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Do you have a favorite holiday movie? Mine is "The Sound of Music"--which is not a Christmas movie but has always but in
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - 71 replies
Do you have a favorite holiday movie? Mine is "The Sound of Music"--which is not a Christmas movie but has always but in
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - 71 replies
General Discussion
Why is Trump in panic? 160 posts in one night
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 62 replies
Why is Trump in panic? 160 posts in one night
By orangecrush - 10 hrs ago - 62 replies
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 - 15 hrs ago - 60 replies
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 - 15 hrs ago - 60 replies
General Discussion
Pentagon confirms Trump and Hegseth made the call on the boat strikes
By underpants - 7 hrs ago - 56 replies
Pentagon confirms Trump and Hegseth made the call on the boat strikes
By underpants - 7 hrs ago - 56 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Fires Off Over 160 Truth Social Posts in Frenetic, Late-Night Blitz
By Mr. Sparkle - 11 hrs ago - 53 replies
Trump Fires Off Over 160 Truth Social Posts in Frenetic, Late-Night Blitz
By Mr. Sparkle - 11 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
Gov. Newsom's Physician Releases Memo
By MorbidButterflyTat - 8 hrs ago - 45 replies
Gov. Newsom's Physician Releases Memo
By MorbidButterflyTat - 8 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
TN 7- based on current partial returns, Behn is overperforming 2024 D results by around 20%
By SSJVegeta - 1 hr ago - 42 replies
TN 7- based on current partial returns, Behn is overperforming 2024 D results by around 20%
By SSJVegeta - 1 hr ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
In case you haven't seen Hegseth's stunning display of craven cowardice yet
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
In case you haven't seen Hegseth's stunning display of craven cowardice yet
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
The Shallow State: Last night, our President "had a hypomanic episode borne of narcissistic rage"
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
The Shallow State: Last night, our President "had a hypomanic episode borne of narcissistic rage"
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Images of Trump dozing during today's cabinet meeting (more Band-Aids and concealer on his right hand)
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
Images of Trump dozing during today's cabinet meeting (more Band-Aids and concealer on his right hand)
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 36 replies
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Fed Probe Stunning Twist in D.C. National Guard Murder
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
Fed Probe Stunning Twist in D.C. National Guard Murder
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
You can always count on the media to focus on the wrong thing.
By drray23 - 8 hrs ago - 33 replies
You can always count on the media to focus on the wrong thing.
By drray23 - 8 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
IRS Agents to Review OnlyFans Content to Determine if It's 'Pornographic'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 33 replies
IRS Agents to Review OnlyFans Content to Determine if It's 'Pornographic'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Putin Says Russia Ready for War With Europe if Attacked
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 29 replies
Putin Says Russia Ready for War With Europe if Attacked
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
'Disconcerting': Ex-White House cardiologist deeply skeptical of 'weird' Trump MRI reveal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
'Disconcerting': Ex-White House cardiologist deeply skeptical of 'weird' Trump MRI reveal
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem calls for new travel ban after National Guard shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 27 replies
Kristi Noem calls for new travel ban after National Guard shooting
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Musk
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 24 replies
Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Musk
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 24 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Faces Revolt from Within His Own Leadership Team
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
Mike Johnson Faces Revolt from Within His Own Leadership Team
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Got into it a little bit with some Trump humpers...
By Ned Low - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Got into it a little bit with some Trump humpers...
By Ned Low - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
The DU Lounge
As a kid , what did you make or do so the house or your room was festive? I made the spray snow stencils on the
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
As a kid , what did you make or do so the house or your room was festive? I made the spray snow stencils on the
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Addiction & Recovery
Today Is My 23rd Sobriety Anniversary
By Clouds Passing - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Today Is My 23rd Sobriety Anniversary
By Clouds Passing - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Where is the proof of drugs being transported?
By mysteryowl - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
Where is the proof of drugs being transported?
By mysteryowl - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
So they're throwing Adm Bradley under the bus? Scapegoating him?
By Stinky The Clown - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
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So they're throwing Adm Bradley under the bus? Scapegoating him?
By Stinky The Clown - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Health
Anyone out there that was diagnosed with cataracts of PSC
By ALBliberal - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Anyone out there that was diagnosed with cataracts of PSC
By ALBliberal - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Dave Wasserman: I've seen enough: Matt Van Epps (R) defeats Aftyn Behn (D) in the #TN07 special election.
By Celerity - 41 min ago - 18 replies
Dave Wasserman: I've seen enough: Matt Van Epps (R) defeats Aftyn Behn (D) in the #TN07 special election.
By Celerity - 41 min ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint
By BeyondGeography - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint
By BeyondGeography - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Photography
It's a sunny, wintry day in Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
It's a sunny, wintry day in Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
*** TRUMP PARDONS CRIMINAL WHO SHIPPED 500 TONS OF COCAINE INTO AMERICA ***
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
*** TRUMP PARDONS CRIMINAL WHO SHIPPED 500 TONS OF COCAINE INTO AMERICA ***
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Democrats can't endorse "vigilantism" even if we sometimes think it's deserved.
By RoeVWade - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
Democrats can't endorse "vigilantism" even if we sometimes think it's deserved.
By RoeVWade - 11 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Trump calls Somalis 'garbage' he doesn't want in the country.
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump calls Somalis 'garbage' he doesn't want in the country.
By dalton99a - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Noem to Trump---"...you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that"...........
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Noem to Trump---"...you kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that"...........
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Holy Shit Donvict is sleeping while Rubio is speaking
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Holy Shit Donvict is sleeping while Rubio is speaking
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 21 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
I think it may be possible Trump has some sort of cancer
By boston bean - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
I think it may be possible Trump has some sort of cancer
By boston bean - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Photography
Thanksgiving this year was the first at our new home. A good time was had by all. Full tummies too.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Thanksgiving this year was the first at our new home. A good time was had by all. Full tummies too.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
The DU Lounge
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? I have never seen as I thought it was about car racing . . For those
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? I have never seen as I thought it was about car racing . . For those
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
The DU Lounge
. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a dog? The answer is Frost-bite.
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a dog? The answer is Frost-bite.
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billion to encourage families to claim 'Trump Accounts'
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children's Accounts
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Michael and Susan Dell to Put $250 in 25 Million Children's Accounts
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Papers by Chinese Authors in American Scientific Journals Are Beginning to Use Chinese Currency in Lieu of Dollars.
By NNadir - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Papers by Chinese Authors in American Scientific Journals Are Beginning to Use Chinese Currency in Lieu of Dollars.
By NNadir - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow Tuesday as Trump pushes for Russia-Ukraine deal
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow Tuesday as Trump pushes for Russia-Ukraine deal
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles Airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles Airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump spent hours last night blasting out hundreds of posts filled with 2020 lies, Jan 6 lies, and furious attacks on Bi
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump spent hours last night blasting out hundreds of posts filled with 2020 lies, Jan 6 lies, and furious attacks on Bi
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Is Pete Hog's Breath now trying to blame Admiral Bradley for the killing of the 2 survivors?
By Botany - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Is Pete Hog's Breath now trying to blame Admiral Bradley for the killing of the 2 survivors?
By Botany - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
Senate barrels toward failure on health care
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
The speedboat double tap occurred on September 2 2025, in October they returned survivors to
By Shellback Squid - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
The speedboat double tap occurred on September 2 2025, in October they returned survivors to
By Shellback Squid - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Thousands of Washington state (& AZ, OH, OK, NJ, TX) Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Thousands of Washington state (& AZ, OH, OK, NJ, TX) Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Bitcoin Rout Picks Up Steam as Investors Fret Over a New 'Crypto Winter'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Bitcoin Rout Picks Up Steam as Investors Fret Over a New 'Crypto Winter'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump administration is 'selling out' admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials say
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump administration is 'selling out' admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials say
By Uncle Joe - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
USDA Sec. threatens funding cuts to blue states over alleged SNAP data noncompliance
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
USDA Sec. threatens funding cuts to blue states over alleged SNAP data noncompliance
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Economy
The Hidden Horrors of Whole Foods Grocery Chain 🫒
By appalachiablue - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Hidden Horrors of Whole Foods Grocery Chain 🫒
By appalachiablue - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Not the Brain! Definitely Not the Brain! Stop Asking About the Fucking Brain! -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Not the Brain! Definitely Not the Brain! Stop Asking About the Fucking Brain! -- JoJoFromJerz
By erronis - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Thousands Urged To Stay Inside In Oregon
By marble falls - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Thousands Urged To Stay Inside In Oregon
By marble falls - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Wow! Trump is delusional as usual, but......
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Wow! Trump is delusional as usual, but......
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'I watched it live', Hegseth told Fox the day after September strike where shipwreck survivors were killed
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
'I watched it live', Hegseth told Fox the day after September strike where shipwreck survivors were killed
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'Keep your mouth shut.' Mark Kelly hits back at Trump, Pentagon investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Keep your mouth shut.' Mark Kelly hits back at Trump, Pentagon investigation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boat
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "We're going to start doing strikes on land soon"
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump: "We're going to start doing strikes on land soon"
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
Photography
***Announcing our December Contest Theme & Timeline ***
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
***Announcing our December Contest Theme & Timeline ***
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Get a load of the "journalist" asking questions at the Pentagon press briefing:
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Get a load of the "journalist" asking questions at the Pentagon press briefing:
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former President of Honduras Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardon
By Mr. Sparkle - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Former President of Honduras Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardon
By Mr. Sparkle - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
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
Dems fall short of flipping deep-red House seat in surprisingly competitive Tennessee special election
2 min ago - Politico
2 min ago - Politico
US Senate confirms 2 Trump-picked judges in North Carolina, including former Thomas clerk
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Legacy Health nurse practitioners, other medical specialists on strike in Oregon, SW Washington
3 hrs ago - Oregon Live
3 hrs ago - Oregon Live
Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban list
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump wants to weigh in at Cannon's court to ensure that Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago report doesn't see the light of day
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Iowa settles lawsuit against federal agency on voter citizenship status
5 hrs ago - Iowa Capital Dispatch/IPR
5 hrs ago - Iowa Capital Dispatch/IPR
Lawsuit from James Comey's friend could disrupt plans to re-indict the former FBI director
5 hrs ago - CNN
5 hrs ago - CNN
Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Trump says he's rebuilding Dulles Airport while his administration is fixing the 'people movers'
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
USDA Sec. threatens funding cuts to blue states over alleged SNAP data noncompliance
8 hrs ago - CNBC
8 hrs ago - CNBC
Democrat Mandela Barnes, a former US Senate candidate, enters the Wisconsin governor's race
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Feds promised "radical transparency" but are withholding rural health fund applications
9 hrs ago - CBS News
9 hrs ago - CBS News
Supreme Court to review New Jersey's subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Michael and Susan Dell to donate $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million U.S. kids
13 hrs ago - CNBC
13 hrs ago - CNBC
US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Arizona's Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
15 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts
15 hrs ago - pbs
15 hrs ago - pbs
Republican pushes back on Trump proposal to dock pay from air traffic controllers who missed work during shutdown
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Schumer says offices targeted by MAGA bomb threats citing Trump's bogus 2020 fraud claims
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story