Monthly Archives: December 2025

Open Thread | As We End The Year…

Posted on December 31, 2025 by rikyrah

Some truth from James Baldwin, who is as ever correct TODAY as he was DECADES AGO. Prof. Carl Sagan @ProfCarlSagan Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have. – James Baldwin Over the course of this … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Why I Am Never In the ‘ Just Write Off the South’ Crowd

Posted on December 29, 2025 by rikyrah

You want to know why I am never in the ‘ Just write off the South’ crowd? Because, I know that half of this country’s Black population lives in those Red States. I will not abandon them. I’ll say it … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on December 27, 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 approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Remember When Virginia Governor Sweater Vest Was the FUTURE of the Republican Party

Posted on December 26, 2025 by rikyrah

Earlier this month, I think the MSM paid too much attention to the victories of the Democratic Party at the top of the ticket. What happened in Virginia, Georgia and Mississippi meant a great deal more than they were willing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 25, 2025 by rikyrah

3ChicsPolitico wishes all of our commenters, readers, followers, friends and guests a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with love, joy, good food and good cheer. Enjoy and stay safe.

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Open Thread | Administration Removing Career Diplomats From Posts All Around The World

Posted on December 24, 2025 by rikyrah

Getting rid of more institutional memory to be replaced by mediocre, unqualified incompetents, if they will actually be replaced at all. Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions By MATTHEW LEE Updated 11:33 AM CST, December 22, 2025 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Think On This……

Posted on December 22, 2025 by rikyrah

I am not surprised. Not in the least. I think nothing less of this bunch. But, it still doesn’t make it any less infuriating. Jesus Freakin Congress @TheJFreakinC 🚨BREAKING: ICE accidentally published a government watch list of immigration lawyers… because … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on December 20, 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 approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Obamacare Dam Breaks

Posted on December 18, 2025 by rikyrah

Sahil Kapur ‪@sahilkapur.bsky.social‬ Follow 🚨🚨 OBAMACARE DAM BREAKS Four House Republicans rebel against their leadership, teaming up with Democrats to sign a “discharge petition” to force a 3-year extension of enhanced ACA funds to a vote. Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Bresnahan, Mackenzie. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Never Ever Forget…He Inherited THE BEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD ON JANUARY 20, 2025 FROM PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

Posted on December 17, 2025 by rikyrah

Jared Ryan Sears @JaredRyanSears This is what experts said about the US economy in 2024: World Bank: “U.S. growth is exceptional.” The World Bank said this as it increased its forecast for the global economy, citing the strength of the … Continue reading →

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