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Just for Laughs

1 day ago1d

Posted by St-Sinner

What a beautiful analogy! I get emotional.

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Philosophy & Meaning

1 day ago1d

Posted by fishline79

“A Little Bit of Logic” Who is Donald Trump? Donald Trump is a salesman, and an entrepreneur. He is not a statesman or a politician. He knows nothing about government , but he does know how to sell. ...

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General & Hellos

1 day ago1d

Posted by Thibaud70

One of the great problems of contemporary democracies is that the highest stage of identity has become _individual identity_, which is a consequence of the ideals of liberty. The young generation has been educated to believe that society owed them a...

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Philosophy & Meaning

2 days ago2d

Posted by puff

Are the days of "American exceptionalism" over? American exceptionalism is the belief that the United States is either distinctive, unique, or exemplary compared to other nations. Proponents of it argue that the values, political system, and ...

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Libertarians Worldwide

2 days ago2d

Posted by SpikeTalon

Recently on this site, had crossed paths with a few members who claimed liberalism is the worst thing to ever plague society, and not surprisingly they are far to the left in their political views. Sure is a sad day when folks start to claim that ...

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Posts

4 days ago4d

Posted by Marionville

20th March 1800…Scientific Discovery: 🇮🇹 Italian Physicist & Inventor Alessandro Volta reports his discovery of the electric battery in a letter to Joseph Banks, President of the Royal Society of London.

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News & Links

4 days ago4d

Posted by snytiger6

LINKBilly Raymond Counterman's Words Were So Terrifying the Supreme Court Got Involved

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Posts

5 days ago5d

Posted by William_Mary

Richard Wolff on the Collapsing Banks Richard Wolff is a professor of economics and host of the program economic update and you can find his work at democracyatwork.info I can't stress this enough ----- "profits are privatized and losses are ...

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Politics

5 days ago5d

Posted by snytiger6

LINKWhat Conservative Author Bethany Mandel’s Viral Flub Taught Us About ‘Woke’ -- The Daily Beast

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Health & Happiness

6 days ago6d

Posted by miclejack

Preventing Obesity: A Guide to its Consequences

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Politics

6 days ago6d

Posted by Archeus_Lore

"Private capital tends to become concentrated in few hands, partly because of competition among the capitalists, and partly because technological development and the increasing division of labor encourage the formation of larger units of production ...

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General & Hellos

1 week ago1w

Posted by jackjr

Today was a momentous day for me. As a long time subscriber of the ‘Atlantic’ (the nations oldest and one of the most respected periodicals) I finally got a letter published. I have been trying for over 25 years and getting pissed off at a ...

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by Lizard_of_Ahaz

How bankers think....

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by BDair

Society today.

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Sustainable living

1 week ago1w

Posted by Kurtn

Food for thought .A cashless society means no cash. . Zero. . It doesn’t mean mostly cashless and you can still use a ‘wee bit of cash here & there’. Cashless means fully digital, fully traceable, fully controlled. I think those who support a ...

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Celebrity Pictures

1 week ago1w

Posted by OldMetalHead

Aubrey Plaza

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by BDair

BLINDSIGHT is 2020 Perspectives on Covid policies from dissident scientists, philosophers, artists, and more Contributed to Popular Rationalism by Gabrielle Bauer —Me: Covid is a real threat, but lockdowns place an unfair burden on the young and ...

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by Lilac-JadeCanada

The teacher asks Joanie, "If you had a million dollars and gave away one quarter and another quarter and then another quarter, how much would you have left?" Joanie replies, "A million dollars minus 75 cents."

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Laughter is medicine

1 week ago1w

Posted by BDair

Society has lot the plot. This comedy skit from 2013 is our woke reality in 2023:

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by of-the-mountain

Forever young???

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Music, Movies & Books

1 week ago1w

Posted by SnowyOwl

A little something for Tejas from The Walking Dead - 10 hours of it. LOL

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News & Links

1 week ago1w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKIndia government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing | Reuters

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News & Links

1 week ago1w

Posted by snytiger6

LINK3 Texas women sued for allegedly helping friend access abortion pills -- Axios

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

1 week ago1w

Posted by davers

Abat-Jour noun A device, as a skylight or reflector, for diverting light into a building. Abat-jour is from French, in which abat is a form of abattre, “to beat down,” ultimately from Latin battuere, “to beat.” Battuere is...

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Posts

1 week ago1w

Posted by William_Mary

Eight Contradictions of Imperialist ‘Rules-Based Order’ The neoliberal system is deteriorating under the weight of numerous internal contradictions, historical injustices and lack of economic viability, writes Vijay Prashad. We are now ...

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Quotes

1 week ago1w

Posted by Tejas

Some on here should read this

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by BDair

Some guy has some opinions about a thing. America's COVID Response Was Based On Lies - Opinion - Scott Atlas Almost all of America's leaders have gradually pulled back their COVID mandates, requirements, and closures—even in states like ...

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Science, Health & History Tidbits

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by phxbillcee

Fermilab - Does acceleration solve the twin paradox?

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Conservative Bashers

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by glennlab

Not exactly a Disney princess

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CLASSIC ROCK RULES

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by RhondaShotwell

Scandal - Goodbye To You

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by glennlab

Wonder if he is looking for work?

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FreeThinkers

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by FvckY0u

I was struck by this quote today by Bertrand Russell; "“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom." I totally agree and want to delve further into the topic. I ...

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Feline Fanatics

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

Memes of cat idiosyncrasies

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News & Links

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKLetters From An American 03/05/2023

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General & Hellos

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by LenHazell53

Florida Republican congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who falsely claimed to be Jewish, was exposed by journalists as actually the granddaughter of a member of the Nazi armed forces. Just when you thought Maga Republicans could not sink any lower ...

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by Pralina1

I am w him 👏👏👏👏

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by davers

Bowdlerize verb To amend a written work by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable. Bowdlerize is the namesake of Thomas Bowdler, who published an edited version of Shakespeare’s plays in 1807. Bowdler...

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by William_Mary

While here in the US----Crickets. Our citizenship is apparently ignorant or blissfully content as our representation supports and funds Nazi fascism. Even right here in the US openly in public. Nothing could go wrong here? European antiwar ...

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by William_Mary

You should learn what type of society you live within here in the US. Republic? Democracy? Not with all this going on!

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by William_Mary

East Palestine, Ohio and the Oligarchy The U.S. is an oligarchy. Stating this fact explains events that may seem mysterious if this simple truth is not spelled out. The ruling class are fully in control and ensure that their needs are met....

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CLASSIC ROCK RULES

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by Beowulfsfriend

Baz Scaggs, Lowdown.

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Posts

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by William_Mary

How 5 years can change a person. What is Chris Hedges up to? But I highly encourage everyone to view the On Contact discussion between Hedges and North. See the link @ On Contact. North makes a resembling statement in regards to groups, unions in ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKNew Rule: Trigger Warning! | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - YouTube

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News & Links

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTrump Can Be Sued Over Role in Jan. 6 Attack, Justice Department Says - WSJ

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Silly, Random & Fun

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Ryo1

How do you piss off a food snob? By someone called John Ferguson You show them up for the frauds they are. Let me introduce you to Greggs. This is a High Street bakery in the UK. Its stores are ubiquitous, with most towns and cities having ...

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News & Links

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by BDair

Governor Ron DeSantis wrote an op-ed in the WSJ 'On Monday, I signed the law ending the Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing status over 43 square miles in central Florida, an area almost as big as Miami. Disney no longer has its own government. It ...

