Monthly Archives: August 2012

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on August 19, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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President Obama Speaks In New Hampshire

Posted on August 18, 2012 by rikyrah

President Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at Windham High School in Windham, N.H.  at 2:00 p.m. (live on C-Span)  where he will speak about what he says are fundamental differences between himself and Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney. … Continue reading →

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Paul Ryan’s Pimping His Mama To Sell The Romney-Ryan MEDICARE Fairy Dust Lies To Senior Citizens

Posted on August 18, 2012 by rikyrah

Paul Ryan to speak to a group of seniors in Florida at “THE VILLAGES.”  Watch the sideshow feliciasonmezFelicia Sonmez56 –Spotted flying above The Villages: plane with banner “Paul Ryan, keep your hands off our Medicare” pic.twitter.com/C0S8uRgS Coupon boy with his … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 18, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you’re enjoying this weekend with family and friends. hat tip-POU: From The NYTimes.com: The Obamas’ First Kiss, Immortalized By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS President Obama has often told the story of how he met his wife, Michelle, … Continue reading →

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“SMALL-MINDED” | Romney-Ryan Tax Plan, A Match Made In 1% Heaven

Posted on August 17, 2012 by rikyrah

Release your tax returns, Mitt Romney!

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Serendipity Soul | Friday Open Thread |

Posted on August 17, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone :) Today’s Soul Treat is from Luther Vandross -‘ A House is Not a Home’ Willard lied yesterday – of course, he did..he opened his mouth.But, he used a whiteboard as a prop. Here is the Obama … Continue reading →

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Mitt’s Medicare Whiteboard — Corrected

Posted on August 16, 2012 by rikyrah

In an interview that aired last night on WBAY in Green Bay, Mitt Romney said his Medicare plan is “the same, if not identical” to Ryan’s plan, which would provide vouchers that new retirees would have to use to buy … Continue reading →

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Serendipity SOUL | Thursday Open Thread |

Posted on August 16, 2012 by rikyrah

Good Morning, Everyone!  Here’s your classic tune from the 80’s- 90’s is Mr. Lionel Ritchie. MY LOVE  

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An Open Letter to Essence Magazine Regarding their (Lack of) Coverage of Black Women

Posted on August 15, 2012 by rikyrah

Hello 3 Chics community. We are pleased to showcase the following letter that was written by sisters Kaia Shivers and Ayanna Shivers. BACKGROUND: Kaia N. Shivers is an activist, writer, artist, and doctoral candidate in the School of Communication and … Continue reading →

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