Author Archives: rikyrah

Open Thread | Why Doesn’t the New Speaker of the House NOT have a Bank Account Reported?

Posted on November 10, 2023 by rikyrah

He makes $174K a year. The wife works too. They’ve been on the right-wing grift train before he got to Congress. He lives in bumblephuck Louisiana, so his expenses should be low. No bank account? Yeah, something ain’t right. From … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Were Some Elections Last Night

Posted on November 8, 2023 by rikyrah

And, for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party to be in such trouble, according to the pundits…. Not a bad night. Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) tweeted at 8:46 PM on Tue, Nov 07, 2023: Across the country tonight, democracy won and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Stop Pretending That The Attacks On The Vice President Are Anything Other Than What They Appear To Be

Posted on November 6, 2023 by rikyrah

My answer is pure-D misogyny. But, what do I know…I’ve only been a Black woman in America longer than 3 days. THE KAMALA HARRIS PROBLEM Few people seem to think she’s ready to be president. Why? By Elaina Plott Calabro … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on November 4, 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. I still remember the first time that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Issue for the 2024 Election – It really is this simple

Posted on November 1, 2023 by rikyrah

It’s down to one issue on the ballot. It’s not taxes, it’s not abortion. The one issue is: do you believe in democracy, or do you believe in authoritarianism? That’s what we should be voting on. 2024: DEMOCRACY VS FASCISM … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | America’s Top Young Scientist

Posted on October 30, 2023 by rikyrah

14-year-old who invented soap to treat skin cancer named America’s Top Young Scientist Story by Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY • “America’s Top Young Scientist” is a 14-year-old who invented a soap that treats skin cancer. Heman Bekele, a ninth grader … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 28, 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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Open Thread | Meet the New Speaker of the House

Posted on October 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Here is your new Speaker of the House. A right-wing, forced birth, election denier. 55 Things You Need to Know About Mike Johnson The surprise winner of the race for speaker of the House had one important ally in his … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Mark Meadows Has Flipped…He Has Been Singing for Jack Smith

Posted on October 25, 2023 by rikyrah

You don’t get full immunity.. UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN SINGING ARIAS Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) tweeted at 4:15 PM on Tue, Oct 24, 2023: Breaking ABC: Mark Meadows has spoken with special counsel Jack Smith’s team at least three times this … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The GOP Clown Car for Speaker

Posted on October 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Will open this by repeating: NANCY PELOSI HAD EXACTLY THE SAME NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS THE GOP HAS NOW. And yet, this nonsense never happened to her. So, there are 9 GOP Clowns interested in being Speaker. There’s Still No … Continue reading →

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