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General Discussion
There are no midsize cars made by the big threee domestic automakers.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 84 replies
There are no midsize cars made by the big threee domestic automakers.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago - 84 replies
General Discussion
Am I the only one who can't fucking breathe right now.
By madaboutharry - 20 hrs ago - 81 replies
Am I the only one who can't fucking breathe right now.
By madaboutharry - 20 hrs ago - 81 replies
General Discussion
JD Vance just told Fox & Friends that 40% of people calling Social Security "are actually committing fraud"
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 79 replies
JD Vance just told Fox & Friends that 40% of people calling Social Security "are actually committing fraud"
By highplainsdem - 3 hrs ago - 79 replies
General Discussion
The Senate Resolution on the Canadian Tariffs just passed!
By Wiz Imp - 16 hrs ago - 53 replies
The Senate Resolution on the Canadian Tariffs just passed!
By Wiz Imp - 16 hrs ago - 53 replies
Latest Breaking News
Emails Confirm Social Security Administration Canceled Maine Contracts As Political Payback
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago - 53 replies
Emails Confirm Social Security Administration Canceled Maine Contracts As Political Payback
By Mr. Sparkle - 22 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: Australians Just started an official Government Petition asking the Government to permanently ban Trump, his f
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 49 replies
BREAKING: Australians Just started an official Government Petition asking the Government to permanently ban Trump, his f
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 49 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on all imports, additional taxes for some 60 countries
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 47 replies
Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on all imports, additional taxes for some 60 countries
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 47 replies
Latest Breaking News
Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 45 replies
Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 10 hrs ago - 42 replies
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 10 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Trump: "An old fashioned term that we use -- groceries.... It says a bag with different things in it."
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
Trump: "An old fashioned term that we use -- groceries.... It says a bag with different things in it."
By highplainsdem - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Bat Shit Crazy Rand Paul Drops The Mic Of Reason
By MayReasonRule - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
Bat Shit Crazy Rand Paul Drops The Mic Of Reason
By MayReasonRule - 4 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
'Mad king': Trump baffles observers by suggesting he'll tariff illegal drugs
By Otto_Harper - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
'Mad king': Trump baffles observers by suggesting he'll tariff illegal drugs
By Otto_Harper - 23 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC
By Beachnutt - 4 hrs ago - 39 replies
What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC
By Beachnutt - 4 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
A little birdie in DC told me that ReTHUGs are in a state of stunned incredulity because
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
A little birdie in DC told me that ReTHUGs are in a state of stunned incredulity because
By malaise - 21 hrs ago - 37 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sit Back, Take It': Trump Treasury Secretary Warns Tariffed Countries Not To Retaliate
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
'Sit Back, Take It': Trump Treasury Secretary Warns Tariffed Countries Not To Retaliate
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 34 replies
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 10 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
"The president has a photographic memory and a tremendous gift with numbers"
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
"The president has a photographic memory and a tremendous gift with numbers"
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators 'Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators 'Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
Democrats Go After Humiliated Musk With Salute Attack Ad
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 32 replies
Democrats Go After Humiliated Musk With Salute Attack Ad
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Pillow Guy says Susan Crawford did not win Wisconsin SC election.
By yellowcanine - 21 hrs ago - 32 replies
Pillow Guy says Susan Crawford did not win Wisconsin SC election.
By yellowcanine - 21 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 5 hrs ago - 30 replies
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 5 hrs ago - 30 replies
Latest Breaking News
US stocks dip sharply after Trump announces tariffs of at least 10%
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 30 replies
US stocks dip sharply after Trump announces tariffs of at least 10%
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Rudy Giuliani ringing in the bell of a stock market crash is so incredibly on point.
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
Rudy Giuliani ringing in the bell of a stock market crash is so incredibly on point.
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Tariffs are a sales tax and operate essentially the same way.
By unblock - 12 hrs ago - 28 replies
Tariffs are a sales tax and operate essentially the same way.
By unblock - 12 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll - report
By Mosby - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll - report
By Mosby - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
My friend operates a small business. He received this note today from his main supplier, also a small business.
By bluesbassman - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
My friend operates a small business. He received this note today from his main supplier, also a small business.
By bluesbassman - 2 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Apple phones are made in China. There is now a 54% tariff tax on Chinese products. . . . . nt
By Bernardo de La Paz - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
Apple phones are made in China. There is now a 54% tariff tax on Chinese products. . . . . nt
By Bernardo de La Paz - 15 hrs ago - 24 replies
The DU Lounge
Well, everything is as good as can be expected!
By JMCKUSICK - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
Well, everything is as good as can be expected!
By JMCKUSICK - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
The man is a child. A mean, vindictive spoiled rotten child.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
The man is a child. A mean, vindictive spoiled rotten child.
By Swede - 3 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 8 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Well, for me, a semi retired 74 year old guy
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
Well, for me, a semi retired 74 year old guy
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
So how hard would it actually be to go to Canada,
By PoindexterOglethorpe - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
So how hard would it actually be to go to Canada,
By PoindexterOglethorpe - 16 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
JD Vance intends to visit Rome at Easter (Poll)
By struggle4progress - 23 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Tariffs Set to Wipe Out Nearly $2 Trillion From US Stocks
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Trump Tariffs Set to Wipe Out Nearly $2 Trillion From US Stocks
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Used Phony Numbers To Justify His Massive Tariffs
By Mr. Sparkle - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
Trump Used Phony Numbers To Justify His Massive Tariffs
By Mr. Sparkle - 15 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
I moved my 401K type plan into bonds today
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
I moved my 401K type plan into bonds today
By underpants - 16 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Elon Musk to Tesla Cybertruck buyers: No take-backs. It's a lemon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
Elon Musk to Tesla Cybertruck buyers: No take-backs. It's a lemon
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Trump doesn't think of ways to burn America to the ground (Tariffs) but is being told* .....
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump doesn't think of ways to burn America to the ground (Tariffs) but is being told* .....
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
By highplainsdem - 13 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines and misinformation
By dalton99a - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines and misinformation
By dalton99a - 16 hrs ago - 20 replies
The DU Lounge
Is anyone else noticing groceries don't last as long in the fridge any longer?
By dickthegrouch - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Is anyone else noticing groceries don't last as long in the fridge any longer?
By dickthegrouch - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Guess Which Country Got No Tarifs Today?
By MayReasonRule - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Guess Which Country Got No Tarifs Today?
By MayReasonRule - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
"Nuts" is putting it mildly. It's "Straightjacket Time."
By Kid Berwyn - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
"Nuts" is putting it mildly. It's "Straightjacket Time."
By Kid Berwyn - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Eric Adams ditches Democratic primary, will run for reelection as independent
By Mr. Sparkle - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Eric Adams ditches Democratic primary, will run for reelection as independent
By Mr. Sparkle - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 18 replies
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
T---- Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
By usonian - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
T---- Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
By usonian - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Chilling interview of David Kessler by Rachel tonight
By BeyondGeography - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Chilling interview of David Kessler by Rachel tonight
By BeyondGeography - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump hinted at his overall plan this evening when he said that in 1913
By Sogo - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump hinted at his overall plan this evening when he said that in 1913
By Sogo - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
get a load of this. built into the tariffs...
By Javaman - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
get a load of this. built into the tariffs...
By Javaman - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
By Omaha Steve - 4 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Murdoch's Paper: Trump Just Made the Swamp So Much Bigger
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Murdoch's Paper: Trump Just Made the Swamp So Much Bigger
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
โฆ๏ธ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
โฆ๏ธ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Hey! I found a store in which everything is "Made in America"
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Hey! I found a store in which everything is "Made in America"
By underpants - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Stock Futures went into the red within minutes.
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Stock Futures went into the red within minutes.
By madaboutharry - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump announces Economy crushing tariffs, and the Market
By edhopper - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump announces Economy crushing tariffs, and the Market
By edhopper - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Administration Explores Costly Option For Greenland Takeover: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump Administration Explores Costly Option For Greenland Takeover: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Just heard on Fox business ๐๐๐
By Watchfoxheadexplodes - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
Just heard on Fox business ๐๐๐
By Watchfoxheadexplodes - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Scientist who saved F47's life in 2020 (COVID) was fired
By Ilsa - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
Scientist who saved F47's life in 2020 (COVID) was fired
By Ilsa - 14 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Naval Academy Staff Removed Display on Female Jewish Graduates for Hegseth Visit
By AStern - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Naval Academy Staff Removed Display on Female Jewish Graduates for Hegseth Visit
By AStern - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies
Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec's premier
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec's premier
By applegrove - 18 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Per Bloomberg TV: Musk will depart from DOGE when his work is complete, per press secretary Leavitt.
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Per Bloomberg TV: Musk will depart from DOGE when his work is complete, per press secretary Leavitt.
By JohnSJ - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
4/1: Libby Behind the Iron Curtain
By NJCher - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
4/1: Libby Behind the Iron Curtain
By NJCher - 23 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
I can honestly say that I regret voting for Trump
By HAB911 - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
I can honestly say that I regret voting for Trump
By HAB911 - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
GOP Pollster Makes Startling Prediction After Cory Booker's History-Making Speech
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
GOP Pollster Makes Startling Prediction After Cory Booker's History-Making Speech
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Denmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal railway
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
Denmark's Maersk buys Panama Canal railway
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
How does Trump personally make large sums of money from the tariffs?
By Irish_Dem - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
How does Trump personally make large sums of money from the tariffs?
By Irish_Dem - 20 hrs ago - 13 replies
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
tornadoUS Weather Forecasts in Spanish to Vanish as Translations Expire
4/2 LIVE - Severe Weather Coverage With Storm Chasers On The Ground, Ryan Hall...
Latest Breaking News
Dow drops 1,500 points, S&P 500 loses 4% as stock market rout on Trump's tariffs worsens: Live updates
1 hr ago - NBC NY
1 hr ago - NBC NY
Eight OPEC+ producers accelerate crude oil output hikes, pushing oil prices 6% lower
3 hrs ago - CNBC
3 hrs ago - CNBC
US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says
3 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
3 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
3 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
High-stakes hearing set for Trump administration to argue that it didn't violate a judge's order with deportation flight
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
3 hrs ago - CNN Politics
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
4 hrs ago - AP
4 hrs ago - AP
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'probably deserved' it
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. House Dems say NOAA cuts will harm weather forecasting, fisheries, Navy operations
5 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
5 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
'Sit Back, Take It': Trump Treasury Secretary Warns Tariffed Countries Not To Retaliate
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
GOP Poised To Confirm Anti-Voting Rights Extremist To Lead DOJ's Civil Rights Division
7 hrs ago - Huff Post
7 hrs ago - Huff Post
"Delay and deny" care to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff
7 hrs ago - USA Today
7 hrs ago - USA Today
Senate Republicans release budget blueprint with new tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt limit hike
8 hrs ago - NBC News
8 hrs ago - NBC News
Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports
11 hrs ago - WSJ via Yahoo Finance
11 hrs ago - WSJ via Yahoo Finance
'It's Recession Day': Hakeem Jeffries Hammers Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day,' Warns Economy About to Crater
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
16 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Four Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Trump approval falls to 43%, lowest since returning to office, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
17 hrs ago - Reuters
17 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Democrats vow to fight Trump's tariffs 'tooth and nail' as they slam 'chaotic trade war'
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News
ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for 'ideological purge' of research projects
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation -- the most severe category
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WUSA9
19 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WUSA9
Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on all imports, additional taxes for some 60 countries
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
19 hrs ago - Washington Post
Newsmax stock plummets nearly 80% after wild post-IPO rally pushed company value north of $20 billion
20 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
20 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP