Monthly Archives: December 2016

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on December 31, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy New Year’s Eve. Goodbye 2016. For those we have loved in the public eye, 2016 was BRUTAL. This was done before George Michael, Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Let’s say a few prayers for 2017.

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Friday Open Thread- More Healthcare Information

Posted on December 30, 2016 by rikyrah

Healthcare is a complicated issue. There are so many parts to it. All the information can be hard to understand. You need a place where you can get straight forward, honest evaluation of healthcare issues. For me, this is at … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Healthcare Battles of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2016 by rikyrah

When I think of the problems that will occur for the common man because of the November 8, 2016 election, nothing is more pronounced than the problems coming with regards to healthcare. Healthcare is one-sixth of the American economy. Before … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | In Case You Thought That I Was Being Overdramatic…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by rikyrah

I give you Spandan from The People’s View. People who voted to drain the swamp are about to get eaten by the alligators Spandan Chakrabarti December 23, 2016 Donald Trump bet on stupid, and he won. A long line of … Continue reading →

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President Obama & Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama participate in a wreath-laying ceremony aboard the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 27, 2016. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

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Tuesday Open Thread | Where We Are….

Posted on December 27, 2016 by rikyrah

From the Los Angeles Times: Americans who voted against Trump are feeling unprecedented dread and despair Dread of the Trump presidency is weighing on many American families. Dec 21, 2016 I have never seen anything quite like the grief being … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Entertainment for the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2016 by rikyrah

As you are enjoying family and friends, if you want to go out and be entertained and educated, there are two films that you should put at the top of your list: Hidden Figures- the untold story of the Black … Continue reading →

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Singer George Michael Dead at the Age of 53

Posted on December 25, 2016 by rikyrah

I’m so done with 2016. DONE!! From The New York Times: George Michael, Pop Superstar, Has Died at 53 By JON PARELES DEC. 25, 2016 George Michael, the creamy-voiced English songwriter who sold tens of millions of albums in the … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

3ChicsPolitico wishes all of our commenters, readers, followers, friends and guests a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with love, joy, good food and good cheer. Enjoy and stay safe. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Christmas Jams

Posted on December 24, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone. If you’re traveling to be with family and friends, please be safe. “Silent Night” (German: “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht”) is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song “Stille Nacht” were written in Oberndorf bei … Continue reading →

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