Monthly Archives: November 2023

Open Thread | More On Our New Speaker and the Threat He Poses

Posted on November 27, 2023 by rikyrah

From Politico: Inside Mike Johnson’s Ties to a Far-Right Movement to Gut the Constitution The new House speaker has longstanding ties to the evangelical inspired Convention of States cause. By LAURA JEDEED 11/10/2023 05:00 AM EST As the interregnum without … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot is out…be sure to get it. Get your free COVID Tests.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2023 by rikyrah

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from 3CHICS! Enjoy today with family and friends :) 😂😂😂😂 Williams Sonoma has never been to a Black People Thanksgiving because what the hell is they talking about with these serving sizes. You go by this … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The President of the United States Writes an Op-Ed

Posted on November 22, 2023 by rikyrah

In the Washington Post: Joe Biden is president of the United States. Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Keep On Telling You Who They Are And What They Will Do If They Get Power…..Are You Listening?

Posted on November 20, 2023 by rikyrah

From The Washington Post: Opinion Trump’s plan for giant detention camps points to a brutal 2024 reality By Greg Sargent Columnist November 14, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EST Donald Trump’s advisers have declared that if he regains the presidency, he … Continue reading →

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at 96

Posted on November 19, 2023 by rikyrah

May she RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Rosalynn Carter, White House Trendsetter Her style contribution as first lady deserves a reassessment. By Vanessa Friedman Nov. 20, 2023, 9:28 a.m. ET Rosalynn Carter, who died on Sunday at age 96, was rarely included on any … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 18, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot is out…be sure to get it. Get your free COVID Tests. It’s almost Thanksgiving, so it’s time for … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Why I Keep On Coming Back to Project 2025

Posted on November 15, 2023 by rikyrah

Because, Project 2025 IS NOT TRUMP SPECIFIC. IT’S REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT SPECIFIC. NOT ONE CANDIDATE IN THE GOP RUNNING TODAY HAS CONDEMNED PROJECT 2025. NOT. ONE. Which means that they support it, and would have no problem seeing it implemented. It’s … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | To All Those Who Talk About ‘Not Voting in 2024’

Posted on November 13, 2023 by rikyrah

For those of you who are Black and are threatening not to vote in 2024. Oh well. Nobody is going to beg you. I don’t have the time. Anyone serious about 2024 doesn’t have the time. I have never been … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 11, 2023 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot is out…be sure to get it. Get your free COVID Tests. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 She will remember this forever. Good … Continue reading →

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