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General Discussion
Susan Collins is confused, concerned, and doesn't understand why trump
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 42 replies
Susan Collins is confused, concerned, and doesn't understand why trump
By senseandsensibility - 15 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos on Trump: "I think he's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 39 replies
Jeff Bezos on Trump: "I think he's a more mature, more disciplined version of himself than he was in his first term."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
They are moving quickly, as if they are desperate to finish the job...
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago - 39 replies
They are moving quickly, as if they are desperate to finish the job...
By kentuck - 16 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
J.D. Vance just said - freedom of religion means everyone has a right to find their own pathway to "god".
By yellow dahlia - 21 hrs ago - 32 replies
J.D. Vance just said - freedom of religion means everyone has a right to find their own pathway to "god".
By yellow dahlia - 21 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
***BREAKING NEWS*** Barney Frank Passed At 86
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - 29 replies
***BREAKING NEWS*** Barney Frank Passed At 86
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Wow! Michael Fanone just told Nicolle Wallace (on her MSNow show) that since this "slush fund" was announced,
By Wiz Imp - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
Wow! Michael Fanone just told Nicolle Wallace (on her MSNow show) that since this "slush fund" was announced,
By Wiz Imp - 18 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
US justice department 'forever' bars IRS from auditing Trump's past tax returns
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 28 replies
US justice department 'forever' bars IRS from auditing Trump's past tax returns
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Shrugs Off Soaring Gas Prices As 'Peanuts' Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 25 replies
Trump Shrugs Off Soaring Gas Prices As 'Peanuts' Amid Iran War
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 25 replies
Photography
Here's a few photos from my trip to Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 18 hrs ago - 25 replies
Here's a few photos from my trip to Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 18 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
WTF?! New DOJ document says US govt is now prohibited from pursuing tax claims against Trump or his family in the future
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
WTF?! New DOJ document says US govt is now prohibited from pursuing tax claims against Trump or his family in the future
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
***JUST NOW*** Donald Trump- "I Have 99% Approval In Israel. I Could Run For Prime Minister."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - 23 replies
***JUST NOW*** Donald Trump- "I Have 99% Approval In Israel. I Could Run For Prime Minister."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 1 hr ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
House GOP resurrects Trump's plan for year-round daylight saving time - WaPo
By question everything - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
House GOP resurrects Trump's plan for year-round daylight saving time - WaPo
By question everything - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
My, my, my...that is one EFFED up hand.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
My, my, my...that is one EFFED up hand.
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
***Breaking News*** TSF Endorses Paxton
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
***Breaking News*** TSF Endorses Paxton
By DemocratSinceBirth - 22 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Thomas Massie loses his primary race, projected by Decision DesK HQ
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
Thomas Massie loses his primary race, projected by Decision DesK HQ
By In It to Win It - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans grow increasingly worried about Trump's negative polls
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
Republicans grow increasingly worried about Trump's negative polls
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
NAACP calls for Black student-athletes to boycott Southern schools amid redistricting backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
NAACP calls for Black student-athletes to boycott Southern schools amid redistricting backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Google Search as you know it is over
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Google Search as you know it is over
By highplainsdem - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas senate race
By cloudbase - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas senate race
By cloudbase - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Sam Alito watched blue states outsmart him -- and he's 'big mad': legal analysts
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
Sam Alito watched blue states outsmart him -- and he's 'big mad': legal analysts
By LetMyPeopleVote - 22 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
GREENLAND KIDS APPRECIATION THREAD: Trump envoy hands them MAGA hats, and gets middle fingers in return
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
GREENLAND KIDS APPRECIATION THREAD: Trump envoy hands them MAGA hats, and gets middle fingers in return
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
"I'm not a plumber. But I'm pretty sure that's not how sinks work."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
"I'm not a plumber. But I'm pretty sure that's not how sinks work."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
San Diego shooters (yesterday) bonded over their hate for Jews, Blacks, lgbt, women
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
San Diego shooters (yesterday) bonded over their hate for Jews, Blacks, lgbt, women
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
By BaronChocula - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
By BaronChocula - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
Tommy by The Who released in the US May 19th 1969
By electric_blue68 - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Tommy by The Who released in the US May 19th 1969
By electric_blue68 - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I feel like I'm being cheated out of all my hopes of having a nice retirement when it comes time!
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
I feel like I'm being cheated out of all my hopes of having a nice retirement when it comes time!
By imanamerican63 - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
It appears that Trmp has effectively offered a BOUNTY on the lives of police officers.
By eppur_se_muova - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
It appears that Trmp has effectively offered a BOUNTY on the lives of police officers.
By eppur_se_muova - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
What does grass mean, in term of cooperating with the police? British usage
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
What does grass mean, in term of cooperating with the police? British usage
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Secret part of the agreement Todd Blanche reached is devastating
By live love laugh - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Secret part of the agreement Todd Blanche reached is devastating
By live love laugh - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Senate advances measure to end military action in Iran in rebuke to Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I have this friend in Dallas who made a bunch of money and wanted to do something constructive with it. So.......
By DFW - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
I have this friend in Dallas who made a bunch of money and wanted to do something constructive with it. So.......
By DFW - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Why, Donnie Ringo...you look like Thomas Massie just...walked over your grave.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Why, Donnie Ringo...you look like Thomas Massie just...walked over your grave.
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump's Paxton endorsement
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump's Paxton endorsement
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump's Endorsement of Paxton
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump's Endorsement of Paxton
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Decision Desk HQ projects Doug Jones wins the AL Governor Democratic Primary
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Decision Desk HQ projects Doug Jones wins the AL Governor Democratic Primary
By In It to Win It - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Cassidy becomes fourth GOP senator to back Iran war powers measure limiting Trump
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Cassidy becomes fourth GOP senator to back Iran war powers measure limiting Trump
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Before some of y'all give up on Alabama because dumbass Tommy Potatoville won, here are some facts about the last night.
By Crowman2009 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Before some of y'all give up on Alabama because dumbass Tommy Potatoville won, here are some facts about the last night.
By Crowman2009 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Liberal YouTubers
🚨 TOP Trump WAR Commander FREEZES UP under CROSS-EXAM!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
🚨 TOP Trump WAR Commander FREEZES UP under CROSS-EXAM!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Jesus Christ, not only is this fucking country in the shit
By choie - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Jesus Christ, not only is this fucking country in the shit
By choie - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Blanche compares MAGAts who urinated & defecated all over Congress to mistreated Native Americans
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Blanche compares MAGAts who urinated & defecated all over Congress to mistreated Native Americans
By Miles Archer - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Here's a little something to keep you awake nights
By AverageOldGuy - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Here's a little something to keep you awake nights
By AverageOldGuy - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Vance says Hunter Biden is "welcome to apply" for a slice of Rapin' Slush Fund Grampy's cash
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
Vance says Hunter Biden is "welcome to apply" for a slice of Rapin' Slush Fund Grampy's cash
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Gov. Wes Moore said repukes are all about "Ballrooms, Bombs and Bitcoin" instead of affordability for the people
By Cheezoholic - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Gov. Wes Moore said repukes are all about "Ballrooms, Bombs and Bitcoin" instead of affordability for the people
By Cheezoholic - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Football
ESPN: 'Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor'
By sop - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
ESPN: 'Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor'
By sop - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
'So Much Hard Work Erased': Nate Silver Vents Disney Told Him to 'Get Lost' Before Deleting FiveThirtyEight's Archive
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
'So Much Hard Work Erased': Nate Silver Vents Disney Told Him to 'Get Lost' Before Deleting FiveThirtyEight's Archive
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
By IcyPeas - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
By IcyPeas - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
The Trump cell phone has finally arrived - but is no longer 'Made in the USA' and the American flag design is missing tw
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
The Trump cell phone has finally arrived - but is no longer 'Made in the USA' and the American flag design is missing tw
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Manager at Trump's N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Manager at Trump's N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack on Kuwait base
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack on Kuwait base
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Which prison would I be in right now if I executed 3,700 'insider' trades in 4 months and made off with billions?
By OGBuzz - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Which prison would I be in right now if I executed 3,700 'insider' trades in 4 months and made off with billions?
By OGBuzz - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Emergency grid alert issued for East Coast as heat soars
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Emergency grid alert issued for East Coast as heat soars
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Football
ESPN: 'Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor'NFL OKs up to 10 int'l games in '27; teams can't protect games
Jaxon Smith-Njigba points out glaring mistake on offensive player of the year award: 'It's getting disrespectful'
Latest Breaking News
Longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for 'anti-weaponization' fund
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Xi Calls Russia Ties 'Calm Amid Chaos' as Chinese Leader Hosts Putin in Beijing
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
5 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
U.S. intel assessment says military identified at least 10 mines in Strait of Hormuz
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
'So Much Hard Work Erased': Nate Silver Vents Disney Told Him to 'Get Lost' Before Deleting FiveThirtyEight's Archive
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
7 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Exclusive: US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
Flurry of Suspicious Oil Trades Worth $800 Million Triggers Regulatory Probe
11 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
11 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran's Leader
13 hrs ago - NYT, No Paywall
13 hrs ago - NYT, No Paywall
The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
13 hrs ago - yahoo.com
13 hrs ago - yahoo.com
Paramount denies Bari Weiss is being sidelined from CBS News and 60 Minutes in favor of more experienced hands
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
US Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive-US Not in a Hurry to Extend China Trade Truce, Bessent Says
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
15 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
The Trump cell phone has finally arrived - but is no longer 'Made in the USA' and the American flag design is missing tw
16 hrs ago - Independent
16 hrs ago - Independent
Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack on Kuwait base
18 hrs ago - CBS News
18 hrs ago - CBS News
US justice department 'forever' bars IRS from auditing Trump's past tax returns
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces questions on $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
21 hrs ago - Washington Post
NAACP calls for Black student-athletes to boycott Southern schools amid redistricting backlash
21 hrs ago - NBC News
21 hrs ago - NBC News
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP