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Latest Breaking News
Republican Senator Says War Is More Important Than Your Pocketbook
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 49 replies
Republican Senator Says War Is More Important Than Your Pocketbook
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 49 replies
Latest Breaking News
Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 44 replies
Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 44 replies
Latest Breaking News
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Trump lifts leg & squirts out another blasphemous Social Media Jesus post: "I think this is quite nice!!!"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
Trump lifts leg & squirts out another blasphemous Social Media Jesus post: "I think this is quite nice!!!"
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 41 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump: 'Prepared' to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 38 replies
Trump: 'Prepared' to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Ukraine is killing Russians with no shred of humanity. Why should they?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 20 hrs ago - 38 replies
Ukraine is killing Russians with no shred of humanity. Why should they?
By OAITW r.2.0 - 20 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Can we cool it with the Xian make believe? Anti-Christ, Satan and other fantasies?
By Sibelius Fan - 22 hrs ago - 38 replies
Can we cool it with the Xian make believe? Anti-Christ, Satan and other fantasies?
By Sibelius Fan - 22 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
The Downed Pilot Was A Cover Story To Extract Uranium
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago - 32 replies
The Downed Pilot Was A Cover Story To Extract Uranium
By gab13by13 - 10 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Trump May Remove Millions of Americans' Access to Their Bank Accounts
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Trump May Remove Millions of Americans' Access to Their Bank Accounts
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: The U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
BREAKING: The U.S. bishops' Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching...
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
It's Not The Ballroom. It's What's Beneath It
By the_liberal_grandpa - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
It's Not The Ballroom. It's What's Beneath It
By the_liberal_grandpa - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Any other atheists out there siding with the Pope over the President, VP, and House Speaker?
By Towlie - 1 hr ago - 27 replies
Any other atheists out there siding with the Pope over the President, VP, and House Speaker?
By Towlie - 1 hr ago - 27 replies
Photography
I'm open to suggestions for the next photo contest.
By Grumpy Old Guy - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
I'm open to suggestions for the next photo contest.
By Grumpy Old Guy - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
The DU Lounge
Was going to book an appointment for a haircut until I learned that my barber now charges $40.00 plus a 25% tip.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
Was going to book an appointment for a haircut until I learned that my barber now charges $40.00 plus a 25% tip.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 8 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
"Doctor" "Doctor" gimme the memes. 😂😂 he's gotta a bad case of posting news 🩺⚕️
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
"Doctor" "Doctor" gimme the memes. 😂😂 he's gotta a bad case of posting news 🩺⚕️
By underpants - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Iran Embassy basically asks Trump that if they kiss is ass, will he put his phone down for a half hour and do his job
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Iran Embassy basically asks Trump that if they kiss is ass, will he put his phone down for a half hour and do his job
By Miles Archer - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't step aside as Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't step aside as Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
'They're not getting what they voted for': Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
'They're not getting what they voted for': Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Donnie Dumfuck's Historic Victory Over Canada
By Pluvious - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
Donnie Dumfuck's Historic Victory Over Canada
By Pluvious - 23 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Chevron executive says 'people should try to drive less' amid Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Chevron executive says 'people should try to drive less' amid Iran war
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Brokers get paid more to enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage
By Tanuki - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Brokers get paid more to enroll seniors in Medicare Advantage
By Tanuki - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"President Xi just wrote me a beautiful letter saying that he's not doing that" (giving weapons to Iran)
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
"President Xi just wrote me a beautiful letter saying that he's not doing that" (giving weapons to Iran)
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Elizabeth Warren: "Those tax cuts were paid for by pushing people off their healthcare. Did you not follow that?"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
Elizabeth Warren: "Those tax cuts were paid for by pushing people off their healthcare. Did you not follow that?"
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
If you only listen to (or read) this IG transcript/link today it's worth it
By live love laugh - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
If you only listen to (or read) this IG transcript/link today it's worth it
By live love laugh - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
The DU Lounge
Does anyone not get diarrhea from eating McDonald's?
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Does anyone not get diarrhea from eating McDonald's?
