Monthly Archives: November 2019

Open Thread | Dear Michael Bloomberg, Nobody Believes Your ‘Stop & Frisk’ Apology😠😠😠

Posted on November 18, 2019 by rikyrah

Stunning news: @MikeBloomberg, who is preparing to run for president, is apologizing for his NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk at Christian Cultural Center. He has adamantly defended it for years, even as crime has gone down as stops have been reduced. … Continue reading →

Posted in Open Thread, Police violence, Politics, Racial Profiling, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 63 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 16, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.   https://twitter.com/ava/status/1194296509052989441 Just adorable 😍😍😍 My heart is full after seeing these photos of babies at a Pittsburgh hospital dressed as Mr. Rogers… and seeing the … Continue reading →

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WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump Impeachment Hearings Day 2

Posted on November 15, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine is set to appear Friday in the second public hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s phone call with the president of Ukraine. Marie Yovanovitch will appear before the House Permanent Select … Continue reading →

Posted in Bribery, Current Events, Donald Trump, impeachment, News, Open Thread, Politics, Ukraine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 149 Comments

Open Thread | Stephen Miller, A Racist? Next Thing You’ll Tell Me That Water Is Wet😒😒

Posted on November 15, 2019 by rikyrah

From the Southern Poverty Law Center: Stephen Miller’s Affinity for White Nationalism Revealed in Leaked Emails By Michael Edison Hayden In the run-up to the 2016 election, White House senior policy adviser Stephen Miller promoted white nationalist literature, pushed racist … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Immigration Reform, Police Reform, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 59 Comments

WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump Impeachment Hearings

Posted on November 13, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

The start of open hearings in the impeachment investigation into Donald Trump on Wednesday will give the American public their first chance to witness live the explosive showdown between Democrats and Republicans over the US leader’s future. The hearing before … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Donald Trump, impeachment, News, Open Thread, Politics, Ukraine | Tagged , , , , , , , | 134 Comments

Open Thread | Impeachment Inquiry Public Proceedings Begin

Posted on November 13, 2019 by rikyrah

Well, today is the day. The public testimonies for the Impeachment Inquiry for Donald Trump will begin. There are so many charges that should be brought up on him, going back to Russia and betraying this country with Russia. But, … Continue reading →

Posted in extortion, impeachment, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 94 Comments

Open Thread | Remembering Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by rikyrah

Today is Veterans Day. We remember those who put on the uniform, and who have risked their lives for this country.  https://youtu.be/_2gk_WZmg7Y  

Posted in History, Honor, Open Thread, Police bruality, Politics, Uncategorized, US military | Tagged , , , , , , | 115 Comments

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 9, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Just dust 😢😢 "I had to help them": Single dad adopts 5 siblings so they can stay together https://t.co/46RB5F0gPI pic.twitter.com/MCkjurchnM — CBS News (@CBSNews) November 2, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Where We Are With The Impeachment Inquiry

Posted on November 8, 2019 by rikyrah

So, in case you missed it, the House is going to begin live Impeachment Inquiry Hearings on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Chairman Adam Schiff has been releasing transcripts of the witnesses. And, all I can say is, thank goodness for … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Donald Trump, impeachment, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 96 Comments

Open Thread | There Are Questions That Need To Be Answered About Medicare-4-All

Posted on November 6, 2019 by rikyrah

One of the most informative bloggers that I have had the privilege of reading is David Anderson from Balloon Juice. For years, he posted under the name Richard Mayhew at Balloon Juice. Nearly all of the clarity and understanding that … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Elections, 2020 Presidential Campaign, Affordable Care Act, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 109 Comments