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General Discussion
What song should be played as tRump walks down to the podium? Mine is "I'm a Loser" What is yours?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 119 replies
What song should be played as tRump walks down to the podium? Mine is "I'm a Loser" What is yours?
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 119 replies
General Discussion
I'm convinced it was more than just a sex trafficking ring...
By Trueblue Texan - 16 hrs ago - 69 replies
I'm convinced it was more than just a sex trafficking ring...
By Trueblue Texan - 16 hrs ago - 69 replies
General Discussion
'It's Going to Be a Long Speech': Trump Prepares for State of the Union
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 53 replies
'It's Going to Be a Long Speech': Trump Prepares for State of the Union
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - 53 replies
General Discussion
Trump's dementia will be on full display tonight, and the MSM
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - 49 replies
Trump's dementia will be on full display tonight, and the MSM
By edhopper - 4 hrs ago - 49 replies
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What was your favorite animal character from a movie, TV show or a commercial or other media, Mine was Grumpy Cat and
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 48 replies
What was your favorite animal character from a movie, TV show or a commercial or other media, Mine was Grumpy Cat and
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Seriously, the Republican Party is a Criminal Enterprise.
By Joinfortmill - 6 hrs ago - 46 replies
Seriously, the Republican Party is a Criminal Enterprise.
By Joinfortmill - 6 hrs ago - 46 replies
Latest Breaking News
Tennessee Republicans propose bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have an abortion
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 46 replies
Tennessee Republicans propose bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have an abortion
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 46 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kraft Heinz cut expenses too deeply under private equity management, its new CEO says
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 40 replies
Kraft Heinz cut expenses too deeply under private equity management, its new CEO says
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 40 replies
General Discussion
On Gavin Newsom: It was an intentional and premeditated lie spread by the same paid MAGA influencer and bot network
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
On Gavin Newsom: It was an intentional and premeditated lie spread by the same paid MAGA influencer and bot network
By applegrove - 17 hrs ago - 36 replies
Science
Too Late to Apologize! James Webb Telescope New study just made the "crisis in cosmology" WORSE...
By Sancho - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
Too Late to Apologize! James Webb Telescope New study just made the "crisis in cosmology" WORSE...
By Sancho - 6 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
People are calling and emailing USA Hockey to express their disgust with the mockery of the women's team
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
People are calling and emailing USA Hockey to express their disgust with the mockery of the women's team
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 9 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Does anybody know who the "designated survivor" is tonight?
By niyad - 5 hrs ago - 33 replies
Does anybody know who the "designated survivor" is tonight?
By niyad - 5 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Now we know why New Mexico didn't properly investigate Zorro Ranch evidence.
By Trueblue Texan - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
Now we know why New Mexico didn't properly investigate Zorro Ranch evidence.
By Trueblue Texan - 23 hrs ago - 33 replies
General Discussion
Just to let everyone know, my grand daughter completed her first solo run with no hiccups,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
Just to let everyone know, my grand daughter completed her first solo run with no hiccups,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 16 hrs ago - 32 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after 'suicide attempt' amid Epstein-linked corruption probe
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 31 replies
Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after 'suicide attempt' amid Epstein-linked corruption probe
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 31 replies
Latest Breaking News
Christian leaders denounce Trump actions, warn of 'crisis of faith'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
Christian leaders denounce Trump actions, warn of 'crisis of faith'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
men's hockey team are feeling the heat. "Everyone is giving us backlash for all the social media stuff today"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 29 replies
men's hockey team are feeling the heat. "Everyone is giving us backlash for all the social media stuff today"
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 1 hr ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
Angry Locals Force Officials to Ax Charlie Kirk Memorial
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago - 26 replies
Angry Locals Force Officials to Ax Charlie Kirk Memorial
By Zorro - 3 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's advice
By WestMichRad - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's advice
By WestMichRad - 20 hrs ago - 26 replies
General Discussion
Trump admitted to insiders that Jack Smith had him 'dead to rights': report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
Trump admitted to insiders that Jack Smith had him 'dead to rights': report
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - 24 replies
Latest Breaking News
Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 22 replies
Latest Breaking News
FedEx sues for refund of Trump tariffs, days after Supreme Court ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
FedEx sues for refund of Trump tariffs, days after Supreme Court ruling
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Rep. Stansbury: "Trump was investigated by the FBI for abuse of a minor"
By womanofthehills - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
Rep. Stansbury: "Trump was investigated by the FBI for abuse of a minor"
By womanofthehills - 21 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
During tonight's State of the Union Adress, what is the worst thing Trump could possibly say?
By Chasstev365 - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
During tonight's State of the Union Adress, what is the worst thing Trump could possibly say?
By Chasstev365 - 5 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
Live updates: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
Live updates: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
POLL: Are you watching the Trump Circus show (aka SOTU) tonight? (Poll)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
POLL: Are you watching the Trump Circus show (aka SOTU) tonight? (Poll)
By ificandream - 3 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Petulant? This Dem consultant on CNN warns Dems not to be "petulant" at the SOTU
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Petulant? This Dem consultant on CNN warns Dems not to be "petulant" at the SOTU
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
US ambassador to Paris banned from meeting French ministers after no-show
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
US ambassador to Paris banned from meeting French ministers after no-show
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
I do not understand an attraction to children.
By usedtobedemgurl - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
I do not understand an attraction to children.
By usedtobedemgurl - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
By Dulcinea - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
By Dulcinea - 6 hrs ago - 17 replies
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
Exclusive: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
By mysteryowl - 8 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Newsom overtakes Kamala in poll of Democratic candidates for President!
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
Newsom overtakes Kamala in poll of Democratic candidates for President!
By PeaceWave - 1 hr ago - 15 replies
The DU Lounge
Looking for ideas for a song for a Mother/Son dance at a wedding.
By woodsprite - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Looking for ideas for a song for a Mother/Son dance at a wedding.
By woodsprite - 3 hrs ago - 15 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Went to a non union job interview yesterday. As I'm a dinosaur in modern trucking industry with this technology.
By Dunc - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
Went to a non union job interview yesterday. As I'm a dinosaur in modern trucking industry with this technology.
By Dunc - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
After watching Rachel last night my question is
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
After watching Rachel last night my question is
By malaise - 10 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Amid polling low, Trump centers pre-State of the Union message on immigration
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Amid polling low, Trump centers pre-State of the Union message on immigration
By Omaha Steve - 7 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump snubbed as U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines State of the Union invitation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump snubbed as U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines State of the Union invitation
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump's top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran
By mahatmakanejeeves - 22 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Surprise! WH says tonight's speech will blame ongoing affordability crisis on Biden!
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Surprise! WH says tonight's speech will blame ongoing affordability crisis on Biden!
By senseandsensibility - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
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Me...being escorted out by the manager of an "all you can eat" buffet.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
Me...being escorted out by the manager of an "all you can eat" buffet.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
A president lying the country into war, again
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
A president lying the country into war, again
By bigtree - 3 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. says we need more herbicide production, stunning his followers
By SamuelTheThird - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
RFK Jr. says we need more herbicide production, stunning his followers
By SamuelTheThird - 14 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Lawyer in SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs says his clients want a refund
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
How they would ever unwind the tariff refunds fairly is beyond
By Klarkashton - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
How they would ever unwind the tariff refunds fairly is beyond
By Klarkashton - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Men's Hockey team attending SOTU?
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
Men's Hockey team attending SOTU?
By senseandsensibility - 21 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Just 32% of Americans now say that Trump has had the right priorities, while 68% say he hasn't paid enough attention to
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Just 32% of Americans now say that Trump has had the right priorities, while 68% say he hasn't paid enough attention to
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Peter Attia Out at CBS News After Epstein Files Correspondence Disclosures (Exclusive)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
Peter Attia Out at CBS News After Epstein Files Correspondence Disclosures (Exclusive)
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
Damn! Missing North Carolina woman found 'alive and well' after 24 years
By malaise - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
Damn! Missing North Carolina woman found 'alive and well' after 24 years
By malaise - 1 hr ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
'Kristi Noem scraps ICE detention center after hundreds protest' In N.H.
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
'Kristi Noem scraps ICE detention center after hundreds protest' In N.H.
By Joinfortmill - 3 hrs ago - 10 replies
Weird News
Kentucky man covered in fur arrested after he is found having sex with a deer, cops say
By WestMichRad - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
Kentucky man covered in fur arrested after he is found having sex with a deer, cops say
By WestMichRad - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
When does the Senate vote on the awful Save Act?
By FarPoint - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
When does the Senate vote on the awful Save Act?
By FarPoint - 5 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The con artist is spending the evening before his SOTU posting about Gavin Newsom
By Quiet Em - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
The con artist is spending the evening before his SOTU posting about Gavin Newsom
By Quiet Em - 14 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
We're Never Going to See That Jack Smith Report
By SamuelTheThird - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
We're Never Going to See That Jack Smith Report
By SamuelTheThird - 20 hrs ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kennedy Center Honors to be renamed as Trump-era changes continue
By mahatmakanejeeves - 47 min ago - 9 replies
Kennedy Center Honors to be renamed as Trump-era changes continue
By mahatmakanejeeves - 47 min ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Get your Bingo Cards for tonight's State Of The Union Speech. Print your cards at the link. ...
By aggiesal - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
Get your Bingo Cards for tonight's State Of The Union Speech. Print your cards at the link. ...
By aggiesal - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
People power did it!! Plans for ICE detention facility in Merrimack, NH are cancelled!!!
By Bluepinky - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
People power did it!! Plans for ICE detention facility in Merrimack, NH are cancelled!!!
By Bluepinky - 2 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
OK I know DU has a lot of Random People with Random Knowledge but do we have any Norwegians or Norway talkers here?
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
OK I know DU has a lot of Random People with Random Knowledge but do we have any Norwegians or Norway talkers here?
By Botany - 3 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Boycott the State of the Union Trump doesn't deserve our attention
By Historic NY - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Boycott the State of the Union Trump doesn't deserve our attention
By Historic NY - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Several KC-135R Stratotankers have departed RAF Mildenhall headed south-southeast over Western Europe
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
Several KC-135R Stratotankers have departed RAF Mildenhall headed south-southeast over Western Europe
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
So many Trumpers call themselves Christians..is that vital support crumblng?
By Playingmantis - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
So many Trumpers call themselves Christians..is that vital support crumblng?
By Playingmantis - 5 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Former FBI director trashes Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics hockey final: 'Horrible message to the FBI rank and file'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
Former FBI director trashes Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics hockey final: 'Horrible message to the FBI rank and file'
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
I'm climbing (some) of these puppies in March. Ask anything
By Xipe Totec - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
I'm climbing (some) of these puppies in March. Ask anything
By Xipe Totec - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Forum Spotlight: Science
Too Late to Apologize! James Webb Telescope New study just made the "crisis in cosmology" WORSE...How Can Infinity Come in Many Sizes? -- Quanta Magazine
The Human Cost of Trump's War on Science
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship information
5 min ago - msn/WSJ
5 min ago - msn/WSJ
'Unprecedented decision': The Boston Globe decides to ax printed paper for first time in over a century amid blizzard
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
Over 150 U.S. aircraft sweep into Europe, Middle East as Trump mulls strikes
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
2 hrs ago - Washington Post
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother's return
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after 'suicide attempt' amid Epstein-linked corruption probe
5 hrs ago - apa
5 hrs ago - apa
Kraft Heinz cut expenses too deeply under private equity management, its new CEO says
5 hrs ago - Business Insider
5 hrs ago - Business Insider
Northeast US digs out from brutal snowstorm that disrupted flights and canceled school
5 hrs ago - AP
5 hrs ago - AP
Former FBI director trashes Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics hockey final: 'Horrible message to the FBI rank and file'
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
Former ICE instructor testifies that agency slashed training for new officers
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
8 hrs ago - Washington Post
Newly unearthed DEA document from Epstein files raises question: Did Epstein facilitate drug trafficking?
8 hrs ago - CBS News
8 hrs ago - CBS News
Exclusive: Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
8 hrs ago - NPR
8 hrs ago - NPR
House Democrats bringing Jeffrey Epstein survivors to Trump's State of the Union speech
9 hrs ago - NBC News
9 hrs ago - NBC News
US pulls nonessential staff from Beirut embassy as tensions with Iran ratchet up
10 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Military Times
10 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/Military Times
SCOTUS passes on Boeing bid to block pilot union suit over 737 Max training
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
18 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
CDC deputy director abruptly resigns from role as agency reels from turnover
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
18 hrs ago - The Guardian/Reuters
Jeanine Pirro's office shelves pursuit of Democrats over social video, sources say
19 hrs ago - NBC News
19 hrs ago - NBC News
Wisconsin taxpayers accuse Legislature of wasting funds on private attorneys
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
19 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Pentagon Says They Haven't Been Ordered to Send Medical Boat to Greenland - Despite Trump Claim a 'Great Hospital Boat'
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Blizzard travel ban will remain in RI, see snow totals and outages
20 hrs ago - The Providence Journal
20 hrs ago - The Providence Journal
Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's advice
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
20 hrs ago - The Guardian
Federal court rejects GOP bid to block new Utah congressional map, likely netting Dems a seat
21 hrs ago - Politico
21 hrs ago - Politico
Tariff extensions off the table for Senate Democrats as Trump rages over Supreme Court loss
21 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
21 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
At least 73 people died in the attempt to capture a Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
House speaker tells GOP Rep. Gonzales to promptly address affair allegations
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
22 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Trump snubbed as U.S. Women's Hockey Team declines State of the Union invitation
22 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
22 hrs ago - meidasnews.com
Tennessee Republicans propose bill that would allow the death penalty for women who have an abortion
23 hrs ago - The Independent
23 hrs ago - The Independent
Millions are stuck at home due to blizzard warnings and travel shutdowns in northeastern US
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP