Monthly Archives: February 2026

Open Thread | NO – The Executive Has NO PART of Elections..And it was by Design by the Founding Fathers

Posted on February 13, 2026 by rikyrah

The Founding Fathers, flawed though they were, understood certain things. Which is why, the EXECUTIVE has absolutely no control over Elections in the Constitution. We have a very de-centralized system of elections, with THE STATES being in control of the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Only Way The GOP Can Win IS…..IF THEY CHEAT. SAY NO TO THE SAVE ACT

Posted on February 11, 2026 by rikyrah

You can reach your senators and representatives through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Tell them to VOTE NO ON THE SAVE ACT. What is the SAVE ACT? It’s a Voter Suppression Bill on steroids. Trying to solve a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Not a Texan Either…..But, I see it too.

Posted on February 9, 2026 by rikyrah

I don’t live in Texas either, but, you can’t help but notice how many folks told us to stay out of Maine’s Senate Primary race in order to defend the Blackwater Employee with the Nazi Tatoo… But, now, everyone’s an … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on February 7, 2026 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 | Yeah, This Is Where I Am With Supporters of This Administration

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rikyrah

All of this is true. And, it’s the foundation of why people like me have absolutely no interest in finding ‘middle ground’ with these people. This is about VALUES. AND, MY VALUES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THIS AND ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debating Away Our Humanity

Posted on February 4, 2026 by rikyrah

Another excellent piece by Jessica Valenti. Debating Away Our Humanity CBS News wants to know if “feminism failed women.” Here’s what they’re really asking. Jessica Valenti Dec 30 I drafted about ten different ledes for this column before realizing that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s January….We Need to Start Spreading The Word About the USPS and Their Potential Sabotage of Mail Ballots for the November 2026 Elections

Posted on February 2, 2026 by rikyrah

I have strongly, for the past 5+ years, told anyone who has a Mail Ballot, that if they don’t have the option of dropping their Mail Ballot off at a Election Authority Drop Box and if they must send their … Continue reading →

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