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How about the Twelve Days of Christmas - 2025 style? I'll do the first!
By Wonder Why - 5 sec ago - Last reply 5 sec ago
How about the Twelve Days of Christmas - 2025 style? I'll do the first!
By Wonder Why - 5 sec ago - Last reply 5 sec ago
Football
Monday Night Football - ESPN Pats - Giants thread
By OAITW r.2.0 - 17 min ago - Last reply 52 sec ago
Monday Night Football - ESPN Pats - Giants thread
By OAITW r.2.0 - 17 min ago - Last reply 52 sec ago
General Discussion
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 8 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 8 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
TV Chat
Ok.....love Christmas time....... BUT I'm already sick of the Santa's, and the Christmas themed ads.....
By a kennedy - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Ok.....love Christmas time....... BUT I'm already sick of the Santa's, and the Christmas themed ads.....
By a kennedy - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID
By groundloop - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID
By groundloop - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
The DU Lounge
I need some help with a problem. As some of you know, my family was/is terrible abusive to me. Physical, emotional, and
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
I need some help with a problem. As some of you know, my family was/is terrible abusive to me. Physical, emotional, and
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Trump says he'll release MRI results; he doesn't know what part of his body was scanned
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Trump says he'll release MRI results; he doesn't know what part of his body was scanned
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
PA-GOV: Garrity (R) downplays affordability while campaigning for Pa. governor
By RandySF - 28 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
PA-GOV: Garrity (R) downplays affordability while campaigning for Pa. governor
By RandySF - 28 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
DA FUCK? Email from Medicare - would you bother to open it?
By 3Hotdogs - 48 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
DA FUCK? Email from Medicare - would you bother to open it?
By 3Hotdogs - 48 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
A nazi march in Stockholm: how Aktivklubb is trying to grow
By Celerity - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
A nazi march in Stockholm: how Aktivklubb is trying to grow
By Celerity - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Wisconsin
Elections Commission modifies Madison missing ballot order
By RandySF - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Elections Commission modifies Madison missing ballot order
By RandySF - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
None Dare Call It Treason: The Republican Party Is Compromised
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
None Dare Call It Treason: The Republican Party Is Compromised
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 39 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Sounds To Me That They Got Hegsbreath And Tr**p Dead To Rights On This War Crime.......
By global1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Sounds To Me That They Got Hegsbreath And Tr**p Dead To Rights On This War Crime.......
By global1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Speak English in America (YouTube Short)
By Sector 001 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Speak English in America (YouTube Short)
By Sector 001 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Kash Patel's meltdown over a jacket
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Kash Patel's meltdown over a jacket
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Health
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
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Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
Donnie Rotten won't be remembered for his ballroom, Arc de Trump or any other garish crap...
By augyboston - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Donnie Rotten won't be remembered for his ballroom, Arc de Trump or any other garish crap...
By augyboston - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Michigan
Republicans push to bar foreign donors to Michigan ballot committees
By RandySF - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Republicans push to bar foreign donors to Michigan ballot committees
By RandySF - 17 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
The DU Lounge
Thank you all for always being here.
By MuseRider - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Thank you all for always being here.
By MuseRider - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
WaPo: A case that lets billionaires spend big on elections never reached Supreme Court
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
WaPo: A case that lets billionaires spend big on elections never reached Supreme Court
By BumRushDaShow - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
NJ-11: Thirteen Democrats, one Republican file to make NJ-11 special election ballot
By RandySF - 47 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
NJ-11: Thirteen Democrats, one Republican file to make NJ-11 special election ballot
By RandySF - 47 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Foreign Affairs
It's official: Russia is in Stone Age, as payments freeze, machines bought for wheat - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
It's official: Russia is in Stone Age, as payments freeze, machines bought for wheat - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 18 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Russian TV now claims the EU wants war - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Russian TV now claims the EU wants war - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
By TexasTowelie - 25 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk - The patriarch of puffery
By exboyfil - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Elon Musk - The patriarch of puffery
By exboyfil - 21 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
TODAY "All in for Aftyn" Virtual Phonebank (6pm ET). (From Indivisible)
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
TODAY "All in for Aftyn" Virtual Phonebank (6pm ET). (From Indivisible)
By usonian - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
I'm going to sell my two bicycles. I have a 20" Lectric folding ebike and a 20" Zizzo brand 7 speed folder...
By wcmagumba - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
I'm going to sell my two bicycles. I have a 20" Lectric folding ebike and a 20" Zizzo brand 7 speed folder...
By wcmagumba - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Trump to meet with Rubio, Hegseth, top aides on Venezuela, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Cable News Clips
'War crime': White House confirms 2nd strike on alleged drug boat after blasting reports - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
'War crime': White House confirms 2nd strike on alleged drug boat after blasting reports - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Mon., Dec. 1, 2025
By NJCher - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
What's for Dinner, Mon., Dec. 1, 2025
By NJCher - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
MAGAS ATTEMPT TO CONCEAL WHO THEY ARE IN EMBARRASSING VIDEO!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
MAGAS ATTEMPT TO CONCEAL WHO THEY ARE IN EMBARRASSING VIDEO!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Latest Breaking News
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 38 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 38 min ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Trump's push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
NJ-11: Analilia Mejia tells Democratic bosses to remain neutral
By RandySF - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
NJ-11: Analilia Mejia tells Democratic bosses to remain neutral
By RandySF - 36 min ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
By OnlinePoker - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
By OnlinePoker - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 25 replies @ 36 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Lawrence Tribe on how fucked Kegsbreath is...
By Mr.WeRP - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
Lawrence Tribe on how fucked Kegsbreath is...
By Mr.WeRP - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 36 min ago
General Discussion
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Federal court disqualifies top Trump official from her position - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Breaking: Federal court disqualifies top Trump official from her position - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
By GJGCA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
By GJGCA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
TN-07: 'It's all about turnout:' What to expect in Tennessee's 7th District special election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
TN-07: 'It's all about turnout:' What to expect in Tennessee's 7th District special election
By RandySF - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
NJ-11: Joe D (D) endorses Brendan G (D) in special election
By RandySF - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
NJ-11: Joe D (D) endorses Brendan G (D) in special election
By RandySF - 40 min ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Foreign Affairs
Kremlin's Massive Korean Ammo Disaster - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Kremlin's Massive Korean Ammo Disaster - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
New Jersey
N.J. Democrats gained more new voters than GOP in November
By RandySF - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
N.J. Democrats gained more new voters than GOP in November
By RandySF - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
Even if the MAGAts scream their undying love for him, I don't see Trump doing any more MAGAt "rallies."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Even if the MAGAts scream their undying love for him, I don't see Trump doing any more MAGAt "rallies."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
NJ-12: Middlesex state senator (D) endorses Brad Cohen (D)
By RandySF - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
NJ-12: Middlesex state senator (D) endorses Brad Cohen (D)
By RandySF - 44 min ago - Last reply 44 min ago
General Discussion
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
Leader Jeffries bringing the fire
By senseandsensibility - 25 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 49 min ago
General Discussion
The "R" word is now as forbidden as the "N" word, but Trump can blurt it out, then double down, and he's still Jesus.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 52 min ago
The "R" word is now as forbidden as the "N" word, but Trump can blurt it out, then double down, and he's still Jesus.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 52 min ago
General Discussion
Spurious News: Secret film of Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving party released!
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Spurious News: Secret film of Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving party released!
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
Several of Schumer's N.Y. offices targeted with email bomb threats
By RandySF - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
Several of Schumer's N.Y. offices targeted with email bomb threats
By RandySF - 53 min ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 50 replies @ 54 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
I Just Found Trump's DANGEROUS War Move, It's Absolute HORROR
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
I Just Found Trump's DANGEROUS War Move, It's Absolute HORROR
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
LGBT
Worlds Aids Day 1 December 2025. I remember you
By irisblue - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
Worlds Aids Day 1 December 2025. I remember you
By irisblue - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 58 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Trump's economy and your debt... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 59 min ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Let's talk about Trump's economy and your debt... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 59 min ago - Last reply 59 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Latin America
Mexican authorities kill one of country's top fentanyl traffickersTrump's pardon of Honduras's ex-president shows counter-drug effort is 'based on lies and hypocrisy'
Right-wing Honduras presidential rivals locked in 'technical tie' after preliminary count
Latest Breaking News
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
38 min ago - The Guardian
38 min ago - The Guardian
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
2 hrs ago - CNN
2 hrs ago - CNN
How Lauren Sanchez Bezos is supporting organizations fighting homelessness with $102M in grants
3 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
3 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
3 hrs ago - Independent
3 hrs ago - Independent
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
3 hrs ago - Raw Story
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
4 hrs ago - AP News
4 hrs ago - AP News
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
5 hrs ago - NBC News
5 hrs ago - NBC News
A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia
9 hrs ago - AP News
9 hrs ago - AP News
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump's overhaul of agency
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
12 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
14 hrs ago - ABC News
14 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump Defends Calling Tim Walz 'Seriously Retarded': 'I Think There's Something Wrong With Him'
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump unleashes latest insult at female reporter as he says he will release MRI results
15 hrs ago - The Independent
15 hrs ago - The Independent
American and Syrian forces conduct airstrikes on ISIS weapons storage facilities, US military says
16 hrs ago - USA Today
16 hrs ago - USA Today
Rep. Mike Turner says "you can't be America first and pro-Russia" as negotiators seek to broker end to war in Ukraine
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
Noem says deportation operation decisions are hers amid case over flights to El Salvador
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Idaho bar offering a month of free drinks to customers who help ICE make arrests
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
How life changed in a rural town that lost its clinic after Trump's megabill
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Van Hollen: 'Very possible there was a war crime committed' in Venezuela boat strike
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News