Monthly Archives: May 2021

Open Thread | Happy Memorial Day

Posted on May 31, 2021 by rikyrah

Happy Memorial Day. As we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On #MemorialDay, let’s remember that Black Americans served and sacrificed on the basis of what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. called β€œa promissory note” for equality & … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 29, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends, fully vaccinated. This is so😍😍😒😒     He's 85 and insists on taking his wife’s hand everywhere they go. When I asked him why his wife … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Different Odds and Ends

Posted on May 28, 2021 by rikyrah

No real theme to this post. Just things of interest. First, going back to Tulsa. The NYTimes did a great story with interactive graphics, that take you into Tulsa, and you find out, business after business, that was destroyed.   … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More From GQP Voter Suppression

Posted on May 26, 2021 by rikyrah

Must always keep up with them and their Voter Suppression tactics.😠😠😠 NEW and must-read from @alexazura @CEssig @madisonfdong: Polling places for urban voters of color would be cut under Texas Senate's version of voting bill being negotiated with House, @TexasTribune … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Past Isn’t Even The Past

Posted on May 24, 2021 by rikyrah

Honor to this Elder, speaking her truth. β€œI am a survivor of the Tulsa race massacre. Two weeks ago, I celebrated my 107th birthday. Today, I’m visiting Washington, DC for the first time in my life. I’m here seeking justice, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 22, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends after being fully vaccinated.   Awe😒😍😒😍 Men don't have ovaries, right? 😭 pic.twitter.com/Q397rC8eaM — chris evans (@chris_notcapn) May 14, 2021

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Open Thread | Time to Say Goodbye to Bi-partisanship

Posted on May 21, 2021 by rikyrah

So, the GOP is voting down a bi-partisan Commission to look into January 6th. Because, of course 😑 Moscow Mitch is already downing it, and Little Susie Collins making ridiculous demands. I don’t always agree with Wilson, but, I do, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Those Who Want to Suppress the Vote

Posted on May 19, 2021 by rikyrah

Ari Berman is always on it. Keeping up with the Demons who want to suppress the vote.😠😠😠 WATCH: @AriBerman explains on @allinwithchris the most shocking parts of his big story with @NickSurgey about how conservative dark money is running a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Update and Thoughts About Vaccination

Posted on May 17, 2021 by rikyrah

Peanut got her first Pfizer shot on Friday. Now, just got to do the second shot and the 14 day antibodies countdown. I was 😒😒😒. There haven’t been that many children who have gotten COVID. But, the majority of deaths … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on May 15, 2021 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends if fully vaccinated with antibodies.😏 This..πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚   So, I'm driving around with my son today & after a run to the bank. He spends the next … Continue reading →

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