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General Discussion
Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory
By Hotler - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory
By Hotler - 25 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 150 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 150 replies @ 14 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Again, I have no idea when ALOT of us deny that nefarious things happened tht UPENDED the election....
By The_REAL_Ecumenist - 14 hrs ago
Again, I have no idea when ALOT of us deny that nefarious things happened tht UPENDED the election....
By The_REAL_Ecumenist - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
The GOP has control over all three branches of government.
By bronxiteforever - 14 hrs ago
The GOP has control over all three branches of government.
By bronxiteforever - 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT: Kennedy's F.D.A.Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
NYT: Kennedy's F.D.A.Wish List: Raw Milk, Stem Cells, Heavy Metals
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Judge sets new trial date in Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against The New York Times
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
Judge sets new trial date in Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against The New York Times
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Democratic elites and politicians in Washington, attend the inauguration at your own risk.
By Hotler - 15 hrs ago
Democratic elites and politicians in Washington, attend the inauguration at your own risk.
By Hotler - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory
By Hotler - 15 hrs ago
Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory
By Hotler - 15 hrs ago
TV Chat
Which episode of "The Brady Bunch" was showing on TV this night, November 12, 1971?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
Which episode of "The Brady Bunch" was showing on TV this night, November 12, 1971?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
RawStory: 3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
RawStory: 3 reasons why a Trump White House might not be a disaster for Ukraine
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
American History
On November 10, 1954, the Marine Corps War Memorial was dedicated.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
On November 10, 1954, the Marine Corps War Memorial was dedicated.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Some Trump Supporters Are ALREADY Finding Out After F***ing Around
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago
Some Trump Supporters Are ALREADY Finding Out After F***ing Around
By Quixote1818 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Quesstion, are these people that are getting appointed to Cabinet jobs being vetted? I get the impression that they are
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago
Quesstion, are these people that are getting appointed to Cabinet jobs being vetted? I get the impression that they are
By debm55 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Best Legal Advice You Can Get...and its Free! (Part I) Part II will be posted tomorrow
By Ranting Randy - 15 hrs ago
The Best Legal Advice You Can Get...and its Free! (Part I) Part II will be posted tomorrow
By Ranting Randy - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago
Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans
By Coventina - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
It just dawned on me- more public officials are probably going to start recording their phone calls
By Fiendish Thingy - 15 hrs ago
It just dawned on me- more public officials are probably going to start recording their phone calls
By Fiendish Thingy - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden, Harris, Walz, Obama, Clinton and the DNC should be organizing a massive protest for Jan. 20
By hawkeye21 - 15 hrs ago
Biden, Harris, Walz, Obama, Clinton and the DNC should be organizing a massive protest for Jan. 20
By hawkeye21 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
So.... my daughter got some terrible news, and it has her angry and terrified.
By Happy Hoosier - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
So.... my daughter got some terrible news, and it has her angry and terrified.
By Happy Hoosier - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Who else feels tired and hopeless?
By EnergizedLib - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Who else feels tired and hopeless?
By EnergizedLib - 75 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
This from a fellow poster elsewhere. Gave me permission to copy and paste this.
By Jit423 - 15 hrs ago
This from a fellow poster elsewhere. Gave me permission to copy and paste this.
By Jit423 - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
We can't "bring down the temperature"
By marmar - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
We can't "bring down the temperature"
By marmar - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Important point about Biden's (misplaced) unpopularity
By LymphocyteLover - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Important point about Biden's (misplaced) unpopularity
By LymphocyteLover - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Will Stancil: Our information environment is completely broken.
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
Will Stancil: Our information environment is completely broken.
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Stop apologizing and say it to a Deplorable's face: "I AM BETTER THAN YOU."
By DetlefK - 15 hrs ago
Stop apologizing and say it to a Deplorable's face: "I AM BETTER THAN YOU."
By DetlefK - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tips for moving to bluesky from Xitter*...
By littlemissmartypants - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Tips for moving to bluesky from Xitter*...
By littlemissmartypants - 50 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
You are walking into the stadium to receive your award. You are on the red carpet. What song is playing? ANY Song , It
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
You are walking into the stadium to receive your award. You are on the red carpet. What song is playing? ANY Song , It
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 125 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 125 replies @ 15 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory
By SouthernCal_Dem - 15 hrs ago
Former Fed policymaker Mester sees fewer rate cuts next year after Trump's victory
By SouthernCal_Dem - 15 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Guardian: Will the American project survive the anger of white men?
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
The Guardian: Will the American project survive the anger of white men?
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
RawStory: Key gripe Trump aimed at Harris set to get worse with his presidency: experts
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago
RawStory: Key gripe Trump aimed at Harris set to get worse with his presidency: experts
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump versus the "woke" military: More proof he hates America
By Kid Berwyn - 16 hrs ago
Donald Trump versus the "woke" military: More proof he hates America
By Kid Berwyn - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
I'm surprised at how little discussion there is questioning the results.
By garybeck - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
I'm surprised at how little discussion there is questioning the results.
By garybeck - 125 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Israel/Palestine
At Riyadh summit, Saudi crown prince backs Iran, accuses Israel of genocide
By Mosby - 16 hrs ago
At Riyadh summit, Saudi crown prince backs Iran, accuses Israel of genocide
By Mosby - 16 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Eddie Glaude on the threat of a second Trump term poses to democracy and marginalized groups
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
Eddie Glaude on the threat of a second Trump term poses to democracy and marginalized groups
By ihaveaquestion - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Saving our democracy, we are a republic and be glad for that.
By thatdemguy - 16 hrs ago
Saving our democracy, we are a republic and be glad for that.
By thatdemguy - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Schumer invites McCormick, Gallego to Senate orientation
By FBaggins - 16 hrs ago
Schumer invites McCormick, Gallego to Senate orientation
By FBaggins - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's final popular vote will likely be under 50%.
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago
Trump's final popular vote will likely be under 50%.
By Tommy Carcetti - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows' request to move Georgia election subversion case to federal court
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows' request to move Georgia election subversion case to federal court
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Republicans Vow to Defy Schumer, Escort Dave McCormick Into Capitol
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republicans Vow to Defy Schumer, Escort Dave McCormick Into Capitol
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The Price Of Gas As Tr**p Was Re-Elected In The Chicago Area.....
By global1 - 16 hrs ago
The Price Of Gas As Tr**p Was Re-Elected In The Chicago Area.....
By global1 - 16 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Warren Buffett, surgery, and the economy....
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Warren Buffett, surgery, and the economy....
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Has anybody seen the Swing State Recount John Pavlovitz is posting about
By kristndem - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Has anybody seen the Swing State Recount John Pavlovitz is posting about
By kristndem - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Colorado
EDITORIAL: Aurora lawmakers discarded a solution to a rental slum controversy
By Nittersing - 16 hrs ago
EDITORIAL: Aurora lawmakers discarded a solution to a rental slum controversy
By Nittersing - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kids of Angel Rodriguez (...Latino man living in Texas who voted for TSF..) told by neighbor's kid to go back to where
By iluvtennis - 16 hrs ago
Kids of Angel Rodriguez (...Latino man living in Texas who voted for TSF..) told by neighbor's kid to go back to where
By iluvtennis - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Some history:1933 diplomatic cable from the american embassy in berlin to FDR
By DBoon - 16 hrs ago
Some history:1933 diplomatic cable from the american embassy in berlin to FDR
By DBoon - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Was the 2024 election the last bona fide US election?
By UniqueUserName - 16 hrs ago
Was the 2024 election the last bona fide US election?
By UniqueUserName - 16 hrs ago
General Discussion
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
Republicans want all Americans to unite behind Donald Trump...
By kentuck - 25 replies @ 16 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NYT: Trumps lawyers try again to throw out his Manhattan criminal case, hoping to clear before return to WH
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago
NYT: Trumps lawyers try again to throw out his Manhattan criminal case, hoping to clear before return to WH
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Movies
Born November 13, 1935 - Tom Atkins - American actorOn November 9, 1914, Hedy Lamarr was born.
At 10:04 p.m. on this day, November 12, 1955, lightning struck the Hill Valley, California, courthouse.
Latest Breaking News
Elon Musk's America PAC Canvassers Faced Surveillance, Sickness, and Late Pay in Arizona
Nov 5 - Wired
Nov 5 - Wired
'Just stop talking about that': Trump snaps at reporter at polling place press conference
Nov 5 - raw story
Nov 5 - raw story
Harris makes surprise Election Day stop at D.C. phone bank, does radio interviews in battleground states
Nov 5 - Spectrum News NY1
Nov 5 - Spectrum News NY1
Pennsylvania man charged with making online death threats against Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton
Nov 5 - CNN
Nov 5 - CNN
RFK Jr. begs his supporters not to vote for him as he remains on swing state ballots
Nov 5 - The Independent
Nov 5 - The Independent
Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in court after missing deadline to turn over Mercedes, other assets
Nov 5 - AP
Nov 5 - AP
FBI says bomb threats to several states came from Russian email domains, deemed non-credible
Nov 5 - AP
Nov 5 - AP
"Bottom has started to fall out": Trump campaign aides fret as Election Day "confidence has shifted"
Nov 5 - Salon
Nov 5 - Salon
US Justice Department cleared to send election monitors to Texas, Missouri
Nov 5 - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Nov 5 - Yahoo! News/Reuters
Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico
Nov 5 - AP
Nov 5 - AP
Roger Stone rips 'amateur' Laura Loomer for attacking RFK Jr. in late night MAGA dust up
Nov 5 - The Independent
Nov 5 - The Independent
Ohio sheriff's lieutenant who said he won't help Democrats deletes posts, apologizes
Nov 5 - USA Today
Nov 5 - USA Today
About 24 states say they'll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
Nov 5 - AP
Nov 5 - AP
Man arrested in alleged neo-Nazi-inspired plot to destroy Nashville energy facility: DOJ
Nov 5 - ABC, DoJ
Nov 5 - ABC, DoJ
Elon Musk's lawyer says $1M giveaway winners not randomly chosen, which could raise legal issues
Nov 5 - NBC News
Nov 5 - NBC News