Monthly Archives: November 2015

White Terrorism in America

Posted on November 17, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

White men’s belief in their superiority, discrimination and racism is what drives these men to go out and massacre innocent people or walk into a place of worship and gun down other black Americans. But notice these white men who … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Macy Gray Week!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by rikyrah

More Macy The Id and The Trouble with Being Myself (2001–2005) Gray visiting the Astrodome as a volunteer, in Houston, Texas, September 3, 2005 Gray’s The Id featured appearances by John Frusciante and Erykah Badu on the single “Sweet Baby” … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama News Conference & Defends America’s TRUE VALUES

Posted on November 16, 2015 by rikyrah

PBO JACKS UP the GOP. Obama slams Jeb Bush for suggesting a “religious test” Now who would you trust to lead America? War-mongering, profit-hungry, religious zealots, shills & pols or…… World leaders at the G20 Summit in Antalya, Turkey observe … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Macy Gray Week!

Posted on November 16, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This Week’s featured artist is Macy Gray. Wiki:  Macy Gray (born Natalie Renée McIntyre; September 6, 1967)[4] is an American R&B, jazz and soul singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actress, known for her distinctive raspy voice, … Continue reading →

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CBS Democratic Presidential Debate

Posted on November 15, 2015 by rikyrah

ICYMI Because I didn’t see it last night. Watched “GIANT” with Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean. Talk about social consciousness in a 1956 movie classic! Anyhoo… Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Martin O’Malley … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 15, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you’re enjoying the weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: House Party

Posted on November 14, 2015 by rikyrah

House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play of the popular hip hop duo Kid ‘n Play, and also stars Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou, and B-Fine from Full Force, and … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Terror Attacks in Paris

Posted on November 13, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

PARIS: Two police officials say that at least 26 people have been killed in shootings and explosions around Paris, in the deadliest violence in France in decades. One of the police officials said 11 people were killed in a Paris … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Memorable Teen Movies: The Breakfast Club

Posted on November 13, 2015 by rikyrah

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes and starring Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy. The storyline follows five teenagers, … Continue reading →

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‘Jihadi John’ Believed Killed in US Drone Strike

Posted on November 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The ISIS terrorist dubbed “Jihadi John”, who oversaw the brutal executions of American and Western hostages, was hit by a U.S. air strike Thursday night and is believed to have been killed, U.S. officials told ABC News. One official said … Continue reading →

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