Monthly Archives: April 2025

Open Thread | This Is Where We Are Financially As A Country

Posted on April 30, 2025 by rikyrah

Remember, as we go through this: Trump inherited the best economy in the world. THE WORLD. And, in 100 days, he has ruined it and we are careening towards a RECESSION. It never had to happen. Period. Updated this post … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | How Having A Baby Has Changed Under Trump

Posted on April 28, 2025 by rikyrah

And, none of it is good. From Time Magazine: How Having a Baby Is Changing Under Trump Apr 17, 2025 12:33 PM CT by Alana Semuels Senior Correspondent Mere hours after birth, most newborns are tested for two things: whether … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 26, 2025 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approvedsoon..be sure to get it. Order your free COVID Tests., if you still can.

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Open Thread | This Was So Powerful…Hit Me It My Gut

Posted on April 25, 2025 by rikyrah

Rosita Díaz @RositaDaz48 Today, during a casual conversation, an elderly lady shared something that deeply moved me. She told me that her husband had recently passed away, but they had decided together not to have a funeral. The reason? Their … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Whistleblower Paints a Frightening Picture

Posted on April 23, 2025 by rikyrah

This is absolutely frightening: Matt Johansen (@mattjay) posted at 7:13 PM on Thu, Apr 17, 2025: 🧵 THREAD: A federal whistleblower just dropped one of the most disturbing cybersecurity disclosures I’ve ever read. He’s saying DOGE came in, data went … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Are Now Not Giving to Food Banks…AND Bye Bye Meals on Wheels

Posted on April 21, 2025 by rikyrah

THE CRUELTY IS THE POINT. ‘Going to be a lot of hungry people’: Food banks, farmers across US decry federal cuts Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY Updated Mon, March 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM CDT6 min read The abrupt cancellation of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on April 19, 2025 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Enjoy the weekend with family and friends.

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Open Thread | Just Say No to THE SAVE ACT

Posted on April 18, 2025 by rikyrah

I sort of try to understand a lot. But, no. I don’t understand those 4 Democratic Muthaphuckas who voted for the SAVE Act.  I don’t give two shyts about what kind of district they’re in.  I will donate to any … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Harvard University Rejects Trump’s Takeover

Posted on April 16, 2025 by rikyrah

From Hopeium: Harvard University is 140 years older than the United States, has an endowment greater than the G.D.P. of nearly 100 countries and has educated eight American presidents. So if an institution was going to stand up to the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Don’t See China Bending the Knee to Trump

Posted on April 14, 2025 by rikyrah

Trump is waiting for Xi to call. The Chinese see it differently By Kylie Atwood, Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Herb and Alayna Treene, CNN Updated 9:03 AM EDT, Fri April 11, 2025 A tariff reprieve from President Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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