Author Archives: rikyrah

Open Thread | The rise of the Jim Crow theobros

Posted on October 5, 2026 by rikyrah

The rise of the Jim Crow theobros (RNS) — A group of Reformed pastors and influencers has wedded old-school segregationist theology with the hypermasculinity of the manosphere and the savvy of the attention economy to preach and sell white supremacy, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on October 3, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Since they announced a couple of weeks ago that the annual vaccines were available, please go and get your shots. I have been watching the Different … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Our Military is SUPPOSED to be NON-RELIGIOUS.

Posted on October 2, 2026 by rikyrah

ANY RELIGION IS WELCOME Including those with no religion at all Who are willing to serve. So….WTF IS THIS NONSENSE??? DOW Rapid Response Department of War 🇺🇸 @DOWResponse .@SECWAR “Today, at my direction, I am establishing the Office of Religious … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Whites Only :The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history.

Posted on September 30, 2026 by rikyrah

This excellent article about THE WORST COURT SINCE TANEY is from Mother Jones. Whites Only The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history. Ari Berman and Pema Levy September/October 2026 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Fmr. Navy Commander: Hegseth Is Purging Black and Minority Military Leaders

Posted on September 28, 2026 by rikyrah

Fmr. Navy Commander: Hegseth Is Purging Black and Minority Military Leaders | Amanpour and Company Earlier this month, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll became the latest in a string of high-profile military leaders to resign. Others have been forcibly sidelined … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 26, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Since they announced a couple of weeks ago that the annual vaccines were available, please go and get your shots. Black Journals @blackJournals01 A Black cadet … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | In 2016, The MSM Twisted Themselves In Knots to Call It ‘ Economic Anxiety’

Posted on September 24, 2026 by rikyrah

That was NONSENSE then. It’s NONSENSE now. RACISM IS THE REASON Can we PLEASE quit pretending that bigotry isn’t at the root of Trump’s support? D. Earl Stephens ✍️ Sep 13, 2026 Donald Trump hates the same people his supporters … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Protect College Sports Act Is A Scam and a Fraud

Posted on September 22, 2026 by rikyrah

So… EERRRRRBODY can make money from College Sports… EXCEPT for the athletes PRODUCING the product on the field that funds the machine? PHUCK-OUTTA-HERE AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO College athletes need a seat at the table to set the terms of their … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Oppenheimer Opportunists

Posted on September 21, 2026 by rikyrah

Oh, How I FELT this essay from over at The Establishment Bar: Posted by Proud Establishment Dem September 14, 2026 Being a contrarian can be quite lucrative these days. Just ask any number of “progressive” media personalities who consistently criticize … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on September 19, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Since they announced a couple of weeks ago that the annual vaccines were available, please go and get your shots. This week we lost legendary designer … Continue reading →

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