Monthly Archives: August 2018

Tuesday Open Thread | Did You Know That 3 Non-Government Employees Are Running the Veterans Administration?

Posted on August 14, 2018 by rikyrah

Yes. Three people who ARE NOT Government Employees are running one of the largest parts of the Government – The Veterans Administration. We have Pro Publica to thank for informing us of this absolutely outrageous situation. You know a veteran? … Continue reading →

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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 10

Posted on August 13, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CN) – Said in earlier testimony to have helped Paul Manafort fraudulently secure loans, the next and potentially last witness slated to testify Monday is bank officer James Brennan. On the stand last week, Federal Savings Bank senior … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | The Latest Evil on Immigration From This Administration

Posted on August 13, 2018 by rikyrah

I was in fourth grade when I first went to school with anyone not Black. I was in seventh grade when I first met someone from an immigrant family. I was in eighth grade when I first met someone who … Continue reading →

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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, is gravely ill

Posted on August 12, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

This is exclusive, and heart breaking for me and for the family and friends of the great Aretha Franklin. She is gravely ill in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy. Originally diagnosed with cancer in 2010, Aretha, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | Praise is what I do

Posted on August 12, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

William Henry Murphy III (born August 2, 1973) is an American gospel recording artist and pastor. He started his music career in 2005, with the release of All Day on Epic Records. This album was listed on the Billboard Gospel … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Beto ORourke playing dominoes in the fifth ward

Posted on August 11, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

I have NEVER seen anything like this. A candidate running for US Senator playing dominoes with the folks in 5th Ward. Go, Beto! Go! #BetoForTexas. I love this guy. He’s down with the people listening to their needs. This is … Continue reading →

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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 9

Posted on August 10, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Alexandria, Virginia (CNN)A court filing from special counsel Robert Mueller signals that Rick Gates may be assisting the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election beyond the case against Paul Manafort. In a filing Thursday, Mueller’s team said it … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | The vile racism of Fox News Laura Ingraham

Posted on August 10, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Laura Ingraham: "The America we know and love doesn't exist anymore. Massive demographic changes have been foisted on the American people, and they are changes that none of us ever voted for, and most of us don't like … this … Continue reading →

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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 8

Posted on August 9, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Prosecutors frustrated by repeated slapdowns from the judge at Paul Manafort’s trial made a formal written protest Thursday, complaining they were unfairly called out in front of the jury. U.S. District Court Judge T.S. Ellis sharply dressed down prosecutors on … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Devin Nunes caught on tape revealing a GOP plan to impeach Rosenstein and end the Mueller investigation

Posted on August 9, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow obtained a tape of Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) at a private fundraiser for Cathy McMorris Rodgers In the first clip, Nunes confesses that he’s often embarrassed by Trump, particularly his tweets. “Sometimes we cringe on the … Continue reading →

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