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General Discussion
So apparently Chuck Schumer still has not posted anything about the Comey indictment
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
So apparently Chuck Schumer still has not posted anything about the Comey indictment
By senseandsensibility - 17 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 20 hrs ago - 61 replies
he just declared war on an american city
By moonshinegnomie - 20 hrs ago - 61 replies
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Name a song with a celestial body in the title or lyrics. Mine is "Venus" by Shocking Blue, What is yours?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 47 replies
Name a song with a celestial body in the title or lyrics. Mine is "Venus" by Shocking Blue, What is yours?
By debm55 - 14 hrs ago - 47 replies
General Discussion
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 47 replies
****BREAKING**** Trump deploys troops to invade Portland, authorizing 'full force' if necessary
By DemocratSinceBirth - 20 hrs ago - 47 replies
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If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would work on my jewelry. How about you.?
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time? I would work on my jewelry. How about you.?
By debm55 - 18 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
'I Wanted Republicans to Win': Manchin Breaks Silence on 2024 Election
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 42 replies
'I Wanted Republicans to Win': Manchin Breaks Silence on 2024 Election
By RandySF - 14 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
People are getting it wrong about Hegseth. He wants a "warrior aesthetic," not "ethos."
By MineralMan - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
By demmiblue - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Halligan off to a brilliant start on Comey indictment
By pat_k - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
Halligan off to a brilliant start on Comey indictment
By pat_k - 10 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
'Can you imagine the disdain?' Ex-GOP insider says Pete Hegseth setting stage for a 'coup'
By turbinetree - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
'Can you imagine the disdain?' Ex-GOP insider says Pete Hegseth setting stage for a 'coup'
By turbinetree - 11 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 25 replies
"I'm a 22-year-old youtuber. You hold me to a higher standard than the President"
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Newsom and Miller have a discussion on Twitter.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
Newsom and Miller have a discussion on Twitter.
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
This was posted by a friend of a friend of mine on Facebook. Stand strong Portland!
By generalbetrayus - 18 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
and seriously how do we, as a Country handle this gawd damn Supreme Court???
By a kennedy - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
and seriously how do we, as a Country handle this gawd damn Supreme Court???
By a kennedy - 11 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says
By ancianita - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says
By ancianita - 14 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
James Comey is being investigated even though he hasn't committed a crime. It could change the country for the worst.
By Aristus - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
James Comey is being investigated even though he hasn't committed a crime. It could change the country for the worst.
By Aristus - 11 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Not 'the gospel.' Ahead of Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas weighs in on precedent
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
Not 'the gospel.' Ahead of Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas weighs in on precedent
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
She 'captivated millions.' Now Trump wants Amelia Earhart records released.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
She 'captivated millions.' Now Trump wants Amelia Earhart records released.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 17 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
Trump says he's sending troops to Portland, Oregon
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
By groundloop - 19 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Computer software question about Windows 11 and Microsoft Office
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
Computer software question about Windows 11 and Microsoft Office
By LuckyCharms - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Stephen Miller trying to establish dominance again because Trump's poll numbers are down:
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
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Stephen Miller trying to establish dominance again because Trump's poll numbers are down:
By applegrove - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Ron Wyden: Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
Sen. Ron Wyden: Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege.
By demmiblue - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
The Borowitz Report-Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
The Borowitz Report-Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Should Dem leaders go on the Maher or Rogan shows?
By gulliver - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
Should Dem leaders go on the Maher or Rogan shows?
By gulliver - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
IMHO, MAGA overreach reveals the death-throes of thousands of years of patriarchal privilege
By lindysalsagal - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Rather than BULLDOZE Trump's $200 Million ballroom in 2028, why not convert it into something...
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
Rather than BULLDOZE Trump's $200 Million ballroom in 2028, why not convert it into something...
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Chicago: Suddenly: tremendous amount of gas and pepper balls fill the road. People running, canisters exploding.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
Chicago: Suddenly: tremendous amount of gas and pepper balls fill the road. People running, canisters exploding.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
How is this order to deploy troops to Portland legal?
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
How is this order to deploy troops to Portland legal?
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Netanyahu says that Social Media is the next battlefield and explains how important the purchase TikTok is and next is
By womanofthehills - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Netanyahu says that Social Media is the next battlefield and explains how important the purchase TikTok is and next is
By womanofthehills - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
TV ads recruiting ICE on college football games
By mnhtnbb - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
TV ads recruiting ICE on college football games
By mnhtnbb - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Baseball
Playoffs start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 30!
By MIButterfly - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Playoffs start at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, September 30!
By MIButterfly - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump falsely suggests FBI agents to blame for igniting Jan. 6 violence
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump falsely suggests FBI agents to blame for igniting Jan. 6 violence
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Bill Maher warns the GOP they're "way past flirting with authoritarianism, let's be real, you're fucking it."
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Bill Maher warns the GOP they're "way past flirting with authoritarianism, let's be real, you're fucking it."
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Timothy Snyder On Hegseth's Announced Meeting With All US Military Generals
By ancianita - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Timothy Snyder On Hegseth's Announced Meeting With All US Military Generals
By ancianita - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
"Let's Talk About Biological Realities"
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
"Let's Talk About Biological Realities"
By BootinUp - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Military Is Struggling to Deploy AI Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
U.S. Military Is Struggling to Deploy AI Weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
A periodic reminder that Barron Trump was born 4 months before mommy got her papers.
By Miles Archer - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"An escalator can never break down. It can only become stairs. You'll never see an escalator out of order sign.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
"An escalator can never break down. It can only become stairs. You'll never see an escalator out of order sign.
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Jasper High School
By groundloop - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Tuberculosis case confirmed at Jasper High School
By groundloop - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
I would have loved to have been in the boardrooms of Sinclair Media and Nexstar when a large stockholder
By LiberalArkie - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
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For your Saturday Night Enjoyment, I give you: Times When Cats Were Unintentionally Funny
By Bayard - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
For your Saturday Night Enjoyment, I give you: Times When Cats Were Unintentionally Funny
By Bayard - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
3 killed, at least 8 injured when gunman on a boat opens fire on crowd at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, officials
By DemMedic - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
3 killed, at least 8 injured when gunman on a boat opens fire on crowd at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, officials
By DemMedic - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
So much for all the braggadocio about the military respecting their oath
By drray23 - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
So much for all the braggadocio about the military respecting their oath
By drray23 - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Some on the right are hoping Charlie Kirk's murder will fuel a conservative wave
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Some on the right are hoping Charlie Kirk's murder will fuel a conservative wave
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Musk is trolling The Orange Abomination again ? (Yesterday's FAFO tweet)
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
Musk is trolling The Orange Abomination again ? (Yesterday's FAFO tweet)
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump is brazenly flaunting his corruption - and getting away with it
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump is brazenly flaunting his corruption - and getting away with it
By babylonsister - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Harvard and Johns Hopkins showed Tylenol causes autism!" Fact or Fiction? Doctor Explains! (short and to the point)
By Quixote1818 - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Harvard and Johns Hopkins showed Tylenol causes autism!" Fact or Fiction? Doctor Explains! (short and to the point)
By Quixote1818 - 11 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
I was thinking Trump needs a new nickname with Pedo in it and maybe an AI character to brand him with
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
I was thinking Trump needs a new nickname with Pedo in it and maybe an AI character to brand him with
By Quixote1818 - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Last night, Eric Swalwell reminded MSNBC viewers why the House and Senate are not in session
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
Last night, Eric Swalwell reminded MSNBC viewers why the House and Senate are not in session
By senseandsensibility - 13 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
'Vulgar, Like Trump': Critics Pan 'Grotesque' Image Of Planned White House Ballroom
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
'Vulgar, Like Trump': Critics Pan 'Grotesque' Image Of Planned White House Ballroom
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Financier accused of abusing women in soundproofed 'dungeon' in NYC penthouse
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Financier accused of abusing women in soundproofed 'dungeon' in NYC penthouse
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pam Bondi Claims 'Weaponization Has Ended' As She Lists Trump Opponents She Will Crush In Same Breath
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Pam Bondi Claims 'Weaponization Has Ended' As She Lists Trump Opponents She Will Crush In Same Breath
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 10 replies
Health
Listeria found in Walmart, Trader Joe's meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Listeria found in Walmart, Trader Joe's meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak
By cbabe - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
Hegseth's mysterious meeting with generals will focus on grooming and warrior ethos
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The BASTARD wants a war so bad he can taste it!! Let me shout this as loud as i can
By bluestarone - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
The BASTARD wants a war so bad he can taste it!! Let me shout this as loud as i can
By bluestarone - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Florida
Florida wants to buy 4 acres in the Panhandle. The price tag? $83MMore details revealed about U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and ex-girlfriend at Lake City hearing
Lee County Supervisor of Elections finalizes recall ballot
Latest Breaking News
US set for largest mass resignation in history as Trump continues deep cuts
17 min ago - The Guardian
17 min ago - The Guardian
'Hundreds' of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine in deadly strikes as Poland scrambles jets
33 min ago - The Guardian
33 min ago - The Guardian
Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies
52 min ago - AP
52 min ago - AP
'Portland is doing just fine': Oregon governor rejects Trump's plan to send troops to the city
1 hr ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
1 hr ago - Oregon Public Broadcasting/NPR
Trump's 'To-Do List' Includes Golf and 'Attack Black Women,' Rep. Ayanna Pressley Grumbles
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
1 hr ago - MEDIAite
Veteran groups warn Congress against shutdown: 'Resist the pull of political brinkmanship'
3 hrs ago - The Hill
3 hrs ago - The Hill
Trump accuses Wray of lying about agency actions on January 6, days after Comey indicted
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
4 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Newsom's newest troll of Trump looks back at 'escalatorgate' and difficulties saying acetaminophen
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Regulators weigh billion-dollar utility takeovers as bills rise for consumers
12 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
12 hrs ago - Scripps News/AP
U.S. CBP reviewing apparent road rage incident between officer and Canadian tourist in WNY
12 hrs ago - WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY
12 hrs ago - WKBW-TV Buffalo, NY
Wealthy TV producer holding potentially damaging Trump tapes 'in a vault in Idaho'
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Not 'the gospel.' Ahead of Supreme Court term, Clarence Thomas weighs in on precedent
13 hrs ago - USA Today
13 hrs ago - USA Today
Pam Bondi Claims 'Weaponization Has Ended' As She Lists Trump Opponents She Will Crush In Same Breath
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
15 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump fires US attorney who told border agents to follow law on immigration raids
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
Mike Johnson Delays Swearing In Adelita Grijalva to Block Final Signature On Epstein Petition
17 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
17 hrs ago - Meidas Touch
US revokes visa for Colombia's president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
17 hrs ago - Associated Press
'I'm absolutely terrified': Federal workers brace for potential government shutdown, mass layoffs
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Northwestern students blocked from enrollment after refusing controversial antisemitism training
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
'Hell on earth': immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
19 hrs ago - The Guardian
ICE fires anti-crowd projectiles at Chicagoans aiming to shut down Trump's Midway Blitz
22 hrs ago - USA Today
22 hrs ago - USA Today
Judge who reviewed James Comey's indictment was confused by prosecutor's handling of case, transcript shows
23 hrs ago - CBS News
23 hrs ago - CBS News
Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdown
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Cory Mills denies 'anything salacious' as he seeks to fend off restraining order
Yesterday - Politico
Yesterday - Politico
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary tells Scripps News 'I don't think autism is genetic'
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
GOP lawmaker who used Biden screen name admits he distributed child sex abuse material
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Trump's pick for State Dept. deletes violent tweets as GOP blames left for political violence after Charlie Kirk killing
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Judge rules 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines
Friday - AP
Friday - AP