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General Discussion
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - 103 replies
The Guardian nails it: White working class votes for white supremacists. Period.
By AverageOldGuy - 9 hrs ago - 103 replies
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 49 replies
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim. Trump is single-handed
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
"everything the President of the US is now saying publicly is an utter and frighteningly dementia-fueled hallucination"
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 31 replies
"everything the President of the US is now saying publicly is an utter and frighteningly dementia-fueled hallucination"
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
Trump on the reflecting pool: "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the w
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 30 replies
Trump on the reflecting pool: "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the w
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
Yesterday, a protester projected images of Donald Trump with his friend Jeffrey Epstein on the tarp of the Kennedy cente
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
I remember reading a few months back that the Iranians had said Trump needs to quit sending his real estate golf buddies
By Amaryllis - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
I remember reading a few months back that the Iranians had said Trump needs to quit sending his real estate golf buddies
By Amaryllis - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
Chris Murphy on bluesky is laying it out there about the Qatar plane
By senseandsensibility - 23 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
Photo taken by the Reflecting Pool attacker & bicyclist David Hearn
By KS Toronado - 6 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
According to many politicians our history with Iran begins in 1979? - CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup
By cliffside - 19 hrs ago - 22 replies
The DU Lounge
My blackmailer accepts PayPal. I think I got scammed by a small business.
By Scottie Mom - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
My blackmailer accepts PayPal. I think I got scammed by a small business.
By Scottie Mom - 3 hrs ago - 21 replies
Cooking & Baking
CaliforniaPeggy's market photos inspired me!
By Diamond_Dog - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
CaliforniaPeggy's market photos inspired me!
By Diamond_Dog - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
The West Has Been Trying to Run the Middle East
By MineralMan - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
The West Has Been Trying to Run the Middle East
By MineralMan - 6 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
BREAKING: New footage emerged of VANDALS driving their SUVs on the newly finished pond sealant, effectively ruining it!
By riversedge - 8 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump doubles down on feud with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, insisting she asked for G7 photo
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump is the reincarnation of Jubilation T. Cornpone
By PCIntern - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
President Trump said the newly renovated Reflecting Pool would likely have to be drained for repairs
By applegrove - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
What percent do you give to Trump stealing the 2024 election?
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
What percent do you give to Trump stealing the 2024 election?
By edhopper - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
SpaceX's plan: Put all the data centers in space, then profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
SpaceX's plan: Put all the data centers in space, then profit
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The Iranian Foreign Minister makes Vance wait, then when he arrives he refuses to shake Vance's hand or greet him. The U
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
The Iranian Foreign Minister makes Vance wait, then when he arrives he refuses to shake Vance's hand or greet him. The U
By riversedge - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump/Hegseth "war porn", self aggrandizing video showing in movie theaters to audience boos.
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 14 hrs ago - 17 replies
Photography
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
Pretty skies. Last night after sunset and this morning before sunrise.
By George McGovern - 18 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
Hegseth Admits Grok Picked Bombing Targets, New Court Disclosure
By marble falls - 10 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Would a thousand of these fish be able to clean up the
By Matthew28 - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
I miss stepping into the old voting booth machines, pulling that lever to close the curtain,
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
I miss stepping into the old voting booth machines, pulling that lever to close the curtain,
By Quiet Em - 23 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, Judge Wine Box says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - 15 replies
People ticketed for vandalizing Washington Reflecting Pool to be fully prosecuted, Judge Wine Box says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Since it is father's day...I wanted to share....the tale of two fathers
By gopiscrap - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
Since it is father's day...I wanted to share....the tale of two fathers
By gopiscrap - 2 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Just thinking here today how can so many people see and hear whar TSF is doing, and
By bluestarone - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Just thinking here today how can so many people see and hear whar TSF is doing, and
By bluestarone - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
There seems to be consensus that Obama got a better deal with Iran than Trump did and without a war.
By surfered - 9 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump and his botched reflecting pool "fix" are now an official laughing stock!
By yellowcanine - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Happy (northern summer) solstice, everyone!
By muriel_volestrangler - 14 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Iran's negotiators have LEFT the venue in protest of Trump's threats, per Tasnim.
By demmiblue - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Who remembers the Arthur Andersen firm?
By Baitball Blogger - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The Iran War has taken an unpredictable turn.
By kentuck - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
The Iran War has taken an unpredictable turn.
By kentuck - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Brutal new CBS poll: Was the War in Iran Worth It?
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Brutal new CBS poll: Was the War in Iran Worth It?
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I just heard that he flew over the reflecting pool in MarineOne
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
I just heard that he flew over the reflecting pool in MarineOne
By malaise - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
It seems to me that trump is setting up JD and not even trying to hide it
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
It seems to me that trump is setting up JD and not even trying to hide it
By senseandsensibility - 4 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Several Russian ferries were likely hit during tonight's attack on Kerch - footage from the scene. There is no longer a
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Survivor testifies about "trauma and torture" at Epstein's Zorro Ranch
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
Survivor testifies about "trauma and torture" at Epstein's Zorro Ranch
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
Anybody have any clue who this is? I'm baffled
By demmiblue - 11 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
The Idiot told the world we have a month supply of oil left at the G7.
By Dunc - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
So they are going to drain the pool, most likely remove the paint and coating, and return it to its original state
By Botany - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
So they are going to drain the pool, most likely remove the paint and coating, and return it to its original state
By Botany - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Iran stretched out negotiations with Carter
By SamuelTheThird - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
Iran stretched out negotiations with Carter
By SamuelTheThird - 4 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Best guess: Why is he hiding at camp David Medical? Strategy?
By lindysalsagal - 8 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Jeanine Pirro's wild threat over Reflecting Pool sparks mockery: 'Going to get hilarious'
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Jeanine Pirro's wild threat over Reflecting Pool sparks mockery: 'Going to get hilarious'
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Tourists Flock to Trump's Green Swamp to Witness Algae Mess
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Tourists Flock to Trump's Green Swamp to Witness Algae Mess
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
The DU Lounge
Does anybody know anything about Canadian laws about passports?
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Does anybody know anything about Canadian laws about passports?
By MIButterfly - 22 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Iranian negotiators suspend talks with US in protest over Trump threats
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
Iranian negotiators suspend talks with US in protest over Trump threats
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
CNN fact-checker spots Trump trend after latest lie: 'Nobody should be shocked'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
CNN fact-checker spots Trump trend after latest lie: 'Nobody should be shocked'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Women have a unique ability to balance logic w/ empathy. That makes women BETTER leaders.
By LiberalArkie - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
Women have a unique ability to balance logic w/ empathy. That makes women BETTER leaders.
By LiberalArkie - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Jonathan Capeheart has not grown into his job as a host on MSNOW.
By yellow dahlia - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Jonathan Capeheart has not grown into his job as a host on MSNOW.
By yellow dahlia - 7 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected to Resign Monday: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
I think that this Iranian regime is eventually going to acquire nuclear weapons.
By everyonematters - 21 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Fox News viewers say JD Vance 'will never be president' after on-air admission
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 57 min ago - 8 replies
Fox News viewers say JD Vance 'will never be president' after on-air admission
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 57 min ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreadingThe Refracting Pool
Ancient DNA provides evidence of earliest known plague outbreak
Latest Breaking News
'Native children belong in Native communities': tribes decry New Mexico drug-exposed newborn rule
3 min ago - The Guardian
3 min ago - The Guardian
Protester hit by car entering ICE's Delaney Hall as families demand 'Free the dads' on Father's Day
15 min ago - NJ.com
15 min ago - NJ.com
Kennedy Center being used as projector screen for Trump and Epstein videos
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia
1 hr ago - australiantimes.com
1 hr ago - australiantimes.com
Turkey's Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary, a focus for Trump
2 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
2 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
House Democrat on Iran school bombing: 'We're going to push hard to get answers'
3 hrs ago - The Hill
3 hrs ago - The Hill
Obama national security adviser Rice blasts 'flimsy' Iran agreement: 'So many concessions were granted'
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Sen. Lindsey Graham: "Let's try a diplomatic solution. I think it's going to fail."
5 hrs ago - CBS News
5 hrs ago - CBS News
Sen. Cory Booker says people should be 'very worried' about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
'We are going to fight': Hotel workers strike at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
7 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
7 hrs ago - 10 Philadelphia
Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world's largest ultramarathon
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Senate's likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: 'It's going to be a fight' on key values
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Polymarket Accused of Using Fake Winning Bets to Fuel Viral Growth
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
9 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance, based on The Wall Street Journal.
Canada's policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
10 hrs ago - The Guardian
Newsom declares state of emergency for commercial fire in L.A.'s Boyle Heights neighborhood
13 hrs ago - NBC News
13 hrs ago - NBC News
Black Democrats push back on Wasserman Schultz's bid in Florida's 20th District
14 hrs ago - The Hill
14 hrs ago - The Hill
'It's not science, it's coercion': health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained
17 hrs ago - New York Times
17 hrs ago - New York Times
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Netanyahu will try and undermine Trump's Iran peace plan despite president's warnings: report
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
They have all the power': investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
Former judges implore current judge to assert her 'inherent authority' and reject Trump's 'laughable' defenses
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Yesterday - Law & Crime
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Female FBI agent's career stalled out after rebuffing male coworker's drunken advances, lawsuit says
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
Yesterday - Washington Post
Yesterday - Washington Post
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received 'dark money' from ICE detention contractor
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Democratic states scramble to prevent potential Trump administration interference in their elections
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
China's Ministry of State Security Accuses 'Spy Turtles and Spy Fish' of Stealing Sensitive Marine Data
Yesterday - Gizmodo
Yesterday - Gizmodo
Gasps as Trump's birthday bash leaves White House grounds in 'terrible' condition
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story