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General Discussion
Biden has Stage 4 cancer and a Gleason score of 9 (out of 10). It's a fight for his life. Last night, Trump said we sh
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 64 replies
Biden has Stage 4 cancer and a Gleason score of 9 (out of 10). It's a fight for his life. Last night, Trump said we sh
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 64 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump warns Afghanistan of 'bad things' if Bagram Air Base not returned to US
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 63 replies
Trump warns Afghanistan of 'bad things' if Bagram Air Base not returned to US
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
John Mellencamp denied climate change at Farm Aid last night!!
By geojazz - 9 hrs ago - 62 replies
John Mellencamp denied climate change at Farm Aid last night!!
By geojazz - 9 hrs ago - 62 replies
General Discussion
New research: Citizens United Can Be Made Irrelevant Via Changes To State Corporation Law
By MayReasonRule - 12 hrs ago - 61 replies
New research: Citizens United Can Be Made Irrelevant Via Changes To State Corporation Law
By MayReasonRule - 12 hrs ago - 61 replies
The DU Lounge
Here's the Sunday LOL Animals!! I hope you all are ok with me doing the animals for SalmonChantedEvening!
By ralps - 9 hrs ago - 49 replies
Here's the Sunday LOL Animals!! I hope you all are ok with me doing the animals for SalmonChantedEvening!
By ralps - 9 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
🚨HOLY SHIT: Trump suggests people shouldn't feel bad for Biden having cancer:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 43 replies
🚨HOLY SHIT: Trump suggests people shouldn't feel bad for Biden having cancer:
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
Megyn Kelly says she DOESN'T CARE if Homan took a bribe, and he's a "national treasure"
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
Megyn Kelly says she DOESN'T CARE if Homan took a bribe, and he's a "national treasure"
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Here's an example of our intractable polarization.
By LAS14 - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
Here's an example of our intractable polarization.
By LAS14 - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
The DU Lounge
The last time you visited your childhood home/neighborhood?
By True Dough - 12 hrs ago - 36 replies
The last time you visited your childhood home/neighborhood?
By True Dough - 12 hrs ago - 36 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump says he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ben Carson
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Fox Snooze has set aside 4 long hours for Kirk's farewell.
By Ilsa - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
Fox Snooze has set aside 4 long hours for Kirk's farewell.
By Ilsa - 7 hrs ago - 28 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Accurate': Jasmine Crockett Refuses to Walk Back Comparing Trump to Hitler When Confronted On CNN
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
'Accurate': Jasmine Crockett Refuses to Walk Back Comparing Trump to Hitler When Confronted On CNN
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller is allegedly leaving Arlington, Virginia
By spooky3 - 1 hr ago - 23 replies
Stephen Miller is allegedly leaving Arlington, Virginia
By spooky3 - 1 hr ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump demands Venezuela take action on one of his most outlandish claims - or face an 'incalculable' price
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump demands Venezuela take action on one of his most outlandish claims - or face an 'incalculable' price
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Anyone want to take the bet that he doesn't talk about himself at the funeral?
By TNNurse - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
Anyone want to take the bet that he doesn't talk about himself at the funeral?
By TNNurse - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
If Kimmel was told he could come back and continue his show, should he?
By BigmanPigman - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
If Kimmel was told he could come back and continue his show, should he?
By BigmanPigman - 15 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Oklahoma Charlie Kirk college plazas must have a sign calling him a "modern civil rights leader" or pay monthly fines.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Oklahoma Charlie Kirk college plazas must have a sign calling him a "modern civil rights leader" or pay monthly fines.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Neil Young at Farm Aid is singing about "big crime in DC at the White House"
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
Neil Young at Farm Aid is singing about "big crime in DC at the White House"
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Multiple shot at New Hampshire country club, police say, with one suspect in custody and another at large
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
Multiple shot at New Hampshire country club, police say, with one suspect in custody and another at large
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Here's why Russia's MiG - 31s are now useless against NATO
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
Here's why Russia's MiG - 31s are now useless against NATO
By orangecrush - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Charlie Kirk memorial to be on par with a state funeral in scale, security
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
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Charlie Kirk memorial to be on par with a state funeral in scale, security
By Celerity - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republican Bill Seeks To Ban Sharia Law in U.S.
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Republican Bill Seeks To Ban Sharia Law in U.S.
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
We are the laughingstock of the entire world
By Pluvious - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
We are the laughingstock of the entire world
By Pluvious - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote FTW (and this was meant as a joke, not a serious suggestion, but it is funny)
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
Mueller, She Wrote FTW (and this was meant as a joke, not a serious suggestion, but it is funny)
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrats slam giant $50k banners of Trump's face on DC buildings as 'propaganda'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Democrats slam giant $50k banners of Trump's face on DC buildings as 'propaganda'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
I thought Neil Young was fearless on Farm Aid last night
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
I thought Neil Young was fearless on Farm Aid last night
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Tariffs leave North Dakota's top crop without its biggest buyer
By NickB79 - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Tariffs leave North Dakota's top crop without its biggest buyer
By NickB79 - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
If Kimmel comes back and has to apologize?
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
If Kimmel comes back and has to apologize?
By imanamerican63 - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump tried to send a Direct Message to Bondi
By Coldwater - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump tried to send a Direct Message to Bondi
By Coldwater - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
At the laundromat today, not really paying much attention to what was on the t.v.
By mwmisses4289 - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
At the laundromat today, not really paying much attention to what was on the t.v.
By mwmisses4289 - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE IS DEPORTING PEOPLE TO AFRICA ON NEARLY UN-TRACKABLE MILITARY FLIGHTS
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
ICE IS DEPORTING PEOPLE TO AFRICA ON NEARLY UN-TRACKABLE MILITARY FLIGHTS
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump is clearly mentally unstable. What would will happen if his own party tells him he can't be president after
By Doodley - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump is clearly mentally unstable. What would will happen if his own party tells him he can't be president after
By Doodley - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Why the hell is MSNBC carrying Kirk's funeral live ?
By drray23 - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
Why the hell is MSNBC carrying Kirk's funeral live ?
By drray23 - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Why Is There Nothing In The Newspapers About Donald Trump Celebrating Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Why Is There Nothing In The Newspapers About Donald Trump Celebrating Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer?
By DemocratSinceBirth - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Florida, boys age 12 and 13 destroy a school library
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 53 min ago - 14 replies
Florida, boys age 12 and 13 destroy a school library
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 53 min ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
TRIVIA: Who was the Best Man at the Eisenhower-Nixon White House wedding in 1968?
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
TRIVIA: Who was the Best Man at the Eisenhower-Nixon White House wedding in 1968?
By underpants - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Why Democrats will NOT suffer EVEN IF voters blame them for a Government shutdown
By Tom Rinaldo - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Why Democrats will NOT suffer EVEN IF voters blame them for a Government shutdown
By Tom Rinaldo - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Says Meeting Democrats to Avert Shutdown Unlikely to Help
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump Says Meeting Democrats to Avert Shutdown Unlikely to Help
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Please let TSF stroke out...can't happen too soon....just my wish...
By wcmagumba - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Please let TSF stroke out...can't happen too soon....just my wish...
By wcmagumba - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
A drinking game for the Charlie Kirk memorial:
By JustABozoOnThisBus - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
A drinking game for the Charlie Kirk memorial:
By JustABozoOnThisBus - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Before I sign off this AM, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN.
By Buddyzbuddy - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Before I sign off this AM, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN.
By Buddyzbuddy - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.
By tblue37 - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
MAGA influencer Benny Johnson at Kirkfest
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
MAGA influencer Benny Johnson at Kirkfest
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'Let's not be them': Fox hosts accuse Trump of 'giving fodder to the left' with new threat
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
'Let's not be them': Fox hosts accuse Trump of 'giving fodder to the left' with new threat
By turbinetree - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, Sept. 21, 2025?
By hermetic - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
What Fiction are you reading this week, Sept. 21, 2025?
By hermetic - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pets
On our morning walk . And the chihuahua up the road once again chose violence.
By Duncanpup - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
On our morning walk . And the chihuahua up the road once again chose violence.
By Duncanpup - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
OMG - The Dutch Jimmy Kimmel, Lubach, does a hilarious NSFW sendup of the "New Disney."
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
OMG - The Dutch Jimmy Kimmel, Lubach, does a hilarious NSFW sendup of the "New Disney."
By SunSeeker - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Photography
The sky before sunrise, September 19, 2025.
By George McGovern - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
The sky before sunrise, September 19, 2025.
By George McGovern - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: Judge Beryl Howell granted my motion for expedited review in my FOIA case for the Epstein files
By sheshe2 - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mueller, She Wrote: Judge Beryl Howell granted my motion for expedited review in my FOIA case for the Epstein files
By sheshe2 - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Which Trump cabinet members are nutcase true believers and which ones are just grifters with no morals?
