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General Discussion
Why is so much effort being spent defending a Nazi symbol?
By sarisataka - 5 hrs ago - 156 replies
Why is so much effort being spent defending a Nazi symbol?
By sarisataka - 5 hrs ago - 156 replies
General Discussion
Re: Platner and the intellectual Twister and Yoga to rehabilitate him...
By WarGamer - 9 hrs ago - 99 replies
Re: Platner and the intellectual Twister and Yoga to rehabilitate him...
By WarGamer - 9 hrs ago - 99 replies
General Discussion
What, exactly, makes Platner's skull and crossbones Nazi?
By LAS14 - 11 hrs ago - 52 replies
What, exactly, makes Platner's skull and crossbones Nazi?
By LAS14 - 11 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
Graham Platner Owes You Nothing: You Either Want Democrats To Control The Senate Or You Don't
By DonCoquixote - 6 hrs ago - 42 replies
Graham Platner Owes You Nothing: You Either Want Democrats To Control The Senate Or You Don't
By DonCoquixote - 6 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Oh, how f*cking PRECIOUS. Couch Effer says Saint Chucky was stolen from us, but his new baby was given. GROUP HUG!
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
Oh, how f*cking PRECIOUS. Couch Effer says Saint Chucky was stolen from us, but his new baby was given. GROUP HUG!
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
65 year old woman calls CSPAN and tells host she's slowly starving to death. Blames Trump's cuts.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
65 year old woman calls CSPAN and tells host she's slowly starving to death. Blames Trump's cuts.
By Swede - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Graham Platner should have simple responses when hounded about sexting accusations
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
Graham Platner should have simple responses when hounded about sexting accusations
By Chasstev365 - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
Latest Breaking News
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Susan Rice absolutely schools Bill Maher on Iran.
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 32 replies
Susan Rice absolutely schools Bill Maher on Iran.
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Do You Think Trump Will Finish His Term? (Poll)
By Haggard Celine - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
Do You Think Trump Will Finish His Term? (Poll)
By Haggard Celine - 15 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
How do we figure out how to do what they do, because it's why they win.
By Arthur_Frain - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
How do we figure out how to do what they do, because it's why they win.
By Arthur_Frain - 5 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
70 year old man tries to drown young man over lake use
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
70 year old man tries to drown young man over lake use
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 11 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
"...I buried friends who deserved better than being folded into somebody else's cheap sermon about patriotism..."
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
"...I buried friends who deserved better than being folded into somebody else's cheap sermon about patriotism..."
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
AI, Argentina and the Antichrist: Thiel's Vision Blooms
By orangecrush - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
AI, Argentina and the Antichrist: Thiel's Vision Blooms
By orangecrush - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Screwworm in Texas: Second case confirmed as disaster declaration expands
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Screwworm in Texas: Second case confirmed as disaster declaration expands
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Let's look at this from another angle. Let's review Susan Collins's record:
By Scrivener7 - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Let's look at this from another angle. Let's review Susan Collins's record:
By Scrivener7 - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
The LDS Church was left off the Department of Defense's list of Christian religions.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
The LDS Church was left off the Department of Defense's list of Christian religions.
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Zzzzzzzz harumph cough fart zzzzzzz....Bidenzzzzzzz Ivanka.....
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Zzzzzzzz harumph cough fart zzzzzzz....Bidenzzzzzzz Ivanka.....
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sens. Lee and Curtis question new Pentagon designation for Latter-day Saints
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Sens. Lee and Curtis question new Pentagon designation for Latter-day Saints
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Social Security tried to assign fake death dates to 2.7M people: Whistleblower
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Social Security tried to assign fake death dates to 2.7M people: Whistleblower
By Jilly_in_VA - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Haha - Susan Collins "troubled" by Platner scandals.
By mr715 - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Haha - Susan Collins "troubled" by Platner scandals.
By mr715 - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
By orangecrush - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
By orangecrush - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The con said Republicans would flee NYC and this happened
By Quiet Em - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
The con said Republicans would flee NYC and this happened
By Quiet Em - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Carville: Susan Collins Must Be Defeated
By struggle4progress - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Carville: Susan Collins Must Be Defeated
By struggle4progress - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Pardons Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump Pardons Former Congressman Convicted of Insider Trading
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
This is the CRAP that Obama had in the "Reflecting" pool
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
This is the CRAP that Obama had in the "Reflecting" pool
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Everything, and I mean everything, that this regime does brings death
By ProfessorPlum - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Everything, and I mean everything, that this regime does brings death
By ProfessorPlum - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
By 70sEraVet - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Hegseth, at D-Day event, says Europe faces 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies
By 70sEraVet - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Sports
A female trainer has won the Kentucky Derby AND THE BELMONT STAKES!!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
A female trainer has won the Kentucky Derby AND THE BELMONT STAKES!!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
A rare video: RFK and family flown back to NYC on Air Force from LAX June 6 or 7, 1968. The crowd says it all
By Chasstev365 - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
A rare video: RFK and family flown back to NYC on Air Force from LAX June 6 or 7, 1968. The crowd says it all
By Chasstev365 - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hegseth takes six of his children to France on official trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Hegseth takes six of his children to France on official trip
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Photography
Saturday's Horses - Maddie and Pete and Around The Farm.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Saturday's Horses - Maddie and Pete and Around The Farm.
By George McGovern - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth arrived in France for official D-Day commemoration events, bringing along his wife and six children on what appe
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Hegseth arrived in France for official D-Day commemoration events, bringing along his wife and six children on what appe
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Beautiful Hunter Biden response to a hater: bluesky. Twitter for background
By IcyPeas - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Beautiful Hunter Biden response to a hater: bluesky. Twitter for background
By IcyPeas - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
CA secretary of state has not updated vote results in more than 12 hours.
By msongs - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
CA secretary of state has not updated vote results in more than 12 hours.
By msongs - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
At the Kennedy Center: "There are cameras nearby, ready for the moment they literally chisel Trump's name off."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
At the Kennedy Center: "There are cameras nearby, ready for the moment they literally chisel Trump's name off."
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Remember when they said Zelensky desecrated the sanctity of the White House by not wearing a suit?
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Remember when they said Zelensky desecrated the sanctity of the White House by not wearing a suit?
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
OK, that SETTLES it, I am sleeping with the LIGHTS ON tonight, and, MAYBE FOREVER.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
OK, that SETTLES it, I am sleeping with the LIGHTS ON tonight, and, MAYBE FOREVER.
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Hunter Biden makes a list. This pisses off MAGA. LOL
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Hunter Biden makes a list. This pisses off MAGA. LOL
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
instant otatmeal for breakfast and then cartoons .:)
By AllaN01Bear - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
instant otatmeal for breakfast and then cartoons .:)
By AllaN01Bear - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump boarding Air Force One, from late March and from yesterday, Friday, June 5, 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump boarding Air Force One, from late March and from yesterday, Friday, June 5, 2026
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Idaho
Police: US 9th Circuit judge faces battery charge after parking lot confrontation turns physical in Idaho Falls
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
Police: US 9th Circuit judge faces battery charge after parking lot confrontation turns physical in Idaho Falls
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump on Iran: "It's really not much of a war. But it's a military conflict. It's practice."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump on Iran: "It's really not much of a war. But it's a military conflict. It's practice."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
A while ago one of the post stated one of Trumps sons could not serve in the Army, etc
By Stargazer99 - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
A while ago one of the post stated one of Trumps sons could not serve in the Army, etc
By Stargazer99 - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Thirty-six years later, it still scares the crap out of me; I can't believe my wife made me watch it.
By NNadir - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Thirty-six years later, it still scares the crap out of me; I can't believe my wife made me watch it.
By NNadir - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Essentially the new Fed will manage our $38 trillion in debt
By bucolic_frolic - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Essentially the new Fed will manage our $38 trillion in debt
By bucolic_frolic - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latin America
So we had a massive islandwide powercut from about
By malaise - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
So we had a massive islandwide powercut from about
By malaise - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
You don't get to yell "fraud" every time voters make a choice you don't like.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
You don't get to yell "fraud" every time voters make a choice you don't like.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Not sure I WANT some of what she's smoking: Susie Wiles comments on Trump's "accomplishment filled week" Er...um...WTF??
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Not sure I WANT some of what she's smoking: Susie Wiles comments on Trump's "accomplishment filled week" Er...um...WTF??
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
A heartbreaking, but undeniably insightful, political cartoon commemorating D-Day.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
A heartbreaking, but undeniably insightful, political cartoon commemorating D-Day.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
With THIRTY THREE senate seats up for election, does anybody else
By niyad - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
With THIRTY THREE senate seats up for election, does anybody else
By niyad - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
McDonald's Just Announced a Big Change to Its Drive-Thrus. (If you guessed AI, come on down!)
By usonian - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
McDonald's Just Announced a Big Change to Its Drive-Thrus. (If you guessed AI, come on down!)
By usonian - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
So, how many of you knew that the island in Albania that the Kushners want
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
So, how many of you knew that the island in Albania that the Kushners want
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
By Omaha Steve - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in 'shitty houses' oppose data center
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
The mayor of Shelbyville, Indiana, says only people who live in 'shitty houses' oppose data center
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump's White House cage fight event being snubbed by A-listers on heels of concert fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump's White House cage fight event being snubbed by A-listers on heels of concert fiasco
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
I found this interesting. Listen to President Obama's response here concerning his cigarette smoking...
By LuckyCharms - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
I found this interesting. Listen to President Obama's response here concerning his cigarette smoking...
By LuckyCharms - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"Very noticeable that Trump is doing his exact rally speech in Wisconsin, only sitting."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
"Very noticeable that Trump is doing his exact rally speech in Wisconsin, only sitting."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Mormons believe Jesus is Lucifer's brother??? Did I actually learn something on X today?
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Mormons believe Jesus is Lucifer's brother??? Did I actually learn something on X today?
By underpants - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Missing American student found dead in Japan after dayslong search
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Women's Rights & Issues
What is sexism and misogyny?How ICE Became the Enforcement Arm of the Patriarchy (trigger warning)
More Than Half of States Now Cover Doula Care Under Medicaid
Latest Breaking News
Cuba ex-President Ral Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Sens. Lee and Curtis question new Pentagon designation for Latter-day Saints
5 hrs ago - Deseret News
5 hrs ago - Deseret News
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
'Historic': Canadian warehouse workers sign first-ever union deal with Walmart
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump keeps the door open to a call with Taiwan's president even though China has warned against it
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Stadium workers near Los Angeles vote to authorize a strike days before the World Cup begins
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
23 hrs ago - Associated Press
Trump visits Wisconsin farmers, promises relief from rising fuel and fertilizer costs
Yesterday - tmj4.com/news
Yesterday - tmj4.com/news
Feds pursuing 'multiple' election fraud investigations, top prosecutor says
Yesterday - Los Angeles Times
Yesterday - Los Angeles Times
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Jury awards $176M for wrongful deaths of young brothers struck by California socialite's car
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Trump could get away with bulldozing Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in ballroom fight
Yesterday - Independent
Yesterday - Independent
'Broadview 6' seek attorney fee penalties as feds release 'special report'
Yesterday - Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest, IL
Yesterday - Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest, IL
Trump's controversial pick for intel chief lacked security clearance before being tapped
Yesterday - cnn
Yesterday - cnn