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General Discussion
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 65 replies
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government
By In It to Win It - 9 hrs ago - 65 replies
The DU Lounge
When you were a kid, did you eat your sandwiches with the crusts on or cut off. I ate mine with the crusts on as it was
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
When you were a kid, did you eat your sandwiches with the crusts on or cut off. I ate mine with the crusts on as it was
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
moron surrenders to china in trade war
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 46 replies
moron surrenders to china in trade war
By moonshinegnomie - 14 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
So who is the white male candidate that the donors are rallying behind?
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 45 replies
So who is the white male candidate that the donors are rallying behind?
By Quiet Em - 10 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
Why are the White SAfricans coming here as refugees. Explain it like I was 5
By irisblue - 8 hrs ago - 42 replies
Why are the White SAfricans coming here as refugees. Explain it like I was 5
By irisblue - 8 hrs ago - 42 replies
Latest Breaking News
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Trump to reporter: "you should be embarrassed asking that question..." Asking such questions is his job.
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 40 replies
Trump to reporter: "you should be embarrassed asking that question..." Asking such questions is his job.
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Is MSNBC whitewashing the $400 million gift to Trump?
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 35 replies
Is MSNBC whitewashing the $400 million gift to Trump?
By kentuck - 8 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Let's get one thing straight about Motherfucker Krasnov's alleged win on tariffs with China
By Aviation Pro - 14 hrs ago - 35 replies
Let's get one thing straight about Motherfucker Krasnov's alleged win on tariffs with China
By Aviation Pro - 14 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Hakeem Jeffries on the jet controversy
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
Hakeem Jeffries on the jet controversy
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Fat Orange Rapist Felon Grampy Jesus is REALLY ANGRY that you don't want him to have a nice new $400M plane.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
Fat Orange Rapist Felon Grampy Jesus is REALLY ANGRY that you don't want him to have a nice new $400M plane.
By Miles Archer - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
Liberal YouTubers
"Your fear is keeping you so small": Rep Becca Balint (D-VT) slams Republicans in Congress
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
"Your fear is keeping you so small": Rep Becca Balint (D-VT) slams Republicans in Congress
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
By MayReasonRule - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
By MayReasonRule - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sit on their butt at home': Republican smears Medicaid recipients in call for cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
'Sit on their butt at home': Republican smears Medicaid recipients in call for cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Texas GOP wants to ban kids from playing dress-up: Yes, really
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
Texas GOP wants to ban kids from playing dress-up: Yes, really
By marmar - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
Birders
I found this poor thing on my deck to night. I think he hit my window pretty hard. Weirdly, I got a paper towel and
By OAITW r.2.0 - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
I found this poor thing on my deck to night. I think he hit my window pretty hard. Weirdly, I got a paper towel and
By OAITW r.2.0 - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
tariff math: no, a 30% tariff does not mean end consumer prices go up 30%
By unblock - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
tariff math: no, a 30% tariff does not mean end consumer prices go up 30%
By unblock - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
Canada
William Shatner says that the US should join Canada following Trump's 'insulting' comments
By BlueWavePsych - 8 hrs ago - 22 replies
William Shatner says that the US should join Canada following Trump's 'insulting' comments
By BlueWavePsych - 8 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Man died of 'blunt force injuries' at US zoo after suspected kangaroo fight -- The Guardian
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Man died of 'blunt force injuries' at US zoo after suspected kangaroo fight -- The Guardian
By erronis - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Very bad idea': Republicans revolt over Trump scheme to get $400 million plane from Qatar
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
'Very bad idea': Republicans revolt over Trump scheme to get $400 million plane from Qatar
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Would you take- allegedly the most traumatic event in your life- and make a statue out of it?
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
Would you take- allegedly the most traumatic event in your life- and make a statue out of it?
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Is anyone here familiar with "quantum consciousness"?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
Is anyone here familiar with "quantum consciousness"?
By kentuck - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"America will have a domestic shoe industry..."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
"America will have a domestic shoe industry..."
By DemocratSinceBirth - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
This comment tells anyone all they EVER need to know about our current occupant at 1600 PA. Ave...
By Moostache - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
This comment tells anyone all they EVER need to know about our current occupant at 1600 PA. Ave...
By Moostache - 10 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
That English rule in Arkansas? It is already catching truckers
By LiberalArkie - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
That English rule in Arkansas? It is already catching truckers
By LiberalArkie - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies
Gardening
I'm trying to identify this mystery plant-- it's poisonous and that's all I know. Help!!
By ailsagirl - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
I'm trying to identify this mystery plant-- it's poisonous and that's all I know. Help!!
By ailsagirl - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Fox Business analyst (regarding Trump's tariffs):
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
Fox Business analyst (regarding Trump's tariffs):
By demmiblue - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Does he even have a presidential library? (for the plane from Qatar)
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Does he even have a presidential library? (for the plane from Qatar)
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
African American
Rep Crockett's White Boy Statement - AfAm Group
By JustAnotherGen - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Rep Crockett's White Boy Statement - AfAm Group
By JustAnotherGen - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump Floats Joining a Meeting of Putin and Zelensky
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Floats Joining a Meeting of Putin and Zelensky
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Justice Department's Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr took kids swimming in a creek with warning signs because of sewage runoff
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
RFK Jr took kids swimming in a creek with warning signs because of sewage runoff
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Scabby Drunk Uncle Steve issues a thinly-veiled threat to the new Pope..."I would stand by"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Scabby Drunk Uncle Steve issues a thinly-veiled threat to the new Pope..."I would stand by"
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Newsom to Ask Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Newsom to Ask Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump claims credit for new American Pope Leo's election - despite having nothing to do with Conclave
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump claims credit for new American Pope Leo's election - despite having nothing to do with Conclave
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support.
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support.
By imanamerican63 - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Newsweek: John Fetterman 'Of Course' Being Wooed by GOP Amid Liberal Backlash--Senator
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Newsweek: John Fetterman 'Of Course' Being Wooed by GOP Amid Liberal Backlash--Senator
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Rfk jr took his grandkids swimming in polluted waters
By moonshinegnomie - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Rfk jr took his grandkids swimming in polluted waters
By moonshinegnomie - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Trump caves, dresses it up as a victory, stocks soar, maybe recession is avoided, will remain empowered popular fascist
By Doodley - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump caves, dresses it up as a victory, stocks soar, maybe recession is avoided, will remain empowered popular fascist
By Doodley - 9 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
IDF: Red Cross confirms it has Edan Alexander, bringing him to Israeli troops now
By Beastly Boy - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
IDF: Red Cross confirms it has Edan Alexander, bringing him to Israeli troops now
By Beastly Boy - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support
Spinal injections for pain
By murielm99 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Spinal injections for pain
By murielm99 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs
By littlemissmartypants - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
DHS terminates temporary protected status program for Afghans
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
DHS terminates temporary protected status program for Afghans
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
49 white South Africans leave for US after Trump offered them refugee status
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
49 white South Africans leave for US after Trump offered them refugee status
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Randy Newman "Rednecks." I wonder if this is offensive, even tho it is satirical. Let me know...
By CTyankee - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Randy Newman "Rednecks." I wonder if this is offensive, even tho it is satirical. Let me know...
By CTyankee - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Cannabis
My six-week-old pot plant is flowering already?!
By William Seger - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
My six-week-old pot plant is flowering already?!
By William Seger - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
One other point with Motherfucker Krasnov's alleged "win" on tariffs
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
One other point with Motherfucker Krasnov's alleged "win" on tariffs
By Aviation Pro - 13 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
'People have a misunderstanding': Justice John Roberts downplays overturning landmark case
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
'People have a misunderstanding': Justice John Roberts downplays overturning landmark case
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
It's 80 at the beach and 88 in the city on the Bay.
By surfered - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
It's 80 at the beach and 88 in the city on the Bay.
By surfered - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump and the Republicans are betting everything on the stupidity of the American people.
By kentuck - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump and the Republicans are betting everything on the stupidity of the American people.
By kentuck - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Scott Galloway: "The wealthiest 1% are protected by the law but not bound by it, the bottom 99% are bound by the law but
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Scott Galloway: "The wealthiest 1% are protected by the law but not bound by it, the bottom 99% are bound by the law but
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
First group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
First group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Well, "easily assimilated into our country" is one way of putting it
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Well, "easily assimilated into our country" is one way of putting it
By senseandsensibility - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
How many in this Administration will say, "I was only following orders"?
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
How many in this Administration will say, "I was only following orders"?
By kentuck - 15 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'Horrific act': Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN aviation body rules
By canetoad - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
'Horrific act': Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN aviation body rules
By canetoad - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
We already have two new AF-Ones on order from Boeing for $3.9 billion
By allegorical oracle - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
We already have two new AF-Ones on order from Boeing for $3.9 billion
By allegorical oracle - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Do you think that a majority of career government employees are conservatives? In a "Sociology 101" class that I took..
By FadedMullet - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Do you think that a majority of career government employees are conservatives? In a "Sociology 101" class that I took..
By FadedMullet - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pharmaceutical industry criticizes the drug pricing plan Trump will sign
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pharmaceutical industry criticizes the drug pricing plan Trump will sign
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Photography
Our two retired boarders, Optimystic at left and Sonny.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Our two retired boarders, Optimystic at left and Sonny.
By George McGovern - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Forum Spotlight: Anthropology
Archaeologists Found Someone They Never Expected in an Ancient Chinese Tomb: a Blonde ManDNA Links Modern Picuris Pueblo Tribe to Ancestors Who Lived in Chaco Canyon Hundreds of Years Ago
Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert News By Owen Jarus publi
Latest Breaking News
Leftwing pundit Hasan Piker says US border agents stopped and questioned him on Trump and Gaza
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Ziploc facing class action lawsuit over alleged undisclosed microplastics
2 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/USA Today
2 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/USA Today
Federal court approves Mississippi legislative redistricting. Special elections will proceed
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
'Procedurally erroneous': Trump admin claims court order to reveal 'plan' for mass firings could cause 'embarrassment'
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
4 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US Virgin Islands involved in US international ship registry proposal, governor says
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Federal judge won't block Trump's plan to use IRS data to track down undocumented migrants
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
5 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'Just wildly illegal': top Democrats push to censure Trump's plan to accept Qatar jet
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
5 hrs ago - The Guardian
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
6 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
6 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
'Sit on their butt at home': Republican smears Medicaid recipients in call for cuts
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Amid Trump's battle against DEI, nonprofits filling critical labor gaps are caught in the crossfire
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
IDF: Red Cross confirms it has Edan Alexander, bringing him to Israeli troops now
10 hrs ago - Times of Israel
10 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Homeland Security subpoenas California's immigrant assistance program in latest crackdown on illegal immigration
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
RFK Jr's autism comments place blame and shift research responsibility to parents, critics say
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
Pentagon spent at least $21 million on flights to Guantanamo, which currently holds 32 migrants
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump claims credit for new American Pope Leo's election - despite having nothing to do with Conclave
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Governor of Mexican state says the US withdrew tourist visas from her and her husband
15 hrs ago - CNN World
15 hrs ago - CNN World
Man suing Trump puts president on notice: 'We're not going to let him get away with it'
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
New Mexico governor says potential GOP cuts to Medicaid would 'destroy health care as we know it'
17 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
17 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Hill
GOP Rep Calls ICE Threat to Arrest Democrat Reps 'Very Drastic': 'We Can Peacefully Protest In This Country'
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Social Security chief 'will ensure' agency survives 'the next 90 years, at least'
18 hrs ago - The Hill
18 hrs ago - The Hill
'Very bad idea': Republicans revolt over Trump scheme to get $400 million plane from Qatar
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump a jet to use as Air Force One
20 hrs ago - Le Monde, AP
20 hrs ago - Le Monde, AP
Trump says planned gift of luxury plane from Qatar is a very 'transparent' deal
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian