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Anyone here remember the Cuban Missile Crisis?
By DURHAM D - 18 hrs ago - 82 replies
Anyone here remember the Cuban Missile Crisis?
By DURHAM D - 18 hrs ago - 82 replies
General Discussion
Live: Reports of shots fired involving ICE in Minneapolis. UPDATE: Observer was shot and killed
By WhiskeyGrinder - 5 hrs ago - 72 replies
Live: Reports of shots fired involving ICE in Minneapolis. UPDATE: Observer was shot and killed
By WhiskeyGrinder - 5 hrs ago - 72 replies
The DU Lounge
Name a favorite theme song from a television show. Mine is the theme from the Addams Family. What about you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 60 replies
Name a favorite theme song from a television show. Mine is the theme from the Addams Family. What about you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 60 replies
The DU Lounge
What is your favorite nonalcoholic beverage. Pick one or two. I like Clamato Juice and Simply Lemonade and hot tea. And
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 59 replies
What is your favorite nonalcoholic beverage. Pick one or two. I like Clamato Juice and Simply Lemonade and hot tea. And
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 59 replies
General Discussion
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
By WestMichRad - 7 hrs ago - 45 replies
A new theory explains why Trump keeps threatening global takeovers
By WestMichRad - 7 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
Like probably many of you, I am having trouble containing my anger.
By LuckyCharms - 1 hr ago - 41 replies
Like probably many of you, I am having trouble containing my anger.
By LuckyCharms - 1 hr ago - 41 replies
Latest Breaking News
Google co-founder leaves California amid billionaire wealth tax
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
Google co-founder leaves California amid billionaire wealth tax
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "... This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President"
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
Trump: "... This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President"
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
She was driving away and she was murdered by Trump's ICE agent.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
She was driving away and she was murdered by Trump's ICE agent.
By Botany - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Federal law enforcement shoots civilian in Minneapolis, city officials say
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
Federal law enforcement shoots civilian in Minneapolis, city officials say
By AverageOldGuy - 4 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Another Charlie Kirk post. Sorry. Important.
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
Another Charlie Kirk post. Sorry. Important.
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Our Dear Leader has put his photo on the National Park Pass with George Washington!
By surfered - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
Our Dear Leader has put his photo on the National Park Pass with George Washington!
By surfered - 7 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Bela Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts "Performing there has become charged and political," the 18-time Gramm
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
Bela Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Concerts "Performing there has become charged and political," the 18-time Gramm
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Another woman and a child were in the SUV shot up by ICE
By Cattledog - 1 hr ago - 21 replies
Another woman and a child were in the SUV shot up by ICE
By Cattledog - 1 hr ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Minneapolis Mayor Frey: "ICE! Get The Fuck Out Of Minneapolis!"
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Minneapolis Mayor Frey: "ICE! Get The Fuck Out Of Minneapolis!"
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: White House Says Trump Is Considering Military Invasion And Occupation Of Greenland
By EarlG - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
Pic Of The Moment: White House Says Trump Is Considering Military Invasion And Occupation Of Greenland
By EarlG - 7 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Krugman has a short message for this day of infamy
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Krugman has a short message for this day of infamy
By babylonsister - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Trump's angry snowflake butthurt MAGAt KENNEDY CENTER goon cries a river after legendary bluegrass musician cancels
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump's angry snowflake butthurt MAGAt KENNEDY CENTER goon cries a river after legendary bluegrass musician cancels
By Miles Archer - 9 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Do you think our midterms will be free and fair or will they be fucked with?
By Stinky The Clown - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
Do you think our midterms will be free and fair or will they be fucked with?
By Stinky The Clown - 23 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Democrats advised not to center midterm campaigns on attacking Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Democrats advised not to center midterm campaigns on attacking Trump
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Dr Oz to seniors: We can't be wealthy if we can't be healthy so work one year longer & increase the GDP by trillions
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
Dr Oz to seniors: We can't be wealthy if we can't be healthy so work one year longer & increase the GDP by trillions
By Miles Archer - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Type in "Epstein Files" into search engines 5 times a day !
By doublethink - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Type in "Epstein Files" into search engines 5 times a day !
By doublethink - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
New 'CBS Evening News' anchor ends broadcast with 'salute' to Rubio
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
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New 'CBS Evening News' anchor ends broadcast with 'salute' to Rubio
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Sen. Warren: I just left the Venezuela briefing. It's worse than you thought.
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Sen. Warren: I just left the Venezuela briefing. It's worse than you thought.
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Republicans cry foul over Trump's Greenland threats: 'That's our ally!'
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
Republicans cry foul over Trump's Greenland threats: 'That's our ally!'
By turbinetree - 19 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington
By In It to Win It - 20 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
By demmiblue - 22 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Minneapolis ICE Murder - angle from the front (from 2nd story window it looks like)
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
Minneapolis ICE Murder - angle from the front (from 2nd story window it looks like)
By underpants - 2 hrs ago - 17 replies
The DU Lounge
Sandy's mom has four kids, They are named North , East, South. What is the name of the fourth child? Answer is Sandy.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Sandy's mom has four kids, They are named North , East, South. What is the name of the fourth child? Answer is Sandy.
By debm55 - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
I'm betting the fucker that murdered this woman in Min is no where to be found or identified.
By bluestarone - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
I'm betting the fucker that murdered this woman in Min is no where to be found or identified.
By bluestarone - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Alternate video of the Minneapolis shooting. Clearly murder.
By BruceWane - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Alternate video of the Minneapolis shooting. Clearly murder.
By BruceWane - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump says U.S. to ban large investors from buying homes
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Pete B. comments on Stephen Miller's worldview
By BootinUp - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Pete B. comments on Stephen Miller's worldview
By BootinUp - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
There's a fish that looks like president Donald trump at this aquarium
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
There's a fish that looks like president Donald trump at this aquarium
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: US seizing Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
By RoseTrellis - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Exclusive: US seizing Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
By RoseTrellis - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says Venezuela to give up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump says Venezuela to give up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Raise your hand if you think it will get better anytime soon.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 41 min ago - 15 replies
Raise your hand if you think it will get better anytime soon.
By Floyd R. Turbo - 41 min ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
By FakeNoose - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Noem says unarmed victim of ICE shooting was committing "act of domestic terrorism"
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Noem says unarmed victim of ICE shooting was committing "act of domestic terrorism"
By orangecrush - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Russia sends submarine to stop Donald Trump seizing runaway tanker as major Atlantic clash looms
By Coldwater - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Russia sends submarine to stop Donald Trump seizing runaway tanker as major Atlantic clash looms
By Coldwater - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Warned Europe Could Seize US Bases if He Tries to Take Greenland
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Warned Europe Could Seize US Bases if He Tries to Take Greenland
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Just to be clear. .I do not want to see krasnov impeached.. I am not
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
Just to be clear. .I do not want to see krasnov impeached.. I am not
By niyad - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
venezuela wasnt about epstein, it was about jack smith.
By mopinko - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
venezuela wasnt about epstein, it was about jack smith.
By mopinko - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Speaker Johnson put todays Democrat Jan6th meeting in the BASEMENT!!
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Speaker Johnson put todays Democrat Jan6th meeting in the BASEMENT!!
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
"... a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman... ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help."
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
"... a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman... ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help."
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Environment & Energy
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion...
By OnlinePoker - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
Canada has just broken a world record in nuclear fusion...
By OnlinePoker - 21 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Trump says he will ban big investors from buying single-family homes
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump says he will ban big investors from buying single-family homes
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he won't permit dividends, buybacks for defense companies till they fix equipment production
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump says he won't permit dividends, buybacks for defense companies till they fix equipment production
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Republican Who Cast Key Vote for RFK Jr. Rages at His Vaccine Changes
By AZProgressive - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
Republican Who Cast Key Vote for RFK Jr. Rages at His Vaccine Changes
By AZProgressive - 21 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Gov. Tim Walz: "Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough."
By Jrose - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
Gov. Tim Walz: "Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough."
By Jrose - 1 hr ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mayor of Minneapolis to ICE: "Get the fuck out"
By EarlG - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mayor of Minneapolis to ICE: "Get the fuck out"
By EarlG - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Welp, they did it. ICE killed a protester in their way,
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Welp, they did it. ICE killed a protester in their way,
By babylonsister - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I wonder how many people were duped by Jill Stein, Susan Sarandon, etc. in 2016 that Hillary was more dangerous than
By lostincalifornia - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
I wonder how many people were duped by Jill Stein, Susan Sarandon, etc. in 2016 that Hillary was more dangerous than
By lostincalifornia - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I predict Bari Weiss won't last long in her job.
By ificandream - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
I predict Bari Weiss won't last long in her job.
By ificandream - 5 hrs ago - 12 replies
Health
Dangerous, Drug - Resistant Fungus Hits 27 States; Here's Where It's Spreading; Superbug
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Dangerous, Drug - Resistant Fungus Hits 27 States; Here's Where It's Spreading; Superbug
By appalachiablue - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Tennessee university reinstates professor fired over Charlie Kirk post - will pay him $500,000
By BeyondGeography - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Tennessee university reinstates professor fired over Charlie Kirk post - will pay him $500,000
By BeyondGeography - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
It's amazing how Magats follow blindly without questioning
By Ohioboy - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
It's amazing how Magats follow blindly without questioning
By Ohioboy - 18 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Pesticide industry 'immunity shield' stripped from US appropriations bill
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pesticide industry 'immunity shield' stripped from US appropriations bill
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Aldrich Ames, most damaging CIA traitor in agency history, dies at 84
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Aldrich Ames, most damaging CIA traitor in agency history, dies at 84
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "You gotta win the midterms. Because if we don't win the midterms, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump: "You gotta win the midterms. Because if we don't win the midterms, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get
By riversedge - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I have a message for ICE, "Get the Fuck out of Minneapolis"
By JMCKUSICK - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
I have a message for ICE, "Get the Fuck out of Minneapolis"
By JMCKUSICK - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
Minnesota
Live: Homeland Security says woman shot by ICE agent has died - Mpls ICE Raid
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Live: Homeland Security says woman shot by ICE agent has died - Mpls ICE Raid
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Music Appreciation
Lamb of God - Sepsis (Live at Aftershock 2025)Judy Collins - Marat/Sade
I think the peak Tony Iommi creative era were the Dio years.
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration begins deploying border buoys as part of 500-mile expansion in Texas
27 min ago - Austin American-Statesman
27 min ago - Austin American-Statesman
Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
1 hr ago - AP News
1 hr ago - AP News
Trump administration cannot strip billions in funding from NIH research grants, appeals court affirms
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
1 hr ago - Law & Crime
US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
Read the memo WBD CEO David Zaslav sent employees after rejecting Paramount for the 8th time
2 hrs ago - Business Insider
2 hrs ago - Business Insider
Trump says he won't permit dividends, buybacks for defense companies till they fix equipment production
2 hrs ago - Reuters
2 hrs ago - Reuters
US abandons child exploitation and drug cases to prioritize ICE, Democrats allege
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump administration reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello could be next
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal law enforcement shoots civilian in Minneapolis, city officials say
4 hrs ago - Minneapolis news outlet
4 hrs ago - Minneapolis news outlet
Bela Fleck Withdraws From Kennedy Center Performance, Calling It 'Charged and Political'
8 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
8 hrs ago - Rolling Stone
Judge cancels Wednesday testimony in Uvalde cop trial as defense says prosecutors withheld evidence
8 hrs ago - CNN US
8 hrs ago - CNN US
Exclusive: US seizing Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
8 hrs ago - Reuters
8 hrs ago - Reuters
Noem says she's focused on policing the streets, not policing President Trump's words
8 hrs ago - msn/CBS News
8 hrs ago - msn/CBS News
ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 41,000 Jobs in December; Annual Pay was Up 4.4%
8 hrs ago - PR Newswire
8 hrs ago - PR Newswire
US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
8 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner only with US on oil: EXCLUSIVE
9 hrs ago - ABC News
9 hrs ago - ABC News
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she's still serving as U.S. attorney after previous ruling against her
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
K-State resolves student's DEI complaint, temporarily satisfying Kansas legislators
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
GOP lawmaker's staffer reportedly hired girlfriend for fake internship and paid her thousands
11 hrs ago - msn/Huff Post
11 hrs ago - msn/Huff Post
'Kudos': Tulsi Gabbard Finally Breaks Her Silence On Trump's Venezuela Incursion
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Bayer sues multiple COVID vaccine makers in lawsuit over mRNA technology
13 hrs ago - The Independent
13 hrs ago - The Independent
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, says DOJ
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Alan Dershowitz goes all in at SCOTUS, suggests landmark precedent 'should be discarded'
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime
21 hrs ago - Law & Crime