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General Discussion
Trump: "Merry Christmas, and Colbert is a dead man walking!"
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 100 replies
Trump: "Merry Christmas, and Colbert is a dead man walking!"
By dalton99a - 13 hrs ago - 100 replies
General Discussion
Putin riding shirtless on a horse level cringe
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 54 replies
Putin riding shirtless on a horse level cringe
By bigtree - 11 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
Why There Will Be Almost No Movie Theaters in 5 Years
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 54 replies
Why There Will Be Almost No Movie Theaters in 5 Years
By babylonsister - 12 hrs ago - 54 replies
General Discussion
What is your favorite A Christmas Carol - or - Scrooge movie?
By boston bean - 15 hrs ago - 42 replies
What is your favorite A Christmas Carol - or - Scrooge movie?
By boston bean - 15 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Trump calls for Governor Brian Kemp to be arrested
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
Trump calls for Governor Brian Kemp to be arrested
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 15 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Smallest audience ever': Kennedy Center Honors tank on CBS after Trump takes over
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
'Smallest audience ever': Kennedy Center Honors tank on CBS after Trump takes over
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3%
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3%
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Any recommendations on dealing with a future daughter in law (possible) narcissist
By DUU - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
Any recommendations on dealing with a future daughter in law (possible) narcissist
By DUU - 9 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Admin Lawsuit Aims To Flood DC With AR-15 Rifles For 'Common Use'
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump Admin Lawsuit Aims To Flood DC With AR-15 Rifles For 'Common Use'
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
'Hugely consequential': Experts say Supreme Court just wrecked Trump's plans
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
'Hugely consequential': Experts say Supreme Court just wrecked Trump's plans
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Any other old farts, like me, have more doctors than friends?
By multigraincracker - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Any other old farts, like me, have more doctors than friends?
By multigraincracker - 10 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Declares Networks That Are 'Negative' Towards Him Should Have Their TV Licenses 'Terminated'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Declares Networks That Are 'Negative' Towards Him Should Have Their TV Licenses 'Terminated'
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
He Thinks/Knows He Can Get Away With Anything, EXCEPT
By WiVoter - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
He Thinks/Knows He Can Get Away With Anything, EXCEPT
By WiVoter - 12 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"Trump Derangement Syndrome" is gaslighting, and they know we know it's gaslighting
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
"Trump Derangement Syndrome" is gaslighting, and they know we know it's gaslighting
By In It to Win It - 15 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
New Bill Would Allow Some Americans to Opt Back Into Social Security
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
New Bill Would Allow Some Americans to Opt Back Into Social Security
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you? Caller: I am eight
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you? Caller: I am eight
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Tucker Carlson Says the U.S. Should Invade Canada
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
Tucker Carlson Says the U.S. Should Invade Canada
By Swede - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk's DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs -- But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Elon Musk's DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs -- But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Got a question, and opinions for discusion.
By bluestarone - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
Got a question, and opinions for discusion.
By bluestarone - 11 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The Trump regime will treat the democratically elected governments of most Western European nations as adversaries.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
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The Trump regime will treat the democratically elected governments of most Western European nations as adversaries.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
The reveal of the first new Trump Battleship, The USS Bonespurs !!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
The reveal of the first new Trump Battleship, The USS Bonespurs !!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
AI's Big Red Button Doesn't Work, And The Reason Is Even More Troubling
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
AI's Big Red Button Doesn't Work, And The Reason Is Even More Troubling
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
The DU Lounge
8" of fresh powder today. And 6 degrees F tonight.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
8" of fresh powder today. And 6 degrees F tonight.
By OAITW r.2.0 - 2 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Please wish Dr. Fauci a Happy 85th Birthday!
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Please wish Dr. Fauci a Happy 85th Birthday!
By LetMyPeopleVote - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
An Arizona Republican is trying to force Creationism back into science classes - Friendly Atheist
By ihaveaquestion - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
An Arizona Republican is trying to force Creationism back into science classes - Friendly Atheist
By ihaveaquestion - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
At the Company Christmas Party: An Iranian Horror Story.
By NNadir - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
At the Company Christmas Party: An Iranian Horror Story.
By NNadir - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Global 'mistakenly' posted '60 Minutes' segment, CBS News says while issuing takedown order
By sinkingfeeling - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Global 'mistakenly' posted '60 Minutes' segment, CBS News says while issuing takedown order
By sinkingfeeling - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Christmas Eve, Wed., Dec. 24, 2025
By NJCher - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
What's for Dinner, Christmas Eve, Wed., Dec. 24, 2025
By NJCher - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Mary Trump makes new Donald Trump prediction -- 'Precipice of something awful'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Mary Trump makes new Donald Trump prediction -- 'Precipice of something awful'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
MeidasTouch: JUST IN: CBS's Kennedy Center Honors just hit an all-time ratings low.
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
MeidasTouch: JUST IN: CBS's Kennedy Center Honors just hit an all-time ratings low.
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I know this may not sit well with some here,
By 3825-87867 - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
I know this may not sit well with some here,
By 3825-87867 - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
trump-hosted Kennedy Center honors just did its "smallest audience ever", roughly half of the previous record low
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
trump-hosted Kennedy Center honors just did its "smallest audience ever", roughly half of the previous record low
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Sincerely appreciate any/all recommendations
By Floyd R. Turbo - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Sincerely appreciate any/all recommendations
By Floyd R. Turbo - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
KENNEDY CENTER HONORS ratings. BIGGEST YUGEST RATING in the history of ratings, centers, and civilization in general.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
KENNEDY CENTER HONORS ratings. BIGGEST YUGEST RATING in the history of ratings, centers, and civilization in general.
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Years before Epstein came under investigation in Palm Beach, local police got tip about Maxwell
By Uncle Joe - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Years before Epstein came under investigation in Palm Beach, local police got tip about Maxwell
By Uncle Joe - 7 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
US moves more troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure in region: report
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
US moves more troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure in region: report
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
'They No Longer Hide the Idea of White Supremacy': Tim Walz Fumes Over JD Vance's Latest Comments on Race
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
'They No Longer Hide the Idea of White Supremacy': Tim Walz Fumes Over JD Vance's Latest Comments on Race
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
We both just had tears of laughter running down our faces recalling this Christmas Eve memory.
By LuckyCharms - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
We both just had tears of laughter running down our faces recalling this Christmas Eve memory.
By LuckyCharms - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump's pardon, release her from prison
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump's pardon, release her from prison
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Trump's new point person on Greenland says administration not 'trying to conquer anybody'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump's new point person on Greenland says administration not 'trying to conquer anybody'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 11 replies
Weird News
Naked man causes chaos inside Panama City (Fla.) Hobby Lobby
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Naked man causes chaos inside Panama City (Fla.) Hobby Lobby
By marmar - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Musk's SpaceX purchases over 1,000 Cybertrucks as demand plummets: 'You have to wonder what other tricks they pull
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Musk's SpaceX purchases over 1,000 Cybertrucks as demand plummets: 'You have to wonder what other tricks they pull
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Enjoying a Sake Lemon Drop this Christmas Eve. Hope everyone is enjoying themselves.
By Aristus - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Enjoying a Sake Lemon Drop this Christmas Eve. Hope everyone is enjoying themselves.
By Aristus - 2 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
Stephen Miller Cites Children of Immigrants as a Problem
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 7 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Technical phone question regarding "OK Google".
By LuckyCharms - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Technical phone question regarding "OK Google".
By LuckyCharms - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Unknown (to me) internetter putting names to faces in the EPSTEIN files ID-ing/guessing game.
By UTUSN - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Unknown (to me) internetter putting names to faces in the EPSTEIN files ID-ing/guessing game.
