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General Discussion
How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran (NYT)
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 sec ago
How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran (NYT)
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 sec ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump impersonator at a wedding in Yemen
By BootinUp - 6 min ago - Last reply 53 sec ago
Donald Trump impersonator at a wedding in Yemen
By BootinUp - 6 min ago - Last reply 53 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
U.S. AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
U.S. AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN
By demmiblue - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Stephen King: I wrote about Trump many years ago, in THE DEAD ZONE
By bigtree - 41 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Stephen King: I wrote about Trump many years ago, in THE DEAD ZONE
By bigtree - 41 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump is turning the White House into another tacky development
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Trump is turning the White House into another tacky development
By LetMyPeopleVote - 9 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Megyn Kelly: 'Trump could drop a nuke' and I still wouldn't vote for a Democrat
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Megyn Kelly: 'Trump could drop a nuke' and I still wouldn't vote for a Democrat
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Pakistan didn't broker any deal. The WH told Pakistan what to say.
By NightWatcher - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Pakistan didn't broker any deal. The WH told Pakistan what to say.
By NightWatcher - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat in Georgia
By BumRushDaShow - 10 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat in Georgia
By BumRushDaShow - 10 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
I mean when Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones think you have gone off the rocker you know something is wrong.
By Eko - 8 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
I mean when Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones think you have gone off the rocker you know something is wrong.
By Eko - 8 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump backs down on Iran threat, claims ceasefire amid DOJ setbacks - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Trump backs down on Iran threat, claims ceasefire amid DOJ setbacks - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
"A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons"
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
"A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons"
By RandySF - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Latest Breaking News
'That is not who we are': Some Republicans break with Trump over Iran threats
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
'That is not who we are': Some Republicans break with Trump over Iran threats
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
The terrorist needs to be removed from office ASAP
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
The terrorist needs to be removed from office ASAP
By UpInArms - 1 hr ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
NYT gift link: (Georgia MTG seat) Shawn Harris (D) is within 10 pts
By spooky3 - 34 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
NYT gift link: (Georgia MTG seat) Shawn Harris (D) is within 10 pts
By spooky3 - 34 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Kanye West denied entry to UK, Wireless Festival canceled
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Kanye West denied entry to UK, Wireless Festival canceled
By groundloop - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Democratic voters have realized that their party is filled with weak, feckless "leaders" and they are done with it.
By Bread and Circuses - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Democratic voters have realized that their party is filled with weak, feckless "leaders" and they are done with it.
By Bread and Circuses - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Foreign Policy: Iran War, Argentinian Beef & Venezuela Regime Change The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Trump's Foreign Policy: Iran War, Argentinian Beef & Venezuela Regime Change The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
MI-SEN: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed declines to disavow Hasan Piker's past comments
By RandySF - 18 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
MI-SEN: Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed declines to disavow Hasan Piker's past comments
By RandySF - 18 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
I'm glad to hear news of the ceasefire, but the announcement is the most Untrumpian post I've read from his account
By Ilikepurple - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
I'm glad to hear news of the ceasefire, but the announcement is the most Untrumpian post I've read from his account
By Ilikepurple - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Ever see a shoe brought back to a shine better than the day it was new
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Ever see a shoe brought back to a shine better than the day it was new
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
No one should make a mistake, much of this stock market has been willing participant in support of this insane person
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
No one should make a mistake, much of this stock market has been willing participant in support of this insane person
By lostincalifornia - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
BREAKING: TRUMP JUST FOLDED!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
BREAKING: TRUMP JUST FOLDED!!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 min ago - Last reply 8 min ago
National Security & Defense
Kristi Noem hugely overpaid for a $145 million warehouse in one of her final acts at DHS, report says
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
Kristi Noem hugely overpaid for a $145 million warehouse in one of her final acts at DHS, report says
By Eugene - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
The Democratic Party is not off-limits for criticism
By Kid Berwyn - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
The Democratic Party is not off-limits for criticism
By Kid Berwyn - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Trump was pressured to cave. The opposition has been fast and furious.
By bigtree - 26 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Trump was pressured to cave. The opposition has been fast and furious.
By bigtree - 26 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks, subject to Hormuz Strait opening
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks, subject to Hormuz Strait opening
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Ret. Major General Says He's Been Told the Military Is 'Already Saying No' To Pentagon Higher-Ups
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Ret. Major General Says He's Been Told the Military Is 'Already Saying No' To Pentagon Higher-Ups
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 11 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
The DU Lounge
BumRushDaShow "only" 170,000 posts? All informative. And Eko 10,000 posts. Congratulations!
By question everything - 58 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
BumRushDaShow "only" 170,000 posts? All informative. And Eko 10,000 posts. Congratulations!
By question everything - 58 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
No reason for the 25th amendment. Impeach!
By Renew Deal - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
No reason for the 25th amendment. Impeach!
By Renew Deal - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump FULLY SURRENDERS to IRAN as CEASEFIRE ENTERED!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Trump FULLY SURRENDERS to IRAN as CEASEFIRE ENTERED!! - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 min ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
today is all about staging, show biz, and ratings. it's what he does best more or less. there may be
By msongs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
today is all about staging, show biz, and ratings. it's what he does best more or less. there may be
By msongs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
Mrs. Betty Bowers (trumps war has been a gift to Iran)
By IcyPeas - 17 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Mrs. Betty Bowers (trumps war has been a gift to Iran)
By IcyPeas - 17 min ago - Last reply 13 min ago
General Discussion
State Dept. 'reforms' foreign service training to include white supremacist teachings
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
State Dept. 'reforms' foreign service training to include white supremacist teachings
By LetMyPeopleVote - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Here's the world situation in a nut(case)shell.
By usonian - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Here's the world situation in a nut(case)shell.
By usonian - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Iran's 10-Point Proposal Demands an End to Attacks and Sanctions
By BlueWavePsych - 22 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Iran's 10-Point Proposal Demands an End to Attacks and Sanctions
By BlueWavePsych - 22 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
I learned today what a madman Hegseth is...
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
I learned today what a madman Hegseth is...
By mysteryowl - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Explosive NY Times Report Reveals Vance Warned Iran War Would Be a 'Disaster' As Trump Dismissed Risks
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Explosive NY Times Report Reveals Vance Warned Iran War Would Be a 'Disaster' As Trump Dismissed Risks
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire
By BumRushDaShow - 26 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire
By BumRushDaShow - 26 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Photography
Blue sky, red rock, and the Green River - Canyonlands National Park, Utah
By Bo Zarts - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Blue sky, red rock, and the Green River - Canyonlands National Park, Utah
By Bo Zarts - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
By applegrove - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
So MAGA means Make Affordable Gas Available?
By CaptainTruth - 20 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
So MAGA means Make Affordable Gas Available?
By CaptainTruth - 20 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
I hope you will join me in keeping a good thought for the people of Iran tonight.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
I hope you will join me in keeping a good thought for the people of Iran tonight.
By milestogo - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Ah yes of course we "reached a deal" at the last moment
By D_Master81 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Ah yes of course we "reached a deal" at the last moment
By D_Master81 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
ICE Cowboy Plotting to Sabotage America's Biggest Airports
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
ICE Cowboy Plotting to Sabotage America's Biggest Airports
By Zorro - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 210 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
🚨 210 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
I'm sorry, Ari Melbatoast is the biggest dipshit on MSNOW:
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
I'm sorry, Ari Melbatoast is the biggest dipshit on MSNOW:
By PCIntern - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
General Discussion
I have been walking around with a deep sadness today
By gopiscrap - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
I have been walking around with a deep sadness today
By gopiscrap - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Trump delays Iran deadline - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
BREAKING: Trump delays Iran deadline - The Beat - MS NOW
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
In light of Trump's insane rhetoric and demented rant, where are the Democrats who will stand up and stop him?
By lees1975 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
I'm so happy about Trump backing off...again...that I'm not interested in rubbing in the T.A.C.O. thing.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
I'm so happy about Trump backing off...again...that I'm not interested in rubbing in the T.A.C.O. thing.
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 21 min ago
The DU Lounge
My aunt, who's married to my mother's brother, has never liked our side of the family.
By MIButterfly - 25 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
My aunt, who's married to my mother's brother, has never liked our side of the family.
By MIButterfly - 25 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Once again, I have to point out: THERE IS NO REASON FOR ANY OF THIS!
By Scrivener7 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Once again, I have to point out: THERE IS NO REASON FOR ANY OF THIS!
By Scrivener7 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream
By struggle4progress - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
I ventured into the depths of Hell to find this
By Disaffected - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
I ventured into the depths of Hell to find this
By Disaffected - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Trump CAVES on tonight's annihilation of Iraq,(so he said).... and has come up with his normal "two weeks"....
By ashredux - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Trump CAVES on tonight's annihilation of Iraq,(so he said).... and has come up with his normal "two weeks"....
By ashredux - 1 hr ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
This is a specimen from part of a Koroit opal nut which was found at The Comet opal mine in Koroit opal field...
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
This is a specimen from part of a Koroit opal nut which was found at The Comet opal mine in Koroit opal field...
By littlemissmartypants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
The DU Lounge
I find humor. I'm now a freshman in the class of the seniors tribe.
By Dunc - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
I find humor. I'm now a freshman in the class of the seniors tribe.
By Dunc - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
We went out to dinner tonight, It was Taco Tuesday. Imagine our surprise . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
We went out to dinner tonight, It was Taco Tuesday. Imagine our surprise . . .
By Stinky The Clown - 26 min ago - Last reply 26 min ago
General Discussion
***Breaking News*** Trump Agrees To Ceasefire
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
***Breaking News*** Trump Agrees To Ceasefire
By DemocratSinceBirth - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Cable News Clips
Trump says US to 'suspend bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks - Al Jazeera English
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Trump says US to 'suspend bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks - Al Jazeera English
By Rhiannon12866 - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
About the 25th Amendment:
By madamesilverspurs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
About the 25th Amendment:
By madamesilverspurs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
The DU Lounge
What is/are your current pet/pets--dog, cat, fish, bird or other. Mine are Dolly--dog, and Tinker---cat.
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
What is/are your current pet/pets--dog, cat, fish, bird or other. Mine are Dolly--dog, and Tinker---cat.
By debm55 - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Cable News Clips
US, Israel agree to 2-week Iran ceasefire; Iran claims victory - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 44 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
US, Israel agree to 2-week Iran ceasefire; Iran claims victory - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 44 min ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Forum Spotlight: TV Chat
The Beautiful Ballad of Gary Callahan"That's not fair. That's not fair at all. There was time now. There was, was all the time I needed..."
Stephen Colbert - what's his plan?
Latest Breaking News
Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's former House seat in Georgia
10 min ago - AP
10 min ago - AP
Oil prices plunge below $100 after Iran agrees to safe passage through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire
26 min ago - Msn/CNBC
26 min ago - Msn/CNBC
USPS handed financial lifeline after reaching new deal with Amazon to deliver 1 billion packages
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
Strike Looms as NYC Residential Building Workers Demand Legal Aid for Immigrants
3 hrs ago - Documented NY
3 hrs ago - Documented NY
Todd Blanche, in 1st appearance as acting AG, shrugs off suggestion Trump will 'pressure' him to target opponents
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
Lawsuit challenges Justice Department memo that declared presidential records law unconstitutional
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Iran war live: US to weigh deadline extension while Tehran reviews Pakistan's ceasefire request
4 hrs ago - Reuters
4 hrs ago - Reuters
Justice Dept.'s Civil Rights Division Is Investigating Star Witness Against Trump
4 hrs ago - New York Times
4 hrs ago - New York Times
CT Rep. John Larson seeks to impeach President Trump. A White House spokesman calls it 'pathetic'
4 hrs ago - Connecticut Insider.com
4 hrs ago - Connecticut Insider.com
Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says
4 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
4 hrs ago - Los Angeles Times
Explosive NY Times Report Reveals Vance Warned Iran War Would Be a 'Disaster' As Trump Dismissed Risks
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Megyn Kelly: 'Trump could drop a nuke' and I still wouldn't vote for a Democrat
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Retired Army general says US may need 'Nuremberg' like trials for Trump's 'illegal orders' in Iran war
5 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
5 hrs ago - Independent.co.uk
Iranian Officials Say Indirect Talks With U.S. Ended After Trump's Latest Threat
5 hrs ago - New York Times
5 hrs ago - New York Times
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
5 hrs ago - Associated Press
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says
6 hrs ago - Reuters
6 hrs ago - Reuters
Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
US gas prices risk topping $5 per gallon if Strait of Hormuz stays closed: JPMorgan
8 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
8 hrs ago - Yahoo Finance
Senator Says Trump Will Be Guilty of a 'War Crime' if President Makes Good on Angry Truth Social Threat
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
11 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline for deal nears
11 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
11 hrs ago - MS NOW News/AP
Trump Merch Store Closes Few Months After Opening, Owner Blames Poor Sales to POTUS' War With Iran
12 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
12 hrs ago - msn/International Business Times
Indianapolis city councilor says his home was shot at 13 times, "No Data Centers" sign left behind
13 hrs ago - CBS News
13 hrs ago - CBS News
Educator strike continues in Sheridan as school board and union hit stalemate
13 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
13 hrs ago - Colorado Public Radio
Trump's civil rights chief attended wedding of 'Stop the Steal' organizer: report
13 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory
13 hrs ago - msn/Rawstory