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Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers
By Ocelot II - 19 hrs ago - 134 recs
Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers
By Ocelot II - 19 hrs ago - 134 recs
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Breaking news: Internet erupts as Hillary Clinton confesses: "I am the mother of an extraterrestrial love child."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 113 recs
Breaking news: Internet erupts as Hillary Clinton confesses: "I am the mother of an extraterrestrial love child."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - 113 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senator flags 'underreported story' about Trump 'illegally' creating a shortage on purpose
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 92 recs
Senator flags 'underreported story' about Trump 'illegally' creating a shortage on purpose
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
Miss USA & Miss Teen USA pageants identified by former pageant judge as "The Smoking Gun"
By Wiz Imp - 21 hrs ago - 82 recs
Miss USA & Miss Teen USA pageants identified by former pageant judge as "The Smoking Gun"
By Wiz Imp - 21 hrs ago - 82 recs
General Discussion
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
By IronLionZion - 6 hrs ago - 77 recs
We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
By IronLionZion - 6 hrs ago - 77 recs
The DU Lounge
My Sister-in-law, who's into mysticism (which I'm obviously not) gave me a t-shirt for Christmas I absolutely love.
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago - 75 recs
My Sister-in-law, who's into mysticism (which I'm obviously not) gave me a t-shirt for Christmas I absolutely love.
By NNadir - 2 hrs ago - 75 recs
Latest Breaking News
FBI Agents Leak Keystone Kash's Absurd Diva Demands
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 74 recs
FBI Agents Leak Keystone Kash's Absurd Diva Demands
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 74 recs
General Discussion
:loveya: Americans lined the bridge to Mar-a-Lago waving Ukrainian flags in a show of support for Ukraine and President
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 66 recs
:loveya: Americans lined the bridge to Mar-a-Lago waving Ukrainian flags in a show of support for Ukraine and President
By riversedge - 1 hr ago - 66 recs
The DU Lounge
My furry little friend is hanging tough with his cancer.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 59 recs
My furry little friend is hanging tough with his cancer.
By LuckyCharms - 5 hrs ago - 59 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Weird': Internet erupts after Karoline Leavitt's apparent admission of pregnancy faux pas
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 57 recs
'Weird': Internet erupts after Karoline Leavitt's apparent admission of pregnancy faux pas
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Cal Thomas has finally found an issue with Trump.
By JohnnyRingo - 21 hrs ago - 57 recs
Cal Thomas has finally found an issue with Trump.
By JohnnyRingo - 21 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Democratic Party's Low Polling Numbers Explained
By Pototan - 7 hrs ago - 56 recs
Democratic Party's Low Polling Numbers Explained
By Pototan - 7 hrs ago - 56 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mamdani claps back at Musk over criticism of FDNY chief pick
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
Mamdani claps back at Musk over criticism of FDNY chief pick
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
Whiskey Pete's Embarrassing New Boat Strike Blunder Exposed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 53 recs
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Whiskey Pete's Embarrassing New Boat Strike Blunder Exposed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - 53 recs
General Discussion
AMAZING HOW golfing, trolling on social media, ballroom building, and raising prices equals low ratings for Trump.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 50 recs
AMAZING HOW golfing, trolling on social media, ballroom building, and raising prices equals low ratings for Trump.
By Miles Archer - 7 hrs ago - 50 recs
Latest Breaking News
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 50 recs
Canada to provide $2.5 billion in economic aid for Ukraine, prime minister says
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 50 recs
The DU Lounge
Cat Brings Emotional Support Blankies Everywhere He Goes
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 46 recs
Cat Brings Emotional Support Blankies Everywhere He Goes
By catbyte - 7 hrs ago - 46 recs
The DU Lounge
Gardener Trying to Protect His Veggies Ends Up Documenting a Groundhog Family for 7 Years
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
Gardener Trying to Protect His Veggies Ends Up Documenting a Groundhog Family for 7 Years
By catbyte - 20 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
I did something a little crazy the other day at the 7-Eleven
By Maraya1969 - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
I did something a little crazy the other day at the 7-Eleven
By Maraya1969 - 23 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
A video explaining how Ice agents will end up, after this administration is gone.
By Duncanpup - 11 hrs ago - 41 recs
A video explaining how Ice agents will end up, after this administration is gone.