By UTUSN - 9 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Map Shows Range of China's Ship-Killer Missiles Targeting US Territory
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
Map Shows Range of China's Ship-Killer Missiles Targeting US Territory
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Tennessee High School Dems deliver a petition to Senator @MarshaBlackburn to stop forcing TPUSA chapters in every school
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Tennessee High School Dems deliver a petition to Senator @MarshaBlackburn to stop forcing TPUSA chapters in every school
By Swede - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Shchedryk: The Ukrainian Folk Song That Became "Carol of the Bells"
By Emrys - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
Shchedryk: The Ukrainian Folk Song That Became "Carol of the Bells"
By Emrys - 12 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Mandatory Wednesday Mike Malloy thread! Merry Christmas Eve!!
By ralps - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
Mandatory Wednesday Mike Malloy thread! Merry Christmas Eve!!
By ralps - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Epstein Files Dump Reveals Tip on Trump 'Prostitute Party'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Epstein Files Dump Reveals Tip on Trump 'Prostitute Party'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
ICE Agents Break Into Women's Bathroom: "Pull Your Pants Up!"
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
ICE Agents Break Into Women's Bathroom: "Pull Your Pants Up!"
By LiberalArkie - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Exclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Trump was stopped at Teterboro airport with 50 million dollars
By WhiteTara - 32 min ago - 8 replies
Trump was stopped at Teterboro airport with 50 million dollars
By WhiteTara - 32 min ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's OWN JUDGE OKs REPORT RELEASE That Could Bring it All Down - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump's OWN JUDGE OKs REPORT RELEASE That Could Bring it All Down - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Nina Hagen Stille Nacht-Silent NightKate Bush - December Will Be Magic Again
Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne
Latest Breaking News
Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
'Smallest audience ever': Kennedy Center Honors tank on CBS after Trump takes over
6 hrs ago - raw story
6 hrs ago - raw story
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
USPS plan to open hubs to rivals may cost agency its biggest customer: Amazon
6 hrs ago - Scripps News
6 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump Admin Lawsuit Aims To Flood DC With AR-15 Rifles For 'Common Use'
7 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
7 hrs ago - crooksandliars.com
White House orders US forces to focus on 'quarantine' of Venezuelan oil for next two months
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
DOJ announces 'a million more documents' related to Jeffrey Epstein on Christmas Eve
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
7 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump Declares Networks That Are 'Negative' Towards Him Should Have Their TV Licenses 'Terminated'
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Southern California drivers urged to reconsider Christmas travel as heavy rain and winds roll in
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Botched Epstein redactions trace back to Virgin Islands' 2020 civil racketeering case against estate
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3%
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Global 'mistakenly' posted '60 Minutes' segment, CBS News says while issuing takedown order
13 hrs ago - CTV News
13 hrs ago - CTV News
Scoop: Trump administration expects Epstein files release could last another week
13 hrs ago - msn/Axios
13 hrs ago - msn/Axios
Judge green lights New York's driver's license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge
14 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
14 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Exclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
14 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Elon Musk's DOGE Gutted Federal Agencies, Cancelled Major Programs -- But Federal Spending Still Went UP: Report
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Legal battle continues over Missouri's new congressional maps, referendum process
17 hrs ago - KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO
17 hrs ago - KMBC-TV Kansas City, MO
US moves more troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure in region: report
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
'They No Longer Hide the Idea of White Supremacy': Tim Walz Fumes Over JD Vance's Latest Comments on Race
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver returns to ICE facility after assault charges to push for its closure
18 hrs ago - msn/Politico
18 hrs ago - msn/Politico
FBI: Lyft driver terrorized by escaped Georgia inmates before she was rescued in Florida
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Ending of Protections for South Sudanese Migrants
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Yesterday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Democrats demand answers from Rubio on deal to send MS-13 informants to El Salvador
Yesterday - The Hill
Yesterday - The Hill
Santa rounds up migrants for ICE in Trump administration's Christmas-themed AI video
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Federal judge says Trump administration must restore disaster money to Democratic states
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announces terminal stage-four cancer diagnosis
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Yesterday - Nebraska Examiner
Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since US tariffs rolled out in April
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP