Monthly Archives: March 2012

President Obama Speaks on Repealing SUBSIDIES For Oil Companies

Posted on March 29, 2012 by rikyrah

We’ll be watching you, CONGRESS! THIS: OR THIS:

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on March 29, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Little Sister was an American all-female vocal harmony group, which served primarily as the background vocalists for the influential rock/funk band Sly & the Family Stone in concert and on record. Originally a gospel music group called The Heavenly Tones, … Continue reading →

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A Message to Planned Parenthood Supporters from President Obama

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

“Women are not an interest group. They are mothers and daughters and sisters and wives. They are one-half of this country, and are perfectly capable of making their own choices about their health.” “If you truly value families, you shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Gwen Moore Wisconsin ( D) Introduces Violence Against Women Act

Posted on March 28, 2012 by rikyrah

That Ms. Moore has to stand before collegues and share such painful memories of being raped, just makes me sad for this country, sad, hurt, and angered by the facts that a portion of our nation’s leader want to wipe … Continue reading →

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Vice President Joe Biden Speaks About Manufacturing In Iowa | Truth-Telling Time About Romney’s Stance On Manufacturing

Posted on March 28, 2012 by rikyrah

Updated with video Here’s an excerpt of VP Biden’s speech: I’ve come here today with a simple message: Manufacturing is coming back.  And that’s good news for America, and for America’s middle class – 430,000 new manufacturing jobs since January … Continue reading →

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NRA Sells CONCEAL- HANDGUN HOODIES & Pushed For Nation’s “STAND YOUR GROUND LAW”

Posted on March 28, 2012 by rikyrah

HERE WE GO FOLKS, Just what the NRA and the rednecks dreamed of. What a despicable way to show their contempt for murdered teen Trayvon Martin. NRA has spread so much fear, parnoia, and hate, and it’s increased since Barack … Continue reading →

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Photos:Trayvon Martin’s Parents Attend Judiciary Hearing

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Monkey is a novelty dance, most popular in 1963. The dance was popularized by two R&B records: Major Lance‘s “The Monkey Time“, and The Miracles‘ “Mickey’s Monkey” both Top 10 Pop hits released during the summer of 1963. The … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin Judiciary Committee Hearing

Posted on March 27, 2012 by rikyrah

You can watch live-streaming of the Trayvon Martin Judiciary Committee Hearings here We’ll post the full video of the hearing when available.

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on March 27, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The “Cha Cha Slide” is a song often played at dance clubs, school dances/proms, parties, skating rinks and weddings in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom (the song reached number one in the latter … Continue reading →

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