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General Discussion
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 sec ago
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 7 sec ago
Liberal YouTubers
U.S. Capitol IS ON LOCKDOWN Due to Threat of Republican Violence!!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago - Last reply 30 sec ago
U.S. Capitol IS ON LOCKDOWN Due to Threat of Republican Violence!!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 43 min ago - Last reply 30 sec ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Carter was the nation's finest former president
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 40 sec ago - Last reply 40 sec ago
Carter was the nation's finest former president
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 40 sec ago - Last reply 40 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Melania Trump Is 'Glad to Have a Babysitter for Donald' as Elon Musk Hangs Around Mar-a-Lago, Source Says (Exclusive)
By groundloop - 25 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Melania Trump Is 'Glad to Have a Babysitter for Donald' as Elon Musk Hangs Around Mar-a-Lago, Source Says (Exclusive)
By groundloop - 25 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani in Contempt for Failed Responses in $148 Million Defamation Judgment Case
By BumRushDaShow - 32 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani in Contempt for Failed Responses in $148 Million Defamation Judgment Case
By BumRushDaShow - 32 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Cutting ties with your republican friends and family
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 23 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Cutting ties with your republican friends and family
By USAFRetired_Liberal - 23 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, January 8: Elvis Presley's 90th Birthday
By CBHagman - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, January 8: Elvis Presley's 90th Birthday
By CBHagman - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
We have gotten the catalog from Hammacher Schlemmer for years.
By TNNurse - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
We have gotten the catalog from Hammacher Schlemmer for years.
By TNNurse - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
What Trump's immigration crackdown will look like
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
What Trump's immigration crackdown will look like
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Fareed Zakaria's "My Take" yesterday.
By LAS14 - 8 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Fareed Zakaria's "My Take" yesterday.
By LAS14 - 8 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
And a big fuck you to Merrick the Meek
By Aviation Pro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
And a big fuck you to Merrick the Meek
By Aviation Pro - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Rudy found guilty of civil contempt
By mobeau69 - 8 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Rudy found guilty of civil contempt
By mobeau69 - 8 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Trump Blasts Biden for Making Transition 'As Difficult as Possible' -- Precisely 4 Years After Jan. 6 Riot
By CatWoman - 33 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Trump Blasts Biden for Making Transition 'As Difficult as Possible' -- Precisely 4 Years After Jan. 6 Riot
By CatWoman - 33 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Louisiana Dept of Health - LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death (public health risk remains low)
By Dennis Donovan - 6 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Louisiana Dept of Health - LDH reports first U.S. H5N1-related human death (public health risk remains low)
By Dennis Donovan - 6 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Fox News ACCIDENTALY EXPOSES Everything Wrong With Trump's Tax Plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 28 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Fox News ACCIDENTALY EXPOSES Everything Wrong With Trump's Tax Plan
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 28 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
For any left who still defend Merrick Garland (for unknown reasons) - once the Tangerine pardons all of the J6 losers
By Lemons UK - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
For any left who still defend Merrick Garland (for unknown reasons) - once the Tangerine pardons all of the J6 losers
By Lemons UK - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Cooking & Baking
How To Keep A Chopped Salad Fresh For Up To Four Days
By Diamond_Dog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
How To Keep A Chopped Salad Fresh For Up To Four Days
By Diamond_Dog - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
Been mulling over what to do for my 25,000th post.......
By lastlib - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Been mulling over what to do for my 25,000th post.......
By lastlib - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Prima(te) ballerina: errant monkey in a tutu leads Missouri police a merry dance
By erronis - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Prima(te) ballerina: errant monkey in a tutu leads Missouri police a merry dance
By erronis - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Part of Warren Buffett's empire just got sued by the US government
By Jose Garcia - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Part of Warren Buffett's empire just got sued by the US government
By Jose Garcia - 8 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 25 replies @ 8 min ago (Milestone)
Congress
John Bonifaz--a constitutional law expert and President of Free Speech For People
By littlemissmartypants - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
John Bonifaz--a constitutional law expert and President of Free Speech For People
By littlemissmartypants - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump denies report that his team is eyeing pared-back tariffs
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Trump denies report that his team is eyeing pared-back tariffs
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
I don't know who to be ticked off at!
By LAS14 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
I don't know who to be ticked off at!
By LAS14 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
dumbfounded by stupidity
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
dumbfounded by stupidity
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
The DU Lounge
Puppy Abandoned In A Snowstorm Demands All His Dad's Attention Now
By catbyte - 33 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Puppy Abandoned In A Snowstorm Demands All His Dad's Attention Now
By catbyte - 33 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
The DU Lounge
Canning and selling New Haven's tap water to make your own authentic pizza!
By CTyankee - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Canning and selling New Haven's tap water to make your own authentic pizza!
By CTyankee - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
McDonald's is ending some of its diversity practices in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
By JohnSJ - 20 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
McDonald's is ending some of its diversity practices in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
By JohnSJ - 20 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Washington
Tanker deliveries of Canadian oil rise in Washington after export terminal expansion
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Tanker deliveries of Canadian oil rise in Washington after export terminal expansion
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Public Notice: No, Trump wasn't "confused" about the New Orleans attack
By Dennis Donovan - 23 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Public Notice: No, Trump wasn't "confused" about the New Orleans attack
By Dennis Donovan - 23 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Lindsey Graham Issues Warning to Republicans Pushing Tax Cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Lindsey Graham Issues Warning to Republicans Pushing Tax Cuts
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
The DU Lounge
Open Culture. Best free cultural & educational media on the web.
By Hotler - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Open Culture. Best free cultural & educational media on the web.
By Hotler - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Breaking: Trump Flips Out as Kamala Publicly Humiliates MAGA! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Breaking: Trump Flips Out as Kamala Publicly Humiliates MAGA! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Washington
'Perfect storm' of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
'Perfect storm' of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Foreign Affairs
China Talked Putin Out of Using A-Bombs on Ukraine: Blinken
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
China Talked Putin Out of Using A-Bombs on Ukraine: Blinken
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 51 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
10 years after the attack on Charlie Hebdo
By Celerity - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
10 years after the attack on Charlie Hebdo
By Celerity - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
If you had a pet parrot, what is one phrase you would teach it to say?
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
If you had a pet parrot, what is one phrase you would teach it to say?
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
James Carville is Wrong
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
James Carville is Wrong
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 53 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Sen Schiff: if he violates the Constitution or abuses his office, we'll vigorously fight back as we did during 1st term
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Sen Schiff: if he violates the Constitution or abuses his office, we'll vigorously fight back as we did during 1st term
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
The DU Lounge
Someone with a NYT subscription, could you please gift me this article?
By Baitball Blogger - 41 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Someone with a NYT subscription, could you please gift me this article?
By Baitball Blogger - 41 min ago - Last reply 24 min ago
General Discussion
Last week, Musk demanded that people be nicer on Twitter. Today, he tweeted "Fuck you, retard."
By DetlefK - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Last week, Musk demanded that people be nicer on Twitter. Today, he tweeted "Fuck you, retard."
By DetlefK - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
MaddowBlog: On Jan. 6 anniversary, Liz Cheney faces intensifying offensive from Trump, GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
MaddowBlog: On Jan. 6 anniversary, Liz Cheney faces intensifying offensive from Trump, GOP
By Dennis Donovan - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Toxic masculinity links the New Orleans attacker and the Las Vegas bomber
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Toxic masculinity links the New Orleans attacker and the Las Vegas bomber
By marmar - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
January 6 is a very bad day for me, but for two reasons, not one.
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
January 6 is a very bad day for me, but for two reasons, not one.
By MineralMan - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
IDF Soldier Flees Brazil Amid Gaza War Crimes Investigation
By C0RI0LANUS - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
IDF Soldier Flees Brazil Amid Gaza War Crimes Investigation
By C0RI0LANUS - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Bluesky Proves Stagnant Monopolies Are Strangling the Internet
By Passages - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Bluesky Proves Stagnant Monopolies Are Strangling the Internet
By Passages - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Washington
WA agency asks thousands of property owners for help in fight against invasive bug
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
WA agency asks thousands of property owners for help in fight against invasive bug
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 30 min ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
January 6th and the justification machine
By CousinIT - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
January 6th and the justification machine
By CousinIT - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
I watched John Thune on NBC yesterday
By pfitz59 - 33 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
I watched John Thune on NBC yesterday
By pfitz59 - 33 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
Will or did they change that rule that only ONE person can request the speaker removal?
By bluestarone - 53 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Will or did they change that rule that only ONE person can request the speaker removal?
By bluestarone - 53 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
How Wall Street Stole Your Retirement - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
How Wall Street Stole Your Retirement - More Perfect Union
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Why couldn't this weather have occurred two weeks from now.
By Norbert - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Why couldn't this weather have occurred two weeks from now.
By Norbert - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 39 min ago
General Discussion
Johnson says he expects to pass most of Trump's agenda with 1 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day
By dalton99a - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Johnson says he expects to pass most of Trump's agenda with 1 'big, beautiful bill' by Memorial Day
By dalton99a - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
I thought my anger at this election would fade. It's hotter than ever today.
By ZonkerHarris - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
I thought my anger at this election would fade. It's hotter than ever today.
By ZonkerHarris - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
A wounded ex-Capitol cop rips Trump & the GOP for their attempted cover-up of the Jan 6 violence
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 46 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
A wounded ex-Capitol cop rips Trump & the GOP for their attempted cover-up of the Jan 6 violence
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 46 min ago - Last reply 41 min ago
The DU Lounge
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
The DU Lounge
Coyote Spotted Playing With Neighborhood Dogs Meets Another Coyote
By catbyte - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Coyote Spotted Playing With Neighborhood Dogs Meets Another Coyote
By catbyte - 42 min ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
A Cybertruck question (and answer)...
By True Dough - 1 hr ago - Last reply 46 min ago
A Cybertruck question (and answer)...
By True Dough - 1 hr ago - Last reply 46 min ago
The DU Lounge
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 100 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 100 replies @ 46 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision, avoiding clash with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision, avoiding clash with Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 46 min ago
The DU Lounge
Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Forum Spotlight: Foreign Affairs
China Talked Putin Out of Using A-Bombs on Ukraine: Blinken06 Jan: Footage: Russian Combat Bathtub VS Ukrainian Azov. - Reporting from Ukraine
Ukrainian Surprise Offensive Just Started in Kursk, Russia Russians in Panic Ukraine War Update
Latest Breaking News
Melania Trump Is 'Glad to Have a Babysitter for Donald' as Elon Musk Hangs Around Mar-a-Lago, Source Says (Exclusive)
25 min ago - People
25 min ago - People
Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani in Contempt for Failed Responses in $148 Million Defamation Judgment Case
32 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
32 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
Russia claims it captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv's troops say the fight continues
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Trump's election win certified by Congress on anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
2 hrs ago - CNBC
2 hrs ago - CNBC
Michael Barr to step down as the Fed's head of banking supervision, avoiding clash with Trump
4 hrs ago - CNBC
4 hrs ago - CNBC
Trump's lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
6 hrs ago - AP
6 hrs ago - AP
Martin O'Malley snags DNC chair endorsements from current and former Black members of Congress
6 hrs ago - NBC News
6 hrs ago - NBC News
Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea
7 hrs ago - CNN World
7 hrs ago - CNN World
Biden Rips Efforts To 'Erase' History Of Jan. 6 Riot, Says There Won't Be A Repeat This Time
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
8 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
9 hrs ago - Daily Beast
9 hrs ago - Daily Beast
Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr's vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: 'Kids will get killed'
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
11 hrs ago - USA Today
11 hrs ago - USA Today
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Exclusive-Rival CEO spread doubt about Nippon Steel deal prospects to Wall Street, documents allege
19 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
19 hrs ago - msn/Reuters
Joe Biden sits down with USA TODAY's Susan Page for exclusive interview about his legacy, 2024 election
20 hrs ago - USA Today
20 hrs ago - USA Today
FBI says New Orleans truck attack suspect visited city twice in months prior
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
21 hrs ago - Scripps News
Warren County authorities: Arlington man had bomb in vehicle
22 hrs ago - The Northern Virginia Daily
22 hrs ago - The Northern Virginia Daily
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
22 hrs ago - Raw Story
Sen. Adam Schiff says the New Orleans attack shows Kash Patel shouldn't lead the FBI
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden is signing
Yesterday - apnews
Yesterday - apnews
New Orleans Saints and NFL donate $1 million to victims of Bourbon Street attack
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside the war operations room, aide says
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
First lawsuit over 'foreseeable and preventable' attack on New Orleans announced against city, police
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Vegas Cybertruck Bomber Who Called for 'Purge' of Dems Deemed Not a 'Risk' to Public
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Exclusive: New Orleans' planned new Bourbon Street barriers only crash-rated to 10 mph
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters