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Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - 101 replies
Could someone please give me some medical advice?
By LuckyCharms - 20 hrs ago - 101 replies
General Discussion
Congress can not count Trump's votes tomorrow, and Harris would become president.
By ColinC - 15 hrs ago - 75 replies
Congress can not count Trump's votes tomorrow, and Harris would become president.
By ColinC - 15 hrs ago - 75 replies
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Asking for love and light for my darling Penny
By Wicked Blue - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
Asking for love and light for my darling Penny
By Wicked Blue - 5 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Lindsey Graham says he wants to immediately confirm Trump's cabinet because "we're under attack here....
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 61 replies
Lindsey Graham says he wants to immediately confirm Trump's cabinet because "we're under attack here....
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 61 replies
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What name would your pet name you? Dolly would name me "Treats"
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 61 replies
What name would your pet name you? Dolly would name me "Treats"
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 61 replies
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If you had a pet parrot, what is one phrase you would teach it to say?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
If you had a pet parrot, what is one phrase you would teach it to say?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - 44 replies
Latest Breaking News
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
By Jose Garcia - 18 hrs ago - 44 replies
Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
By Jose Garcia - 18 hrs ago - 44 replies
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Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - 43 replies
Good vibes requested. My grandmother is dying. Update: She passed away :(
By Elessar Zappa - 3 hrs ago - 43 replies
General Discussion
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - 42 replies
The Democratic party should start presidential primary debates in June.
By Yavin4 - 5 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
New Elon Musk poll on X to ask if America should "liberate" the UK from its "tyrannical government"
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
New Elon Musk poll on X to ask if America should "liberate" the UK from its "tyrannical government"
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
Trump Breaks Tradition By Redirecting Inaugural Swag Funds To His PAC
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
Latest Breaking News
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
MAGA Official Finally Agrees to Lower Flags for Jimmy Carter After Dem Backlash
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Trump is a shit bag and so is anybody who supports him. Democrats are "giddy" over Carter's Death.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
Trump is a shit bag and so is anybody who supports him. Democrats are "giddy" over Carter's Death.
By Botany - 6 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
Went off to the E.R this morning because my BP measured 222/119.
By Girard442 - 21 hrs ago - 27 replies
Went off to the E.R this morning because my BP measured 222/119.
By Girard442 - 21 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
In 1986 a conversation i had with my rifle platoon leader.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
In 1986 a conversation i had with my rifle platoon leader.
By Duncanpup - 9 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
A Republican was swown into Congress and Harris extended her hand to the husband but he would NOT
By riversedge - 2 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
How much wealth must a person have in order to be "wealthy?"
By PeaceWave - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
How much wealth must a person have in order to be "wealthy?"
By PeaceWave - 22 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Elephants do not deserve the disgrace that comes with being the logo of this current MAGA fascist cult party!
By sheshe2 - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
Elephants do not deserve the disgrace that comes with being the logo of this current MAGA fascist cult party!
By sheshe2 - 18 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Creepy Republicans keep claiming they need to protect women
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
Creepy Republicans keep claiming they need to protect women
By Quiet Em - 21 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
After they declare this convicted felon winner
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
After they declare this convicted felon winner
By malaise - 6 hrs ago - 21 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
Steve Schmidt: A picture is worth a thousand words and $1 trillion
By FakeNoose - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
I'm listening to the radio, and they're playing Beethoven's 3rd symphony,
By Ocelot II - 4 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Dean Obeidallah: Constitutional Law expert: Trump will be an "illegitimate" President / barred from office by 14th
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Dean Obeidallah: Constitutional Law expert: Trump will be an "illegitimate" President / barred from office by 14th
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as party leader
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns as party leader
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Why is Trump scared of getting sentenced?
By liberalmediaaddict - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
Why is Trump scared of getting sentenced?
By liberalmediaaddict - 3 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Why Is Hollywood Suddenly Silent About Trump? (Steven Zeitchik, Hollywood Reporter)
By pstokely - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
Why Is Hollywood Suddenly Silent About Trump? (Steven Zeitchik, Hollywood Reporter)
By pstokely - 7 hrs ago - 18 replies
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When was the last time you paid for a movie, spent the last part of the film looking at your watch and hoping it...
By NNadir - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
When was the last time you paid for a movie, spent the last part of the film looking at your watch and hoping it...
By NNadir - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
Charlie Angus responds to Trump's latest TS msg re: "51st state"
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
The Bulwark: Kash Patel Believes the FBI Planned Jan. 6th. This should disqualify him.
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
The Bulwark: Kash Patel Believes the FBI Planned Jan. 6th. This should disqualify him.
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a "snow emergency for Washington D.C." Schools are closed tomorrow and they are u
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a "snow emergency for Washington D.C." Schools are closed tomorrow and they are u
By riversedge - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Mueller, She Wrote: We can talk about his face in a minute, but check out that chyron.
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
Mueller, She Wrote: We can talk about his face in a minute, but check out that chyron.
