Monthly Archives: April 2020

Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 11, 2020 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Awe😍 "So many deer here": With Michigan's stay-at-home order in effect, the animals seem to have taken back the streets in at least one Grand Rapids … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More COVID-19 Information

Posted on April 10, 2020 by rikyrah

Sooooo…..they knew about this IN NOVEMBER?!?!😠😠😠 Intelligence report warned of coronavirus crisis as early as November: Sources – ABC News. I questioned Defense Secretary Esper about this Sunday on This Week. His response: “I can’t recall” https://t.co/SaWuaLMiN9 — George Stephanopoulos … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | About Those Masks

Posted on April 8, 2020 by rikyrah

Before you put on that mask, here are some thoughts from a doctor: Before You Put On That Mask I get it. You want to do *anything* you can to prevent the spread of this virus to you and your … Continue reading →

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🚨Emergency – Voter Suppression in Wisconsin Alert🚨

Posted on April 7, 2020 by rikyrah

The U.S. Supreme Court, which is shut down due to COVID-19, has no problem telling the people of Wisconsin to risk infection or deny yourself the right to vote.😠😠 NEW: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin just put up this guide … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Words About the GOP and COVID-19

Posted on April 6, 2020 by rikyrah

I have tried to put into words, but only feel pure, unadulterated RAGE when I think about the response to COVID-19, across the board from the GOP. I mean, a pulsating rage that I can feel is raising my blood … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 4, 2020 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.   RIP😥😥🙏🙏  https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1245873696088166400 😂😂😂😂 Adorable😍😍 Just in case you need it, here’s a dog doing yoga in Italian. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/zTKp3MbI8e — Amanda in Atlanta (@ATLnewsgirl) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Words From Congressman James Clyburn

Posted on April 3, 2020 by rikyrah

I don’t think that it’s an exaggeration that Rep. James Clyburn helped save Joe Biden’s campaign, and the Democratic Party when he endorsed the former Vice President right before the South Carolina Primary. hat tip – Balloon Juice Here is … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | We Are All Puerto Rico…We Are All Ukraine…

Posted on April 1, 2020 by rikyrah

If you have been paying attention to Dolt45, you understand the title of this post.     So, I was sitting around, and surfing the Twitter feed when I come upon this tweet: Jesse Lehrich MA received 17% of requested … Continue reading →

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