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Music Fans

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by RhondaShotwell

Amos Lee - Look for the Silver Lining

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKNew College Takeover: Tiny College Taken Hostage by DeSantis Scraps Diversity Efforts -- The Daily Beast

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Health & Happiness

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Koome

The Y2K Clothing Company PlansThe importance of y2k clothes is that they are a reminder of the past. They remind us of the simpler times when we could identify with our peers and have a sense of belonging. What does it mean to ...

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Health & Happiness

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Koome

The Y2K Clothing Company Plans The importance of y2k clothes is that they are a reminder of the past. They remind us of the simpler times when we could identify with our peers and have a sense of belonging. What does it mean to ...

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Thibaud70

What does it mean to be on the left politically? Generally speaking, leftists fight for the weak in society. The problem is that there are historically two types of the political left that are fundamentally different. The traditional left is a ...

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Family & Parenting

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by sattaking7185

What is Satta king? Satta King ghaziabad, commonly known as gambling is a well-known game of India. It is not only played in India but also in the Indian subcontinent. Those who are passionate about betting and winning money can join the game. One ...

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News & Links

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by redbai

LINKEXCLUSIVE: Black College Student Falsely Accused Of Stealing Own Bike - YouTube

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Posts

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by OldGoat43

CANNABIS CULTURE2/28/2023 Major League Baseball executives will participate in a panel at the NoCo Hemp Expo on March 29. LINK: Ric Flair reportedly said he will be the face of a ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by ethan1212

What Are The Some Of The Social As Well As Cultural Aspects Of Coal Mining Communities?

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by ASTRALMAX

The Increase In Energy Prices The Price Of Energy A few months ago I read the Germany imports/imported 55% of its energy needs from Russia, however, at the time their energy bills only increased by 23%. It was then that I checked the UK government ...

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Just for Laughs

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Betty

No one gets left behind.

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Illogical atheists guide for ending Christianity

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by FvckY0u

Make it illegal. Isn't that how society addresses problems? Make idol worship and profiting off of it illegal. At the very least put the issue out there. There's certainly an arguement to be made for idol worship being part of a larger ...

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News & Links

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by BDair

Commetary from Tom Woods about a thing... 'By now you may have heard about the opening monologue that actor Woody Harrelson delivered on Saturday Night Live this past weekend. Given the hysteria surrounding it, I assumed it had to be a ...

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Posts

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by glennlab

I think people are too quick to blame technology for the ills of society when they are much more easily explained by greed.

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Gun Control Now

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by SeaGreenEyez

LINKOregon Court of Appeals Brings a Knockout Punch to a Gunfight - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

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Posts

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by johnnyrobish

Republican Lawmaker Claims When Severe Child Abuse Victims Die - Govt Saves Money During a recent committee hearing, Alaska Republican state Representative and longtime Oath Keepers member David Eastman suggested it's actually beneficial to ...

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by racocn8

"Hundreds of newspapers drop ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after racist tirade from creator Scott Adams" I have enjoyed Dilbert for decades with it's parodying of corporate life. Perhaps it was notable that political topics weren't involved, ...

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by racocn8

"Hundreds of newspapers drop ‘Dilbert’ comic strip after racist tirade from creator Scott Adams" I have enjoyed Dilbert for decades with it's parodying of corporate life. Perhaps it was notable that political topics weren't involved, ...

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Gardeners

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by MsKathleen

If you get rain regularly, this is a great idea.

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Music Fans

1 month ago1m

Posted by Beowulfsfriend

Pump it Up. Elvis Costello and the Attractions.

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Mynd Storm

1 month ago1m

Posted by Word

A couple discussions prior, I had posted comments on the topic of moral. I mostly just posted definitions of key words related to moral/morality. We can start with subjective morals. We start with what an individual likes or dislikes for ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

1 month ago1m

Posted by Thibaud70

For all those who still believe that wokism is a sub-species of liberalism, here's an interesting quote from the book "Critical Race Theory: An Introduction", from Delgado and Stefancic : "Unlike traditional civil rights, which embraces ...

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKAsk a Manager 02/22/2023 As a Manager, Should I Not Wear a "Childless" Shirt in my off-hours?

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Political Posts, Articles and Memes

1 month ago1m

Posted by SpikeTalon

Biden promised a return to 'rule of law' governance. His record says differently. Like his predecessors, the current president ignores the law when it suits him.-

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by FvckY0u

Let me see if I've got this straight. Children who are abused so badly they die financially benefit society but aborting an unborn baby is a bad thing for society....unless of course an unborn baby is born then as a child dies after suffering ...

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Politics

1 month ago1m

Posted by BufftonBeotch

LINKWhen they show you what they are...

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COVID CULT

1 month ago1m

Posted by BDair

Moderna Vaccine Caused Death of 28-Year-Old Man, Singapore Health Authorities Say 'Singapore’s Ministry of Health formally recognized the country’s first fatality associated with the COVID-19 vaccines — a 28-year-old previously healthy ...

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKLetters From An American 02/20/2023

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Politics

1 month ago1m

Posted by SpikeTalon

From the CEO at PEN America, which is known to favor progressive policies. Doesn't appear they are in favor of this... At @PENamerica we are alarmed at news of "hundreds of changes" to venerated works by @roald_dahl in a purported effort to ...

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General & Hellos

1 month ago1m

Posted by Secretguy

Happy Mardi Gras! Or, as most of you call it, Tuesday.

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Gun Control Now

1 month ago1m

Posted by SeaGreenEyez

Yesterday I felt capable of cataloging some gun violence. There are currently 48 volunteers that do nothing but catalog after verification. I verified yesterday, so then those incidents go on to the data entry department. I thought I'd just drop in...

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Posts

1 month ago1m

Posted by William_Mary

Rage Against The War Machine Speech Hedges spoke at the Washington DC rally on Feb. 19 alongside an array of other notable speakers. {A society that prohibits the capacity to speak in truth extinguishes the capacity to live ...

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Survivors of roman catholicism

1 month ago1m

Posted by Theresa_N

Catholic bishop shot dead near LA:

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General & Hellos

1 month ago1m

Posted by Ryo1

I'm sharing this video clip again. In my previous post, it was with Hindi subs instead of English subs - Duh! Women who acquired men's freedom They are known as burrnesha, or sworn virgins. The roots of the burrnesha tradition originate from the...

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Politics

1 month ago1m

Posted by snytiger6

LINKGOP bill would jail publishers for distributing ‘sexually explicit materials’ to schools | The Hill

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Women's Empowerment

1 month ago1m

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

Thinking about this yesterday when getting annual bloodwork, seats available all over the waiting room, guy sits right next to me…why??? Just as I went to move, they called my name… “all of society recognizes that women are under constant ...

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKFreak Accident Kills Man After MRI Machine Triggers Loaded Handgun

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by snytiger6

LINKA lesbian lost her son to his sperm donor. Should other gay parents be concerned? -- NBC News

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Academic (e.g., Science)

1 month ago1m

Posted by skado

Is There a Global Resurgence of Religion? "One of the things that happens in post-industrial society is a dramatic decline in fertility rates. This is strongly linked with religiosity. We find, the many things linked with this dimension of the ...

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The Best of Late Night & News

1 month ago1m

Posted by phxbillcee

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Aliens Are Real | Sen. Feinstein’s Retirement Confusion | Louisiana’s New Porn Law

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Libertarians Worldwide

1 month ago1m

Posted by SpikeTalon

Prohibition is a tactic often employed by fascists and communists who believe in resorting to such is best for society as a whole, and there are prohibitionists on both the political left & right. The argument that 'America has gone too far in ...

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CLASSICAL, OPERA and CROSSOVER

1 month ago1m

Posted by rogerbenham

Bach - Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine from St John Passion BWV 245 | Netherlands Bach Society Played at my mother's funeral in 1966. Plus the final chorale.

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