Category Archives: 2020 Elections

Open Thread | The Supreme Court Struck Down Roe vs Wade

Posted on September 3, 2021 by rikyrah

By a 5–4 vote, the Supreme Court just allowed Texas to enforce a law that prohibits abortions after six weeks, with no exception for rape or incest. Roe v. Wade is, functionally, overturned. Justice Sotomayor all but says it. https://t.co/elazEg3xdZ … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | A Point About the GOP That Should Not Be Overlooked

Posted on January 25, 2021 by rikyrah

This is an excellent thread by Steve Schmidt. He breaks down what they did. How un-American it was, and why, from where I sit, I have no interest in “unity” with these traitors.😡😡   There is a profoundly important issue … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It Was A COUP Attempt! A C-O-U-P!!

Posted on January 11, 2021 by rikyrah

Let’s be absolutely clear on what happened on January 6th. The President of United States attempted a COUP against the duly elected future President of the United States. Period. Make no mistake. It was an inside job, full of aiders … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Today Is The Day For Open Sedition On Capitol Hill

Posted on January 6, 2021 by rikyrah

The peaceful transition of power is what has set America apart. Beginning with Washington at the end of his eight years. What is about to happen today is a betrayal of democracy (little d). The Republican Party is full of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | President -Elect Biden’s Cabinet Choices…some thoughts

Posted on December 16, 2020 by rikyrah

Make no mistake. The President-Elect, by virtue of his long career, and being someone who believes in the power of competent government, has to have been pained at watching the incompetence, malice and corruption of this Administration. So, for those … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Georgia Folks- CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION!😠😠

Posted on November 24, 2020 by rikyrah

How do you JUST VOTE IN NOVEMBER AND GET PURGED FROM THE VOTING ROLLS?😠😠😠😠   VOTERS ARE BEING PURGED IN GEORGIA. This should be a MUCH bigger story.pic.twitter.com/aPmxJd0gpN — Davids_annie (@Davidsannie4) November 23, 2020

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Open Thread | This Makes You Think 🤔🤨..

Posted on November 19, 2020 by rikyrah

Reading through this thread. Makes sense. Makes you think.   I am more and more convinced with each passing hour that Republicans cheated on a massive scale this election, everywhere, and they are all going batshit crazy right now because … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | “We were born on the right side of history.”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by rikyrah

Never thought of it that way, but I do believe the professor is right.     The story of how the Democrats won the presidency can be traced back to one demographic: Black women. And it’s not just the VP-elect … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More Thoughts On The Election

Posted on November 11, 2020 by rikyrah

Had more time to think about the election. To absorb the victory. I want to thank all the Democratic voters in 2018. Why 2018? Because, that’s when we elected Democratic Governors in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Having those Democratic Governors MATTERED … Continue reading →

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Congratulations President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris

Posted on November 7, 2020 by rikyrah

The voters have spoken, and they have chosen @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to be our next president and vice president. It's a history-making ticket, a repudiation of Trump, and a new page for America. Thank you to everyone who helped make … Continue reading →

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