict is sleeping while Rubio is speaking
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
Holy Shit Donvict is sleeping while Rubio is speaking
By malaise - 2 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Jeffries Will Try to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
Jeffries Will Try to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Given that some Uboat commanders were put on trial after WW2 for firing
By kairos12 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Given that some Uboat commanders were put on trial after WW2 for firing
By kairos12 - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
trump loyalists 'declare war on the Catholic church'
By Norbert - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
trump loyalists 'declare war on the Catholic church'
By Norbert - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'I watched it live', Hegseth told Fox the day after September strike where shipwreck survivors were killed
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
'I watched it live', Hegseth told Fox the day after September strike where shipwreck survivors were killed
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Got into it a little bit with some Trump humpers...
By Ned Low - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Got into it a little bit with some Trump humpers...
By Ned Low - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
*** TRUMP PARDONS CRIMINAL WHO SHIPPED 500 TONS OF COCAINE INTO AMERICA ***
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
*** TRUMP PARDONS CRIMINAL WHO SHIPPED 500 TONS OF COCAINE INTO AMERICA ***
By kentuck - 2 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Hegseth's name card was SSlurring at the Cabinet meeting
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
Hegseth's name card was SSlurring at the Cabinet meeting
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
RFK! - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody Randy Rainbow
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
RFK! - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody Randy Rainbow
By ihaveaquestion - 5 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Aileen Cannon Issued Update on Release of Jack Smith's Trump Report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Aileen Cannon Issued Update on Release of Jack Smith's Trump Report
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
"I Am a Drug Historian. Trump Is Wrong About Fentanyl in Almost Every Way."
By LymphocyteLover - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
"I Am a Drug Historian. Trump Is Wrong About Fentanyl in Almost Every Way."
By LymphocyteLover - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
If Admiral Bradley didn't realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now.
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
If Admiral Bradley didn't realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now.
By demmiblue - 8 hrs ago - 16 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Ron Filipkowski gets to the heart of the matter
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
Ron Filipkowski gets to the heart of the matter
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 recs
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Don IS "Jed." Melania IS "Granny." Ivanka IS "Ellie Mae." Don Jr IS "Jethro." This fall, the Mar-a-Lago Hillbillies.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
Don IS "Jed." Melania IS "Granny." Ivanka IS "Ellie Mae." Don Jr IS "Jethro." This fall, the Mar-a-Lago Hillbillies.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 15 recs
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 15 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 15 recs
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
By Zorro - 18 hrs ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
photos--#Trump appears to be sleeping as Sean Duffy talks during his Cabinet meeting
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
photos--#Trump appears to be sleeping as Sean Duffy talks during his Cabinet meeting
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 14 recs
The DU Lounge
Only A Sloth Could Be This Relaxed While Having a Baby
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 14 recs
Only A Sloth Could Be This Relaxed While Having a Baby
By catbyte - 3 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Hegseth said he wants "his "warfighters" to aim for "maximal lethality not tepid legality."
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
Hegseth said he wants "his "warfighters" to aim for "maximal lethality not tepid legality."
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 14 recs
General Discussion
Cartoon: Well, you can't just kill some of them, by crywalt
By werdna - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Cartoon: Well, you can't just kill some of them, by crywalt
By werdna - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Latest Breaking News
College pledges support for student deported during Thanksgiving trip
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
College pledges support for student deported during Thanksgiving trip
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 14 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The Borowitz Report: Dozy Don: A Pictorial History
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
The Borowitz Report: Dozy Don: A Pictorial History
By FakeNoose - 7 hrs ago - 14 recs
Forum Spotlight: North Carolina
Red Springs election protest centers on disability rightsChatham Sheriff Mike Roberson (D) announces he will not seek re-election
No one injured; fire out after flames shoot from roof of Raleigh Convention Center
Latest Breaking News
Trump admin live updates: Hegseth says he did not see 2nd boat strike, survivors
36 min ago - ABC News
36 min ago - ABC News
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles Airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
42 min ago - NBC News
42 min ago - NBC News
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
USDA Sec. threatens funding cuts to blue states over alleged SNAP data noncompliance
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Feds promised "radical transparency" but are withholding rural health fund applications
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Supreme Court to review New Jersey's subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
7 hrs ago - CNBC
7 hrs ago - CNBC
US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
Arizona's Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts
9 hrs ago - pbs
9 hrs ago - pbs
Republican pushes back on Trump proposal to dock pay from air traffic controllers who missed work during shutdown
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Schumer says offices targeted by MAGA bomb threats citing Trump's bogus 2020 fraud claims
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
14 hrs ago - NY Times (gift link)
14 hrs ago - NY Times (gift link)
Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow Tuesday as Trump pushes for Russia-Ukraine deal
16 hrs ago - CBS news
16 hrs ago - CBS news
2 conservative operatives get probation for robocalls to discourage Black Detroit voters in 2020
17 hrs ago - AP News
17 hrs ago - AP News
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
17 hrs ago - Washington Post
17 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
18 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
18 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
21 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
How Lauren Sanchez Bezos is supporting organizations fighting homelessness with $102M in grants
22 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
22 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
22 hrs ago - Independent
22 hrs ago - Independent