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Which Trump cabinet members are nutcase true believers and which ones are just grifters with no morals?
By Quixote1818 - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Do tell where all the money that trump is saving is going?
By vapor2 - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Do tell where all the money that trump is saving is going?
By vapor2 - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Had a somewhat disheartening convo with next door neighbor this morning
By Coventina - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Had a somewhat disheartening convo with next door neighbor this morning
By Coventina - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Colin Kaepernick Pays for Autopsy of Black Student Found Hanging From Tree
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Colin Kaepernick Pays for Autopsy of Black Student Found Hanging From Tree
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
A friend just sent me this and it is FAR to funny for me to not share.
By Siwsan - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
A friend just sent me this and it is FAR to funny for me to not share.
By Siwsan - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Now the far right is trying to monopolize God.
By Charmin One - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Now the far right is trying to monopolize God.
By Charmin One - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
By progree - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
By progree - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Wall of Shame: 50 ft.-long NYC Mural Depicts over 1500 Insurrectionists Pardoned by Trump.
By SunSeeker - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
Wall of Shame: 50 ft.-long NYC Mural Depicts over 1500 Insurrectionists Pardoned by Trump.
By SunSeeker - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Finally got around to cancelling Disney+
By OrlandoDem2 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Finally got around to cancelling Disney+
By OrlandoDem2 - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I'm not celebrating, but neither can I find a reason to care.
By 11 Bravo - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
I'm not celebrating, but neither can I find a reason to care.
By 11 Bravo - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Exactly zero people know that they largely lack critical thinking skills
By AZJonnie - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Exactly zero people know that they largely lack critical thinking skills
By AZJonnie - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
All MAGA's would burst into flames reading this
By dcmfox - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
All MAGA's would burst into flames reading this
By dcmfox - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Football
Post an iconic NFL photoSunday football trivia: Which players have the most one-yard rushing TDs over the past 5 seasons?
Baker Mayfield, good guy!
Latest Breaking News
Split emerges among Republican senators on Trump's targeting of media in wake of Jimmy Kimmel furor
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Former Trump economic official Gary Cohn says "we've seen the job market degrade," though it may be "temporary"
2 hrs ago - CBS News
2 hrs ago - CBS News
Trump says he does not think Pentagon should limit what journalists report on
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
3 hrs ago - The Guardian
'Accurate': Jasmine Crockett Refuses to Walk Back Comparing Trump to Hitler When Confronted On CNN
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
3 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Egyptians outraged after ancient pharaoh's bracelet was stolen from Cairo museum and melted down
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Trump says Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch likely part of US TikTok investor group
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
7 hrs ago - The Guardian
U.K, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, breaking with the U.S.
10 hrs ago - nbc
10 hrs ago - nbc
'Home is now on fire': Jack Smith issues Trump warning in 'rare public appearance'
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
White House tries to tamp down corporate panic for high-skill visa holders after last-minute overhaul
15 hrs ago - Politico
15 hrs ago - Politico
Trump demands Venezuela take action on one of his most outlandish claims - or face an 'incalculable' price
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Cheney slams FCC chief after Kimmel suspension: 'You took an oath to the Constitution'
16 hrs ago - Aol/The Hill
16 hrs ago - Aol/The Hill
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
18 hrs ago - AP
18 hrs ago - AP
Multiple shot at New Hampshire country club, police say, with one suspect in custody and another at large
22 hrs ago - cnn
22 hrs ago - cnn
"Don't underestimate your voice": Cincinnati imam jailed by ICE released, case dropped
23 hrs ago - Salon
23 hrs ago - Salon
Citing Charlie Kirk murder, Tennessee pastor demands removal of 'Hate Has No Home' signs
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
Tulsi Gabbard did not alert White House before revoking 37 security clearances
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Sacramento police arrest man in connection with shooting at local ABC affiliate news station
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
'Caught on camera': Senator says 'Pam Bondi knew' about reported 'brazen' bribery scheme
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Immigrant rights activists braced for crackdown as Trump threatens to target 'leftwing' groups
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
'A race to the bottom': SEC's planned pullback on decades-old rules draws backlash
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Sinclair Quietly Backs Out of Airing Charlie Kirk Special Amid Kimmel Suspension, Offers YouTube Link Instead
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
California Gov. Newsom signs bill aimed at banning law enforcement from using face coverings
Yesterday - KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA
Yesterday - KCRA-TV Sacramento, CA