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General Discussion
Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 22 hrs ago - 455 recs
Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 22 hrs ago - 455 recs
General Discussion
John Fugelsang drops the Mother of All Truthbombs on a MAGAt
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 209 recs
John Fugelsang drops the Mother of All Truthbombs on a MAGAt
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 209 recs
General Discussion
Has anyone else been to the Penzey's Spices website and read this?
By Arkansas Granny - 7 hrs ago - 149 recs
Has anyone else been to the Penzey's Spices website and read this?
By Arkansas Granny - 7 hrs ago - 149 recs
General Discussion
'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 128 recs
'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 128 recs
General Discussion
Biggest DJT bombshell, yet: Proof he's been a Russian asset from the start:
By lindysalsagal - 12 hrs ago - 120 recs
Biggest DJT bombshell, yet: Proof he's been a Russian asset from the start:
By lindysalsagal - 12 hrs ago - 120 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
I know what Trump was really talking about in his child care rant, and it's even scarier than you thought
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 104 recs
I know what Trump was really talking about in his child care rant, and it's even scarier than you thought
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
First pic of DNC Banner over Penn State football game
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 98 recs
First pic of DNC Banner over Penn State football game
By Dennis Donovan - 10 hrs ago - 98 recs
General Discussion
LilBit's brother just called, about the school shooting;
By kozar - 5 hrs ago - 95 recs
LilBit's brother just called, about the school shooting;
By kozar - 5 hrs ago - 95 recs
The DU Lounge
30,000 posts for debm, she of the endless questions
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 87 recs
30,000 posts for debm, she of the endless questions
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
One of the many things that I love, and constantly appreciate, is that we
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 86 recs
One of the many things that I love, and constantly appreciate, is that we
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 86 recs
General Discussion
Sign: "Maybe after 248 years it's time to give the Girls a try"
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 80 recs
Sign: "Maybe after 248 years it's time to give the Girls a try"
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
VP Harris steps out of debate prep in Pittsburgh to inspire a new generation, chat with voters, thank a teacher. WATCH
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 76 recs
VP Harris steps out of debate prep in Pittsburgh to inspire a new generation, chat with voters, thank a teacher. WATCH
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Statement on Anniversary of Trump Inviting the Taliban to Camp David
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 72 recs
Statement on Anniversary of Trump Inviting the Taliban to Camp David
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 72 recs
Gardening
I found a most delightful surprise while clearing a garden. No, not a kitten.
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - 71 recs
I found a most delightful surprise while clearing a garden. No, not a kitten.
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Jaime Harrison says FL is in play and Senate race is within a point
By nbsmom - 15 hrs ago - 69 recs
Jaime Harrison says FL is in play and Senate race is within a point
By nbsmom - 15 hrs ago - 69 recs
Pets
Told my furry boy dunc you're a good boy because you are the best boy
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 68 recs
Told my furry boy dunc you're a good boy because you are the best boy
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
An FBI affidavit unsealed this week says the Russians are maintaining an active list of 2,800 influencers, 600 of
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
An FBI affidavit unsealed this week says the Russians are maintaining an active list of 2,800 influencers, 600 of
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
Teachers Throughout Oklahoma Defy GOP Orders and Refuse to Teach the Bible in Class
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 59 recs
Teachers Throughout Oklahoma Defy GOP Orders and Refuse to Teach the Bible in Class
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
Dick fucking Cheney comes along and shows Republicans how low the bar for moral courage is
By kpete - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
Dick fucking Cheney comes along and shows Republicans how low the bar for moral courage is
By kpete - 12 hrs ago - 58 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump cracks joke about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband in speech to police
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 56 recs
Trump cracks joke about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband in speech to police
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kamala Harris Hugs It Out With Sobbing Supporter In PA: 'We're Going To Be Fine'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
Kamala Harris Hugs It Out With Sobbing Supporter In PA: 'We're Going To Be Fine'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
I think Tuesday's debate will decisively move the polls in our direction, with the final coup de grce on October 1 with
By JohnSJ - 11 hrs ago - 53 recs
I think Tuesday's debate will decisively move the polls in our direction, with the final coup de grce on October 1 with
By JohnSJ - 11 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
The word you're looking for is . . (to describe TFG)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 50 recs
The word you're looking for is . . (to describe TFG)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument
By blogslug - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument
By blogslug - 14 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Dick Cheney, AOC and I are all voting for Kamala...
By Buttoneer - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
Dick Cheney, AOC and I are all voting for Kamala...
By Buttoneer - 3 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Twitter's Lakota Man: Please join me in thanking the Navajo Nation for supporting Harris/Walz 2024.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 47 recs
Twitter's Lakota Man: Please join me in thanking the Navajo Nation for supporting Harris/Walz 2024.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 47 recs
General Discussion
Trump is hard to debate because he doesn't debate. He rambles, lies, and ignores the question.
By OrlandoDem2 - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
Trump is hard to debate because he doesn't debate. He rambles, lies, and ignores the question.
By OrlandoDem2 - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
California Woman Moves To Texas For Freedom, Returns Citing High Costs And Political Exhaustion
By discocrisco01 - 5 hrs ago - 45 recs
California Woman Moves To Texas For Freedom, Returns Citing High Costs And Political Exhaustion
By discocrisco01 - 5 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
VP Harris on the Cheney endorsements:..........
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 43 recs
VP Harris on the Cheney endorsements:..........
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
After four years, Wendy Davis' lawsuit against "Trump Train" goes to trial
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
After four years, Wendy Davis' lawsuit against "Trump Train" goes to trial
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
My Prediction...When Tim Walz debates JD Vance....FIREWORKS galore!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
My Prediction...When Tim Walz debates JD Vance....FIREWORKS galore!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Angela Davis quote: "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
By Irish_Dem - 17 hrs ago - 37 recs
Angela Davis quote: "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
By Irish_Dem - 17 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Women from 3 different generations meet Kamala in a cafe.
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 35 recs
Women from 3 different generations meet Kamala in a cafe.
By Swede - 7 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Multiple people shot in Kentucky; suspect at large, authorities say
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
U.S. Multiple people shot in Kentucky; suspect at large, authorities say
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
The Right-Wing Influencers Cashing Checks From Russia
By B.See - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
The Right-Wing Influencers Cashing Checks From Russia
By B.See - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hillary Clinton's Debate Advice To Kamala Harris: Trump 'Can Be Rattled,' 'Bait Him'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
Hillary Clinton's Debate Advice To Kamala Harris: Trump 'Can Be Rattled,' 'Bait Him'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Carter 'talking about politics again' since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
Jimmy Carter 'talking about politics again' since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 31 recs
The DU Lounge
Tom Nichols, who lost his cat Carla in April, has a new kitten as of August 22
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
Tom Nichols, who lost his cat Carla in April, has a new kitten as of August 22
By highplainsdem - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
DOJ charges former 2016 Trump campaign adviser
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
DOJ charges former 2016 Trump campaign adviser
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
Josh Marshall on unwitting RW Influencers: You're either a traitor or basically the biggest dumbshit on the block
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
Josh Marshall on unwitting RW Influencers: You're either a traitor or basically the biggest dumbshit on the block
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By Norbert - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By Norbert - 19 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Magic in the elite group of leaders supporting VP Harris
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 27 recs
Magic in the elite group of leaders supporting VP Harris
By bigtree - 22 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Surprised Republicans air frustration with Gonzales prediction of GOP losing House
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Surprised Republicans air frustration with Gonzales prediction of GOP losing House
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
House GOP unveils stopgap plan to avert government shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
House GOP unveils stopgap plan to avert government shutdown
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Donald Trump Plans to Tower Over Harris in Last-Minute Debate Ask
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
Donald Trump Plans to Tower Over Harris in Last-Minute Debate Ask
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
I need the media to stop covering him like he's a legit candidate. he's an aspiring dictator spouting absolute insanity
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
I need the media to stop covering him like he's a legit candidate. he's an aspiring dictator spouting absolute insanity
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Fraternal Order of Police go with convicted felon over prosecutor
By BaronChocula - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
Fraternal Order of Police go with convicted felon over prosecutor
By BaronChocula - 8 hrs ago - 23 recs
The DU Lounge
Lioness Rescued in Ukraine from a Tiny Cage Tentatively Walks on Grass for First Time
By C0RI0LANUS - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
Lioness Rescued in Ukraine from a Tiny Cage Tentatively Walks on Grass for First Time
By C0RI0LANUS - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Floridians unnerved by police visits about abortion petition signatures
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
Floridians unnerved by police visits about abortion petition signatures
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Map & actual audio of Vance plane in White House prohibited area
By DoBW - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Map & actual audio of Vance plane in White House prohibited area
By DoBW - 6 hrs ago - 22 recs
Forum Spotlight: Movies
Anyone else see Cash Out on Hulu?watching old movie serials on tubi. lost city of the jungle .
Keanu Reeves in Hardball....
Latest Breaking News
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka wins US Open over American Jessica Pegula for third grand slam singles title
54 min ago - CNN
54 min ago - CNN
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
2 hrs ago - CNN via AOL News
2 hrs ago - CNN via AOL News
Former President George W. Bush will not make formal election endorsement, office says
2 hrs ago - ABC News
2 hrs ago - ABC News
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he wants abortion to be illegal at 'zero' weeks, in new audio released
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
Iowa judge rules against Libertarian candidates, keeping their names off the ballot for Congress
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
3 hrs ago - Associated Press
Hillary Clinton's Debate Advice To Kamala Harris: Trump 'Can Be Rattled,' 'Bait Him'
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
4 hrs ago - Huff Post
Ukraine war: Iran 'sends hundreds of missiles to Russia' in 'dramatic escalation'
5 hrs ago - Sky News
5 hrs ago - Sky News
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
Wynn Resorts Paying $130M for Letting Illegal Money Reach Gamblers at Its Las Vegas Strip Casino
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Harris campaign hits Trump on 2020 Taliban deal in response to his criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
Jimmy Carter 'talking about politics again' since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Kamala Harris Hugs It Out With Sobbing Supporter In PA: 'We're Going To Be Fine'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
French protesters rage at 'stolen election' as Macron picks conservative Barnier for PM
7 hrs ago - France Vingt-quatre
7 hrs ago - France Vingt-quatre
Venezuelan security forces surround Argentine embassy after opposition members take refuge inside
7 hrs ago - CNN
7 hrs ago - CNN
Isaac Hayes' son plans to modify lawsuit over classic song played at Trump rallies, RNC reveals
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
7 hrs ago - Law & Crime
US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
9 hrs ago - AP
9 hrs ago - AP
CIA and MI6 heads discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts, Russian threat in unprecedented joint public appearance in London
11 hrs ago - CNN World
11 hrs ago - CNN World
Surprised Republicans air frustration with Gonzales prediction of GOP losing House
12 hrs ago - The Hill
12 hrs ago - The Hill
Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft touches down on Earth, capping months of drama in orbit
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Democrats take to the skies over college football games to keep the spotlight on Project 2025
15 hrs ago - AP
15 hrs ago - AP
News Organizations Seek Unsealing of Plea Deal With 9/11 Defendants
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
16 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
Judge gives US regulators until December to propose penalties for Google's illegal search monopoly
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Biden chokes up remembering Beau Biden while ripping Trump's reported 'suckers' and 'losers' comments about veterans
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Law enforcement leans on 3D-printer industry to help thwart machine gun conversion devices
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Trump denies sexual assault claim of accuser by saying he wouldn't have 'chosen' her
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
Man charged with plotting shooting at a New York Jewish center on anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
YouTube removes right-wing media company's channels after indictment alleges Russian funding
Yesterday - USA Today
Yesterday - USA Today
Boeing Starliner capsule is on its way home from space -- without astronauts on board
Yesterday - CNN Science
Yesterday - CNN Science
Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Former Capitol Police Officer Who Tried to Help Rioter
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP
Yesterday - US News and World Report/AP