Monthly Archives: August 2023

Open Thread | Clarence Thomas is a HO….Leave it on the nightstand HO

Posted on August 14, 2023 by rikyrah

Bought and paid for HO Who just happens to be a Supreme Court Justice. It's not just Harlan Crow: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas secretly reaped the benefits from several other ultrawealthy patrons Their gifts include: -At least 38 destination … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on August 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. What a moment this will be: Honored to have Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African-American woman on the Supreme Court, speak … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President Biden and His Team Are Going Forth Like Gangbusters For 2024

Posted on August 11, 2023 by rikyrah

President Biden continues to punch his weight against the GOPπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ This Administration is not afraid to toot its own horn…which is great, considering the professional malpractice of the MSM.😠 BREAKING: Apparently tired of all the Republicans taking credit for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Open Thread | President Biden Continues to Try and Help With Regards To Student Loans

Posted on August 10, 2023 by rikyrah

President Biden is not giving up with helping those who have student loans. Biden administration launches new SAVE student loan repayment plan. Here’s how to apply PUBLISHED MON, JUL 31 202310:32 AM EDT UPDATED MON, JUL 31 202312:00 PM EDT … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Education, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

Open Thread | Go Ohio!!! Issue One is DEFEATED!

Posted on August 9, 2023 by rikyrah

Yes! Here’s your freaking 60% GOP! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ˜‚ https://t.co/MNoty3Ved2 — Michelle_BYoung (@michelle_byoung) August 9, 2023 BREAKING: In a huge win for democracy and reproductive rights, Ohio voters reject Republican-backed Issue 1. The measure would have raised the threshold for voters to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Elections, Ohio, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Open Thread | I Love It When Receipts Are Brought….Florida Educational Standards…American Chattel Slavery vs The Holocaust

Posted on August 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Nikole Hannah Jones brought IT and RECEIPTS. There's been much gaslighting & moderate justifying of the new Florida social studies standards, people stating the "clarifications" were designed to show Black resilience, or were just "facts." So, I thought I'd compare … Continue reading →

Posted in American Chattel Slavery, Black Excellence, Black History, Book Banning, Breaking News, Current Events, Education, Institutional Racism, Open Thread, Politics, Racial Bias, racial hate, Racial Oppression, racial terror, Racism, Slave Auctions, Slave Breeding in America, Slavery, Systematic Racism, The Holocaust | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Open Thread | Dolt45 Gon’ Learn One of These Days

Posted on August 7, 2023 by rikyrah

Dolt45 had a bad weekend.πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ 🚨BREAKING: Judge Chutkan DENIES Trump’s request for more time to respond to DOJ. Monday deadline stands. — Spiro’s Ghost (@AntiToxicPeople) August 5, 2023 πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ Trump is just picking his own switch outside and he doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on August 5, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. Oh my! Just a Big Bird Enjoying the Beach! πŸ˜‚ 10k People! Wow What a Twitterrific Ride it's Been so Far! Y’all … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Finally, The Lacks Family Gets Compensation

Posted on August 4, 2023 by rikyrah

This country has a long legacy of stealing from Black people and not giving them their due compensation. The story of Henrietta Lacks is just one of those stories. Saw this news: Breaking overnight: Henrietta Lacks’ family reaches historic settlement, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Special Counsel Jack Smith Brings The Third Indictment Against Donald Trump

Posted on August 2, 2023 by rikyrah

Indictment #3 came this afternoon! πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ About the 1/6 Attempted Coup. My rage about 1/6 never goes away. For whatever issues America has, and it has plenty, the creed is what I am faithful to. And, the radical, yes, revolutionary … Continue reading →

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