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Say "thanks" or "thank you" in a different language. You may use Google. Please give the language and country/region.
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 112 replies
Say "thanks" or "thank you" in a different language. You may use Google. Please give the language and country/region.
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 112 replies
General Discussion
Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 81 replies
Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - 81 replies
The DU Lounge
What condiment goes best on Friday's turkey sandwich? Mayo or Miracle Whip? I say Miracle Whip. What about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
What condiment goes best on Friday's turkey sandwich? Mayo or Miracle Whip? I say Miracle Whip. What about you?
By debm55 - 23 hrs ago - 48 replies
General Discussion
Do you think we will ever see the $2000 that tRump said we will get from the tariffs. I don't.
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 46 replies
Do you think we will ever see the $2000 that tRump said we will get from the tariffs. I don't.
By debm55 - 12 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
Duluth, MN Church Shaken by Long-Time Child Sexual Abuse Story
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
Duluth, MN Church Shaken by Long-Time Child Sexual Abuse Story
By MineralMan - 23 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
"Earnings Test" could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
"Earnings Test" could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism
By Nevilledog - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
I think Marjorie Taylor Greene is preparing
By Joinfortmill - 11 hrs ago - 30 replies
I think Marjorie Taylor Greene is preparing
By Joinfortmill - 11 hrs ago - 30 replies
General Discussion
Analyst swipes at MAGA's 'fragile' sweater meltdown
By tblue37 - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
Analyst swipes at MAGA's 'fragile' sweater meltdown
By tblue37 - 7 hrs ago - 29 replies
The DU Lounge
Deb's 'say thank you...' suddenly reminded me of...How many of Your Parents Spoke in their Other Language so you...
By electric_blue68 - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
Deb's 'say thank you...' suddenly reminded me of...How many of Your Parents Spoke in their Other Language so you...
By electric_blue68 - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies
General Discussion
A valid question that could be asked of every red state these days.
By OldBaldy1701E - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
A valid question that could be asked of every red state these days.
By OldBaldy1701E - 22 hrs ago - 28 replies
General Discussion
I cannot explain it, but I found the joint appearance disturbing
By question everything - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
I cannot explain it, but I found the joint appearance disturbing
By question everything - 20 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
Idiot of the week: Ex-GOP aide paid to be mutilated and branded 'Trump whore' in hoax attack, say police
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
Idiot of the week: Ex-GOP aide paid to be mutilated and branded 'Trump whore' in hoax attack, say police
By Floyd R. Turbo - 19 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Bessent Says Health-Care Announcement Coming This Week
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
Bessent Says Health-Care Announcement Coming This Week
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Wisconsin GOP want women to collect their miscarriages in tupperware containers.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
Wisconsin GOP want women to collect their miscarriages in tupperware containers.
By Swede - 22 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
'People better get fired': GOP lawmaker puts Trump admin on notice for latest 'buffoonery'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
'People better get fired': GOP lawmaker puts Trump admin on notice for latest 'buffoonery'
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies
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I think that discos are/should make a comeback.
By Klarkashton - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
I think that discos are/should make a comeback.
By Klarkashton - 12 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez net worth: What to know
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez net worth: What to know
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
YES! FINALLY some JUSTICE! Kash Patel is PISSED that "SWAT Team Won't Babysit His Girlfriend At Gig."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
YES! FINALLY some JUSTICE! Kash Patel is PISSED that "SWAT Team Won't Babysit His Girlfriend At Gig."
By Miles Archer - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Devastating population decline predicted in deep red state by 2040 as counties lose up to a third of residents
By edbermac - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
Devastating population decline predicted in deep red state by 2040 as counties lose up to a third of residents
By edbermac - 21 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
It is to laugh - Maybe not, but it's been suggested to me to post my Current Political Memes here.
By 3825-87867 - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
It is to laugh - Maybe not, but it's been suggested to me to post my Current Political Memes here.
By 3825-87867 - 23 hrs ago - 18 replies
Pets
My 2 fosters: Taz (shorthair) and Maddie (fluffball)
By CurtEastPoint - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
My 2 fosters: Taz (shorthair) and Maddie (fluffball)
By CurtEastPoint - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
No Sh*t Sherlock: "Trump is just incapable of understanding that people struggle to afford things."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
No Sh*t Sherlock: "Trump is just incapable of understanding that people struggle to afford things."
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump set to propose framework to fix Obamacare subsidies
By turbinetree - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
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Trump set to propose framework to fix Obamacare subsidies
By turbinetree - 16 hrs ago - 16 replies
Latest Breaking News
Crockett: MTG couldn't 'take the heat' from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
Crockett: MTG couldn't 'take the heat' from Trump
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Why Trump, 79, Only Wants Identical Women: Wolff
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
Why Trump, 79, Only Wants Identical Women: Wolff
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Trump refused to send disaster aid to Chicago after 2 devastating storms.
By ShazzieB - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
Trump refused to send disaster aid to Chicago after 2 devastating storms.
By ShazzieB - 15 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Doug Jones to run against Tuberville fir Alabama Governor
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Doug Jones to run against Tuberville fir Alabama Governor
By Nevilledog - 20 hrs ago - 15 replies
Health
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians?
By Dulcinea - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Kash Patel and Kristi Noem take a joyride in life-size pink Lego Cadillac as backlash mounts
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Kash Patel and Kristi Noem take a joyride in life-size pink Lego Cadillac as backlash mounts
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump calls for disgraced election official linked to his 'Big Lie' to be freed - as Colorado officials dig their heels
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Trump calls for disgraced election official linked to his 'Big Lie' to be freed - as Colorado officials dig their heels
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 13 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
This small minded, spiteful, insufferable pettiness is a reflection on the United States
By lees1975 - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
This small minded, spiteful, insufferable pettiness is a reflection on the United States
By lees1975 - 13 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
The IRS quietly released new tax brackets for 2026. Some Americans will save thousands while others won't be so lucky
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
The IRS quietly released new tax brackets for 2026. Some Americans will save thousands while others won't be so lucky
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
'No Collusion': Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren't Even in the U.S.
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
'No Collusion': Many Top MAGA Trolls Aren't Even in the U.S.
By B.See - 15 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
The United States will NEVER be forgiven if Trump abandons Ukraine.
By Chasstev365 - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
The United States will NEVER be forgiven if Trump abandons Ukraine.
By Chasstev365 - 23 hrs ago - 13 replies
General Discussion
We're about to invade Venezuela because trump wants their oil (post by Mueller, She Wrote)
By tblue37 - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
We're about to invade Venezuela because trump wants their oil (post by Mueller, She Wrote)
By tblue37 - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed
By Eugene - 6 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
"Quiet, Piggy!" as a sign of dementia
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
"Quiet, Piggy!" as a sign of dementia
By struggle4progress - 12 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
Musk's DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
Musk's DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing
By Miles Archer - 14 hrs ago - 12 replies
General Discussion
FBI concludes Trump's would-be assassin acted alone during rally shooting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
FBI concludes Trump's would-be assassin acted alone during rally shooting
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 15 hrs ago - 12 replies
Latest Breaking News
The Trump Mobile phone is nowhere to be found after months of delay
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
The Trump Mobile phone is nowhere to be found after months of delay
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 11 replies
General Discussion
4 ex-Dem grifters who came to realize the Dems just weren't gullible enough
By tblue37 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
4 ex-Dem grifters who came to realize the Dems just weren't gullible enough
By tblue37 - 17 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Congress is considering pre-disclosing their stock trades. Some see a distraction from the need for a ban.
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Congress is considering pre-disclosing their stock trades. Some see a distraction from the need for a ban.
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 11 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump's accusations of treason draw bipartisan rebukee
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Trump's accusations of treason draw bipartisan rebukee
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 11 replies
Fiction
What Fiction are you reading this week, November 23, 2025?
By hermetic - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
What Fiction are you reading this week, November 23, 2025?
By hermetic - 23 hrs ago - 11 replies
The DU Lounge
Daily joke-What side of the turkey has the most feathers? answer--The outside.
By debm55 - 38 min ago - 10 replies
Daily joke-What side of the turkey has the most feathers? answer--The outside.
By debm55 - 38 min ago - 10 replies
Latest Breaking News
U.S., Ukrainian officials discussing bringing Zelenskyy to U.S., sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
U.S., Ukrainian officials discussing bringing Zelenskyy to U.S., sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
The European Plan for Ending the War in Ukraine
By surfered - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
The European Plan for Ending the War in Ukraine
By surfered - 18 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
Crow: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ..
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
Crow: Send troops into Chicago, into polling stations, kill terrorists' families, shoot peaceful protesters ..
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - 10 replies
General Discussion
"Senior House Republican" whines about being "treated like garbage" by Trump and MAGAt Moses Mikey wanting it to happen
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
"Senior House Republican" whines about being "treated like garbage" by Trump and MAGAt Moses Mikey wanting it to happen
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Carrie Fisher Once Sent a Cow's Tongue to a Producer Who Allegedly Assaulted Her Friend
By sheshe2 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Carrie Fisher Once Sent a Cow's Tongue to a Producer Who Allegedly Assaulted Her Friend
By sheshe2 - 10 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem admits to handing out 'fake' bonus checks for photo op: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem admits to handing out 'fake' bonus checks for photo op: report
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 9 replies
Music Appreciation
Yesterday I posted a Primal Scream video to honor the late Mani Mounfield.
By JohnnyRingo - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Yesterday I posted a Primal Scream video to honor the late Mani Mounfield.
By JohnnyRingo - 15 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Full text of European counter-proposal to US Ukraine peace plan
By GJGCA - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
Full text of European counter-proposal to US Ukraine peace plan
By GJGCA - 18 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
Post of the day!! Look at what the DU did as a group!!!
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
Post of the day!! Look at what the DU did as a group!!!
By Omaha Steve - 19 hrs ago - 9 replies
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (November 23, 2025)
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (November 23, 2025)
By EarlG - 22 hrs ago - 9 replies
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae star and actor, dead at 81
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae star and actor, dead at 81
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Forum Spotlight: Washington
Arlington High School class of '65 donates reunion money to food bankTulalip unveils the largest holiday lights display in Washington
Board takes a look at questionable ballots
Latest Breaking News
Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
25 sec ago - AP
25 sec ago - AP
"Quite frankly I was pissed off!" Growing online page chronicles Trump Justice Dept. resignation letters
1 hr ago - msn/CBS News
1 hr ago - msn/CBS News
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists planning to return to work, ending 3-year strike
1 hr ago - CBS News
1 hr ago - CBS News
Kash Patel and Kristi Noem take a joyride in life-size pink Lego Cadillac as backlash mounts
3 hrs ago - msn/Irish Star
3 hrs ago - msn/Irish Star
Sen. Mark Warner calls 28-point plan for Russia-Ukraine truce 'a historically bad deal'
4 hrs ago - Politico
4 hrs ago - Politico
Trump calls for disgraced election official linked to his 'Big Lie' to be freed - as Colorado officials dig their heels
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/CNN
6 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance/CNN
Woman in Slender Man stabbing is missing after cutting off monitoring device, authorities say
9 hrs ago - LA Times
9 hrs ago - LA Times
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in 'My Own Private Idaho,' 'Andy Warhol's Frankenstein,' Dies at 81
11 hrs ago - Variety
11 hrs ago - Variety
Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem admits to handing out 'fake' bonus checks for photo op: report
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
US, Ukraine say they have an 'updated and refined' peace framework, but questions remain
14 hrs ago - Reuters
14 hrs ago - Reuters
No recession risk for US economy as a whole after $11 billion shutdown hit, Bessent says
16 hrs ago - Reuters
16 hrs ago - Reuters
The Epstein Chaos Has Begun: Why Netanyahu Is Sharing Leftist Conspiracy Theories About a Mossad Sex Cabal
17 hrs ago - Haaretz
17 hrs ago - Haaretz
'People better get fired': GOP lawmaker puts Trump admin on notice for latest 'buffoonery'
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
17 hrs ago - Raw Story
Congress is considering pre-disclosing their stock trades. Some see a distraction from the need for a ban.
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Fnance
18 hrs ago - Yahoo! Fnance
Defiant GOP congressman rejects push by party bosses to drop out of Texas primary, scrambling race for Senate majority
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan military intervention remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
21 hrs ago - The Independent
21 hrs ago - The Independent
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after 50 pupils escape
22 hrs ago - AP
22 hrs ago - AP
Zohran Mamdani says he still believes Trump is a 'fascist' and 'despot' after White House meeting
23 hrs ago - NBC News
23 hrs ago - NBC News
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in US thrown into legal limbo by Trump immigration crackdown
Yesterday - Reuters
Yesterday - Reuters
Officials arrive for Switzerland talks as Zelenskyy laments ongoing Russian strikes
Yesterday - ABC News
Yesterday - ABC News
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro, sources say
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News