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General Discussion
My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned!
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 243 recs
My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned!
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 243 recs
General Discussion
Something to understand about Carrie Underwood
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 184 recs
Something to understand about Carrie Underwood
By True Dough - 15 hrs ago - 184 recs
General Discussion
You know me, I'm not the one to spread rumors, but...
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 126 recs
You know me, I'm not the one to spread rumors, but...
By Baitball Blogger - 10 hrs ago - 126 recs
General Discussion
Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 109 recs
Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 109 recs
General Discussion
House Admin: "...alerting constituents that their Inauguration tickets are now simply "commemorative"
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 92 recs
House Admin: "...alerting constituents that their Inauguration tickets are now simply "commemorative"
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
I really hate this post-truth timeline. The lying is so blatant, and so everywhere.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 89 recs
I really hate this post-truth timeline. The lying is so blatant, and so everywhere.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 84 recs
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible
By Jilly_in_VA - 5 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Pay wall removal is legit. Try it. Bookmark this and share, please. TY. ❤️
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
Pay wall removal is legit. Try it. Bookmark this and share, please. TY. ❤️
By littlemissmartypants - 3 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 76 recs
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on the Equal Rights Amendment
By Quiet Em - 11 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Equal Rights Amendment
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 64 recs
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Equal Rights Amendment
By TheProle - 13 hrs ago - 64 recs
General Discussion
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather
By ZonkerHarris - 9 hrs ago - 63 recs
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20F weather
By ZonkerHarris - 9 hrs ago - 63 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Is 'Law of the Land'
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 13 hrs ago - 61 recs
Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Is 'Law of the Land'
By Tennessee Hillbilly - 13 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
Lauren Boebert tries to use "sophisticated" language
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
Lauren Boebert tries to use "sophisticated" language
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Trump Threatens to Bypass GOP Congress to Unleash MAGA Plans
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
Trump Threatens to Bypass GOP Congress to Unleash MAGA Plans
By Zorro - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Ladies, it's time to hand the country back to men
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
Ladies, it's time to hand the country back to men
By Zorro - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Laurence Tribe - The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
Laurence Tribe - The Equal Rights Amendment at Long Last
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Sen Wyden breaks down leaked memo from House Budget Committee GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
Sen Wyden breaks down leaked memo from House Budget Committee GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos worth over $200 billion, do you think
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
Jeff Bezos worth over $200 billion, do you think
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Now these stars are worthy of our praise (FireAid)
By William769 - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
Now these stars are worthy of our praise (FireAid)
By William769 - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - 43 recs
Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 40 recs
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Trump's going to HATE this (or maybe not?). Plans to move inauguration indoors to Capitol Rotunda.
By Tommy Carcetti - 12 hrs ago - 40 recs
Trump's going to HATE this (or maybe not?). Plans to move inauguration indoors to Capitol Rotunda.
By Tommy Carcetti - 12 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Trump WIMPS OUT, moves inauguration INDOORS -- too cold for the Tenderfoot-In-Chief !
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
Trump WIMPS OUT, moves inauguration INDOORS -- too cold for the Tenderfoot-In-Chief !
By eppur_se_muova - 10 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
Breaking - Bwaaaah! Inauguration moved indoors because of the cold
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Breaking - Bwaaaah! Inauguration moved indoors because of the cold
By malaise - 11 hrs ago - 38 recs
Gardening
Just letting you know that I am now a host of this forum. THE host in fact - beac hasn't posted in ages
By NewHendoLib - 2 hrs ago - 37 recs
Just letting you know that I am now a host of this forum. THE host in fact - beac hasn't posted in ages
By NewHendoLib - 2 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately
By William769 - 21 hrs ago - 37 recs
I've been having a bad case of Melancholy lately
By William769 - 21 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
I sympathize with Trump's plan to move the inauguration indoors.
By Midnight Writer - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
I sympathize with Trump's plan to move the inauguration indoors.
By Midnight Writer - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
One day Trump will die and my only regret will be
By misanthrope - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
One day Trump will die and my only regret will be
By misanthrope - 22 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Some of you may be too young to remember, but
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 31 recs
Some of you may be too young to remember, but
By senseandsensibility - 9 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
Nikki Haley gets her reward for endorsing Trump
By Pototan - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
Nikki Haley gets her reward for endorsing Trump
By Pototan - 22 hrs ago - 31 recs
The DU Lounge
Mama says, "No matter how much you have grown you are still my baby."
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
Mama says, "No matter how much you have grown you are still my baby."
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet: Will you please look at this gorgeous horse!
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
2nd tweet: Will you please look at this gorgeous horse!
By tblue37 - 4 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
"I knew one day I'd have to watch powerful men burn the world down - I just didn't expect them to be such losers."
By Kid Berwyn - 5 hrs ago - 30 recs
"I knew one day I'd have to watch powerful men burn the world down - I just didn't expect them to be such losers."
