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From Esquire, by Charles P. Pierce. I've Had Enough Of Democrats Rehabbing Dick and Liz Cheney
By Hotler - 9 hrs ago - 115 replies
From Esquire, by Charles P. Pierce. I've Had Enough Of Democrats Rehabbing Dick and Liz Cheney
By Hotler - 9 hrs ago - 115 replies
General Discussion
Was speaking to a lady in a swing state with a huge social circle
By SheltieLover - 3 hrs ago - 68 replies
Was speaking to a lady in a swing state with a huge social circle
By SheltieLover - 3 hrs ago - 68 replies
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What is your Astrological Sign for your birthday, Mine is Pisces
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 68 replies
What is your Astrological Sign for your birthday, Mine is Pisces
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago - 68 replies
General Discussion
Truth Social Users Are Losing Ridiculous Sums of Money to Scams
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 63 replies
Truth Social Users Are Losing Ridiculous Sums of Money to Scams
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - 63 replies
General Discussion
I guess no one is coming to Missouri.
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - 60 replies
I guess no one is coming to Missouri.
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - 60 replies
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When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - 56 replies
When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - 56 replies
Latest Breaking News
Colorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 55 replies
Colorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 55 replies
General Discussion
Red States Lead The Country In Many Things Including...
By the_liberal_grandpa - 10 hrs ago - 48 replies
Red States Lead The Country In Many Things Including...
By the_liberal_grandpa - 10 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
well, it might have been immature, but I felt good
By AmandaRuth - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
well, it might have been immature, but I felt good
By AmandaRuth - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Been following the disaster in NC. Lots of complaints
By LiberaBlueDem - 20 hrs ago - 42 replies
Been following the disaster in NC. Lots of complaints
By LiberaBlueDem - 20 hrs ago - 42 replies
General Discussion
Thoughts and prayers for Fox & Friends bad day yesterday 😆
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
Thoughts and prayers for Fox & Friends bad day yesterday 😆
By underpants - 9 hrs ago - 39 replies
General Discussion
Sec Pete tweeted Elmo Musk and told him to stop spreading disaster disinfo
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 35 replies
Sec Pete tweeted Elmo Musk and told him to stop spreading disaster disinfo
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Here's something I have not seen before! Is the tide turning?
By Sancho - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
Here's something I have not seen before! Is the tide turning?
By Sancho - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
The lies are coming down like a waterfall...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 34 replies
The lies are coming down like a waterfall...
By kentuck - 10 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Can anyone even imagine what it would be like to turn 10 million people into desperate fugitives in an instant?
By Girard442 - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
Can anyone even imagine what it would be like to turn 10 million people into desperate fugitives in an instant?
By Girard442 - 4 hrs ago - 30 replies
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Here's to the last 20 or so years and 30,000 posts
By WhiteTara - 21 hrs ago - 30 replies
Here's to the last 20 or so years and 30,000 posts
By WhiteTara - 21 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
If you're spending time publicly railing against individual republicans supporting VP Harris you're doing politics wrong
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - 27 replies
If you're spending time publicly railing against individual republicans supporting VP Harris you're doing politics wrong
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - 27 replies
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How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Anyone here old enough to remember when CNN
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
Anyone here old enough to remember when CNN
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 27 replies
General Discussion
Dutch police refuse to guard Jewish sites over 'moral dilemmas,' officers say
By Mosby - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
Dutch police refuse to guard Jewish sites over 'moral dilemmas,' officers say
By Mosby - 6 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 replies
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 replies
Latest Breaking News
Stephen King calls out 'old man' Trump for refusing to release medical records: 'Past his sell-by-date'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
Stephen King calls out 'old man' Trump for refusing to release medical records: 'Past his sell-by-date'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Harris opening 5 new offices in Florida...game on !
By DrivingOnThe Left - 2 hrs ago - 22 replies
Harris opening 5 new offices in Florida...game on !
By DrivingOnThe Left - 2 hrs ago - 22 replies
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I feel like I'm living through a horror movie
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
I feel like I'm living through a horror movie
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Test your susceptibility to misinformation with this Cambridge test. Good luck.
By brewens - 1 hr ago - 20 replies
Test your susceptibility to misinformation with this Cambridge test. Good luck.
By brewens - 1 hr ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Former Miss Iraq isn't afraid to salute Israel, 'I want to be on the good side'
By Richard D - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
Former Miss Iraq isn't afraid to salute Israel, 'I want to be on the good side'
By Richard D - 3 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Donald Trump raped a woman. Don't let him rape the USA.
By muriel_volestrangler - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Donald Trump raped a woman. Don't let him rape the USA.
By muriel_volestrangler - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
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I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as
By debm55 - 32 min ago - 19 replies
I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as
By debm55 - 32 min ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Florida's Biggest Insurer Cuts Over 600K Policies After Hurricane Helene
By bronxiteforever - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Florida's Biggest Insurer Cuts Over 600K Policies After Hurricane Helene
By bronxiteforever - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Kudos to Winston-Salem Journal (NC) for calling out disaster disinformation being spread by MAGA
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
Kudos to Winston-Salem Journal (NC) for calling out disaster disinformation being spread by MAGA
By Dennis Donovan - 13 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Krugman: Trump Is Promising To Rescue Us From Threats That Exist Only In His Mind
By kpete - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
Krugman: Trump Is Promising To Rescue Us From Threats That Exist Only In His Mind
By kpete - 14 hrs ago - 19 replies
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So Walgreens will let me get 4 vaccines at the same time
By TexasBushwhacker - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
So Walgreens will let me get 4 vaccines at the same time
By TexasBushwhacker - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Why Elon Musk is teaming up with Donald Trump?
By kentuck - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
Why Elon Musk is teaming up with Donald Trump?
By kentuck - 9 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Asheville shelter saves 100 pets from Helene's floods but more help is needed
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
Asheville shelter saves 100 pets from Helene's floods but more help is needed
By erronis - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Newsweek: Ted Cruz Faces GOP Rebellion in Texas as Republicans Back Opponent
By onetexan - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
Newsweek: Ted Cruz Faces GOP Rebellion in Texas as Republicans Back Opponent
By onetexan - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
How Many Fans Has Lee Greenwood Lost Since He.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
How Many Fans Has Lee Greenwood Lost Since He.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Is Consensual Nonmonogamy a (Good) Thing?
By MayReasonRule - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
Is Consensual Nonmonogamy a (Good) Thing?
By MayReasonRule - 9 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Who Is Elena Zhukova? Rupert Murdoch Marries Russian Oligarch's Ex
By TomCADem - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Who Is Elena Zhukova? Rupert Murdoch Marries Russian Oligarch's Ex
By TomCADem - 10 hrs ago - 17 replies
Cable News Clips
Nate Silver can fuck off: "Biden people who have PTSD because their boss couldn't reliably formulate a complete sentence
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Nate Silver can fuck off: "Biden people who have PTSD because their boss couldn't reliably formulate a complete sentence
By Dennis Donovan - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Seniors
I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all
By raccoon - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all
By raccoon - 13 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
"We have a very real opportunity": Democrats think they can take down Ted Cruz and Rick Scott
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
"We have a very real opportunity": Democrats think they can take down Ted Cruz and Rick Scott
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
They're Playing Ave Maria At Tr**p's Rally.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
They're Playing Ave Maria At Tr**p's Rally.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Gov. David Paterson of New York Assaulted in Manhattan
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
Former Gov. David Paterson of New York Assaulted in Manhattan
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
No, Biden didn't take FEMA relief money to use on migrants -- but Trump did - The Washington Post
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
No, Biden didn't take FEMA relief money to use on migrants -- but Trump did - The Washington Post
By LetMyPeopleVote - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump vows to restore Confederate general's name to NC military base
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump vows to restore Confederate general's name to NC military base
By dalton99a - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
That bastard Musk is using Twitter to try to convince people FEMA is hurting, not helping, in NC.
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
That bastard Musk is using Twitter to try to convince people FEMA is hurting, not helping, in NC.
By highplainsdem - 22 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Right-Wingers Heartbroken by Picture of Little Girl Who Doesn't Exist
By ck4829 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
Right-Wingers Heartbroken by Picture of Little Girl Who Doesn't Exist
By ck4829 - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
Could this be why Trump called for tax free tips?
By Kingofalldems - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
Could this be why Trump called for tax free tips?
By Kingofalldems - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
This is where we are now: Glenn Beck is harassing FEMA workers in North Carolina and filming it for youtube.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
This is where we are now: Glenn Beck is harassing FEMA workers in North Carolina and filming it for youtube.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Butler, PA Rally v2.0... massive security presence as large crowd arrives.
By WarGamer - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Butler, PA Rally v2.0... massive security presence as large crowd arrives.
By WarGamer - 8 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Harris' campaign plans to ramp up its negative messaging against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
Harris' campaign plans to ramp up its negative messaging against Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
Do average Americans ever watch Trump rallies?
By liberalmediaaddict - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
Do average Americans ever watch Trump rallies?
By liberalmediaaddict - 16 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
I come inside turn on the TV, MSNBC, Fox, CNN, Newsnation and Newsmax are all
By doc03 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
I come inside turn on the TV, MSNBC, Fox, CNN, Newsnation and Newsmax are all
By doc03 - 3 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Daily Beast: Cheryl Hines is reportedly considering divorcing her husband
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Daily Beast: Cheryl Hines is reportedly considering divorcing her husband
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Helene hit Trump strongholds in Georgia and North Carolina. It could swing the election.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Helene hit Trump strongholds in Georgia and North Carolina. It could swing the election.
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Mules Navigating NC's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies To Communities Cut Off By Helene
By Amaryllis - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
Mules Navigating NC's Impassable Roads To Bring Supplies To Communities Cut Off By Helene
By Amaryllis - 8 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon was also injured with an exploding pager
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon was also injured with an exploding pager
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
New Yorker cartoon: Obstacles to Relief (FEMA)
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
New Yorker cartoon: Obstacles to Relief (FEMA)
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
Dimon denies Trump endorsement after Truth Social post
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Dimon denies Trump endorsement after Truth Social post
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Pollsters adjusting and giving extra weight to Trump this election could be 100% wrong.
By Quixote1818 - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
Pollsters adjusting and giving extra weight to Trump this election could be 100% wrong.
By Quixote1818 - 23 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
OMGAWD.......ELON MUSK IS AT THE BUTLER RALLY....
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
OMGAWD.......ELON MUSK IS AT THE BUTLER RALLY....
By a kennedy - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Damage from Hurricane Helene is severe. Weather extremes are all around us. It's undeniable.
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
Damage from Hurricane Helene is severe. Weather extremes are all around us. It's undeniable.
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 11 replies
New York
captured!! the guy who sucker punched the 81 year old two weeks ago
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
captured!! the guy who sucker punched the 81 year old two weeks ago
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Forum Spotlight: Nevada
Former CCSD trustee (D) challenges incumbent (D) in Nevada State Board of Education raceFive candidates seek open seat in LV Justice Court special election
NV-AD35: Republican has enjoyed fundraising advantage in bid to flip Assembly seat
Latest Breaking News
Sandy Hook survivor Grace Fischer slams Vance's 'lock the doors' plan for school shooters
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
"The bad guys won in WWII": Minnesota candidate is latest GOP member to espouse pro-Nazi view
2 hrs ago - Salon
2 hrs ago - Salon
Tim Walz To Appear On 'Fox News Sunday,' His First Sunday Show Guest Spot Since Becoming The Democrats' VP Nominee
3 hrs ago - Deadline
3 hrs ago - Deadline
Stephen King calls out 'old man' Trump for refusing to release medical records: 'Past his sell-by-date'
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blocked
9 hrs ago - The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, TX)
9 hrs ago - The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, TX)
Magic Johnson in Flint: "Our Black Men, We Got to Get Them Out to Vote' For Kamala Harris
12 hrs ago - Deadline Detroit
12 hrs ago - Deadline Detroit
Judge maintains injunction against key part of Alabama absentee ballot law
12 hrs ago - WTVY-TV Dothan, AL/AP
12 hrs ago - WTVY-TV Dothan, AL/AP
Chief Of Nuclear Plant Security in Ukraine's Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhya Killed in Car Bombing
13 hrs ago - Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) via YouTube
13 hrs ago - Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) via YouTube
Colorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
14 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
14 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW, claiming union does not have right to authorize mid-contract strike
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Biden Roasts Marco Rubio For Calling Job Numbers 'Fake': Anything MAGA Doesn't Like 'They Call Fake'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
"We have a very real opportunity": Democrats think they can take down Ted Cruz and Rick Scott
17 hrs ago - Salon
17 hrs ago - Salon
Supreme Court takes up gun-makers' bid to end lawsuit from Mexican government over cartel violence
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Biden takes a victory lap on economy in surprise visit to White House briefing room
Yesterday - newsbreak.com
Yesterday - newsbreak.com
US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP
Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
North Carolina Republican Pleads To End Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About Helene Disaster Recovery
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Oklahoma's school chief required Bibles in class and one seemed to meet the criteria - endorsed by Trump
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
George Conway Flips A Republican Dog Whistle Right Back On Donald Trump In New Ad
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Biden says the election will be 'free and fair' but 'I don't know' whether it will be 'peaceful'
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Yesterday - Associated Press
Yesterday - Associated Press
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics