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How long have you and your SO been together.? Rich and I have been married for 47 years, And you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 75 replies
How long have you and your SO been together.? Rich and I have been married for 47 years, And you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 75 replies
General Discussion
America KEEPS VOTING FOR THIS BULLSH*T..."House Republicans launch BAD BUNNY PROBE."
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 66 replies
America KEEPS VOTING FOR THIS BULLSH*T..."House Republicans launch BAD BUNNY PROBE."
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 66 replies
General Discussion
WOW. Police in Bloomington, MN: one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting wa
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 53 replies
WOW. Police in Bloomington, MN: one of the guys they arrested in an underage sex trafficking sting wa
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
Why is the media over-reporting about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping?
By mysteryowl - 13 hrs ago - 47 replies
Why is the media over-reporting about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping?
By mysteryowl - 13 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
"detained for questioning" in Guthrie case?
By Jersey Devil - 11 hrs ago - 42 replies
"detained for questioning" in Guthrie case?
By Jersey Devil - 11 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump'
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Best response I've heard about MAGA whining about Bad Bunny not singing in English
By tulipsandroses - 23 hrs ago - 41 replies
Best response I've heard about MAGA whining about Bad Bunny not singing in English
By tulipsandroses - 23 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Do y'all know the connection between Nancy Guthrie and Jeffrey Epstein
By garybeck - 14 hrs ago - 38 replies
Do y'all know the connection between Nancy Guthrie and Jeffrey Epstein
By garybeck - 14 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Lauren Boebert appears visibly upset after viewing the unredacted Epstein Files.
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
Lauren Boebert appears visibly upset after viewing the unredacted Epstein Files.
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
National Governors Association calls off Trump event after White House invited only Republicans
By Wiz Imp - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
National Governors Association calls off Trump event after White House invited only Republicans
By Wiz Imp - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
Photography
Before the rain--my photos from Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
Before the rain--my photos from Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market!
By CaliforniaPeggy - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Chris Hayes reporting that Grand Jury has refused to indict Mark Kelly and the
By allegorical oracle - 13 hrs ago - 32 replies
Chris Hayes reporting that Grand Jury has refused to indict Mark Kelly and the
By allegorical oracle - 13 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Epstien ordered 350 gallons of sulfuric acid?!?!?!
By Volaris - 18 hrs ago - 31 replies
Epstien ordered 350 gallons of sulfuric acid?!?!?!
By Volaris - 18 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Twitter MAGAS are saying the Nancy Guthrie disappearance Is an inside job
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
Twitter MAGAS are saying the Nancy Guthrie disappearance Is an inside job
By DemocratSinceBirth - 21 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Trump suggests under oath that E. Jean Carroll "loved it" she "loved" being sexually assaulted by him.
By vanessa_ca - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump suggests under oath that E. Jean Carroll "loved it" she "loved" being sexually assaulted by him.
By vanessa_ca - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
This Congresswoman indicates files are very, very dark
By cally - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
This Congresswoman indicates files are very, very dark
By cally - 14 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
GOLDMAN: Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof of citizenship? LYONS:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
GOLDMAN: Do you know what other regimes in the 20th century required similar proof of citizenship? LYONS:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
'President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files... "more than a million times."' 'Rep. Jamie Raskin
By Joinfortmill - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
'President Trump's name in the unredacted Epstein files... "more than a million times."' 'Rep. Jamie Raskin
By Joinfortmill - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Alleged Epstein co-conspirators named on House floor as lawmaker overrides redactions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
Alleged Epstein co-conspirators named on House floor as lawmaker overrides redactions
By LetMyPeopleVote - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Seriously who takes their wife and children to an island
By malaise - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
Seriously who takes their wife and children to an island
By malaise - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
By LetMyPeopleVote - 13 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
I think all of us who have received hearts are grateful, and would like to express it. How bout this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
I think all of us who have received hearts are grateful, and would like to express it. How bout this?
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
FAA closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
FAA closes El Paso airspace for 10 days over security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin's 'Ability To Kill Cancer Cells'
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin's 'Ability To Kill Cancer Cells'
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's threat to Canada came hours after backroom meeting with billionaire competitor
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump's threat to Canada came hours after backroom meeting with billionaire competitor
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
A simple doodle/cartoon, found on the internet.
By redgreenandblue - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
A simple doodle/cartoon, found on the internet.
By redgreenandblue - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Kash Patel has completely botched the Nancy Guthrie case and this is why...
By PeaceWave - 20 hrs ago - 20 replies
Kash Patel has completely botched the Nancy Guthrie case and this is why...
