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General Discussion
The Very Idea of Someone Slashing the Bottom of the Reflecting Pool Is Ludicrous.
By MineralMan - 14 hrs ago - 94 replies
The Very Idea of Someone Slashing the Bottom of the Reflecting Pool Is Ludicrous.
By MineralMan - 14 hrs ago - 94 replies
General Discussion
If the pool lining had been cut with a knife, the clean cut would be evidence. And it be be different
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 59 replies
If the pool lining had been cut with a knife, the clean cut would be evidence. And it be be different
By riversedge - 18 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
Something that needs to be said, PLEASE read
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 55 replies
Something that needs to be said, PLEASE read
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 55 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Admin Installs Chain-Link Fencing, Surveillance Cameras at Reflecting Pool
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 49 replies
Trump Admin Installs Chain-Link Fencing, Surveillance Cameras at Reflecting Pool
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
This is a direct quote from trump right now in PA as he addresses the economy
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 48 replies
This is a direct quote from trump right now in PA as he addresses the economy
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 48 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 45 replies
Senate Republicans say it's time to give Trump a reality check
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 45 replies
Latest Breaking News
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 42 replies
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 42 replies
Latest Breaking News
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Well I feel rather vindicated... I said the algae problem is likely related to nutrient excess in the water
By 31j20b3 - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
Well I feel rather vindicated... I said the algae problem is likely related to nutrient excess in the water
By 31j20b3 - 6 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
SNOPES: Did Trump's motorcade drive through newly painted reflecting pool?
By pnwmom - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
SNOPES: Did Trump's motorcade drive through newly painted reflecting pool?
By pnwmom - 7 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Uh-oh, I think the D.C. vandals have been to Mara-Lago as well!
By tavernier - 14 hrs ago - 34 replies
Uh-oh, I think the D.C. vandals have been to Mara-Lago as well!
By tavernier - 14 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
By groundloop - 11 hrs ago - 33 replies
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
By groundloop - 11 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
By groundloop - 11 hrs ago - 31 replies
Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
By groundloop - 11 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war...
By spanone - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
It appears our Government is lying to us about the Iran war...
By spanone - 16 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Anti-ice protestors get 50 year and 70 year sentences "to send a message" to those w/ similar views
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 30 replies
Anti-ice protestors get 50 year and 70 year sentences "to send a message" to those w/ similar views
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 10 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
A great friend of mine passed away yesterday and it leaves me feeling a bit sad.
By imanamerican63 - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
A great friend of mine passed away yesterday and it leaves me feeling a bit sad.
By imanamerican63 - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Trooper Michael Kennedy resigns after wife releases his exremely racist texts during divorce proceedings
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trooper Michael Kennedy resigns after wife releases his exremely racist texts during divorce proceedings
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
I'm gonna tell you how stupid many of these MSM people are from personal experience:
By PCIntern - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
I'm gonna tell you how stupid many of these MSM people are from personal experience:
By PCIntern - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Brad Lander Wins New York Congressional Primary, Boosting Progressives
By AZProgressive - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Brad Lander Wins New York Congressional Primary, Boosting Progressives
By AZProgressive - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Photography
It was a festive day at MBFM! I had a blast, and I hope all of you will as well . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
It was a festive day at MBFM! I had a blast, and I hope all of you will as well . . .
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon
By orangecrush - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Black USAF Hero "Chappie" James Portrait Removed from Pentagon
By orangecrush - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Reeling CBS Morning News suffers ratings blow after '60 Minutes' purge: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
Reeling CBS Morning News suffers ratings blow after '60 Minutes' purge: report
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Bwaaaah heard that his Swampyness just said that the Reflecting Pool
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
Bwaaaah heard that his Swampyness just said that the Reflecting Pool
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
🚨DONALD TRUMP HAS JUST FALLEN ALSEEP IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
🚨DONALD TRUMP HAS JUST FALLEN ALSEEP IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Sometimes The Fascism Is In The Fine Print: Russell Vought just rewrote the rules for $1.1 trillion in federal money
By Amaryllis - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Sometimes The Fascism Is In The Fine Print: Russell Vought just rewrote the rules for $1.1 trillion in federal money
By Amaryllis - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Will someone in Texas please explain to me
By Aviation Pro - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Will someone in Texas please explain to me
By Aviation Pro - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Cassidy plans to push 'big idea' for Social Security reform in last days in office
By Beachnutt - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Sen. Cassidy plans to push 'big idea' for Social Security reform in last days in office
By Beachnutt - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges
By LetMyPeopleVote - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Canada signs $1 billion defence contract with Australia.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Canada signs $1 billion defence contract with Australia.
By Swede - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
the reflecting pool is , of course, trump's bane .....
By rampartd - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
the reflecting pool is , of course, trump's bane .....
By rampartd - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
'I'm out': Tuckems says he's done supporting Republican Party
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
'I'm out': Tuckems says he's done supporting Republican Party
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump's push for peace deal
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Senate votes to halt Iran war despite Trump's push for peace deal
By In It to Win It - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I get that there are extreme differences between the two political parties
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
I get that there are extreme differences between the two political parties
By MIButterfly - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I just heard an amazing stat about wealth...
By Javaman - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
I just heard an amazing stat about wealth...
By Javaman - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
All signs indicate that the Trump era is in decline.
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
All signs indicate that the Trump era is in decline.
By Baitball Blogger - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
The DU Lounge
Why didn't I think of this before? For years I've been freezing pesto in ice cube trays. Although it does the job the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Why didn't I think of this before? For years I've been freezing pesto in ice cube trays. Although it does the job the
By Floyd R. Turbo - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
President Ivanka? Constitutional Scholars, please weigh in.
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
President Ivanka? Constitutional Scholars, please weigh in.
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
At least 5 people arrested in alleged tampering with Reflecting Pool, official says
By orangecrush - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
At least 5 people arrested in alleged tampering with Reflecting Pool, official says
By orangecrush - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I Hope This Doesn't Spread About The Pool Paint
By gab13by13 - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
I Hope This Doesn't Spread About The Pool Paint
By gab13by13 - 16 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump has his eyes on the Whitehouse pillars
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump has his eyes on the Whitehouse pillars
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
Firings now underway at Office of Director of National Intelligence, source says
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
There are video surveillance cameras all over the National Mall and if somebody had cut the lining there ....
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
There are video surveillance cameras all over the National Mall and if somebody had cut the lining there ....
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
He litetally makes it up as he goes along and the media still treats Dime Store Mussolini with legitimacy
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
He litetally makes it up as he goes along and the media still treats Dime Store Mussolini with legitimacy
By Chasstev365 - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
NY-10: Cafe Tells Congressman (D) He's Not Welcome Because of His Stance on Israel
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
NY-10: Cafe Tells Congressman (D) He's Not Welcome Because of His Stance on Israel
By RandySF - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Wow! Dan Goldman was defeated in his primary.
By spooky3 - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Wow! Dan Goldman was defeated in his primary.
By spooky3 - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
States are changing fire codes to make housing cheaper. Some safety experts are worried
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
GOP backtracking after racist, sexist mailers sent out
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
GOP backtracking after racist, sexist mailers sent out
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Sometimes Rachel Maddow is too brainy, she used a most uncommon word "Ascendant"
By Shellback Squid - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Sometimes Rachel Maddow is too brainy, she used a most uncommon word "Ascendant"
By Shellback Squid - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Who remembers when Joe Biden inspected the reflecting pool?
By usonian - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Who remembers when Joe Biden inspected the reflecting pool?
By usonian - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
50 year prison sentence for protesting ICE
By Eliot Rosewater - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
50 year prison sentence for protesting ICE
By Eliot Rosewater - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.
By hookaleft - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.
By hookaleft - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
The right is going to lose it's ever loving mind over Los Angeles
By TVguyCards - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
The right is going to lose it's ever loving mind over Los Angeles
By TVguyCards - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
By dalton99a - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
By dalton99a - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
There is only one man who can fix the reflecting pool
By SocialDemocrat61 - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
There is only one man who can fix the reflecting pool
By SocialDemocrat61 - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: District of Columbia
Trump's Motorcade Driving Across The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool May Have Contributed To DamagePaul Ebert, prosecutor in Bobbitt and Beltway sniper cases, dies at 88
"First they came for the algae ..."
Latest Breaking News
MyPillow CEO's lawsuit against voting machine company is finally put to bed after purchase by former election official
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
House approves major housing affordability bill, sending bipartisan measure to Trump
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Covid vaccine study the acting CDC director blocked is published in an outside journal
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump Admin Installs Chain-Link Fencing, Surveillance Cameras at Reflecting Pool
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump administration charges 455 people, including doctors, with $6.5 billion in healthcare fraud
5 hrs ago - CNN
5 hrs ago - CNN
Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Israel smuggled Starlink into Iran to help protesters but 'incompetent' Netanyahu didn't use them, says former PM
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
6 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
6 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Court Lifts 250th Anniversary Deadline for Trump Administration to Reinstall US Park Exhibits
6 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
6 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Fence around Eugene Federal Building must be removed within 48 hours, judge rules
7 hrs ago - The Oregonian
7 hrs ago - The Oregonian
Judge reminds Trump lawyer there's no exemption for president as Pulitzer board members vent about willy-nilly discovery
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
6abc is warning viewers about the FCC taking away its TV license. Here's what's going on.
9 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
9 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Construction of US Ebola facility in Kenya halted after health minister's contempt of court charge
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Reeling CBS Morning News suffers ratings blow after '60 Minutes' purge: report
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on immigration case dealing with green card holders
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
13 hrs ago - Washington Post
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it?
14 hrs ago - STATnews
14 hrs ago - STATnews
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in 'jellyfish' formation
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Georgia Democrats criticize bill mandating hand recounts while retaining ballot QR codes
16 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
16 hrs ago - CBS News/AP
Senate passes bill to lower housing costs and restrict Wall Street from buying homes
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump team delays health funding with new screening process that uses AI to check for words like 'culture' and 'gender'
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Supreme Court allows a ruling that ends a tool to protect minority voters in 7 states
20 hrs ago - NPR
20 hrs ago - NPR
'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
21 hrs ago - CNBC
21 hrs ago - CNBC
Ken Paxton says he's 'a strong supporter of IVF' -- even as Texas GOP dreams of banning it
21 hrs ago - Huff Post
21 hrs ago - Huff Post
Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up
21 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
21 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
On eve of direct Jerusalem-Beirut talks, Netanyahu vows to maintain presence in Lebanon
22 hrs ago - The Times of Israel
22 hrs ago - The Times of Israel