By Dennis Donovan - 23 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
He's right. The flag has never been at half staff during a swearing in of president. . .except:
By AZLD4Candidate - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump's lawyers ask judge to halt Friday's hush money case sentencing while they appeal to block it
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 16 replies
Football
Why is there little to no discussions about the KC Chiefs non-performance yesterday? Very curious. n/t
By SheilaAnn - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Why is there little to no discussions about the KC Chiefs non-performance yesterday? Very curious. n/t
By SheilaAnn - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Hmm. What could possibly be the difference?
By True Dough - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
Hmm. What could possibly be the difference?
By True Dough - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Dems need a visible candidate now for 2028, maybe even do rallies
By Ohioboy - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Dems need a visible candidate now for 2028, maybe even do rallies
By Ohioboy - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump spokesperson won't comment on Trump ordering flags raised for inauguration
By HereForTheParty - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump spokesperson won't comment on Trump ordering flags raised for inauguration
By HereForTheParty - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
This is my favorite car guy, Scotty Kilmer.
By EndlessWire - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
This is my favorite car guy, Scotty Kilmer.
By EndlessWire - 21 hrs ago - 16 replies
Environment & Energy
Hydrogen Hype is Dying, And That's a Good Thing
By caraher - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
Hydrogen Hype is Dying, And That's a Good Thing
By caraher - 22 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
List all the Republicans elected to Federal Office who have an ounce of character.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
List all the Republicans elected to Federal Office who have an ounce of character.
By milestogo - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Sherrilyn Ifill: This Is It: Facing Trump 2.0
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
Sherrilyn Ifill: This Is It: Facing Trump 2.0
By Dennis Donovan - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies
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 - 14 replies
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 - 14 replies
General Discussion
Regarding the counting of Electoral Votes, did anyone object?
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
Regarding the counting of Electoral Votes, did anyone object?
By Polybius - 1 hr ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Latest news from the rednecks in my neighborhood.
By LiberalArkie - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest news from the rednecks in my neighborhood.
By LiberalArkie - 4 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
John Pavlovitz: All Americans Know January 6th Was An Insurrection. Decent Ones Care.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
John Pavlovitz: All Americans Know January 6th Was An Insurrection. Decent Ones Care.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Biden, in 11th Hour Move, Bans Offshore Drilling in Most Federal Waters
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Biden, in 11th Hour Move, Bans Offshore Drilling in Most Federal Waters
By Judi Lynn - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
A Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
By CatWoman - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
A Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
By CatWoman - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Klobuchar knows of no Democrats objecting to certifying Trump's win
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
Klobuchar knows of no Democrats objecting to certifying Trump's win
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Dr. Z cancelled our subscription to the Washington Post today ..
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Dr. Z cancelled our subscription to the Washington Post today ..
By Bo Zarts - 22 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's election win certified by Congress on anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
Trump's election win certified by Congress on anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Gauging Musk's breakdown: This is what Musk tweeted just minutes before a batshit poll about America "liberating" the UK
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Gauging Musk's breakdown: This is what Musk tweeted just minutes before a batshit poll about America "liberating" the UK
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Data Proves Trump Inheriting an Economy That Is About As Good as It Ever Gets
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Data Proves Trump Inheriting an Economy That Is About As Good as It Ever Gets
By babylonsister - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Clyburn hopes Johnson will attempt to find 'common ground'
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Data proves Trump 'inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets': report
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
C-SPAN radio is carrying the certification proceedings now
By nitpicked - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
C-SPAN radio is carrying the certification proceedings now
By nitpicked - 2 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
I think that Musk is a Replicant (spouse is watching Blade Runner)
By question everything - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
I think that Musk is a Replicant (spouse is watching Blade Runner)
By question everything - 17 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Just some pissing and moaning about a minor injury
By happybird - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Just some pissing and moaning about a minor injury
By happybird - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
The DU Lounge
Another word that needs a rest before it gets out of control: MANIFEST.
By CTyankee - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Another word that needs a rest before it gets out of control: MANIFEST.
By CTyankee - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Donations" to Biden vs Trump Inaugural Funds: 2021 vs 2025
By SouthernCal_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
"Donations" to Biden vs Trump Inaugural Funds: 2021 vs 2025
By SouthernCal_Dem - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Jon CRYER *admirably* withstands MAHER's MAGA onslaught
By UTUSN - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Jon CRYER *admirably* withstands MAHER's MAGA onslaught
By UTUSN - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
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
Judge Finds Rudy Giuliani in Contempt for Failed Responses in $148 Million Defamation Judgment Case
3 min ago - US News and World Report/AP
3 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
1 hr ago - CNBC
1 hr 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
5 hrs ago - AP
5 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
8 hrs ago - Daily Beast
8 hrs ago - Daily Beast
Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr's vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: 'Kids will get killed'
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
'Is it realistic to deport everybody?' Top Senate Republican on Donald Trump's mass deportation promises
10 hrs ago - USA Today
10 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
21 hrs ago - The Northern Virginia Daily
21 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