Monthly Archives: September 2017

Dallas sportscaster on NFL players taking a knee: “All of us should protest how black Americans are treated”

Posted on September 26, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Sportscaster Dale Hansen of Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA—whose excellent work we have shouted out before—offered a beautifully strong and clear defense of the national anthem protests on his segment tonight. Hansen, a Vietnam veteran, takes down the idea that the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Puerto Rico Has Been Sent Back to the 19th Century. WHERE IS THIS COUNTRY’S RESPONSE?

Posted on September 26, 2017 by rikyrah

We have 3.5 MILLION AMERICAN CITIZENS who have been sent back into the 19th Century, because of the results of Hurricane Maria. Puerto Rico has SEVEN TIMES the population of New Orleans.. And the response from this White House has … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Checking in on the Legislative Evil Known As Trumpcare

Posted on September 25, 2017 by rikyrah

Otherwise known as Graham-Cassidy… The latest tax cut bill masquerading as a healthcare bill. I don’t need to remind you that this is the time for action. We have to call. We have to fax. If you can, show up … Continue reading →

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Dolphins safety Michael Thomas get emotional when talking about Trump calling him “a son of a bitch”

Posted on September 24, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas said he had to take action to make the world a better place for his daughter after President Trump attacked NFL players like him who kneel during the national anthem. Thomas became emotional while talking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | #TakeAKnee ‘til change comes…..

Posted on September 24, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

1. #TakeAKnee is a movement started last year by NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 29, began kneeling during the national anthem last NFL season as a demonstration to protest (police brutally killing unarmed black men) the current treatment … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Trump calls NFL Players Who Kneel a “Son of a Bitch”

Posted on September 23, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

President Trump told a crowd at a rally for Alabama Senate candidate Luther Strange (R) on Friday night that they should “pick up and leave” NFL games if they see players kneeling during the national anthem. “When people like yourselves … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Mueller asked WH for phone records on Air Force One statement

Posted on September 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Special counsel Robert Mueller has asked the White House to turn over all its documents related to Donald Trump Jr.’s initial statement on a meeting with a Russian lawyer at Trump Tower. The statement, which was reportedly drafted on Air … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Trump made up an African country while speaking to African leaders

Posted on September 21, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

God help me….I can’t stand this man. Not only did Trump make up a country in Africa, he thought it was a good idea to tell them “So many” of my friends are going to Africa “to get rich”. WHAT? … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Senate panel calls for open hearing with Trump lawyer

Posted on September 20, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) The leaders of the Senate intelligence committee said Tuesday they want President Donald Trump’s personal attorney and longtime associate to testify in public after Michael Cohen released to the media his opening statement he planned to give at a … Continue reading →

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Latest Version of the Legislative Evil Known as Trumpcare – RED ALERT!!!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by rikyrah

JUST OUT: Here's a summary of the Graham-Cassidy repeal. Yes, it's that bad. Spread far and wide if useful. pic.twitter.com/Z0bbj0qaPd — Andy Slavitt 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 (@ASlavitt) September 13, 2017 1/ GOP will try to schedule a hearing thru Homeland Security … Continue reading →

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