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Democrats, Think Long & Hard About This Thread. I Have.
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 sec ago
Democrats, Think Long & Hard About This Thread. I Have.
By gab13by13 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 sec ago
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Gold Coast 4: Back to Nigeria! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 29 sec ago - Last reply 29 sec ago
Gold Coast 4: Back to Nigeria! 🌞
By justaprogressive - 29 sec ago - Last reply 29 sec ago
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I must be easily amused. I've been staring at this for over 5 minutes.
By LuckyCharms - 26 min ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
I must be easily amused. I've been staring at this for over 5 minutes.
By LuckyCharms - 26 min ago - Last reply 32 sec ago
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I love to watch musicals, . My favorites are Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.What are your favorite/favorites?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
I love to watch musicals, . My favorites are Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.What are your favorite/favorites?
By debm55 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
New poll paints a grim picture of a nation under financial strain
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
The ironies of RUBIO's *font* dictates - (the font itself is covered in a different thread. )
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
The ironies of RUBIO's *font* dictates - (the font itself is covered in a different thread. )
By UTUSN - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
BOMBSHELL: Russia Was Planning a Massive Terrorist Attack on Europe and the U.S. in 2024
By Just_Vote_Dem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
BOMBSHELL: Russia Was Planning a Massive Terrorist Attack on Europe and the U.S. in 2024
By Just_Vote_Dem - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Steven Cheung enjoys WHINE with his CHEESE as he fumes over CNN turning down Pee Wee German's "gracious offer"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Steven Cheung enjoys WHINE with his CHEESE as he fumes over CNN turning down Pee Wee German's "gracious offer"
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders on data centers:
By applegrove - 38 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Bernie Sanders on data centers:
By applegrove - 38 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Perhaps we should tap the brakes on wanting to label Trump with any specific age-related diagnosis?
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Perhaps we should tap the brakes on wanting to label Trump with any specific age-related diagnosis?
By Tommy Carcetti - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt's Nephew's Mother Released from ICE Jail, Faces Deportation
By Uncle Joe - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt's Nephew's Mother Released from ICE Jail, Faces Deportation
By Uncle Joe - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Cry for Cha-Ka? Absolutely the Fuck Not.
By sop - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Cry for Cha-Ka? Absolutely the Fuck Not.
By sop - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's 'Absolutely Crazed' Threat To Those Who Question His Health Sparks Outrage
By ProudMNDemocrat - 50 replies @ 5 min ago (Milestone)
Trump's 'Absolutely Crazed' Threat To Those Who Question His Health Sparks Outrage
By ProudMNDemocrat - 50 replies @ 5 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Trump's 'Absolutely Crazed' Threat To Those Who Question His Health Sparks Outrage
By ProudMNDemocrat - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Trump's 'Absolutely Crazed' Threat To Those Who Question His Health Sparks Outrage
By ProudMNDemocrat - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Baseball
Orioloes scoop up Pete Alonso on 5-year, $155-million deal
By True Dough - 15 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Orioloes scoop up Pete Alonso on 5-year, $155-million deal
By True Dough - 15 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
So,This Is What Happened Last Night
By Coolgoober - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
So,This Is What Happened Last Night
By Coolgoober - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: These Murderous Motherfuckers and Our American Soul
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The Rude Pundit: These Murderous Motherfuckers and Our American Soul
By babylonsister - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cooking & Baking
Cooking On Pennies XX: More Italian Delights From "Genaro's Cucina" 🌞
By justaprogressive - 41 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cooking On Pennies XX: More Italian Delights From "Genaro's Cucina" 🌞
By justaprogressive - 41 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Ukraine Attacks Another Russian Tanker! Dashan Hit Multiple Times in Black Sea! - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Ukraine Attacks Another Russian Tanker! Dashan Hit Multiple Times in Black Sea! - Suchomimus
By TexasTowelie - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Tax prosecutions plunge as Trump shifts crime-fighting efforts
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Exclusive: Tax prosecutions plunge as Trump shifts crime-fighting efforts
By demmiblue - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (December 10, 2025)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (December 10, 2025)
By EarlG - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump slams 'stupid people,' defends economic record in Pennsylvania rally
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
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Trump slams 'stupid people,' defends economic record in Pennsylvania rally
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Trump's return to MAGA rallies is a flop
By marmar - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Trump's return to MAGA rallies is a flop
By marmar - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Michigan Democrat moves to impeach RFK Jr, alleging 'abuse of authority'
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Michigan Democrat moves to impeach RFK Jr, alleging 'abuse of authority'
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
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The Dodo Got A VERY Cute Update To This Viral Story
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The Dodo Got A VERY Cute Update To This Viral Story
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-The top 10 problems with Trump's bailout for U.S. farmers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 55 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
MaddowBlog-The top 10 problems with Trump's bailout for U.S. farmers
By LetMyPeopleVote - 55 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
HHS changes transgender former official Rachel Levine's name on portrait
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
HHS changes transgender former official Rachel Levine's name on portrait
By LetMyPeopleVote - 23 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
"there's a new serif in town"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
"there's a new serif in town"
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
By PSPS - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
By PSPS - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog-In prior remarks, Hegseth and Bondi also said troops must disobey illegal orders
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
MaddowBlog-In prior remarks, Hegseth and Bondi also said troops must disobey illegal orders
By LetMyPeopleVote - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Stephen Miller Slammed Over Stock Sales Right After Big Trump Deal
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Stephen Miller Slammed Over Stock Sales Right After Big Trump Deal
By Eugene - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Music Appreciation
LTD with Jeffery Osburn "Love to the World".
By The Polack MSgt - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
LTD with Jeffery Osburn "Love to the World".
By The Polack MSgt - 13 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
The most powerful stories of 2025 were collective; Women moving as one.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
The most powerful stories of 2025 were collective; Women moving as one.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations
By In It to Win It - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
ME-SEN: Poll: Janet Mills favored over Graham Platner in Maine 2026 Democratic US Senate primary
By RandySF - 41 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
ME-SEN: Poll: Janet Mills favored over Graham Platner in Maine 2026 Democratic US Senate primary
By RandySF - 41 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
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What was the best toy or toys Santa gave you? Mine was a metal gas station where the cars could go up a curved slide and
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
What was the best toy or toys Santa gave you? Mine was a metal gas station where the cars could go up a curved slide and
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
A Scientific Pipeline to the Nobel Prize Fueled by Immigrants: 50% of usa 2025 science Nobels are immigrants
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
A Scientific Pipeline to the Nobel Prize Fueled by Immigrants: 50% of usa 2025 science Nobels are immigrants
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 19 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Earliest known evidence of human fire-making dating back 400,000 years is discovered in the UK
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Earliest known evidence of human fire-making dating back 400,000 years is discovered in the UK
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
Democrats, Think Long & Hard About This Thread. I Have.
By gab13by13 - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
Democrats, Think Long & Hard About This Thread. I Have.
By gab13by13 - 25 replies @ 19 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Republican Women Suddenly Realize They're Surrounded by Misogynists
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Republican Women Suddenly Realize They're Surrounded by Misogynists
By Coventina - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Pro Choice groups back Janet Mills over Graham Platner for Senate...
By PeaceWave - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Pro Choice groups back Janet Mills over Graham Platner for Senate...
By PeaceWave - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Cable News Clips
Will the International Community Act? Preschool Massacre & "Large Piles of Bodies" in Sudan
By Uncle Joe - 56 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Will the International Community Act? Preschool Massacre & "Large Piles of Bodies" in Sudan
By Uncle Joe - 56 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
And you thought the Catholic priest sexual abuse scandal was bad. Southern Baptist are competing to be worse.
By lees1975 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
And you thought the Catholic priest sexual abuse scandal was bad. Southern Baptist are competing to be worse.
By lees1975 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Pro Choice groups back Janet Mills over Graham Platner for Senate...
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
Pro Choice groups back Janet Mills over Graham Platner for Senate...
By PeaceWave - 25 replies @ 25 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures
By RandySF - 30 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures
By RandySF - 30 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Here's why Black farmers likely won't see benefits of Trump's $12B farmers relief
By cbabe - 36 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Here's why Black farmers likely won't see benefits of Trump's $12B farmers relief
By cbabe - 36 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Shouldn't Trump Be In The Brig Right Now
By Coolgoober - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Shouldn't Trump Be In The Brig Right Now
By Coolgoober - 1 hr ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
Cruise passenger was served 33 drinks, pepper sprayed and restrained before he died, lawsuit says
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Cruise passenger was served 33 drinks, pepper sprayed and restrained before he died, lawsuit says
By Coventina - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
"House Armed Services chairman prepared to end investigation into follow-up boat strike"
By D. Spaulding - 41 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
"House Armed Services chairman prepared to end investigation into follow-up boat strike"
By D. Spaulding - 41 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Cable News Clips
Zelensky: We do not have the strength to retake Crimea - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Zelensky: We do not have the strength to retake Crimea - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
George Takei on Human Rights Day:
By applegrove - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
George Takei on Human Rights Day:
By applegrove - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
AI Models Analyze Trump's Latest Rant
By RandySF - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
AI Models Analyze Trump's Latest Rant
By RandySF - 32 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
We Asked AI Models to Analyze Trump's Latest Bizarre Rant. Verdict: 'Profound Narcissistic Vulnerability'
By douglas9 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
We Asked AI Models to Analyze Trump's Latest Bizarre Rant. Verdict: 'Profound Narcissistic Vulnerability'
By douglas9 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
After ten years, everyone still trying to understand, rationalize, and explain the actions of a narcissistic psychopath
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
After ten years, everyone still trying to understand, rationalize, and explain the actions of a narcissistic psychopath
By kentuck - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
General Discussion
After ten years, everyone still trying to understand, rationalize, and explain the actions of a narcissistic psychopath
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
After ten years, everyone still trying to understand, rationalize, and explain the actions of a narcissistic psychopath
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 33 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The con artist and MAGA hold disdain for over half the population and I'm certain I'm not the only one who is sick of it
By Quiet Em - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
The con artist and MAGA hold disdain for over half the population and I'm certain I'm not the only one who is sick of it
By Quiet Em - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 33 min ago
The DU Lounge
I love to watch musicals, . My favorites are Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.What are your favorite/favorites?
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
I love to watch musicals, . My favorites are Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.What are your favorite/favorites?
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 34 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Is Trump Ending Birthright Citizenship?
By GoLeft TV - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Is Trump Ending Birthright Citizenship?
By GoLeft TV - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Photography
the great monkey photo dump of December 2025...
By Gato Moteado - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
the great monkey photo dump of December 2025...
By Gato Moteado - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
VA-05: Tom Perriello (D) Makes a Comeback
By RandySF - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
VA-05: Tom Perriello (D) Makes a Comeback
By RandySF - 35 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
ICE tries to put a detention center on tribal land. It doesn't go well.
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 36 min ago
ICE tries to put a detention center on tribal land. It doesn't go well.
By catbyte - 1 hr ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Michigan
Californians Try To Pronounce Michigan Towns
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Californians Try To Pronounce Michigan Towns
By catbyte - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
BREAKING: Drug-abusing Afrikaner Immigrant rages over people not born in America having influence in American elections
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
BREAKING: Drug-abusing Afrikaner Immigrant rages over people not born in America having influence in American elections
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Humor
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for the evening. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.🎅 Rude-olph 🎅
Wednesday's Condensed News Cartoons
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people
1 hr ago - ABC News
1 hr ago - ABC News
Earliest known evidence of human fire-making dating back 400,000 years is discovered in the UK
1 hr ago - Independent
1 hr ago - Independent
Pacific Northwest braces for more heavy rain, after powerful storm caused flooding, rescues
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations
2 hrs ago - The Washington Post
2 hrs ago - The Washington Post
Third federal judge grants request to unseal Jeffrey Epstein-related court records
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics
2 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Exclusive: US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
3 hrs ago - Reuters
3 hrs ago - Reuters
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
4 hrs ago - The Guardian
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
4 hrs ago - NBC News
4 hrs ago - NBC News
After claiming that Covid shots killed children, FDA says it is also looking at other age groups
5 hrs ago - CNN Health
5 hrs ago - CNN Health
Virginia House speaker projects optimism on redistricting push in light of Supreme Court ruling
7 hrs ago - Politico
7 hrs ago - Politico
Top senator says US has 'miserably failed our children' as experts warn of 'egregious' new online threats
7 hrs ago - ABC News
7 hrs ago - ABC News
Senate expected to vote on rival health care plans as ACA subsidies near expiration
9 hrs ago - Scripps News
9 hrs ago - Scripps News
Trump DOJ probes state's entire prison system in new plot to free jailed MAGA acolyte
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Paramount chief reportedly promised Trump 'sweeping changes' at CNN as part of Warner Bros. takeover
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Environmental groups demand national moratorium on new data centers over climate concerns
18 hrs ago - Scripps News
18 hrs ago - Scripps News
Sonia Sotomayor silences Supreme Court chamber with blistering challenge to Trump lawyer
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
Honduras president alleges 'electoral coup' under way amid Trump 'interference'
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Group seeking to put Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map before voters submits signatures
20 hrs ago - NBC News
20 hrs ago - NBC News
Netflix faces consumer class-action lawsuit over $72bn Warner Bros deal
22 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
22 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
Advocacy groups sue Trump administration seeking release of legal memo justifying boat strikes
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia's world-first social media ban begins
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
23 hrs ago - The Guardian/US
'Dishonors the decades-long bipartisan commitment': Democrats slam Trump for his European takedown
23 hrs ago - Politico
23 hrs ago - Politico
Trump backtracks on releasing boat strike video, distances himself from controversy
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
U.S. job openings barely budged in October, coming in just below 7.7 million
Yesterday - Yahoo! Finance/AP
Yesterday - Yahoo! Finance/AP