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General Discussion
Trump is stinking up the courtroom...literally!
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 214 recs
Trump is stinking up the courtroom...literally!
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 214 recs
Latest Breaking News
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 159 recs
Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 159 recs
General Discussion
Just when i thought my MAGAT neighbors were irredeemable assholes
By ripcord - 11 hrs ago - 145 recs
Just when i thought my MAGAT neighbors were irredeemable assholes
By ripcord - 11 hrs ago - 145 recs
General Discussion
Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows:
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 135 recs
Higher grocery prices ARE a result of greedflation, investigation shows:
By CousinIT - 21 hrs ago - 135 recs
General Discussion
Justice Juan Merchan: This trial is starting.
By ancianita - 14 hrs ago - 120 recs
Justice Juan Merchan: This trial is starting.
By ancianita - 14 hrs ago - 120 recs
General Discussion
From the Palmer Report, today: Alvin Bragg may have just found his "in" for locking up Donald Trump.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 13 hrs ago - 109 recs
From the Palmer Report, today: Alvin Bragg may have just found his "in" for locking up Donald Trump.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 13 hrs ago - 109 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: Wingnuts Of The Week (Friday Roundup)
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 108 recs
Pic Of The Moment: Wingnuts Of The Week (Friday Roundup)
By EarlG - 20 hrs ago - 108 recs
General Discussion
Repub legislator says House may soon flip to Dems
By Just_Vote_Dem - 14 hrs ago - 91 recs
Repub legislator says House may soon flip to Dems
By Just_Vote_Dem - 14 hrs ago - 91 recs
Latest Breaking News
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 84 recs
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 84 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: what the fuck does Fox News think it's doing
By FakeNoose - 19 hrs ago - 84 recs
Today's Tiedrich rant: what the fuck does Fox News think it's doing
By FakeNoose - 19 hrs ago - 84 recs
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-A Woman's right to Choose to be controlled or punished
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 81 recs
Mike Luckovich-A Woman's right to Choose to be controlled or punished
By LetMyPeopleVote - 20 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 17 hrs ago - 69 recs
Apparently Trump is farting in the courtroom
By Clash City Rocker - 17 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 67 recs
AOC gives the perfect answer for progressives mad at Biden because of Palestine.
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights
By marmar - 21 hrs ago - 67 recs
Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights
By marmar - 21 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
What citizen of a democracy, in their right mind, would vote for such a person?
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
What citizen of a democracy, in their right mind, would vote for such a person?
By kpete - 20 hrs ago - 66 recs
General Discussion
April 19, 1995, a horrific attack of the extremist far right,
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
April 19, 1995, a horrific attack of the extremist far right,
By imanamerican63 - 23 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
I don't care how or how much it costs . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
I don't care how or how much it costs . . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 13 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
NY AG asks Court to REJECT the Knight surety and declare it to be "without effect."
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
NY AG asks Court to REJECT the Knight surety and declare it to be "without effect."
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee workers at VW plant vote to unionize with UAW
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
Tennessee workers at VW plant vote to unionize with UAW
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
ID Op-Ed explaining why MDs are fleeing the state
By NanaCat - 18 hrs ago - 56 recs
ID Op-Ed explaining why MDs are fleeing the state
By NanaCat - 18 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
A blast of brilliant color on a gray day (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 9 hrs ago - 55 recs
A blast of brilliant color on a gray day (x-posted from Photography)
By Mousetoescamper - 9 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Judge Agrees to Give Donald Trump Access to Private Information
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 51 recs
Judge Agrees to Give Donald Trump Access to Private Information
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Can we stop calling Trump Cultists "Conservatives"?
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 49 recs
Can we stop calling Trump Cultists "Conservatives"?
By Pototan - 11 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Emergency Rooms Refuse to Treat Pregnant Women
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
Emergency Rooms Refuse to Treat Pregnant Women
By applegrove - 16 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
In taking down Trump, actor Alan Ritchson, a.k.a. "Jack Reacher," doesn't get why Christians support Trump at all.
By lees1975 - 17 hrs ago - 45 recs
In taking down Trump, actor Alan Ritchson, a.k.a. "Jack Reacher," doesn't get why Christians support Trump at all.
By lees1975 - 17 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Every southern rethug can FUCK OFF. Every Rethug gov that spoke out against unions..
By Imallin4Joe - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
Every southern rethug can FUCK OFF. Every Rethug gov that spoke out against unions..
By Imallin4Joe - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Bond rejected! In other words, Dopey Sleepy Donnie!
By imanamerican63 - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
Bond rejected! In other words, Dopey Sleepy Donnie!
By imanamerican63 - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Wife's adventures with her green card - day nine
By AZLD4Candidate - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
Wife's adventures with her green card - day nine
By AZLD4Candidate - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
I do not fucking care if Trump *imagines* being locked up would be "good" for him
By Silent3 - 11 hrs ago - 34 recs
I do not fucking care if Trump *imagines* being locked up would be "good" for him
By Silent3 - 11 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Those of us that don't buy much gas need to get pissed and speak up. I'd like to help those that drive
By brewens - 18 hrs ago - 34 recs
Those of us that don't buy much gas need to get pissed and speak up. I'd like to help those that drive
By brewens - 18 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 33 recs
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
The DU Lounge
Asking for prayers/vibes for my extended family. Health issues. ..... Thank you. ❤️
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
Asking for prayers/vibes for my extended family. Health issues. ..... Thank you. ❤️
By highplainsdem - 18 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
Sargent: Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
Sargent: Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to MAGA
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
Judge locks up 'Three Percenter' militia members in Jan. 6 obstruction case
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 31 recs
General Discussion
'Marge Three Toes' is too nuts for Matt Gaetz
By speak easy - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
'Marge Three Toes' is too nuts for Matt Gaetz
By speak easy - 9 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: 'Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
By Mr. Sparkle - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: 'Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
By Mr. Sparkle - 16 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Mike Johnson May Be Speaker, but Democrats Run the House
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
Mike Johnson May Be Speaker, but Democrats Run the House
By babylonsister - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
Artists
It's been a while since I posted anything - so here's today's drawing.
By Ms. Toad - 8 hrs ago - 24 recs
It's been a while since I posted anything - so here's today's drawing.
By Ms. Toad - 8 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
A sheriff, a felon and a conspiracy theorist walk into a hotel. They're there for the same conference.
By Eugene - 22 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
'Four more years!': Union members celebrate Biden's fiery speech
By babylonsister - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
'Four more years!': Union members celebrate Biden's fiery speech
By babylonsister - 9 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 hrs ago - 23 recs
Gardening
I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens.
By Siwsan - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
I've never noticed the beauty of a Maple Tree leaf bud when it opens.
By Siwsan - 13 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
By brooklynite - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Russell Bentley, Texan pro-Putin fighter and Russian propagandist found decapitated in Russian-controlled Donetsk
By OnlinePoker - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Russell Bentley, Texan pro-Putin fighter and Russian propagandist found decapitated in Russian-controlled Donetsk
By OnlinePoker - 15 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
More on the man who set himself on fire in N.Y. (The Guardian)
By usonian - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
More on the man who set himself on fire in N.Y. (The Guardian)
By usonian - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
I usually don't bent my frustration about my brothers and sisters, but...
By imanamerican63 - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
I usually don't bent my frustration about my brothers and sisters, but...
By imanamerican63 - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Manhattan Woman Disqualified From Jury After Revealing Negative Opinion of Trump (Borowitz 😆 )
By underpants - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Manhattan Woman Disqualified From Jury After Revealing Negative Opinion of Trump (Borowitz 😆 )
By underpants - 18 hrs ago - 18 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump trial bombshell: Stormy Daniels may characterize relationship as not 'perfectly consensual' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump trial bombshell: Stormy Daniels may characterize relationship as not 'perfectly consensual' - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Racist CA man threatens hospital, police find a MILLION rounds of ammunition
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
Racist CA man threatens hospital, police find a MILLION rounds of ammunition
By Nevilledog - 13 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Trump's covid response was even worse than you remember
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump's covid response was even worse than you remember
By Nevilledog - 17 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: American History
Words That Hide the Truth - George CarlinOn this day, April 19, 1993, the Waco siege ended with the burning of the Branch Davidian compound.
On this day, April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed.
Latest Breaking News
Colorado organizers fail to gather enough signatures to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
58 min ago - CBS News
58 min ago - CBS News
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
1 hr ago - ABC News/AP
Proud Boys group leader sentenced to over 5 years in prison for attacking police during Capitol riot
9 hrs ago - Associated Press
9 hrs ago - Associated Press
Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
11 hrs ago - AP
11 hrs ago - AP
Rudy Giuliani asks bankruptcy judge to let him hire attorney for appeal of massive defamation judgment
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
13 hrs ago - Law & Crime
New York AG says $175 million Trump fraud bond isn't properly backed, should be voided
14 hrs ago - CNBC
14 hrs ago - CNBC
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: 'Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
16 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
16 hrs ago - Mediaite.com
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
20 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Trump Media alerts Nasdaq to potential market manipulation from 'naked' short selling of DJT stock
22 hrs ago - CNBC
22 hrs ago - CNBC
GOP-led House panel uses Democratic votes to push foreign aid bills, setting up confrontation with conservatives
22 hrs ago - CNN
22 hrs ago - CNN
Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
22 hrs ago - Politico
22 hrs ago - Politico
Border security bill fails to lift U.S. House conservatives' block of foreign aid package
22 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
22 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Biden administration to announce expanded Title IX protections while reversing Trump-era guidance
23 hrs ago - CNN Politics
23 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Hundreds frustrated over potential release of disgraced KC pharmacist Robert Courtney
23 hrs ago - Fox 4
23 hrs ago - Fox 4
Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, woman's sworn statement obtained by Congress claims
23 hrs ago - ABC News
23 hrs ago - ABC News
Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Yesterday - NBC News/AP
Elon Musk's SpaceX to partner with Northrop Grumman on US spy satellite system, reports say
Yesterday - UK Independent
Yesterday - UK Independent
Biden administration considers scrapping a futuristic proposal to slash power plant pollution
Yesterday - CNN
Yesterday - CNN
