Monthly Archives: October 2018

Monday Open Thread | The Neglect of the Victims of Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 15, 2018 by rikyrah

We told you that this Administration is incompetent. We told you what they did to those American Citizens in Puerto Rico. But, you thought, since they aren’t White, what does that matter to me? Past is prologue, people. Past is … Continue reading →

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GOP Senator David Perdue rips student’s phone for asking about @BrianKempGA racist voter registration scheme

Posted on October 14, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) ripped a phone out of a constituent’s hand late Saturday morning as the constituent was recording their encounter. The Republican senator was being asked a question about Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp‘s widely-reported attempts … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | Standing In The Need

Posted on October 14, 2018 by SouthernGirl2
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Saturday Open Thread | Top Dem lawmakers demand unredacted memo Trump admin used to justify family separations

Posted on October 13, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Every last person involved need to taken to The Hague and prosecuted for crimes against humanity. The top Democrats on the House and Senate judiciary committees are calling on the Trump administration to turn over an unredacted copy of the … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Turkish authorities have a video of Khashoggi’s murder

Posted on October 12, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

An assassination squad of 15 men disembarked two charter planes in the Turkish city of Istanbul Tuesday on the orders of the Saudi royal court. After checking in to two hotels, the men laid in wait until Saudi journalist and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | The Magnitsky Act triggered over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance

Posted on October 11, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

BREAKING NEWS: “Senators Leahy, Menendez, Corker & Graham have triggered the Magnitsky Act over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. The Trump administration must determine if Jamal Khasshoggi was a victim of killing, torture or gross violation of human rights. If yes, then … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Poll: Dem within two points of GOP incumbent in Nevada Senate race

Posted on October 10, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) holds a slim but statistically insignificant lead over Rep. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in the Nevada Senate race with a month left until Election Day, a poll released Tuesday found. An NBC News/Marist poll shows Heller leading … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Joy Reid Warns The High-Fiving GOP: More Evidence And Allegations Against Kavanaugh Are Coming

Posted on October 9, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

While Republicans take a victory lap over the confirmation of an accused sexual predator that the majority of the country doesn’t support, Joy Reid warned them that evidence against Brett Kavanaugh could jeopardize his position on the United States Supreme … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Susan Collins stabs women in the back

Posted on October 8, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Susan Collins ignored Americans — and the residents of Maine — to support Brett Kavanaugh, despite his record of hostility against women and their rights. Sen. Susan Collins joined her fellow Republicans — and rejected the pleas of her Maine … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 7, 2018 by rikyrah

Have a Blessed Sunday, Everyone.

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