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General Discussion
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 80 replies
Must be quite a shock to see this vulgar return of overt white racism
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 80 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 62 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 62 replies
General Discussion
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 60 replies
Chief Justice John Roberts says American public wrongly views the justices as 'political actors'
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
White House rages at 'sick' Hollywood icon over social media post
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 49 replies
White House rages at 'sick' Hollywood icon over social media post
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 43 replies
Trump's big PGA event was a flop, and I love that. He doesn't even talk about his big event because it was a flop.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 37 replies
Secret Service Officer Accused Of Public Masturbation After Guarding Trump At Golf Tourney
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 36 replies
So now we know why Trump is desperate for his underground bunker.
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 36 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Drug commercials; You'd think if I had fubegartelitus
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 35 replies
Drug commercials; You'd think if I had fubegartelitus
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago - 35 replies
Krasnov Is Reinstating The Obama/Iran Nuclear Agreement - With His Name On it
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 31 replies
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Well today I saw regular unleaded gas at $5 per gallon for the first time ever
By BeneteauBum - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
Well today I saw regular unleaded gas at $5 per gallon for the first time ever
By BeneteauBum - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Trump's new 'gargantuan shakedown' may be the last straw for voters: expert
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
China just announced it will not recognise or enforce US sanctions. Translation: go fuck yourself, Donald.
By Amaryllis - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
China just announced it will not recognise or enforce US sanctions. Translation: go fuck yourself, Donald.
By Amaryllis - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 11 hrs ago - 25 replies
The Ballroom funding perfectly explained ✅
By underpants - 11 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
Possible Epstein Suicide Note Is Released
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts: Wahh! Wahh! You People Don't Understand Us!
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
John Roberts: Wahh! Wahh! You People Don't Understand Us!
By turbinetree - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Extortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Extortion Using Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Re Covid booster, I want to thank everyone here...
By ananda - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
Re Covid booster, I want to thank everyone here...
By ananda - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
It's official: most Americans are now terrorists
By angrychair - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
It's official: most Americans are now terrorists
By angrychair - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign
By TheProle - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign
By TheProle - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
29 Passengers Got Off Hantavirus Cruise Ship After First Death--Flight Attendant Hospitalized With Symptoms
By Liberal In Texas - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
happy birthday to a well known DUer: Thom Hartmann
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
happy birthday to a well known DUer: Thom Hartmann
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
"Am I an idiot" question....regarding auto accident and insurance
By Bettie - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
"Am I an idiot" question....regarding auto accident and insurance
By Bettie - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say
By lostincalifornia - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Republican says it's 'pretty clear' Trump is on team Putin
By B.See - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Pope Leo XIV gifted Marco Rubio a plant of peace. In return, Marco Rubio gave the pope
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Pope Leo XIV gifted Marco Rubio a plant of peace. In return, Marco Rubio gave the pope
By riversedge - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
By dalton99a - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
***BREAKING NEWS**** Iran- "Trump's Operation Trust Me Bro Failed."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Republicans who slammed Biden's gas prices are preaching patience for Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
What did the bath tub say to the toilet? Answer is you look flushed or you look drained.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
Kash Patel's Personalized Bourbon Stash (gift link)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Astounded judges force Pete Hegseth lawyer to concede that Sen. Mark Kelly never said 'disobey lawful orders'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Astounded judges force Pete Hegseth lawyer to concede that Sen. Mark Kelly never said 'disobey lawful orders'
By LetMyPeopleVote - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
I am, way too seriously, considering buying this fairy wand credit card holder thingie
By Nittersing - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
John Roberts Is George Wallace With A Harvard Law Degree - Crooks & Liars
By justaprogressive - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
OK...I KNOW I'm not the only one who saw CAPS and !!!!! in the "Epstein Suicide Note" and went "HMMMMMMM...."
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
By dalton99a - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Explaining the Car 'Kill Switch' Controversy
By orleans - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Explaining the Car 'Kill Switch' Controversy
By orleans - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Undeterred by polls and courts, Trump honors ballroom donors at White House
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
Has anyone noticed all the "he is almost dead" memes on liberal podcasts?
By BigmanPigman - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
John Roberts explains that the reason you're pissed at the SCOTUS is that you suck, and you're f*cking stupid.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Do most Americans understand that the Republican party's redistricting is a nakedky partisan move aimed at cheating?
By Chasstev365 - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pretty, peaceful twilight sky. No. 3, could be Jupiter visible mid-frame.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
Is it the "pee tapes", or simply hero worship? While reading the don bacon
By niyad - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Explain to me how Trump defaming a woman he raped falls under his "presidential immunity" benediction?
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Started running today at 75 to meet people...I did!
By MiHale - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Started running today at 75 to meet people...I did!
By MiHale - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
MAJOR BREAKING: Trump has just struck Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas according to FOX News. Qeshm is at the entran
By riversedge - 44 min ago - 9 replies
MAJOR BREAKING: Trump has just struck Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas according to FOX News. Qeshm is at the entran
By riversedge - 44 min ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Would you ever take a flight in or out of Trump National Airport?
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Would you ever take a flight in or out of Trump National Airport?
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Police wrongly raided my home. It's not an isolated mistake
By Jilly_in_VA - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
Police wrongly raided my home. It's not an isolated mistake
By Jilly_in_VA - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Robert Reich: We are witnessing what happens to a person who is consumed with the need to dominate but cannot.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
Robert Reich: We are witnessing what happens to a person who is consumed with the need to dominate but cannot.
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Odds of a 'super El Nino' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Odds of a 'super El Nino' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
so what will democrats do if trump corrects his errors like ends the war and
By msongs - 20 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Annual letter carrier food drive takes place Saturday
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Baron von CankleStein & his caked hands, "trigging a fresh wave of speculation about Trump's physical health"
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee Republicans pass map splitting up state's lone majority-Black district
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Tennessee Republicans pass map splitting up state's lone majority-Black district
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
Russia's "Babushka brigade" suddenly changes its tone - Break the Fake - TVP WORLDKremlin Power Fight Just EXPLODED
Chechens never saw it coming: Worst single-day losses since the 2nd Chechen war - RFU News
Latest Breaking News
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
4 min ago - AP
4 min ago - AP
Kash Patel ordered polygraphs of more than two dozen members of his team, sources tell MS NOW
48 min ago - MS Now
48 min ago - MS Now
Campaign staffers making 'thousands' betting on their own candidates using insider information, report says
55 min ago - The Independent
55 min ago - The Independent
Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
1 hr ago - Associated Press
1 hr ago - Associated Press
FBI defends Kash Patel after report alleging he gifts custom whiskey bottles
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Tennessee Republicans pass map splitting up state's lone majority-Black district
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Rumors of secret GOP payments to influencers now confirmed by ex-insider: expert
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's Deportation Campaign Has Harmed Scores of Kids With Tear Gas, Pepper Spray
4 hrs ago - ProPublica
4 hrs ago - ProPublica
US lifts its 1997 ban on importing Ukrainian weapons -- Russia remains only country on list
4 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
4 hrs ago - Euromaidan Press
Appeals court appears poised to reject Hegseth's bid to punish Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Federal and State Officials Consider Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
6 hrs ago - New York Times
6 hrs ago - New York Times
Trump's border czar threatens to flood New York with ICE: 'More agents than you've ever seen before'
7 hrs ago - The Independent
7 hrs ago - The Independent
'Wow!' Trump Posts Chart Boasting That His War Against Iran Has So Far Been Shorter Than WWII, Vietnam
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Challenger Report: April Job Cuts Rise 38% from March; YTD Cuts Down 50%
10 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
10 hrs ago - Challenger, Gray & Christmas
UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
11 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
11 hrs ago - The Guardian/AP
Odds of a 'super El Nino' increase, adding to fears of extreme weather around the world
12 hrs ago - NBC News
12 hrs ago - NBC News
ACLU urges full court of appeals to revive Judge Boasberg's 'courageous' contempt inquiry into deportation flights
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Lutnick's testimony in Epstein probe earns harsh criticism from House Democrats
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County's top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants [Virginia]
16 hrs ago - WTOP
16 hrs ago - WTOP
Ukraine rejects Russia's 'Victory Day' truce after Moscow violates Kyiv's ceasefire
17 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
17 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Trump counterterrorism strategy targets 'violent left-wing extremists' with 'transgender ideology'
20 hrs ago - Politico
20 hrs ago - Politico
Trump's abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
21 hrs ago - NBC
21 hrs ago - NBC
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
'Another layer of suppression': Groups ask 11th Circuit to fast-track their appeal of Judge Cannon's order burying Mar-a
22 hrs ago - msn.com
22 hrs ago - msn.com
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine more effective than standard shot in late-stage trial
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Official Drops Odd Boast About Economy: 'Credit Card Spending Is Through the Roof!'
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite
23 hrs ago - MEDIAite