By Kid Berwyn - 5 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
'That Might Happen': Jimmy Fallon Makes Gross Prediction For Trump's Inauguration
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
'That Might Happen': Jimmy Fallon Makes Gross Prediction For Trump's Inauguration
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) on Biden's farewell plea: 'Now he tells us'
By Celerity - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 27 recs
The DU Lounge
Dog's reaction to meeting best friend's babies for the first time
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
Dog's reaction to meeting best friend's babies for the first time
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Kennedy Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 24 recs
Kennedy Sought to Stop Covid Vaccinations 6 Months After Rollout
By Ocelot II - 2 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Goodbye Jeff Bezos Post, hello Meidas Touch
By Dem4life1970 - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
Goodbye Jeff Bezos Post, hello Meidas Touch
By Dem4life1970 - 3 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
"I'm living in WV... the Democrats have completely collapsed my state!"
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
"I'm living in WV... the Democrats have completely collapsed my state!"
By ck4829 - 10 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #2*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #2*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump's Greenland Plan Suffers Double Blow
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
Donald Trump's Greenland Plan Suffers Double Blow
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #1*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #1*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Sheep for hire': Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg's dangerous plan for Europe
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
'Sheep for hire': Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg's dangerous plan for Europe
By RainCaster - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #3*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
***January Photo Contest--Vintage--Preliminary Thread #3*** (Poll)
By urbanhermit - 14 hrs ago - 21 recs
The DU Lounge
Puffer fish creates amazing mandala to get female's attention for mating
By tblue37 - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
Puffer fish creates amazing mandala to get female's attention for mating
By tblue37 - 3 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Bondi owns $3.9 million in Truth Social stock as of December 2024.
By deminks - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Bondi owns $3.9 million in Truth Social stock as of December 2024.
By deminks - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Sticking to their DEI policy Costco is risking the wrath of Donald Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Sticking to their DEI policy Costco is risking the wrath of Donald Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Cable News Clips
Will Biden Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency? Indigenous Leaders Plead, "Don't Let Him Die in Prison"
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
Will Biden Grant Leonard Peltier Clemency? Indigenous Leaders Plead, "Don't Let Him Die in Prison"
By Uncle Joe - 11 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Joe Biden Admits His Big Mistake As President That Donald Trump Absolutely Nailed
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Joe Biden Admits His Big Mistake As President That Donald Trump Absolutely Nailed
By In It to Win It - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
I suddenly have become VERY attractive to young women on Facebook!
By 70sEraVet - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
I suddenly have become VERY attractive to young women on Facebook!
By 70sEraVet - 12 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Central Park Five seek to keep ACLU, free speech advocates from weighing in on defamation lawsuit against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
Central Park Five seek to keep ACLU, free speech advocates from weighing in on defamation lawsuit against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Rapists and Video Game Cheats and Sure, Let's Say Mel Gibson, Why Not? (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Rapists and Video Game Cheats and Sure, Let's Say Mel Gibson, Why Not? (Ferret/Shower Cap)
By TheFerret - 1 hr ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration: 'I can't be here'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration: 'I can't be here'
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
***Breaking*** RFK JR wanted to halt all Covid vaccinations six months after rollout
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
***Breaking*** RFK JR wanted to halt all Covid vaccinations six months after rollout
By DemocratSinceBirth - 8 hrs ago - 18 recs
The DU Lounge
Funny story starring Mrs. Aristus, who is a dental hygienist:
By Aristus - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Funny story starring Mrs. Aristus, who is a dental hygienist:
By Aristus - 10 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for extremist activity
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for extremist activity
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Colleen Shogan, The Archivist, just made history
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Colleen Shogan, The Archivist, just made history
By PurgedVoter - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 was moved indoors as it was 7 degrees.75 degrees warm in the apartment today.
Arctic Blast Update: Ryan Hall
Latest Breaking News
Vanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
3 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
3 hrs ago - NBC News/CNBC
Biden Task Force Calls for More Training and Money to Avoid the Mishandling of Classified Documents
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
4 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Appeals court upholds dismissal of some charges against Trump, others in Georgia election case
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
Judge Cannon seems poised to keep special counsel report on Trump classified documents probe from Congress
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
6 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit
8 hrs ago - NPR
8 hrs ago - NPR
Supreme Court takes up parents' bid to opt out of LGBTQ content at elementary schools
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
8 hrs ago - Associated Press
The Definitive Guide to Where the US Has Squeezed Russia's Oil Flows the Hardest
8 hrs ago - Bloomberg
8 hrs ago - Bloomberg
CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine expected to appoint Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance's Senate seat
11 hrs ago - NBC
11 hrs ago - NBC
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison in corruption case
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
12 hrs ago - The Guardian
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
14 hrs ago - USA Today
14 hrs ago - USA Today
UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system 'needs to function better'
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/NBC News
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/NBC News
After a wildfire, a Pacific Palisades home was split by a landslide. Is there risk of more?
16 hrs ago - cbs
16 hrs ago - cbs
Attempted Attack on the White House with a Rented Box Truck Results in 8-Year Sentence for Missouri Man
17 hrs ago - US Department of Justice
17 hrs ago - US Department of Justice
DOJ pushing to keep Trump from blocking release of classified docs report on immunity grounds
18 hrs ago - ABC News
18 hrs ago - ABC News
Democratic states brace for Trump by launching defense of Biden policies
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Central Park Five seek to keep ACLU, free speech advocates from weighing in on defamation lawsuit against Trump
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
19 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for extremist activity
19 hrs ago - Reuters
19 hrs ago - Reuters
Durbin seeks information from Patel personnel files at national security agencies
19 hrs ago - The Hill
19 hrs ago - The Hill