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General Discussion
two little boys, cartoon: "what's worse than a racist, authoritarian president?"
By orleans - 9 hrs ago - 200 recs
two little boys, cartoon: "what's worse than a racist, authoritarian president?"
By orleans - 9 hrs ago - 200 recs
General Discussion
"We need to execute them" Rep. Burchett After seeing the un-redacted Epstein Files..."
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - 180 recs
"We need to execute them" Rep. Burchett After seeing the un-redacted Epstein Files..."
By Joinfortmill - 4 hrs ago - 180 recs
General Discussion
A thought... what if the "new" detention centers all over the country being aquired are for...
By mysteryowl - 9 hrs ago - 151 recs
A thought... what if the "new" detention centers all over the country being aquired are for...
By mysteryowl - 9 hrs ago - 151 recs
General Discussion
George W Bush trolls Trump in a President's Day message
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 99 recs
George W Bush trolls Trump in a President's Day message
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 99 recs
General Discussion
CNN Polling Guru Blown Away by Trump's Disastrous New Lows
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 89 recs
CNN Polling Guru Blown Away by Trump's Disastrous New Lows
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
Kimmel's new nickname for Trump after Trump received the friend of coal award:
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 88 recs
Kimmel's new nickname for Trump after Trump received the friend of coal award:
By tblue37 - 5 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
Funny how your brain works, when you aren't a racist bigot.
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
Funny how your brain works, when you aren't a racist bigot.
By Swede - 11 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Fury as Trump's policies 'force' giant car factory in Kentucky to shut at cost of 1,600 jobs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 72 recs
Fury as Trump's policies 'force' giant car factory in Kentucky to shut at cost of 1,600 jobs
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 21 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
So I heard a good response to why the Republicans will want the Save Act to fail.
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 71 recs
So I heard a good response to why the Republicans will want the Save Act to fail.
By Baitball Blogger - 11 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Mark Carney: Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
Mark Carney: Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE.
By Swede - 8 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
The Rude Pundit: Taking Stock of How Very Fucked We Are
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago - 64 recs
The Rude Pundit: Taking Stock of How Very Fucked We Are
By babylonsister - 10 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Robert Duvall, All-Purpose Actor With Few Peers, Dies at 95
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
Robert Duvall, All-Purpose Actor With Few Peers, Dies at 95
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 63 recs
Latest Breaking News
JUST IN: Anderson Cooper Leaving 60 Minutes -- Turned Down Offer to Renew His Deal With CBS News
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 61 recs
JUST IN: Anderson Cooper Leaving 60 Minutes -- Turned Down Offer to Renew His Deal With CBS News
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 61 recs
General Discussion
MTG - " Good luck trying to get women to vote for Republicans in the midterms you insensitive clowns.
By womanofthehills - 21 hrs ago - 60 recs
MTG - " Good luck trying to get women to vote for Republicans in the midterms you insensitive clowns.
By womanofthehills - 21 hrs ago - 60 recs
Latest Breaking News
Italy's famous Lovers' Arch collapses into the sea on Valentine's Day
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 59 recs
Italy's famous Lovers' Arch collapses into the sea on Valentine's Day
By riversedge - 12 hrs ago - 59 recs
General Discussion
"ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here's Where It's Going Next"
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
"ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here's Where It's Going Next"
By orleans - 23 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
George W. Bush Subtly Trashes Trump in Presidents Day Message
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 55 recs
George W. Bush Subtly Trashes Trump in Presidents Day Message
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Crimes Against Humanity: Tens of Thousands Under Mass Internment, MANY with No Criminal History
By B.See - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
Crimes Against Humanity: Tens of Thousands Under Mass Internment, MANY with No Criminal History
By B.See - 18 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Tilly's savage satirical Karneval Floats: Duesseldorf, Feb. 16, 2026
By DFW - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
Tilly's savage satirical Karneval Floats: Duesseldorf, Feb. 16, 2026
By DFW - 12 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
California governor 'a loser', says Trump as state signs green energy deal with UK
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 52 recs
California governor 'a loser', says Trump as state signs green energy deal with UK
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia Rufe excoriates the Trump Admin as she orders return of museum slavery exhibit
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 52 recs
U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia Rufe excoriates the Trump Admin as she orders return of museum slavery exhibit
By Miles Archer - 8 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Breaking - mass shooting at high school hockey competition
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
Breaking - mass shooting at high school hockey competition
By malaise - 5 hrs ago - 51 recs
General Discussion
Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries
By marmar - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
Trump administration losing credibility with judges and grand juries
By marmar - 15 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits to the President's House
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits to the President's House
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
State Of The Swamp...alternative/rebuttal to SOTU
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
State Of The Swamp...alternative/rebuttal to SOTU
By babylonsister - 11 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
A measure giving Congress the power to block Trump pardons draws Republican backing
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 44 recs
A measure giving Congress the power to block Trump pardons draws Republican backing
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 44 recs
Pets
I'm wondering if Golden retrievers hind legs are just decorations.
By Dunc - 6 hrs ago - 42 recs
I'm wondering if Golden retrievers hind legs are just decorations.
By Dunc - 6 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
***February Photo Contest: "Baby, it's cold outside" -Preliminary Thread #1*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
***February Photo Contest: "Baby, it's cold outside" -Preliminary Thread #1*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Just ADORABLE! Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh over rape allegations: 'I've been through many'
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 41 recs
Just ADORABLE! Epstein sympathized with Brett Kavanaugh over rape allegations: 'I've been through many'
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kristi Noem snaps back amid anger over her claim she'll ensure the 'right people' elect the 'right leaders' in midterms
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
Kristi Noem snaps back amid anger over her claim she'll ensure the 'right people' elect the 'right leaders' in midterms
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 41 recs
The DU Lounge
I had just about given up on life, then I checked myself into the...
By Enter stage left - 22 hrs ago - 41 recs
I had just about given up on life, then I checked myself into the...
By Enter stage left - 22 hrs ago - 41 recs
General Discussion
97% Of House GOP would let Trump tariffs ransack America
By samplegirl - 14 hrs ago - 40 recs
97% Of House GOP would let Trump tariffs ransack America
By samplegirl - 14 hrs ago - 40 recs
Pets
'First feline' Larry marks 15 years as Britain's political top cat
By douglas9 - 15 hrs ago - 39 recs
'First feline' Larry marks 15 years as Britain's political top cat
By douglas9 - 15 hrs ago - 39 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'It's not leaving until they pay me': sculptor holds Trump statue hostage
By sop - 2 hrs ago - 38 recs
'It's not leaving until they pay me': sculptor holds Trump statue hostage
By sop - 2 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Metro Atlanta USPS worker shot, killed delivering mail
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 36 recs
Metro Atlanta USPS worker shot, killed delivering mail
By groundloop - 9 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
a short anti ICE film with music by bruce springsteen
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
a short anti ICE film with music by bruce springsteen
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 35 recs
Foreign Affairs
Millions freezing: Russian governors declare emergency as millions need to be evacuated fast - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
Millions freezing: Russian governors declare emergency as millions need to be evacuated fast - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Tom Homan BRAGGING ABOUT "ice arrested 14 sexual assault perps in MN' is NOT the flex he thinks it is...
By Volaris - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
Tom Homan BRAGGING ABOUT "ice arrested 14 sexual assault perps in MN' is NOT the flex he thinks it is...
By Volaris - 9 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Obama: "At some point, you age out. You're not connected directly to the immediate struggles that folks are going..."
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Obama: "At some point, you age out. You're not connected directly to the immediate struggles that folks are going..."
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 33 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Statue ABANDONED After No One Wanted It... - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 33 recs
Trump's Statue ABANDONED After No One Wanted It... - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - 33 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Left Seething After Ford Worker Gets Last Laugh - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Trump Left Seething After Ford Worker Gets Last Laugh - Rebel HQ
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 30 recs
Pets
I read a quote once. It read if I'm boiling water my dog wants half.
By Dunc - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
I read a quote once. It read if I'm boiling water my dog wants half.
By Dunc - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
FBI will not share access to Alex Pretti shooting evidence with Minnesota officials, BCA says
By sarisataka - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
FBI will not share access to Alex Pretti shooting evidence with Minnesota officials, BCA says
By sarisataka - 8 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
***February Photo Contest: Baby, it's cold outside -Preliminary Thread #3*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
***February Photo Contest: Baby, it's cold outside -Preliminary Thread #3*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Country music star offers blistering take on Donald Trump: 'Cosplay president'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
Country music star offers blistering take on Donald Trump: 'Cosplay president'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - 27 recs
Humor
Bondi's "the DOW is over 50,000" has the internets laughing (X & memes) 😂😂😂
By underpants - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
Bondi's "the DOW is over 50,000" has the internets laughing (X & memes) 😂😂😂
By underpants - 12 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
***February Photo Contest: Baby, it's cold outside -Preliminary Thread #2*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
***February Photo Contest: Baby, it's cold outside -Preliminary Thread #2*** (Poll)
By HAB911 - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch full scale investigation into Epstein's Zorro ranch
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch full scale investigation into Epstein's Zorro ranch
By Swede - 1 hr ago - 23 recs
The DU Lounge
Kitten Frozen To Icy Beam Cries For Help Until Rescuers Arrive
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
Kitten Frozen To Icy Beam Cries For Help Until Rescuers Arrive
By catbyte - 9 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Senior European leader warns Putin is now 'dangling money in front of Trump': MS NOW
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
Senior European leader warns Putin is now 'dangling money in front of Trump': MS NOW
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Texas desperate to stop students from walking out of class and protesting.
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
Texas desperate to stop students from walking out of class and protesting.
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
When I was a kid, and I said something like..."I hate such and such..."
By C Moon - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
When I was a kid, and I said something like..."I hate such and such..."
By C Moon - 19 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Lawyers urge federal court to stop Trump's latest 'chill on voting rights'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 18 recs
Lawyers urge federal court to stop Trump's latest 'chill on voting rights'
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Erased $429 Million in Medical Debt for Hundreds of Thousands of Arizonans
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Erased $429 Million in Medical Debt for Hundreds of Thousands of Arizonans
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 18 recs
Liberal YouTubers
'Father of the Year' 😂 Kimmel & Klepper Roast 🔥 Howard Lutnick 🤣 - LateNight
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
'Father of the Year' 😂 Kimmel & Klepper Roast 🔥 Howard Lutnick 🤣 - LateNight
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Fri, Feb 20, 2026: 31 Days of OscarTCM Schedule for Thurs, Feb 19, 2026: 31 Days of Oscar (Papillon, The Longest Yard, Midnight Express, and more)
TCM Schedule for Saturday, Feb. 21: Gone With the Wind, Ben-Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra, Bullitt (Wow!!)
Latest Breaking News
Nebraska left off congressional medical cannabis protections prohibiting DOJ interference
2 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
2 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
A measure giving Congress the power to block Trump pardons draws Republican backing
2 hrs ago - msn/Axios
2 hrs ago - msn/Axios
2 killed, several injured in 'targeted' shooting at ice skating rink in Rhode Island: Police
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
JUST IN: Anderson Cooper Leaving 60 Minutes -- Turned Down Offer to Renew His Deal With CBS News
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Major school photo company defends privacy policy amid speculation over Epstein links
4 hrs ago - Scripps News
4 hrs ago - Scripps News
DOJ May Have Only Released 2% of Epstein Cache - Despite Bondi's Claim 'All' Files Released, Report Finds
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
5 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect's backpack
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Trump donor who criticized offshoring to close Ohio plant and move work to China
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
California governor 'a loser', says Trump as state signs green energy deal with UK
6 hrs ago - Guardian
6 hrs ago - Guardian
Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore slavery exhibits to the President's House
7 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
7 hrs ago - Philadelphia Inquirer
Even Republican election officials are balking at Trump Justice Department's voter roll crusade
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
8 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Rubio Plugs Orban's Bid For Another Term After April Elections During A Visit To Budapest
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
11 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability
13 hrs ago - Reuters
13 hrs ago - Reuters
RFK Jr. says ultraprocessed food manufacturers hijacked GRAS "loophole" to use questionable ingredients
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Republican senator calls Trump 'irresponsible' over Greenland threats
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
15 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
Kristi Noem snaps back amid anger over her claim she'll ensure the 'right people' elect the 'right leaders' in midterms
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
Tillis won't support Fed nominee confirmation before DOJ investigation of Powell is done
17 hrs ago - The Hill
17 hrs ago - The Hill
New Book on Rupert Murdoch Flops Despite Pre-Release Hype -- Falls Short of Even Olivia Nuzzi's Debut Sales
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
18 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump adviser admits citizen revolt spurred admin to change course from 'quagmire': report
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Trump's bizarre Valentine's Day fundraising letter asked do you still love me? - and E Jean Carroll said she received it
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell challenges Cherfilus-McCormick in congressional primary
Yesterday - Sun-Sentinel
Yesterday - Sun-Sentinel
National Institutes of Health faces leadership vacuum as director positions sit open
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Doctors Without Borders Says Gunmen Are Using a Gaza Hospital, Posing Risk to Patients and Staff
Yesterday - Wall Street Journal
Yesterday - Wall Street Journal