By Duncanpup - 11 hrs ago - 41 recs
The DU Lounge
Puppy Abandoned At Food Market Gets Rescued In A Shopping Bag
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
Puppy Abandoned At Food Market Gets Rescued In A Shopping Bag
By catbyte - 19 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
Inside the Fast Track to a Grifting Presidential Pardon:
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 30 recs
Inside the Fast Track to a Grifting Presidential Pardon:
By 634-5789 - 10 hrs ago - 30 recs
Foreign Affairs
Something Is Going Seriously Wrong For Russia At Pokrovsk - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
Something Is Going Seriously Wrong For Russia At Pokrovsk - Jason Jay Smart
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - 30 recs
American History
May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 29 recs
May Britt, 91, Dies; Her Marriage to Sammy Davis Jr. Sparked Outrage
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Winter arrives here Sunday night, so I took advantage of our extended Indian Summer and rode my bike to the post office.
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
Winter arrives here Sunday night, so I took advantage of our extended Indian Summer and rode my bike to the post office.
By surfered - 22 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
'It's frightening': How far right is infiltrating everyday culture
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
'It's frightening': How far right is infiltrating everyday culture
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
Kushner, Witkoff draft $169 billion proposal to develop Gaza into 'smart city' with luxury resorts -- and the US is...
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
Kushner, Witkoff draft $169 billion proposal to develop Gaza into 'smart city' with luxury resorts -- and the US is...
By demmiblue - 5 hrs ago - 27 recs
General Discussion
Justice Department Says Filming Immigration Raids Is 'Domestic Terrorism'
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
Justice Department Says Filming Immigration Raids Is 'Domestic Terrorism'
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - 27 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
FBI should 'have a chat with Trump' after new post admits Epstein knowledge: ex-prosecutor
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 26 recs
FBI should 'have a chat with Trump' after new post admits Epstein knowledge: ex-prosecutor
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 26 recs
Photography
Around the Farm Sunday -- Starring Shadow, KC, Maddie and Pete.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
Around the Farm Sunday -- Starring Shadow, KC, Maddie and Pete.
By George McGovern - 17 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Felon, rapist, baby killer?... there's an Epstein file
By DoBW - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Felon, rapist, baby killer?... there's an Epstein file
By DoBW - 21 hrs ago - 26 recs
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Damn, I wish I was psychic
By chowmama - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
Damn, I wish I was psychic
By chowmama - 20 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Calling trump a child rapist will not get you sued for defamation because....??
By Garion_55 - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Calling trump a child rapist will not get you sued for defamation because....??
By Garion_55 - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
⚡️Zelenskyy URGENTLY Arrives in CANADA! Final Statement Before Meeting Trump - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
⚡️Zelenskyy URGENTLY Arrives in CANADA! Final Statement Before Meeting Trump - War & Politics 24
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
70% Of Shitstain's Cabinet Are Linked To Organizations That Supported Creation Of Project 2025
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
70% Of Shitstain's Cabinet Are Linked To Organizations That Supported Creation Of Project 2025
By hatrack - 3 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
The revolution will not be televised, but it might have webbed feet and bulging eyes.
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
The revolution will not be televised, but it might have webbed feet and bulging eyes.
By Eugene - 13 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
"Woman Enjoying Career Literally Made Possible by Feminism Declares Feminism a Failure"
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
"Woman Enjoying Career Literally Made Possible by Feminism Declares Feminism a Failure"
By red dog 1 - 17 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Elon Musk's 'unselfaware' comment spurs fact check from his own AI -- and a Dem leader
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Elon Musk's 'unselfaware' comment spurs fact check from his own AI -- and a Dem leader
By turbinetree - 18 hrs ago - 21 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump admin accused of blurring the line between church and state with overtly religious Christmas messages
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump admin accused of blurring the line between church and state with overtly religious Christmas messages
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Trump just called Putin to see what he is allowed to promise Zelensky
By BeyondGeography - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
Trump just called Putin to see what he is allowed to promise Zelensky
By BeyondGeography - 3 hrs ago - 19 recs
Liberal YouTubers
FURIOUS Zelenskyy CALLS Trump's BLUFF Right INTO HIS FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
FURIOUS Zelenskyy CALLS Trump's BLUFF Right INTO HIS FACE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Southern California records its wettest Christmas Eve and Day ever
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Southern California records its wettest Christmas Eve and Day ever
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 18 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'You know what I like': Epstein files reveal disgraced financier's routine abuse of girls
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
'You know what I like': Epstein files reveal disgraced financier's routine abuse of girls
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Stephen Miller just f**ked up real bad..- Keith Edwards
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Stephen Miller just f**ked up real bad..- Keith Edwards
By MagaSmash - 6 hrs ago - 17 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump DOJ BLOCKED from Judge Cannon's COURT ROOM in EXTRAORDINARY MOVE?!? - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
Trump DOJ BLOCKED from Judge Cannon's COURT ROOM in EXTRAORDINARY MOVE?!? - Legal AF
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
Oklahoma woman fatally shot while holding child on Christmas. Authorities say man was doing target practice in his yard
By True Dough - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
Oklahoma woman fatally shot while holding child on Christmas. Authorities say man was doing target practice in his yard
By True Dough - 23 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
SOMETHING is going on in the market. Re: precious metals.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
SOMETHING is going on in the market. Re: precious metals.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Bernie Sanders: We need to be thinking seriously about a moratorium on data centers.
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
Bernie Sanders: We need to be thinking seriously about a moratorium on data centers.
By highplainsdem - 4 hrs ago - 16 recs
General Discussion
Upcoming acts/performance for the trump Center next season
By LetMyPeopleVote - 47 min ago - 15 recs
Upcoming acts/performance for the trump Center next season
By LetMyPeopleVote - 47 min ago - 15 recs
General Discussion
Nancy Pelosi: Right now, Republicans in Congress have abolished the Congress.
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
Nancy Pelosi: Right now, Republicans in Congress have abolished the Congress.
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 15 recs
Forum Spotlight: Science
Moonship, December 1972A 'Third State' Exists Between Life and Death--And That Suggests Your Cells Are Conscious, Some Scientists Say
There Is Something Faster Than Light
Latest Breaking News
Trump's inner circle is filled with architects of Project 2025. Here are the policies they have implemented so far
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
A winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
'You know what I like': Epstein files reveal disgraced financier's routine abuse of girls
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
2 hrs ago - The Guardian
Bank of America CEO says the market "will punish people if we don't have an independent Fed"
3 hrs ago - CBS News
3 hrs ago - CBS News
Nancy Pelosi predicts Dems win House gavel back in '26, reflects on career and Jan. 6 attack
4 hrs ago - ABC News
4 hrs ago - ABC News
Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace
6 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
6 hrs ago - NBC News/Reuters
'Weird': Internet erupts after Karoline Leavitt's apparent admission of pregnancy faux pas
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
8 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump admin accused of blurring the line between church and state with overtly religious Christmas messages
10 hrs ago - The Independent
10 hrs ago - The Independent
Senator flags 'underreported story' about Trump 'illegally' creating a shortage on purpose
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
12 hrs ago - Raw Story
Bus accident leaves 15 dead in Guatemala and government declares 3-day national mourning period
19 hrs ago - AP
19 hrs ago - AP
'We have to reject that with every fiber of our being': DeSantis emerges as a chief AI skeptic
20 hrs ago - Politico
20 hrs ago - Politico
Trump says midterms will revolve around 'pricing' - despite claiming affordability was a Democrat 'hoax'
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
21 hrs ago - Yahoo! News/The Independent
Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to 'make health care more affordable'
21 hrs ago - The Hill
21 hrs ago - The Hill
King Charles and Prince William 'could visit the US next year' as UK aims to finalise trade deal
22 hrs ago - The Independent
22 hrs ago - The Independent
Fear Of Retaliation Grips State Department Lawyers Meant To Advise On International Law
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
'January's going to be a big month': GOP lawmakers look to reclaim power from Trump
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
An AI pioneer says the technology is 'limited' and won't replace humans anytime soon
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
A massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 2 people and injures 26 as the holiday season starts
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
Yesterday - NPR
Yesterday - NPR
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
Yesterday - CNN World
Yesterday - CNN World
Outrage as red state Republicans accused of deceiving voters with fake petition claims
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
US contemplates sending more resources to forcibly board oil tanker near Venezuela
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics
California drops lawsuit seeking to reinstate federal funding for the state's bullet train
Yesterday - ABC News/AP
Yesterday - ABC News/AP