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General Discussion
This is what I'm dealing with: Assignment I gave to one of my classes.....
By Coventina - 23 hrs ago - 78 replies
This is what I'm dealing with: Assignment I gave to one of my classes.....
By Coventina - 23 hrs ago - 78 replies
Latest Breaking News
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 53 replies
All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
Just a couple things Trump actually said today
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - 42 replies
Just a couple things Trump actually said today
By underpants - 19 hrs ago - 42 replies
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 - 3 hrs ago - 40 replies
This ultra-maga republican's resignation over Trump's Iran war (which he says is due to pressure from Israel) is wild
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 37 replies
Trump stuns CNN with flip flop in only 45 minutes! Here's our Commander-in-Chief everybody...
By surfered - 5 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Reality check:: Trump: They weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East.
By womanofthehills - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
Reality check:: Trump: They weren't supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East.
By womanofthehills - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
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 - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
Trump's inner circle showing 'buyer's remorse' over Iran war and fear president was 'high on his own supply,' report say
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
The DU Lounge
How do you like your potatoes prepared? I like mine baked with sour cream. And you?
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
How do you like your potatoes prepared? I like mine baked with sour cream. And you?
By debm55 - 3 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Trump's imaginary fantasy: "I spoke to a past president, he said "I wish I did it." But they didn't do it. I'm doing it"
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump's imaginary fantasy: "I spoke to a past president, he said "I wish I did it." But they didn't do it. I'm doing it"
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba trump said just now
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba trump said just now
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
MAGA Suddenly Wants 'Common Ground' When Trump Hurts THEM?
By QueerDuck - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
MAGA Suddenly Wants 'Common Ground' When Trump Hurts THEM?
By QueerDuck - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 5 hrs ago - 30 replies
As Rome burns, the Fourth Estate Smiles
By New Breed Leader - 5 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
I believe the DHS shutdown is becoming a political liability for us.
By everyonematters - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
I believe the DHS shutdown is becoming a political liability for us.
By everyonematters - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Postmaster Warns of 'End of Postal Service as We Know It'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Every Former President Denies Talking to Trump About Iran After He Claimed He Spoke With One About the Bombings
By LilElf70 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
Every Former President Denies Talking to Trump About Iran After He Claimed He Spoke With One About the Bombings
By LilElf70 - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
how would YOU open the Strait of Hormuz? Wrong answers only
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
how would YOU open the Strait of Hormuz? Wrong answers only
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
If you're watching Rachel the only words in your brain are
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
If you're watching Rachel the only words in your brain are
By malaise - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
Banksy's 'real name revealed in 26-year-old police report'
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump wants to make Venezuela the 51st state
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump wants to make Venezuela the 51st state
By dalton99a - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
No one, and no thing, is coming to help him this time.
By Volaris - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "When you see a soldier, his face is blown to smithereens, no legs, no arms, & a face that got wrecked..."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump: "When you see a soldier, his face is blown to smithereens, no legs, no arms, & a face that got wrecked..."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
NEWS: Trump says no NATO countries want to help him with his war and that he doesn't need or want their help anyway
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
NEWS: Trump says no NATO countries want to help him with his war and that he doesn't need or want their help anyway
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump Has Lost Working Class White Voters
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump Has Lost Working Class White Voters
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
I am beginning to reflect upon my life as another birthday approaches
By PCIntern - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ to Allow Hiring of US Prosecutors Straight Out of Law School
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
DOJ to Allow Hiring of US Prosecutors Straight Out of Law School
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "I do believe I'll be taking Cuba. I think I can do anything I want with it, if you want to know the truth."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump: "I do believe I'll be taking Cuba. I think I can do anything I want with it, if you want to know the truth."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump allies plan Senate floor takeover to pass SAVE America Act
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
WTF, CNN? "Democrats like Markwayne Mullin but that doesn't mean they'll vote for him for DHS secretary"
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
WTF, CNN? "Democrats like Markwayne Mullin but that doesn't mean they'll vote for him for DHS secretary"
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Environment & Energy
How U.S. states can attract fusion power plants: A new CFS white paper
By OKIsItJustMe - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
How U.S. states can attract fusion power plants: A new CFS white paper
By OKIsItJustMe - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Said to Tell Cuba That Its President Has to Go
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump Administration Said to Tell Cuba That Its President Has to Go
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Pic Of The Moment: Trump Sends Clear Message To Allies On Iran
By EarlG - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Senior Trump official resigns over Iran: 'I cannot in good conscience support the war'
By turbinetree - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge Strikes Down Kennedy's Vaccine Policies
By Drum - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Judge Strikes Down Kennedy's Vaccine Policies
By Drum - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Gulf states press U.S. to neutralize Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
By WarGamer - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Gulf states press U.S. to neutralize Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens
By WarGamer - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Google's Gemini and Musk's Grok are telling people a real photo from the war is fake (Guardian, 3/17)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Google's Gemini and Musk's Grok are telling people a real photo from the war is fake (Guardian, 3/17)
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Another very telling sign of how little you mean to the Trump administration
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Another very telling sign of how little you mean to the Trump administration
By True Dough - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump signs order to launch Vance-led anti-fraud task force
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump signs order to launch Vance-led anti-fraud task force
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cable News Clips
Hakeem Jeffries Asked Point Blank If Dems Not Supporting SAVE America Act Will Backfire On Them - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hakeem Jeffries Asked Point Blank If Dems Not Supporting SAVE America Act Will Backfire On Them - Forbes Breaking News
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
You know that geriatric physical therapist who's on social media
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
You know that geriatric physical therapist who's on social media
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
"The US is no longer a democracy." and "is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey."
By AverageOldGuy - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
New York man freed after 19 years in prison for robbery he didn't commit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
New York man freed after 19 years in prison for robbery he didn't commit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Appeals court allows Trump to swiftly deport migrants to third countries
By Polybius - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ever since St. Raygun, RW politicians have had their sights on the Middle East.
By wnylib - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ever since St. Raygun, RW politicians have had their sights on the Middle East.
By wnylib - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
This 80-year-old Trump school pal is urging him to seize control of elections: 'He has to'
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
This 80-year-old Trump school pal is urging him to seize control of elections: 'He has to'
By turbinetree - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hassett says consumer pain over Iran war 'the last of our concerns right now'
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Hassett says consumer pain over Iran war 'the last of our concerns right now'
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Joe Kent, National Counterterrorism Center Director has resigned.
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Joe Kent, National Counterterrorism Center Director has resigned.
By OGBuzz - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
DOOCY: "Can we wrap this war up this week?" TRUMP: "Sure, I guess. I don't think so, but it will be soon."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
DOOCY: "Can we wrap this war up this week?" TRUMP: "Sure, I guess. I don't think so, but it will be soon."
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
National Security & Defense
Fire on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Raged for Hours, Sailors Say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Fire on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Raged for Hours, Sailors Say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Minnesota
Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate found guilty in tarantula-throwing incident
By question everything - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate found guilty in tarantula-throwing incident
By question everything - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
'Treason': GOP Lawmaker Trashes Tucker Carlson -- Calls for Him to Be Imprisoned If He 'Worked With Iran'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
'Treason': GOP Lawmaker Trashes Tucker Carlson -- Calls for Him to Be Imprisoned If He 'Worked With Iran'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The U.S. Is So Over World Peace It Erased the Olive Branch from the Dime
By AStern - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
The U.S. Is So Over World Peace It Erased the Olive Branch from the Dime
By AStern - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
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
Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they'll be 'slaughtered'
12 min ago - Washington Post
12 min ago - Washington Post
Exclusive: US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
56 min ago - Reuters
56 min ago - Reuters
MTA sues Trump administration over order to halt Second Avenue subway funding
2 hrs ago - Gothamist/WNYC New York, NY
2 hrs ago - Gothamist/WNYC New York, NY
Sonic boom from a meteor shakes Ohio and Pennsylvania
2 hrs ago - https://earthsky.org/earth/sonic-boom-from-a-meteor-cleveland-ohio-and-pennsylvania-mar-17-2026/
2 hrs ago - https://earthsky.org/earth/sonic-boom-from-a-meteor-cleveland-ohio-and-pennsylvania-mar-17-2026/
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Poll shows Missouri voters back abortion ban, but value abortion rights. Why"
4 hrs ago - Kansas City Star
4 hrs ago - Kansas City Star
Missouri poll finds ban on transgender care boosts support for outlawing abortion
5 hrs ago - Missouri Independent
5 hrs ago - Missouri Independent
Alleged Capitol Hill pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed out under Trump pardons
6 hrs ago - CBS News
6 hrs ago - CBS News
Army general left classified maps on train, concussed after 'overindulgence' in alcohol: Inspector general report
6 hrs ago - the hill
6 hrs ago - the hill
'Lindsey Graham Is Going Down': Charlie Kirk Show Declares War On 'Lady Graham'
7 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
7 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
Jared Kushner Reportedly Seeks $5B From Middle East Governments for His Firm While Serving as Envoy
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
PCC students in limbo as first-ever community college strike in Oregon enters second week
7 hrs ago - KATU
7 hrs ago - KATU
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump's campus crackdown has been released
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Senate is expected to take up the SAVE America Act this week. Here's what to know
8 hrs ago - ABC News
8 hrs ago - ABC News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms member of her security team killed by Dallas police
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Wildfires rage: Pillen, Nebraska officials give update on firefighting effort
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
9 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Jury finds Utah mom Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
11 hrs ago - ABC News
11 hrs ago - ABC News
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital. Islamabad denies claim
12 hrs ago - Associated Press, via CNN
12 hrs ago - Associated Press, via CNN
'A spoil of riches': Federation of Labor endorses four candidates for governor
12 hrs ago - The Sacramento bee
12 hrs ago - The Sacramento bee
Waking in terror: Thousands of Afghan refugees at U.S. camp in limbo amid Iran war
15 hrs ago - MS NOW
15 hrs ago - MS NOW
Pam Bondi's time travel meant she 'obtained and signed' Comey, Letitia James indictments 'herself'
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
18 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Elizabeth Warren asks Meta, Amazon, and others why they're laying workers off despite tax perks
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Washington Post Staffer Announces Exit in Fiery Post: Faith In Leadership 'Broken Beyond Repair'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
CEO Asks ChatGPT How to Void $250 Million Contract, Ignores His Lawyers, Loses Terribly in Court
19 hrs ago - 404 Media
19 hrs ago - 404 Media