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J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument
By blogslug - 14 hrs ago - 77 replies
J.D. Vance's Campaign Jet Inadvertently Buzzed The Washington Monument
By blogslug - 14 hrs ago - 77 replies
General Discussion
Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 22 hrs ago - 77 replies
Had a little situation in the Pahrump, NV WalMart today with a Trumper,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 22 hrs ago - 77 replies
General Discussion
Are we seeing something new happening?
By Think. Again. - 16 hrs ago - 73 replies
Are we seeing something new happening?
By Think. Again. - 16 hrs ago - 73 replies
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What is your farorite tree? It can be in your yard or not. I love the Japanese Fire Trees. I have in my yard, though
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 65 replies
What is your farorite tree? It can be in your yard or not. I love the Japanese Fire Trees. I have in my yard, though
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - 65 replies
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30,000 posts for debm, she of the endless questions
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 64 replies
30,000 posts for debm, she of the endless questions
By True Dough - 10 hrs ago - 64 replies
General Discussion
Can someone tell me exactly what law is being broken by the Russian financed influencers?
By LAS14 - 9 hrs ago - 59 replies
Can someone tell me exactly what law is being broken by the Russian financed influencers?
By LAS14 - 9 hrs ago - 59 replies
Latest Breaking News
Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 54 replies
Nate Silver faces backlash for pro-Trump model skewing
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 54 replies
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 - 10 hrs ago - 39 replies
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 - 10 hrs ago - 39 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump cracks joke about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband in speech to police
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 39 replies
Trump cracks joke about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband in speech to police
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
California Woman Moves To Texas For Freedom, Returns Citing High Costs And Political Exhaustion
By discocrisco01 - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
California Woman Moves To Texas For Freedom, Returns Citing High Costs And Political Exhaustion
By discocrisco01 - 5 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Trump is hard to debate because he doesn't debate. He rambles, lies, and ignores the question.
By OrlandoDem2 - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
Trump is hard to debate because he doesn't debate. He rambles, lies, and ignores the question.
By OrlandoDem2 - 12 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
Why isn't anyone talking about Trump's CT scan?
By Tanuki - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
Why isn't anyone talking about Trump's CT scan?
By Tanuki - 13 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former President George W. Bush has no plans to endorse in the election
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
Former President George W. Bush has no plans to endorse in the election
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
Has anyone else been to the Penzey's Spices website and read this?
By Arkansas Granny - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
Has anyone else been to the Penzey's Spices website and read this?
By Arkansas Granny - 7 hrs ago - 37 replies
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Which gets to stay--Fried Chicken. French Fries. Fried Onion Rings, or Fried zucchini. Mine is fried onion rings
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
Which gets to stay--Fried Chicken. French Fries. Fried Onion Rings, or Fried zucchini. Mine is fried onion rings
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
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Biggest DJT bombshell, yet: Proof he's been a Russian asset from the start:
By lindysalsagal - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
Biggest DJT bombshell, yet: Proof he's been a Russian asset from the start:
By lindysalsagal - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies
General Discussion
What's with the Huff Post headline in screaming red???? (Correction: original headline is gone now)
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
What's with the Huff Post headline in screaming red???? (Correction: original headline is gone now)
By a kennedy - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump Plans to Tower Over Harris in Last-Minute Debate Ask
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 34 replies
Donald Trump Plans to Tower Over Harris in Last-Minute Debate Ask
By demmiblue - 4 hrs ago - 34 replies
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 - 33 replies
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 - 33 replies
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 - 29 replies
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 - 29 replies
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John Fugelsang drops the Mother of All Truthbombs on a MAGAt
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
John Fugelsang drops the Mother of All Truthbombs on a MAGAt
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
What are the odds that trump will storm out of the debate on Tuesday?
By albacore - 3 hrs ago - 25 replies
What are the odds that trump will storm out of the debate on Tuesday?
By albacore - 3 hrs ago - 25 replies
General Discussion
Teachers Throughout Oklahoma Defy GOP Orders and Refuse to Teach the Bible in Class
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
Teachers Throughout Oklahoma Defy GOP Orders and Refuse to Teach the Bible in Class
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago - 25 replies
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Breaking: Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, KY-LEO calling an active shooter situation
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
Breaking: Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, KY-LEO calling an active shooter situation
By Dennis Donovan - 3 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Dershowitz Swears Off Party After 'Anti-Jewish' DNC: 'I Was Disgusted' by 'Miserable, Anti-Zionist Bigot' AOC
By onandup - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
Dershowitz Swears Off Party After 'Anti-Jewish' DNC: 'I Was Disgusted' by 'Miserable, Anti-Zionist Bigot' AOC
By onandup - 12 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
The word you're looking for is . . (to describe TFG)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
The word you're looking for is . . (to describe TFG)
By LetMyPeopleVote - 4 hrs ago - 23 replies
Gardening
I found a most delightful surprise while clearing a garden. No, not a kitten.
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
I found a most delightful surprise while clearing a garden. No, not a kitten.
By Siwsan - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
After four years, Wendy Davis' lawsuit against "Trump Train" goes to trial
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
After four years, Wendy Davis' lawsuit against "Trump Train" goes to trial
By Beachnutt - 18 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Sign: "Maybe after 248 years it's time to give the Girls a try"
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
Sign: "Maybe after 248 years it's time to give the Girls a try"
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
OK kids, I need some research help with this George W. tidbit.
By Grasswire2 - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
OK kids, I need some research help with this George W. tidbit.
By Grasswire2 - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
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How much time do you spend on deciding which "T" shirt you are going to wear?
By 3Hotdogs - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
How much time do you spend on deciding which "T" shirt you are going to wear?
By 3Hotdogs - 13 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
GW Bush "has no plans" to endorse anyone for the 2024 election
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
GW Bush "has no plans" to endorse anyone for the 2024 election
By senseandsensibility - 5 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
"four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder"
By LAS14 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
"four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder"
By LAS14 - 7 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Angela Davis quote: "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
By Irish_Dem - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
Angela Davis quote: "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
By Irish_Dem - 17 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Mother of Ga. suspect is said to have called school before shooting, warning of 'emergency'
By spanone - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
Mother of Ga. suspect is said to have called school before shooting, warning of 'emergency'
By spanone - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting
By sheshe2 - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Map & actual audio of Vance plane in White House prohibited area
By DoBW - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
Map & actual audio of Vance plane in White House prohibited area
By DoBW - 6 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
One of the many things that I love, and constantly appreciate, is that we
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
One of the many things that I love, and constantly appreciate, is that we
By niyad - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Have you ever been directly affected by gun violence? (poll) (Poll)
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
Have you ever been directly affected by gun violence? (poll) (Poll)
By groundloop - 4 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
My Prediction...When Tim Walz debates JD Vance....FIREWORKS galore!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
My Prediction...When Tim Walz debates JD Vance....FIREWORKS galore!
By ProudMNDemocrat - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
Trump Fumes Over 'Irrelevant' Dick Cheney In Post-Harris Endorsement Meltdown
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies
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I'm having a Multiple Orgasm. Anyone else want one?
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
I'm having a Multiple Orgasm. Anyone else want one?
By Aristus - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Lest we get too carried away with ourselves in praising Dick Cheney . . .
By markpkessinger - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Lest we get too carried away with ourselves in praising Dick Cheney . . .
By markpkessinger - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
By AZLD4Candidate - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
By AZLD4Candidate - 1 hr ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Statement on Anniversary of Trump Inviting the Taliban to Camp David
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Statement on Anniversary of Trump Inviting the Taliban to Camp David
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Chris Christie still holding out on endorsing Kamala, thinks he has a chance at being President still.
By yellowcanine - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Chris Christie still holding out on endorsing Kamala, thinks he has a chance at being President still.
By yellowcanine - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Say what you want about Liz and Dick Cheney, and there's alot to say about them,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
Say what you want about Liz and Dick Cheney, and there's alot to say about them,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
I would hope that KH is able to get the point across about who pays for tariffs
By Klarkashton - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
I would hope that KH is able to get the point across about who pays for tariffs
By Klarkashton - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S. Multiple people shot in Kentucky; suspect at large, authorities say
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
U.S. Multiple people shot in Kentucky; suspect at large, authorities say
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
This Is How TSF Intimidates The ABC Debate Moderators
By gab13by13 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
This Is How TSF Intimidates The ABC Debate Moderators
By gab13by13 - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump denies sexual assault claim of accuser by saying he wouldn't have 'chosen' her
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump denies sexual assault claim of accuser by saying he wouldn't have 'chosen' her
By groundloop - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Desantis' admin defines "religion" in attempt to block Satanic Temple folks from serving as public school chaplains
By Demovictory9 - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Desantis' admin defines "religion" in attempt to block Satanic Temple folks from serving as public school chaplains
By Demovictory9 - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Fraternal Order of Police go with convicted felon over prosecutor
By BaronChocula - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Fraternal Order of Police go with convicted felon over prosecutor
By BaronChocula - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
She's practicing for the debate, she's locked herself in her room, she
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
She's practicing for the debate, she's locked herself in her room, she
By senseandsensibility - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies
Photography
***September Photo Contest--Summer--Submission Thread***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
***September Photo Contest--Summer--Submission Thread***
By CaliforniaPeggy - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
About how Harris can distance herself from Biden, yet stay supportive.
By LAS14 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
About how Harris can distance herself from Biden, yet stay supportive.
By LAS14 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Which GOP endorsement would help Democrats the most? (Poll)
By berniesandersmittens - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
Which GOP endorsement would help Democrats the most? (Poll)
By berniesandersmittens - 13 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
"Leon's going to send up a rocket." LOL... LEON!!
By notroot - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
"Leon's going to send up a rocket." LOL... LEON!!
By notroot - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
ukranian thermite dropping drones set fire to forests and russians.....
By msongs - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
ukranian thermite dropping drones set fire to forests and russians.....
By msongs - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
LilBit's brother just called, about the school shooting;
By kozar - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
LilBit's brother just called, about the school shooting;
By kozar - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
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
42 min ago - CNN
42 min ago - CNN
Trump calls for modifying 25th Amendment to make it possible to remove a vice president
1 hr ago - CNN via AOL News
1 hr 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
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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'
4 hrs ago - Sky News
4 hrs ago - Sky News
Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social parent company wins court ruling over share transfer
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
4 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/AP
Wynn Resorts Paying $130M for Letting Illegal Money Reach Gamblers at Its Las Vegas Strip Casino
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
4 hrs ago - Associated Press
Harris campaign hits Trump on 2020 Taliban deal in response to his criticism of Afghanistan withdrawal
4 hrs ago - CBS News
4 hrs ago - CBS News
Jimmy Carter 'talking about politics again' since Kamala Harris became Democratic nominee
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 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
6 hrs ago - France Vingt-quatre
6 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
15 hrs ago - US News and World Report/AP
15 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