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General Discussion
Just saw where Mark Cuban is telling people
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - 95 replies
Just saw where Mark Cuban is telling people
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - 95 replies
General Discussion
JD Vance just told Fox & Friends that 40% of people calling Social Security "are actually committing fraud"
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 90 replies
JD Vance just told Fox & Friends that 40% of people calling Social Security "are actually committing fraud"
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - 90 replies
General Discussion
My friend operates a small business. He received this note today from his main supplier, also a small business.
By bluesbassman - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
My friend operates a small business. He received this note today from his main supplier, also a small business.
By bluesbassman - 14 hrs ago - 52 replies
General Discussion
What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC
By Beachnutt - 16 hrs ago - 49 replies
What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC
By Beachnutt - 16 hrs ago - 49 replies
General Discussion
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 22 hrs ago - 46 replies
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 22 hrs ago - 46 replies
General Discussion
a right wing koch backed orginization just sued to stop the tariffs
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
a right wing koch backed orginization just sued to stop the tariffs
By moonshinegnomie - 3 hrs ago - 45 replies
General Discussion
Bat Shit Crazy Rand Paul Drops The Mic Of Reason
By MayReasonRule - 16 hrs ago - 43 replies
Bat Shit Crazy Rand Paul Drops The Mic Of Reason
By MayReasonRule - 16 hrs ago - 43 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 41 replies
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
By Zorro - 6 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
'Be ready to move quickly to higher ground': Forecaster delivers ominous warning of 1-in-1,000-year flood coming
By milestogo - 13 hrs ago - 41 replies
'Be ready to move quickly to higher ground': Forecaster delivers ominous warning of 1-in-1,000-year flood coming
By milestogo - 13 hrs ago - 41 replies
General Discussion
Rudy Giuliani ringing in the bell of a stock market crash is so incredibly on point.
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
Rudy Giuliani ringing in the bell of a stock market crash is so incredibly on point.
By Tommy Carcetti - 14 hrs ago - 41 replies
Latest Breaking News
'Sit Back, Take It': Trump Treasury Secretary Warns Tariffed Countries Not To Retaliate
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
'Sit Back, Take It': Trump Treasury Secretary Warns Tariffed Countries Not To Retaliate
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 40 replies
Latest Breaking News
Republicans panic over Trump tariffs: Last time "we lost the House and the Senate for 60 years"
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 38 replies
Republicans panic over Trump tariffs: Last time "we lost the House and the Senate for 60 years"
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 38 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump Tariffs Set to Wipe Out Nearly $2 Trillion From US Stocks
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 replies
Trump Tariffs Set to Wipe Out Nearly $2 Trillion From US Stocks
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 38 replies
General Discussion
How long until Trump is removed from office by his own party?
By Doodley - 2 hrs ago - 36 replies
How long until Trump is removed from office by his own party?
By Doodley - 2 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
What will Trump do when his tariffs backfire?
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 36 replies
What will Trump do when his tariffs backfire?
By marmar - 10 hrs ago - 36 replies
General Discussion
Sen Blumenthal just said "coffee and bananas". The US is
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
Sen Blumenthal just said "coffee and bananas". The US is
By applegrove - 9 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Journalist posits where "Tariffs Charged to the USA" numbers came from
By allegorical oracle - 12 hrs ago - 35 replies
Journalist posits where "Tariffs Charged to the USA" numbers came from
By allegorical oracle - 12 hrs ago - 35 replies
General Discussion
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
Will one DUer out there please tell me I am wrong.
By Jit423 - 17 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 22 hrs ago - 34 replies
General Discussion
Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Jan. 6 actions
By eShirl - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Jan. 6 actions
By eShirl - 7 hrs ago - 33 replies
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
☦️ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 22 hrs ago - 33 replies
Latest Breaking News
'We're All Dead': GOP Senator Reacts To Trump Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 32 replies
'We're All Dead': GOP Senator Reacts To Trump Tariffs
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
11 Bluesky texts from Senator Chris Murphy, posted overnight to explain what Trump's tariffs are really all about:
By sop - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
11 Bluesky texts from Senator Chris Murphy, posted overnight to explain what Trump's tariffs are really all about:
By sop - 5 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
The 7 Largest Dow Jones drops in US history....ALL TRUMP
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
The 7 Largest Dow Jones drops in US history....ALL TRUMP
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 6 hrs ago - 32 replies
General Discussion
Hey musk, zuckerberg, bezo, and all you billionaires who jumped onto the sociopath's bandwagon, have you looked at
By JohnSJ - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
Hey musk, zuckerberg, bezo, and all you billionaires who jumped onto the sociopath's bandwagon, have you looked at
By JohnSJ - 13 hrs ago - 31 replies
General Discussion
The man is a child. A mean, vindictive spoiled rotten child.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
The man is a child. A mean, vindictive spoiled rotten child.
By Swede - 15 hrs ago - 26 replies
Latest Breaking News
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 24 replies
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to lead Medicaid and Medicare
By LetMyPeopleVote - 7 hrs ago - 24 replies
General Discussion
In Lithuania today, thousands lined up--some in tears--to honor four US soldiers lost in a tragic accident.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
In Lithuania today, thousands lined up--some in tears--to honor four US soldiers lost in a tragic accident.
By LetMyPeopleVote - 6 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
According to automotive experts, Tesla Cybertruck is the biggest flop in automotive history.
By surfered - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
According to automotive experts, Tesla Cybertruck is the biggest flop in automotive history.
By surfered - 10 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Trump doesn't think of ways to burn America to the ground (Tariffs) but is being told* .....
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
Trump doesn't think of ways to burn America to the ground (Tariffs) but is being told* .....
By Botany - 15 hrs ago - 23 replies
Latest Breaking News
Eric Adams ditches Democratic primary, will run for reelection as independent
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
Eric Adams ditches Democratic primary, will run for reelection as independent
By Mr. Sparkle - 17 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago - 23 replies
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 20 hrs ago - 23 replies
General Discussion
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 22 replies
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
By Nevilledog - 4 hrs ago - 22 replies
General Discussion
Just look at the IMPRESSIVE MAP of the April 5th "Hands Off!" protests!!!
By FelineOverlord - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
Just look at the IMPRESSIVE MAP of the April 5th "Hands Off!" protests!!!
By FelineOverlord - 8 hrs ago - 21 replies
General Discussion
🚨 FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON CALLS FOR PAUSE ON FUTURE AND RECENT INVESTMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
🚨 FRENCH PRESIDENT MACRON CALLS FOR PAUSE ON FUTURE AND RECENT INVESTMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 21 replies
Travel
Anyone hesitant about traveling out of the US and coming back with progressive websites and texts
By wiggs - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
Anyone hesitant about traveling out of the US and coming back with progressive websites and texts
By wiggs - 10 hrs ago - 20 replies
General Discussion
Could the orange Hitler be doing these tariffs at the direction of Putin to destroy our country and hand it over
By kimbutgar - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Could the orange Hitler be doing these tariffs at the direction of Putin to destroy our country and hand it over
By kimbutgar - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies
Latest Breaking News
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
Is the point of this to make heads of countries and CEO's grovel and negotiate? nt
By nature-lover - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Is the point of this to make heads of countries and CEO's grovel and negotiate? nt
By nature-lover - 7 hrs ago - 19 replies
Latest Breaking News
Multiple firings on Trump's National Security Council after Loomer visit
By Mr. Sparkle - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
Multiple firings on Trump's National Security Council after Loomer visit
By Mr. Sparkle - 12 hrs ago - 19 replies
General Discussion
I always buy German beer and Colombian coffee
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
I always buy German beer and Colombian coffee
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
"Liberation Day"? CNBC just called it "Liquidation Day" after the bell. . . . . nt
By Bernardo de La Paz - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
"Liberation Day"? CNBC just called it "Liquidation Day" after the bell. . . . . nt
By Bernardo de La Paz - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
By Omaha Steve - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 18 replies
General Discussion
Does anyone have a link to how Trump determined how much another country was charging us for tariffs?
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
Does anyone have a link to how Trump determined how much another country was charging us for tariffs?
By Baitball Blogger - 5 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Who wears their hardhat and safety vest to a presidential speech?
By Ohioboy - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
Who wears their hardhat and safety vest to a presidential speech?
By Ohioboy - 8 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
get a load of this. built into the tariffs...
By Javaman - 17 hrs ago - 17 replies
get a load of this. built into the tariffs...
By Javaman - 17 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 20 hrs ago - 17 replies
General Discussion
Trump already weighing multi-billion-dollar tariff bailout for US farmers
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump already weighing multi-billion-dollar tariff bailout for US farmers
By In It to Win It - 4 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Trump is heading to his golf course today after 20+ tornados hit Arkansas leaving 30,000 without power
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Trump is heading to his golf course today after 20+ tornados hit Arkansas leaving 30,000 without power
By riversedge - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Eugene Robinson leaving WaPo after 45 years
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
Eugene Robinson leaving WaPo after 45 years
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies
General Discussion
Eric Trump: Countries that rush to negotiate trade deal with US 'will win'
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Eric Trump: Countries that rush to negotiate trade deal with US 'will win'
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
By MayReasonRule - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
By MayReasonRule - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
The urban myth that Republican presidents are good for the economy needs to die..
By yourout - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
The urban myth that Republican presidents are good for the economy needs to die..
By yourout - 12 hrs ago - 15 replies
Latest Breaking News
High-stakes hearing set for Trump administration to argue that it didn't violate a judge's order with deportation flight
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
High-stakes hearing set for Trump administration to argue that it didn't violate a judge's order with deportation flight
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
Murdoch's Paper: Trump Just Made the Swamp So Much Bigger
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
Murdoch's Paper: Trump Just Made the Swamp So Much Bigger
By babylonsister - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies
General Discussion
🔴🐧🇺🇲 BREAKING: The PM of Hearth and McDonald Islands is negotiating the lifting of tariffs at the White House right
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
🔴🐧🇺🇲 BREAKING: The PM of Hearth and McDonald Islands is negotiating the lifting of tariffs at the White House right
By riversedge - 3 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
There is one good thing about all this....
By Happy Hoosier - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
There is one good thing about all this....
By Happy Hoosier - 8 hrs ago - 14 replies
Latest Breaking News
Stellantis Lays Off Hundreds of Workers in US over Trump Tariffs: Reports
By ForgoTheConsequence - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
Stellantis Lays Off Hundreds of Workers in US over Trump Tariffs: Reports
By ForgoTheConsequence - 11 hrs ago - 14 replies
General Discussion
The "runs" on items may start but scarcity in some things
By moniss - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
The "runs" on items may start but scarcity in some things
By moniss - 6 hrs ago - 13 replies
Forum Spotlight: Texas
Transparency Takes A Hit In the Texas HouseMeasles case reported in Harris County
Houston fans have perfect plan to keep Ted Cruz away from Final Four
Latest Breaking News
Lincoln-area gun owners tell Nebraska Supreme Court they have standing to sue city
42 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
42 min ago - Nebraska Examiner
Trump, Elon Musk protests: Florida has 45 in one day, including some near Mar-a-Lago
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Palm Beach Post
5 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Palm Beach Post
Trump says things are 'going very well' after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
6 hrs ago - AP via Yahoo Finance
6 hrs ago - AP via Yahoo Finance
Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
6 hrs ago - The Hill
6 hrs ago - The Hill
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
7 hrs ago - Reuters
7 hrs ago - Reuters
Storms kill 6 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
8 hrs ago - ABC News via yahoo!News
8 hrs ago - ABC News via yahoo!News
Trump and Elon Musk to blame for '2020-style layoffs' in breaking news report: CNN analyst
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Canada slaps matching 25% tariff on U.S.-made vehicles in latest response to Trump's trade war
9 hrs ago - cbc.ca
9 hrs ago - cbc.ca
Small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 becomes first major U.S. stock measure to enter bear market
10 hrs ago - CNBC
10 hrs ago - CNBC
Senators Maria Cantwell, Chuck Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to check Trump's power to unilaterally set tariffs
10 hrs ago - The Cascadia Advocate
10 hrs ago - The Cascadia Advocate
Nebraska's Dan Osborn exploring midterm bid against U.S. Sen Pete Ricketts
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
11 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner
Republicans panic over Trump tariffs: Last time "we lost the House and the Senate for 60 years"
11 hrs ago - Salon
11 hrs ago - Salon
HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies
11 hrs ago - NPR, National Public Radio
11 hrs ago - NPR, National Public Radio
Dow drops 1,500 points, S&P 500 loses 4% as stock market rout on Trump's tariffs worsens: Live updates
13 hrs ago - NBC NY
13 hrs ago - NBC NY
Eight OPEC+ producers accelerate crude oil output hikes, pushing oil prices 6% lower
15 hrs ago - CNBC
15 hrs ago - CNBC
US announced job cuts surge in March on Doge hit, recruitment firm Challenger says
15 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
15 hrs ago - Reuters, via Yahoo! Finance
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as labor market continues to show strength
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
15 hrs ago - Associated Press, via Yahoo! Finance
High-stakes hearing set for Trump administration to argue that it didn't violate a judge's order with deportation flight
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Netanyahu jets to Orbn's Hungary, a safe haven from his international arrest warrant
16 hrs ago - CNN
16 hrs ago - CNN
Danish prime minister visits Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
16 hrs ago - ap
16 hrs ago - ap
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
17 hrs ago - AP
17 hrs ago - AP
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'probably deserved' it
17 hrs ago - ABC News
17 hrs ago - ABC News