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Photography
I tried to brush my teeth upside-down last night. Flabbergasted, I stared at the toothbrush.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
I tried to brush my teeth upside-down last night. Flabbergasted, I stared at the toothbrush.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Make sure you have no food or drink in your mouth
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Make sure you have no food or drink in your mouth
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
The Corrupt Reason Trump Really Launched this Iran War
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
The Corrupt Reason Trump Really Launched this Iran War
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding 'Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down
By Mr. Sparkle - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding 'Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down
By Mr. Sparkle - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Longest tax season I have ever experienced
By ALBliberal - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
Longest tax season I have ever experienced
By ALBliberal - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
Does anyone else get diarrhea from eating McDonald's?
By FarPoint - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
Does anyone else get diarrhea from eating McDonald's?
By FarPoint - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
TV Chat
Forgive me if "Maude" has already been thoroughly discussed here. But...
By pnwest - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Forgive me if "Maude" has already been thoroughly discussed here. But...
By pnwest - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
US set to launch tariff refund system on April 20
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
"Calls for Doordash boycotts after Trump's staged White House meeting"
By BigmanPigman - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Calls for Doordash boycotts after Trump's staged White House meeting"
By BigmanPigman - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump faces fresh humiliation at WH Correspondents Dinner
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump faces fresh humiliation at WH Correspondents Dinner
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka seeks top counterterrorism job
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
If deportation is the objective, what are the "detention centers" for, with people being held indefinitely?
By Sogo - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
If deportation is the objective, what are the "detention centers" for, with people being held indefinitely?
By Sogo - 20 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
A reporter asked Pelosi why Trump had posted himself as Jesus. She gives a great response.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
A reporter asked Pelosi why Trump had posted himself as Jesus. She gives a great response.
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I think Turning Point will collapse by the end of the year
By jmowreader - 32 min ago - 10 replies
I think Turning Point will collapse by the end of the year
By jmowreader - 32 min ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Further proof, apparently, that Trump eats, sleeps, sh*ts, plays golf, watches TV, and probably not much else
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Further proof, apparently, that Trump eats, sleeps, sh*ts, plays golf, watches TV, and probably not much else
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
DOJ vacates convictions of 12 Proud Boys / Oathkeepers who were January 6 insurrectionists "in the interests of justice"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
DOJ vacates convictions of 12 Proud Boys / Oathkeepers who were January 6 insurrectionists "in the interests of justice"
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Cable News Clips
Israel Uses "Gaza Playbook" to Turn Southern Lebanon into Rubble
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
Israel Uses "Gaza Playbook" to Turn Southern Lebanon into Rubble
By Uncle Joe - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
California
I think Matt Mahan is going to make it more likely that a republican will be in the general election for Governor.
By lostincalifornia - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
I think Matt Mahan is going to make it more likely that a republican will be in the general election for Governor.
By lostincalifornia - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "Gasoline is coming down very soon, and very big" YAY! DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HIM???
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Trump: "Gasoline is coming down very soon, and very big" YAY! DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO THANK HIM???
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Can't help but notice something regarding trump
By mnmoderatedem - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Can't help but notice something regarding trump
By mnmoderatedem - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Catholic Tom Homan Tells Vatican to 'Stay Out of Immigration' Amid Trump-Pope Feud
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
Catholic Tom Homan Tells Vatican to 'Stay Out of Immigration' Amid Trump-Pope Feud
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Jon Stewart "Please God! Let the dam be breaking!"
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Jon Stewart "Please God! Let the dam be breaking!"
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
James Talarico raised TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS in campaign donations so far!
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
James Talarico raised TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS in campaign donations so far!
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
'Mehmet Oz says Trump told him that diet soda might help kill cancer cells'
By sop - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
'Mehmet Oz says Trump told him that diet soda might help kill cancer cells'
By sop - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
I actually thought I could go to Costco, pick up my new glasses and leave! Nope! On the way out I saw their new fresh
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
I actually thought I could go to Costco, pick up my new glasses and leave! Nope! On the way out I saw their new fresh
By Floyd R. Turbo - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Why the euphemism "War of Choice" rather than the more accurate "Criminal War of Aggression"?
By pat_k - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Why the euphemism "War of Choice" rather than the more accurate "Criminal War of Aggression"?
By pat_k - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Thom Tillis is no longer a Senator, according to Trump. Also, NASA was closed before him. Totally closed.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
Thom Tillis is no longer a Senator, according to Trump. Also, NASA was closed before him. Totally closed.
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
DOJ To Toss Convictions Of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
By 634-5789 - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
DOJ To Toss Convictions Of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
By 634-5789 - 12 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Trump's AI Jesus Post Was Blasphemy
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Mike Johnson Refuses To Say Whether Trump's AI Jesus Post Was Blasphemy
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. and Iran could hold new peace talks as soon as this week, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
U.S. and Iran could hold new peace talks as soon as this week, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
As to the idea that the Swalwell accusers "conveniently timed" their accusations to interfere with the election.
By pnwmom - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
As to the idea that the Swalwell accusers "conveniently timed" their accusations to interfere with the election.
By pnwmom - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
CA-GOV: New Poll Finds Steyer and Hilton Leading in California
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
CA-GOV: New Poll Finds Steyer and Hilton Leading in California
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
Sheriff Hakes (R) announces re-election campaignWaukesha's purple wave: Local activists flip the script on partisan school board takeovers
Brookfield alder resigns after anti-Muslim posts uncovered
Latest Breaking News
Amid quarrel with pope, Trump strips Miami charity of funding to house migrant kids
32 min ago - Miami Herald
32 min ago - Miami Herald
Exclusive: Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
1 hr ago - Reuters
1 hr ago - Reuters
Berklee College of Music Students Furious That It's Offering an AI "Songwriting" Class
1 hr ago - Futurism
1 hr ago - Futurism
Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy's tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon
1 hr ago - The Hill
1 hr ago - The Hill
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding 'Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down
1 hr ago - Mediaite.com
1 hr ago - Mediaite.com
Democrats seek to bar presidents from collecting settlement money from the government
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Nearly 2,000 Ukrainian civilians trapped in Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast town facing 'humanitarian catastrophe'
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
2 hrs ago - Kyiv Independent
Senate Democrats question loyalty of Trump personal attorney nominated to judgeship
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
2 hrs ago - AP
2 hrs ago - AP
Washington County [Maryland] ICE facility construction limited by federal judge
3 hrs ago - Baltimore Banner, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - Baltimore Banner, via WTOP
Complaint from Ricketts appointee alleges Osborn illegally paid campaign staff
3 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
3 hrs ago - Omaha World Herald
Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Student IDs can be used to vote in Indiana, federal judge rules
5 hrs ago - WBAA/WFYI Public Media/NPR Lafayette, IN
5 hrs ago - WBAA/WFYI Public Media/NPR Lafayette, IN
'Uncharted territory': uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump
7 hrs ago - the guardian
7 hrs ago - the guardian
Erika Kirk is absent from Turning Point USA event featuring JD Vance after receiving 'very serious threats'
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Swing state officials accused of secretly meeting to help Trump seize election files
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Around 14% of Enrollees in ACA Plans Failed to Make Payments, Data Shows
10 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
10 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
'They're not getting what they voted for': Jesus meme lays bare GOP frustrations with Trump
11 hrs ago - Politico
11 hrs ago - Politico
Oklahoma high school principal 'saved kids' lives' by tackling gunman while being shot in the leg, police chief says
11 hrs ago - NBC
11 hrs ago - NBC
Jeanine Pirro's Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed Headquarters
11 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
11 hrs ago - The Wall Street Journal.
U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
11 hrs ago - Washington Post
11 hrs ago - Washington Post
Iran war triggered most severe oil shock ever, the International Energy Agency says
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
12 hrs ago - msn/ABC News
Catholic Tom Homan Tells Vatican to 'Stay Out of Immigration' Amid Trump-Pope Feud
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump admin treated visas like 'million-dollar Mar-a-Lago memberships' and refused to hand over 'any information'
15 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
15 hrs ago - msn/Law & Crime
GSA looks to automate a million work hours, after losing nearly 40% of its workforce
21 hrs ago - Federal News Network
21 hrs ago - Federal News Network