Category Archives: 2026 Elections

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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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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Open Thread | Red State Voters….Do You Finally Get It?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by rikyrah

There is nothing positive for the American Voter that comes from the Republican Party. Everything they do is to hurt the average American Voter. Popular Liberal 🇺🇸 @PopularLiberal RED STATES BLEED BLUE! NEW: January 1, 2026—the day Florida, Texas, and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So This Happened Over the Weekend In Venezuela

Posted on January 5, 2026 by rikyrah

Those who voted to make this happen will never be forgiven. Just another illegal invasion of another country. What has happened in Venezuela is about OIL OIL OIL O-I-L Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Ted @TedPillows This is insane. … 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 | Another Viewpoint of the Worst Court Since Taney

Posted on December 15, 2025 by rikyrah

Another good one by Josh Marshall Democratic Voters and the Corrupt Republican SCOTUS Six 12.10.25 | 12:30 pm I’ve noted many times the central role of Supreme Court reform to any civic democratic future. If you’re a regular reader, you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s been 15 Years…and STILL no GOP Plan for Healthcare

Posted on December 12, 2025 by rikyrah

You do not lie BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan It’s been 15 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, giving MILLIONS health care. It’s been 8 years since trump said he’d replace it. It’s been 5 years since trump told … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Worst Court Since Taney!

Posted on December 10, 2025 by rikyrah

Talking Points Memo (@TPM) posted at 5:59 PM on Thu, Dec 04, 2025: The Supreme Court, in a Thursday evening order, put on hold a lower court ruling that blocked Texas’ aggressive gerrymander, a maneuver the state legislature carried out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | MAINE, You Can Do Better Than This … This Is RIDICULOUS…Thank Goodness for Vetting

Posted on October 24, 2025 by rikyrah

The State of Maine routinely elects ‘Concerned’ Susie Colling back into office. But, SHE’S GOTTA GO. Thank goodness for the vetting process. When I say that I don’t give a rat’s azz if the Governor of Maine is 100 years … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Behind The Scenes of the Harris Campaign….

Posted on September 22, 2025 by rikyrah

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s book is coming out. best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) posted at 9:28 PM on Sun, Sep 21, 2025: .@KamalaHarris: “That day [November 6] was a difficult day. After the election, I hadn’t experienced the kind … Continue reading →

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