Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 11, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Steve King caught on tape referring to immigrants as “dirt” coming from Mexico

Posted on November 10, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

This racist bottom feeder need to be expelled from Congress.  Steve King’s racist hate has no business where laws are made. Last week, Adam Rubenstein visited Iowa to report on Steve King’s re-election effort. He filed several pieces from there, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 10, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. https://abc11.com/video/embed/?pid=4633606 Hope the video shows. 4 NCCU roommates brought together by fate, share journey becoming judges By Tisha Powell Tuesday, November 06, 2018 06:04PM DURHAM, N.C. … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | About Our Broken Hearts…

Posted on November 9, 2018 by rikyrah

It’s taken me awhile to write this, but I’ll end the week with it. We have the apparent loss by Beto. I don’t believe that Beto actually lost. I believe that there were shenanigans. But, even if I did believe … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Take a Step Back and See Just How Terrific Tuesday Was for the Country

Posted on November 8, 2018 by rikyrah

I know that we have broken hearts. I know that. I don’t minimize that. But, I don’t have to be a cheerleader to see the positive things that happened. Too often, we look at the big races, as if they … Continue reading →

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White House is LYING to smear Jim Acosta: Video of WH aide bum rushing Acosta

Posted on November 7, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

The White House said late Wednesday it has revoked press credentials for CNN reporter Jim Acosta, following a combative back and forth between Acosta and President Donald Trump at a press conference earlier in the day. At one point, a … Continue reading →

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ALERT: The GILLUM AND ABRAMS CAMPAIGNS NEED YOUR HELP!!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by rikyrah

Please retweet: ‘Challenged' ballots could alter Florida election results, here's howFlorida election officials begin checking 'challenged' ballotsBy Emilee Speck – Digital journalist https://t.co/NOM01m192p — America The Bold (@LDTFL2) November 7, 2018 https://twitter.com/PamKeithFL/status/1060291026714279936 🚨GEORGIA🚨 If you used a provisional ballot yesterday … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | The American Experiment Continues

Posted on November 7, 2018 by rikyrah

That is the bottom line of tonight’s elections. The Democrats taking back the House is fantastic news. It means that the following people now have SUBPOENA POWER: Jerald Nadler Adam Schiff Maxine Waters Elijah Cummings THEY.HAVE.SUBPOENA.POWER. The Democrats taking the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | ELECTION DAY

Posted on November 6, 2018 by rikyrah

VOTE VOTE VOTE 44 Tells the Truth…did you listen last time? I did. "The character of our nation is on the ballot," says former President Obama at a rally for Democrats in Chicago. https://t.co/vxxMsZVnzG pic.twitter.com/iv3MpEVkTr — The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Election Eve

Posted on November 5, 2018 by rikyrah

SG2 did such a wonderful job outlining the struggles of the Black community and voting. Tomorrow, we have elections. Elections that will determine the future of this country. It really is past Democrat and Republican. It’s about do you believe … Continue reading →

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