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General Discussion
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 201 recs
Kelly: ... He runs around on a stage like he's a 12 year old playing army. It's embarrassing.
By demmiblue - 12 hrs ago - 201 recs
General Discussion
MAGA nurse I work with and "professional nurses"
By AllyCat - 18 hrs ago - 105 recs
MAGA nurse I work with and "professional nurses"
By AllyCat - 18 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
BREAKING: 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney.
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 88 recs
BREAKING: 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney.
By In It to Win It - 21 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Karoline Leavitt accidentally tells the truth
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 81 recs
Karoline Leavitt accidentally tells the truth
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 81 recs
Latest Breaking News
EU tells Trump: You can't pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 78 recs
EU tells Trump: You can't pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 78 recs
General Discussion
"It's become clear that John Roberts' promise to be a neutral umpire was a lie." GEE, do ya THINK so? He SEEMS nice.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 71 recs
"It's become clear that John Roberts' promise to be a neutral umpire was a lie." GEE, do ya THINK so? He SEEMS nice.
By Miles Archer - 20 hrs ago - 71 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
The MAGA Nightmare is Almost Over, America.
By Ocelot II - 8 hrs ago - 69 recs
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 - 16 hrs ago - 69 recs
Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Admiral Frank M."Mitch" Bradley had issued the order to fire on the vessel a second time
By Shellback Squid - 16 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
Republican targeted by pipe bomb threat for refusing Trump's demand
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
Republican targeted by pipe bomb threat for refusing Trump's demand
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
Mike Johnson's red alert on members quitting Congress
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
This is the proportion of territory Ukraine is being asked to give up (not actual size):
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 66 recs
This is the proportion of territory Ukraine is being asked to give up (not actual size):
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 62 recs
Republican dissenters spark discharge petition clash with Johnson
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 14 hrs ago - 54 recs
What Is This Gender Role-Loving OU Student Even Doing In College?
By erronis - 14 hrs ago - 54 recs
Latest Breaking News
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 49 recs
Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights laws
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 6 hrs ago - 48 recs
'A Bunch of Suckers!': Trump's Base Never Saw It Coming
By B.See - 6 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
Costco Joins Companies Suing for Refunds If Trump's Tariffs Fall
By Zorro - 12 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
They're trying to find the guy who sat in for Donald's SAT.
By BluesRunTheGame - 9 hrs ago - 45 recs
They're trying to find the guy who sat in for Donald's SAT.
By BluesRunTheGame - 9 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 11 hrs ago - 44 recs
What fresh HELL is this (screenshot of an email to me from MEDICARE.GOV)?
By Bo Zarts - 11 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Pam Bondi hit with sex discrimination lawsuit
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
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Pam Bondi hit with sex discrimination lawsuit
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
America is in hell -- but history reveals its inevitable end
By B.See - 19 hrs ago - 42 recs
America is in hell -- but history reveals its inevitable end
By B.See - 19 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
When in the course of our current events
By madamesilverspurs - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
When in the course of our current events
By madamesilverspurs - 14 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
"The Great Secession of the Morbidly Rich Marks a Breaking Point for Democracy's Survival"
By Joinfortmill - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
"The Great Secession of the Morbidly Rich Marks a Breaking Point for Democracy's Survival"
By Joinfortmill - 20 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
I Want To Remind People Of A Russian Propaganda Narrative
By gab13by13 - 21 hrs ago - 41 recs
I Want To Remind People Of A Russian Propaganda Narrative
By gab13by13 - 21 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
The missile meant to strike fear in Russia's enemies fails once again
By LiberalArkie - 10 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
The words behind the Steppenwolf's "Monster" are more relevant now....
By JohnnyRingo - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
The words behind the Steppenwolf's "Monster" are more relevant now....
By JohnnyRingo - 21 hrs ago - 36 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ex-GOP member slams Trump for 'screwing the little guy' with pardon pledge
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
Ex-GOP member slams Trump for 'screwing the little guy' with pardon pledge
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 34 recs
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
Check in here if your avatar hasn't changed since Ukraine was invaded in Feb 2022
By BWdem4life - 14 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
The Bubble-Wrapped President - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
The Bubble-Wrapped President - The Atlantic
By In It to Win It - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
Health
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
By question everything - 13 hrs ago - 29 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Ken Burns' Revolution Documentary Subverts Simplistic Stories
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
Ken Burns' Revolution Documentary Subverts Simplistic Stories
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
USA Today: Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
USA Today: Tennessee congressional race becomes unlikely test of blue wave
By Omaha Steve - 9 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
Krasnov Pardoning A Man Who Shipped 500 Tons Of Cocaine Into America
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 25 recs
Economy
Economic Policy Selling the Poor on Spending Like They're Rich
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
Economic Policy Selling the Poor on Spending Like They're Rich
By Passages - 9 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Republicans are trying to cheat in special election by telling Democrats the election is Wednesday
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 23 recs
Republicans are trying to cheat in special election by telling Democrats the election is Wednesday
By LetMyPeopleVote - 18 hrs ago - 23 recs
Cable News Clips
Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 22 recs
Lawrence: After report of Hegseth's 'kill everybody' order, Trump's first instinct was to lie - The Last Word - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
'Sloppy vetting' blamed for 'record-setting' White House personnel issues
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names?
By senseandsensibility - 16 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
People Are Ordering Smaller Pizzas and Fewer Toppings. What Does That Tell Us?
By dalton99a - 20 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
trump loyalists 'declare war on the Catholic church'
By Norbert - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
trump loyalists 'declare war on the Catholic church'
By Norbert - 14 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Pete Hagueseth's latest: "For your Christmas wish list..."
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pete Hagueseth's latest: "For your Christmas wish list..."
By demmiblue - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Jeffries Will Try to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
Jeffries Will Try to Force Vote on Obamacare Subsidies
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Given that some Uboat commanders were put on trial after WW2 for firing
By kairos12 - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Given that some Uboat commanders were put on trial after WW2 for firing
By kairos12 - 8 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
'Nice try': Melania Trump buried after gushing reveal of White House Christmas decor
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
'Nice try': Melania Trump buried after gushing reveal of White House Christmas decor
By turbinetree - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
California
Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'
By Zorro - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News: 🚨 Katie Miller Suffers PSYCHOTIC BREAK on LIVE TV Over NAZI Husband!!
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
IHIP News: 🚨 Katie Miller Suffers PSYCHOTIC BREAK on LIVE TV Over NAZI Husband!!
By MagaSmash - 17 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
We are asymptotically approaching the inflection point...
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
We are asymptotically approaching the inflection point...
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Stephen King is right about generative AI and Silicon Valley
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
Stephen King is right about generative AI and Silicon Valley
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By erronis - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
By erronis - 16 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Rockstar co-founder compares AI to 'mad cow disease'
By tinrobot - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Rockstar co-founder compares AI to 'mad cow disease'
By tinrobot - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Question to Noem: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Question to Noem: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
By erronis - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
By erronis - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Economy
Economic Policy Selling the Poor on Spending Like They're RichEconomic Policy The Historic Reversal of Cultural Affordability
Economic Policy Sources of America's Hidden Inflation
Latest Breaking News
US Justice Dept weighs seeking new indictments of Trump foes Comey and James, sources say
6 min ago - Reuters
6 min ago - Reuters
Arizona's Kelly vows to stay outspoken despite threats over illegal order video
15 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
15 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump declines to mark World AIDS Day as funding cuts threaten HIV-prevention efforts
19 min ago - pbs
19 min ago - pbs
Republican pushes back on Trump proposal to dock pay from air traffic controllers who missed work during shutdown
38 min ago - The Independent
38 min ago - The Independent
Schumer says offices targeted by MAGA bomb threats citing Trump's bogus 2020 fraud claims
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlement
5 hrs ago - NY Times (gift link)
5 hrs ago - NY Times (gift link)
Kushner and Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow Tuesday as Trump pushes for Russia-Ukraine deal
7 hrs ago - CBS news
7 hrs ago - CBS news
2 conservative operatives get probation for robocalls to discourage Black Detroit voters in 2020
8 hrs ago - AP News
8 hrs ago - AP News
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO's Chip Startup
9 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
9 hrs ago - Wall Street Journal
FBI under Kash Patel has become 'internally paralyzed by fear', new report reveals
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
12 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves
12 hrs ago - CNN
12 hrs ago - CNN
How Lauren Sanchez Bezos is supporting organizations fighting homelessness with $102M in grants
12 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
12 hrs ago - ABC News/GMA
'America, uh... First!': ICE to buy $7.2 million worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
13 hrs ago - Independent
13 hrs ago - Independent
Longtime House Republican eyes Texas seat due to California redistricting: report
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
14 hrs ago - AP News
14 hrs ago - AP News
At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump
15 hrs ago - NBC News
15 hrs ago - NBC News
A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia
19 hrs ago - AP News
19 hrs ago - AP News
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
21 hrs ago - AP
21 hrs ago - AP
FEMA workers reinstated after suspension and investigation over letter criticizing Trump's overhaul of agency
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Democrat says he'll reintroduce war powers resolutions after report of attack on drug boat survivors
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
Trump Defends Calling Tim Walz 'Seriously Retarded': 'I Think There's Something Wrong With Him'
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite