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General Discussion
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 9 hrs ago - 90 replies
I'm so tired of people associating low IQ with Trump
By csusan - 9 hrs ago - 90 replies
Latest Breaking News
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 54 replies
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
Thomas Massie Is Going Nuclear With The Epstein Files
By gab13by13 - 23 hrs ago - 44 replies
Thomas Massie Is Going Nuclear With The Epstein Files
By gab13by13 - 23 hrs ago - 44 replies
General Discussion
Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
Fetterman thinks he could be a V.P. Pick in 2028.
By Dunc - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 35 replies
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
To begin with, they shouldn't be called an "administration" at all. They should be referred to as a regime.
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
To begin with, they shouldn't be called an "administration" at all. They should be referred to as a regime.
By malaise - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
ICE is pointing their weapons at peaceful protesters who are forming a human chain in Newark, NJ
By red dog 1 - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Rapin' Draft-Dodgin' Little Lord Lardass takes a wee nappy-poo at event honoring dead soldiers, since it's not about him
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
Rapin' Draft-Dodgin' Little Lord Lardass takes a wee nappy-poo at event honoring dead soldiers, since it's not about him
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
'Paying their fair share': EV drivers could see new fees in proposed bill
By AllyCat - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
'Paying their fair share': EV drivers could see new fees in proposed bill
By AllyCat - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Despite his promises to protect Social Security, Trump is cutting it.
By CousinIT - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
U.S. Researchers Barred From Talking to WHO
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
U.S. Researchers Barred From Talking to WHO
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders. And suggests three
By question everything - 7 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
America's Emergency Oil Reserve Is Shrinking Fast
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
I was kind of disgusted seeing images of TSF at Arlington Cemetery placing a wreath...
By wcmagumba - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Perfect example of the NYT shaping the news to favor trump
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - 16 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Why So Few Babies? We Might Have Overlooked the Biggest Reason of All
By ancianita - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Wouldn't it be wonderful to awake on Memorial Day
By Grim Chieftain - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Wouldn't it be wonderful to awake on Memorial Day
By Grim Chieftain - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Nobody Wants To Come To America, Mate The night an Aussie economics professor told Trump's bagman to grow the fuck
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Nobody Wants To Come To America, Mate The night an Aussie economics professor told Trump's bagman to grow the fuck
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
An NBC News investigation finds dozens of examples of criminals imitating ICE to rob and attack people
By littlemissmartypants - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump could never say what I am about to say
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
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What would you do? My Keurig died last week. It lasted a measly 2 1/2 years. I bought it at Costco so they'll take it
By Floyd R. Turbo - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
What would you do? My Keurig died last week. It lasted a measly 2 1/2 years. I bought it at Costco so they'll take it
By Floyd R. Turbo - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Roger Stone wants people to know that he and his family "certainly are deserving" of part of Trump's illegal slush fund
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Roger Stone wants people to know that he and his family "certainly are deserving" of part of Trump's illegal slush fund
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
"See, I'm very smart. I know how to spell their names."
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
"See, I'm very smart. I know how to spell their names."
By dalton99a - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal
By highplainsdem - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
'It Takes Me To A YouTube Video': Man Changes Oil In Toyota Tundra. Then He Has To Scan QR Code To Access Oil Filter
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
'It Takes Me To A YouTube Video': Man Changes Oil In Toyota Tundra. Then He Has To Scan QR Code To Access Oil Filter
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
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Stayin' Alive as if written in the 16th century.
By marble falls - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Stayin' Alive as if written in the 16th century.
By marble falls - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Remember when Ted Lieu said the Epstein files show Trump raped and threatened to kill children?
By Ponietz - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
Remember when Ted Lieu said the Epstein files show Trump raped and threatened to kill children?
By Ponietz - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Will that stupid motherfucker EVER learn that people don't have a "Happy" Memorial Day?
By 11 Bravo - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Will that stupid motherfucker EVER learn that people don't have a "Happy" Memorial Day?
By 11 Bravo - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
New court filing 'obviously written by Trump' tries to leverage shooting for ballroom
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
New court filing 'obviously written by Trump' tries to leverage shooting for ballroom
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
The USDA secretary is a dangerous religious zealot like Pete Hegseth
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Memorial Day is the day that we honor our military veterans who laid down their lives for our nation.
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Memorial Day is the day that we honor our military veterans who laid down their lives for our nation.
By imanamerican63 - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cory Booker says Democrats are 'desperate' for fresh leaders
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
I was in Washington DC last week for a work trip......
By marmar - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Curious, why do we say "Happy Memorial Day", when it's not happy at all.......we're celebrating the deaths of
By a kennedy - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Curious, why do we say "Happy Memorial Day", when it's not happy at all.......we're celebrating the deaths of
By a kennedy - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Don't Fall For The Propaganda That A Peace Deal Is Imminent Based On The words Of A Demented Old Man
By gab13by13 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Don't Fall For The Propaganda That A Peace Deal Is Imminent Based On The words Of A Demented Old Man
By gab13by13 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I watched the Indianapolis 500 this morning, including the 2 hour pre-race broadcast and noticed something about my.....
By FadedMullet - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
I watched the Indianapolis 500 this morning, including the 2 hour pre-race broadcast and noticed something about my.....
By FadedMullet - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
There is a picture of the newly wedded Trump Jr and wife Bettina from MSM on Facebook.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
There is a picture of the newly wedded Trump Jr and wife Bettina from MSM on Facebook.
By imanamerican63 - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Foreign Affairs
43% of Russian POW's say Ukrainians are not fully human -- and 70% call war justified
By blue-wave - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
43% of Russian POW's say Ukrainians are not fully human -- and 70% call war justified
By blue-wave - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
CA-11: He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn't Talk About Him at All.
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
CA-11: He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn't Talk About Him at All.
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Ben Rhodes - An aircraft carrier cannot stop a speedboat from closing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Ben Rhodes - An aircraft carrier cannot stop a speedboat from closing the Strait of Hormuz.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Rapin' Bombin' Golfin' Ballroom Buildin' Grampy heads to Walter Reed Medical Center for his 3rd visit in 13 months
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Rapin' Bombin' Golfin' Ballroom Buildin' Grampy heads to Walter Reed Medical Center for his 3rd visit in 13 months
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Monday's KCChronicles - His history with DU - Chapter 5 - In the new house.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Monday's KCChronicles - His history with DU - Chapter 5 - In the new house.
By George McGovern - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
No work tomorrow. So I'm enjoying a new cocktail: a Banana Pancake.
By Aristus - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
No work tomorrow. So I'm enjoying a new cocktail: a Banana Pancake.
By Aristus - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Tourists boycott US at record rates after Trump takeover
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Breaking: Multiple reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Iran along with air defense activity
By rollin74 - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Breaking: Multiple reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, Iran along with air defense activity
By rollin74 - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
"Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement & every President for the last 150 years have been DEMANDING a ballroom"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
"Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement & every President for the last 150 years have been DEMANDING a ballroom"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Taking 'Steps' Toward White House Campaign: Axios
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Taking 'Steps' Toward White House Campaign: Axios
By LilElf70 - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
79 year old draft-dodging coward who called our Military "suckers and losers" squats & squirts a Memorial Day "message"
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
79 year old draft-dodging coward who called our Military "suckers and losers" squats & squirts a Memorial Day "message"
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Oil Prices Fall Sharply on News of Possible Iran Deal
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Oil Prices Fall Sharply on News of Possible Iran Deal
By mahatmakanejeeves - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
I graduated from high school in 1960. He was a year younger than I. He was the high school quarterback.
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
I graduated from high school in 1960. He was a year younger than I. He was the high school quarterback.
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
Nicholas Brothers in a routine Fred Astaire said is the best motion picture choreography.
By marble falls - 1 hr ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump uses Memorial Day to insult Democrats with new childish name he invented. Gets blasted on social media.
By Doodley - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump uses Memorial Day to insult Democrats with new childish name he invented. Gets blasted on social media.
By Doodley - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump Family Faces Damning New Grift Revelations
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
First Nude posts "Memorial Day Message" with pic of Trump "honoring the dead" in his MAGA hat...with Trump cropped out.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
First Nude posts "Memorial Day Message" with pic of Trump "honoring the dead" in his MAGA hat...with Trump cropped out.
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Legendary Florida graffiti artist struck and killed by Brightline train
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
Legendary Florida graffiti artist struck and killed by Brightline train
By Zorro - 9 hrs ago - 8 replies
The DU Lounge
My father was in the Navy. He was on one of the small landing craft that ferried marines to Iwo Jima.
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
My father was in the Navy. He was on one of the small landing craft that ferried marines to Iwo Jima.
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Former 'gay cure' ministry leader, Alan Chambers, bonds out of Orange County jail on child-luring charges
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
Former 'gay cure' ministry leader, Alan Chambers, bonds out of Orange County jail on child-luring charges
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Spurious News: Trump brings back cigarette commercials!
By jmowreader - 2 hrs ago - 7 replies
Spurious News: Trump brings back cigarette commercials!
By jmowreader - 2 hrs ago - 7 replies
Forum Spotlight: Cooking & Baking
While I'm awake and hungry, mac and hamburgerBreakfast Monday 25 May, Memorial Day 2026
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Latest Breaking News
HGSU-UAW Strike Becomes Longest in Union History as Harvard Holds Firm at Bargaining Table
29 min ago - The Crimson
29 min ago - The Crimson
Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
2 hrs ago - The Hill
2 hrs ago - The Hill
Thomas Massie files to run again in 2028 after Trump-led ouster from Kentucky seat
3 hrs ago - Independent
3 hrs ago - Independent
Sherrill denied access to controversial ICE detention center as calls for its closure grow
4 hrs ago - NJ.com
4 hrs ago - NJ.com
In call with Rubio, FM Lavrov conveys planned strikes on 'decision-making centers' in Kyiv, urges US embassy evacuation
4 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
4 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say
4 hrs ago - Independent
4 hrs ago - Independent
Local DAs warn federal agents against showing up at polling places, threaten prosecution
5 hrs ago - MS NOW News
5 hrs ago - MS NOW News
Iran would open Strait of Hormuz 30 days after peace deal, Nikkei reports citing source
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
China controls a metal that's key for the Iran war, sending the U.S. on a global hunt for more
7 hrs ago - NBC News
7 hrs ago - NBC News
CBS stops its effort to halt sharing of Colbert's public access show appearance after massive backlash
8 hrs ago - The Independent
8 hrs ago - The Independent
'Made in Russia, Delivered into Captivity': Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russia
10 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
10 hrs ago - Kyiv Post
N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill says she wants access to Delaney Hall ICE facility amid protests
10 hrs ago - CBS News
10 hrs ago - CBS News
Widow of Vietnam War veteran encourages more nominees for In Memory program
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Outgoing lawmaker vows to 'name names' in Epstein files: 'I've got seven more months'
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
11 hrs ago - Raw Story
Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns market veteran Jeff Currie
12 hrs ago - CNBC
12 hrs ago - CNBC
Overheated chemical tank in southern California 'will fail', EPA chief says
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump clears path for industry cronies to 'mow down' staff at key watchdog agency: report
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via KCRA
Republican lawmaker says Hegseth 'makes Kristi Noem seem like a 5-star recruit' in blistering takedown
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
Speaker Mike Johnson Optimistically Declares 'The Kitchen Table Issues Are Going To Determine The Midterms'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Florida emergency chief hopes FEMA funding delays in past heading into hurricane season
16 hrs ago - Politico
16 hrs ago - Politico
Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
WH Spox Excoriates Trump's Fmr. Secretary of State for Criticizing Iran Deal: 'No Idea What the F*ck He's Talking About!
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite