Monthly Archives: March 2017

House Intel Committee hearings on Donald Trump and Russia

Posted on March 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — The bizarre saga of President Donald Trump‘s claims that he was wiretapped by President Barack Obama last year reaches a dramatic climax Monday with FBI Director James Comey’s testimony to the House Intelligence Committee. It’s a moment of … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | When You Believe the GOP, and it comes back to bite you….

Posted on March 20, 2017 by rikyrah

When you remind them that the GOP took over 50 votes for repeal….And ask them what they thought that meant…. Gymnastics ensues, as to why fat meat ain’t greasy. I’m going to continue to ask this….STOP WRITING THESE ARTICLES. Honestly? … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | East St. Louis Gospelettes

Posted on March 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The East St. Louis Gospelettes featuring Francis Moore

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Breaking News: Chuck Berry, Key Pioneer of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dies at 90

Posted on March 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called “the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” was found dead Saturday at a residence outside St. Louis, police in St. Charles County said. Berry, 90, wrote and recorded the rock standards “Johnny … Continue reading →

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Little Cowboy Will Lasso Your Heart

Posted on March 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A little Saturday fun, folks. Watch this adorable little cowboy. Little Blaze will melt your heart. Steve Harvey: Are you a real cowboy? Where do you live? Blaze: Down a dirt road. bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha

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Saturday Open Thread | Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle calls for Secret Service to “kill” Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow for their Trump attacks

Posted on March 18, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle thinks the Secret Service should pay rappers Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow a “visit” for their childish attacks on President Donald Trump. In his new music video for “Lavender,” Snoop mock-assassinates a clown version of … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Sean Hannity once pointed an unloaded gun at Juan Williams

Posted on March 17, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Well, that’s one way to win a cable news punditry argument. CNN is reporting that longtime Fox News host Sean Hannity pulled a gun on his colleague Juan Williams after the two had finished an on-air political argument, with Hannity … Continue reading →

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Here is a breakdown about Trumpcare from Al Giordano..and why it’s hard to get rid of Obamacare

Posted on March 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Al is one of our favorite people Here’s a fabulous tweet thread: Al Giordano‏Verified account @AlGiordano 1. The main reason Republicans are quickly choking on their proposed repeal of Obamacare is that it was so well constructed for this moment. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Federal Judge blocked Trump’s new Muslim ban nationwide

Posted on March 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide order Wednesday evening blocking President Trump’s ban on travel from parts of the Muslim world, dealing a stinging blow to the White House and signaling that Mr. Trump will have to account … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Dad from viral BBC interview calls it a ‘comedy of errors’

Posted on March 15, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Robert Kelly spoke out about his viral BBC interview, saying the incident “was chaos for me” and “a comedy of errors.” The professor and Korea expert spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the event, where his 4-year-old daughter and … Continue reading →

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