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General Discussion
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 11 hrs ago - 89 replies
So, I'm gonna stir the pot a bit... don't be too harsh...
By Joinfortmill - 11 hrs ago - 89 replies
General Discussion
UN planning for a nuclear strike on Iran by US/Israel
By surfered - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
UN planning for a nuclear strike on Iran by US/Israel
By surfered - 6 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
States where Trump's approval is over 50%:
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 41 replies
States where Trump's approval is over 50%:
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
The US media is clearly not a fan of No Kings.
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 40 replies
The US media is clearly not a fan of No Kings.
By NewHendoLib - 14 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
Tulsi Gabbard wants Obama tried for treason.
By Blue Full Moon - 9 hrs ago - 37 replies
Tulsi Gabbard wants Obama tried for treason.
By Blue Full Moon - 9 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
Four Presidents Have Died In The Last Thirty Years...Who is Gonna Eulogize the F*ck sitting in the People's House?
By Joinfortmill - 13 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Does drumpf now meet the Constitutional Definition of Treason?
By Takket - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
Does drumpf now meet the Constitutional Definition of Treason?
By Takket - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Futureism- Sam Altman Thanks Programmers for Their Effort, Says Their Time Is Over
By CentralMass - 23 hrs ago - 31 replies
Futureism- Sam Altman Thanks Programmers for Their Effort, Says Their Time Is Over
By CentralMass - 23 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump Ballroom Trashed Over Its Humiliating Design Flaws
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens 'chaos' in proving newborns' status
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens 'chaos' in proving newborns' status
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
When Trump dies, this is one of my many wishes:
By Chasstev365 - 15 hrs ago - 29 replies
When Trump dies, this is one of my many wishes:
By Chasstev365 - 15 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 23 hrs ago - 27 replies
James Carville predicts Democrats will have 55-45 majority in the Senate...
By PeaceWave - 23 hrs ago - 27 replies
Latest Breaking News
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
John Fetterman's political shift draws ire of Pennsylvania Democrats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
John Fetterman's political shift draws ire of Pennsylvania Democrats
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
(AI Created voice and images): What Happened To Radioshack's Science Fair Kit? The Toy That Built America's Engineers
By LiberalArkie - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
(AI Created voice and images): What Happened To Radioshack's Science Fair Kit? The Toy That Built America's Engineers
By LiberalArkie - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
At the moment, there's one uplifting thought that keeps me going, and improves like a fine wine . . .
By hatrack - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
At the moment, there's one uplifting thought that keeps me going, and improves like a fine wine . . .
By hatrack - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve distributed this letter "Prepare your family"
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
commanding general of Marine Forces Reserve distributed this letter "Prepare your family"
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
American History
PBS: The Black Congresswoman They DON'T Teach You About
By marmar - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
PBS: The Black Congresswoman They DON'T Teach You About
By marmar - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Netanyahu wants USA nuclear weapons used against Iran.
By magicarpet - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Netanyahu wants USA nuclear weapons used against Iran.
By magicarpet - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
"The second Trump presidency was always going to end in disaster. Now it's happening."
By BeyondGeography - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
"The second Trump presidency was always going to end in disaster. Now it's happening."
By BeyondGeography - 9 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
There's a new Jon McNaughton painting out!
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
There's a new Jon McNaughton painting out!
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Hmmm, curious - Nothing on CNN.com about the LARGEST protest in U.S. history. Not only no headline,
By AnotherMother4Peace - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Hmmm, curious - Nothing on CNN.com about the LARGEST protest in U.S. history. Not only no headline,
By AnotherMother4Peace - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
What was the average age of protester in your area?
By Sun-Moon - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
What was the average age of protester in your area?
By Sun-Moon - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Women's Rights & Issues
Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time
By littlemissmartypants - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Bobby Brainworm Jr: When Trump drew on a placemat with a Sharpie It challenged a lot of the assumptions I had been told
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
Bobby Brainworm Jr: When Trump drew on a placemat with a Sharpie It challenged a lot of the assumptions I had been told
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
CNN website this morning. Not a word on the No King Rallies.
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
CNN website this morning. Not a word on the No King Rallies.
By spanone - 15 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
GOP canvassers are being threatened with cops by furious Republican voters: report
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
GOP canvassers are being threatened with cops by furious Republican voters: report
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Who can get a free article from the NYT to share with us?
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Who can get a free article from the NYT to share with us?
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump's mess, what will it take to free up the Strait of Hormuz.
By everyonematters - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump's mess, what will it take to free up the Strait of Hormuz.
By everyonematters - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
The US and Israel have bombed over 600 educational institutions
By malaise - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
The US and Israel have bombed over 600 educational institutions
By malaise - 15 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump Hates Half the Country -- and It's Not Just Rhetoric
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Hates Half the Country -- and It's Not Just Rhetoric
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
FRANKLIN GRAHAM pushes God aside and says "I'LL HANDLE THIS," assuring Grampy that he IS going to HEAVEN.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
FRANKLIN GRAHAM pushes God aside and says "I'LL HANDLE THIS," assuring Grampy that he IS going to HEAVEN.
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Meidaa Touch posted this. Hopefully it's a legit shot of the Philly No Kings and not a Foghat concert from 20 years ago
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Meidaa Touch posted this. Hopefully it's a legit shot of the Philly No Kings and not a Foghat concert from 20 years ago
By Miles Archer - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I hate the thought of him making it to the end of his term, but
By Buddyzbuddy - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
I hate the thought of him making it to the end of his term, but
By Buddyzbuddy - 5 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump just posted a letter from Franklin Graham assuring him that says "you commented to the media that you might not be
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
Trump just posted a letter from Franklin Graham assuring him that says "you commented to the media that you might not be
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, March 29, 2026?
By hermetic - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
What Fiction are you reading this week, March 29, 2026?
By hermetic - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Tell me what is wrong with this No Kings photo (besides the fact that it was sunny in Philadelphia yesterday... lol):
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
Tell me what is wrong with this No Kings photo (besides the fact that it was sunny in Philadelphia yesterday... lol):
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Top El-Sayed ally: It doesn't matter if rapes happened on Oct. 7.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
MI-SEN: Top El-Sayed ally: It doesn't matter if rapes happened on Oct. 7.
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Futures market is signalling DOW opening negative on Monday driven by "Exteme fear"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Futures market is signalling DOW opening negative on Monday driven by "Exteme fear"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Anger at Iran war is growing among 'more-right wing White House staffers,' insider claims
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Anger at Iran war is growing among 'more-right wing White House staffers,' insider claims
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Why millions of seniors have suddenly lost health care coverage, Medicare Advantage
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
Why millions of seniors have suddenly lost health care coverage, Medicare Advantage
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I think Newsom's Press Office is wrong about Miller getting sh*tcanned. Sewer rats survive & thrive in the sewer.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
I think Newsom's Press Office is wrong about Miller getting sh*tcanned. Sewer rats survive & thrive in the sewer.
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Jeff Bezos Says 'I Would Love To See A Trillion Humans Living In The Solar System'...
By Towlie - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Jeff Bezos Says 'I Would Love To See A Trillion Humans Living In The Solar System'...
By Towlie - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump Does Anything He Wants -- and More, Maureen Dowd
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump Does Anything He Wants -- and More, Maureen Dowd
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
If Trump wants to send ground troops to Iran:
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
If Trump wants to send ground troops to Iran:
By Chasstev365 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
🚫👑 7 mile stretch of El Camino from Arastradero in Palo Alto to Remington in Sunnyvale, CA Photos .
By Bread and Circuses - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
🚫👑 7 mile stretch of El Camino from Arastradero in Palo Alto to Remington in Sunnyvale, CA Photos .
By Bread and Circuses - 6 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Look at this photo from yesterday's No Kings protest
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Look at this photo from yesterday's No Kings protest
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 10 replies
Civil Liberties
San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
DOJ paying Flynn $1.25 million to settle a baseless case of malicious prosecution could set a dangerous precedent
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
DOJ paying Flynn $1.25 million to settle a baseless case of malicious prosecution could set a dangerous precedent
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Fairly certain you could go back in time and teach cavemen germ theory, plate tectonics, and heliocentrism
By Scott Alan Swaggerty - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Fairly certain you could go back in time and teach cavemen germ theory, plate tectonics, and heliocentrism
By Scott Alan Swaggerty - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
A Facebook friend just dunked on Schumer. This was my response.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
A Facebook friend just dunked on Schumer. This was my response.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Do you think that Putin and Netanyahu have unredacted copies of
By Buttoneer - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Do you think that Putin and Netanyahu have unredacted copies of
By Buttoneer - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Colorado
CO-AG: Colorado AG primary (D) remains tight after party assemblyCO-AG: Griswold (D) falsely claims she argued before the Supreme Court
CO-TREAS: State senator defeats two Democratic rivals, securing lone spot on primary ballot for Colorado treasurer
Latest Breaking News
White House Blasts Scathing New York Times Analysis Of Ballroom That Found 'Stairs Lead Nowhere'
2 hrs ago - Forbes
2 hrs ago - Forbes
Republican leader defends Congress skipping town after House, Senate can't agree on shutdown deal
3 hrs ago - The Independent
3 hrs ago - The Independent
Corn tortillas in California now must contain folic acid. More states are looking at it
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
GOP canvassers are being threatened with cops by furious Republican voters: report
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
US will reportedly allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba amid blockade
4 hrs ago - Reuters via the Guardian
4 hrs ago - Reuters via the Guardian
Trump's Former Surgeon General Rips the President's Current Nominee: 'The Nation's Doctor' Wouldn't Be a Doctor
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Anger at Iran war is growing among 'more-right wing White House staffers,' insider claims
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Investigation of Noem's FEMA hits snag over hunt for missing million dollar contract
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
6 hrs ago - Raw Story
Power outages reported in parts of Iran after attacks on energy infrastructure
7 hrs ago - Anadolu Agency (AA
7 hrs ago - Anadolu Agency (AA
Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market
7 hrs ago - CNBC
7 hrs ago - CNBC
Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
9 hrs ago - CNN Politics
'Look, I don't understand': Tom Homan unable to defend why Trump stalled on TSA pay
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
10 hrs ago - Raw Story
Left in limbo, Afghans who served with U.S. forces fear Trump could send them back to the Taliban
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
Supreme Court fight over birthright citizenship threatens 'chaos' in proving newborns' status
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to 'Be Exposed to the Public'
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
House discharge petition on TPS for Haiti secures enough signatures to force vote
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
Some major US airlines may 'not survive' unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Date announced for national strike aimed at crippling Trump: 'No work, no school'
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
18 hrs ago - The Guardian
European allies say Russia is helping Iran more than the U.S. has acknowledged, sources say
19 hrs ago - CBS News
19 hrs ago - CBS News
Robert De Niro Demands 'Corrupt' Trump Be Removed at 'No Kings' Rally: 'He Must Be Stopped NOW'
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
House Dem Calls For Reparations For Children And Families 'Traumatized' By ICE
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
20 hrs ago - Huff Post
'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US, in Europe. Springsteen headlines Minnesota demonstration
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Trump-appointed judge slams ICE for 'grave' violations of right to legal counsel, imposes strict conditions on detention
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
French police foil apparent bomb attack outside of Bank of America building in Paris
Yesterday - CBS News/AFP
Yesterday - CBS News/AFP