By PeaceWave - 20 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026's Top Senate Fights
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Susan Collins Runs for Re-election, in One of 2026's Top Senate Fights
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Karoline Leavitt cuts short White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick's Epstein island admis
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Karoline Leavitt cuts short White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick's Epstein island admis
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
On language: it occurs to me, yet again, with all the insane freakouts
By niyad - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
On language: it occurs to me, yet again, with all the insane freakouts
By niyad - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
9 dead, 25 injured in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting
By OnlinePoker - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
9 dead, 25 injured in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. school shooting
By OnlinePoker - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
All done. Went searching. Still lazy though. :)
By Solly Mack - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
All done. Went searching. Still lazy though. :)
By Solly Mack - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Rasmussen poll: FLYING KETCHUP ALERT!
By Fiendish Thingy - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Rasmussen poll: FLYING KETCHUP ALERT!
By Fiendish Thingy - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful?
By malaise - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful?
By malaise - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Country singer Charley Crockett calls for deporting Musk & Thiel, calls Trump a grifter, "faces backlash"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
Country singer Charley Crockett calls for deporting Musk & Thiel, calls Trump a grifter, "faces backlash"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Who Are 6 Redacted Potential Co-Conspirators in Epstein Files? What We Know
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
Who Are 6 Redacted Potential Co-Conspirators in Epstein Files? What We Know
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Henry VIII's love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Henry VIII's love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump Commerce Sec. Lutnick admits visiting Epstein island during family vacation
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Is anyone buying Trump called the police on Epstein?
By D_Master81 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Is anyone buying Trump called the police on Epstein?
By D_Master81 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Please check in here if you did NOT search the Epstein files
By spooky3 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Please check in here if you did NOT search the Epstein files
By spooky3 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
***Breaking News*** Harvey Levin Just Said He Has Seen Activity In The Kidnapper's Bitcoin Account
By DemocratSinceBirth - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
***Breaking News*** Harvey Levin Just Said He Has Seen Activity In The Kidnapper's Bitcoin Account
By DemocratSinceBirth - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
oh for fucks sake, fox news is going on and on about "their" speculation that the suspect in Mrs Guthrie's abuction may
By ToxMarz - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
oh for fucks sake, fox news is going on and on about "their" speculation that the suspect in Mrs Guthrie's abuction may
By ToxMarz - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Oregon
U.S. citizen was running errands. After ICE stop, she ended up at the hospital instead (Sen. Wyden's office)
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
U.S. citizen was running errands. After ICE stop, she ended up at the hospital instead (Sen. Wyden's office)
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Science
Scientists create 'smart underwear' to measure human flatulence
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Scientists create 'smart underwear' to measure human flatulence
By erronis - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Fifth Circuit Has New Legal Idea, It Is That Any Non-Citizen Can Be Locked Up Forever
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
Fifth Circuit Has New Legal Idea, It Is That Any Non-Citizen Can Be Locked Up Forever
By erronis - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: Jobs report just released. Better than expected
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
BREAKING: Jobs report just released. Better than expected
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Pilot involved with Epstein's trafficking ring was arrested in Brazil
By LiberalArkie - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Pilot involved with Epstein's trafficking ring was arrested in Brazil
By LiberalArkie - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Jeffrey Epstein made regular payments to Ohio State head of gynecology, records show
By vanessa_ca - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Jeffrey Epstein made regular payments to Ohio State head of gynecology, records show
By vanessa_ca - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
If the Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterms this year Trump will be impeached and very
By artemisia1 - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
If the Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterms this year Trump will be impeached and very
By artemisia1 - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman disappoints again--supports SAVE act
By durablend - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Fetterman disappoints again--supports SAVE act
By durablend - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Cannon faces fresh appellate review of her pro-Trump actions on Jack Smith report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Cannon faces fresh appellate review of her pro-Trump actions on Jack Smith report
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
If Andy Ogles found the Super Bowl halftime show repulsive
By BeneteauBum - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
If Andy Ogles found the Super Bowl halftime show repulsive
By BeneteauBum - 17 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Startling: A high school math teacher without a degree could so corrupt the most powerful men in the world.
By NNadir - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Startling: A high school math teacher without a degree could so corrupt the most powerful men in the world.
By NNadir - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Live Updates: Chilling Images of Masked Figure Recovered From Cameras at Nancy Guthrie's House
By milestogo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Live Updates: Chilling Images of Masked Figure Recovered From Cameras at Nancy Guthrie's House
By milestogo - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
BLS jobs report revises 2025 down to +181,000 total jobs added for the year
By Johnny2X2X - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
BLS jobs report revises 2025 down to +181,000 total jobs added for the year
By Johnny2X2X - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.3%
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.3%
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days citing "special security reasons." surprising state officials
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days citing "special security reasons." surprising state officials
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"We need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad"
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
"We need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad"
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
By BaronChocula - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
Democratic governors to boycott White House dinner
By BaronChocula - 19 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
So, the question is "what was the best thing before sliced bread"?...
By Enter stage left - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
So, the question is "what was the best thing before sliced bread"?...
By Enter stage left - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I know it's cray cray but the Epstein ain't dead, he was just off shored to the island or somewhere...
By wcmagumba - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
I know it's cray cray but the Epstein ain't dead, he was just off shored to the island or somewhere...
By wcmagumba - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
HB 1491 requires Tennessee public schools to teach the Bible in K-12
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
HB 1491 requires Tennessee public schools to teach the Bible in K-12
By ihaveaquestion - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
ME-SEN: This! Read it, take it to heart, use it. Don't let anyone steer you away.
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
ME-SEN: This! Read it, take it to heart, use it. Don't let anyone steer you away.
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
Scientists create 'smart underwear' to measure human flatulenceNew study tells us what's up with what's going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay
A 25-year study found an unexpected link between cheese and dementia
Latest Breaking News
Don Lemon hires federal prosecutor who resigned over Trump administration dispute
34 min ago - The Independent
34 min ago - The Independent
U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.3%
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr ago - CNBC
Kristi Noem's DHS is demanding priests prove citizenship based on skin color: cardinal
1 hr ago - Raw Story
1 hr ago - Raw Story
Kraft Heinz pauses work to split the company as new CEO says 'challenges are fixable'
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
N.Y. Democrats see Delgado's exit from governor's race as sign party is united around Hochul
2 hrs ago - Spectrum News NY1
2 hrs ago - Spectrum News NY1
Trump has 'private' dinner with Rupert Murdoch at the White House amid Epstein lawsuit: report
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect his tariff authority
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
'We have to revise our expectations': White House downplays coming jobs report
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
FBI cited debunked claims to obtain warrant for Fulton County vote records, documents show
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
4 hrs ago - Washington Post
Senate Leader Thune throws cold water on filibuster change in push for voter-ID bill
4 hrs ago - CNBC
4 hrs ago - CNBC
Trump administration fails to secure indictment in connection with Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
13 hrs ago - NBC
13 hrs ago - NBC
Governors won't hold meeting with Trump after White House only invited Republicans, Stitt says
13 hrs ago - PBS News
13 hrs ago - PBS News
'I saw the writing on the wall': Austria offers safe haven for US academics as Trump wages war on universities
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Could Face Olympic Disqualification Over Helmet Honoring War Dead
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
14 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
Trump's threat to Canada came hours after backroom meeting with billionaire competitor
14 hrs ago - raw story
14 hrs ago - raw story
Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, bipartisan Senate duo, aim to break up "Big Medicine"
14 hrs ago - CBS News
14 hrs ago - CBS News
Giuffre family, lawmakers unveil Virginia's Law in response to Epstein files
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
15 hrs ago - Scripps News
Cannon faces fresh appellate review of her pro-Trump actions on Jack Smith report
16 hrs ago - MS NOW News
16 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Judge bars Trump admin from detaining thousands of Minnesota immigrants admitted as refugees
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Kaiser reaches $30 million settlement with US Labor Dept over mental health care practices
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Karoline Leavitt cuts short White House briefing after reporter asks about Commerce chief Lutnick's Epstein island admis
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Jamie Raskin Reveals Trump's Name Shows Up in Unredacted Epstein Files 'More Than a Million Times'
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Facebook adds new AI features, animated profile photos, and backgrounds for text posts
18 hrs ago - TechCrunch
18 hrs ago - TechCrunch
More than 10,000 nurses end largest strike in New York City history, others continue striking
19 hrs ago - Prism
19 hrs ago - Prism
Judges are regularly threatening contempt charges against the DOJ in immigration cases
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
A 15-week 'Walk for Peace' concludes with Buddhist monks' arrival in Washington
21 hrs ago - kcrg.com
21 hrs ago - kcrg.com
Democrats demand new restrictions to Trump's immigration crackdown and threaten a DHS shutdown
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Winter Olympics Bosses Vow to Fix Medals After Identifying Embarrassing Problem
23 hrs ago - daily beast
23 hrs ago - daily beast