Category Archives: Corruption

Open Thread | The Human Currency of ICE and Private Prison Corporations

Posted on June 23, 2025 by rikyrah

From The Establishment Bar Blog: The Human Currency of ICE and Private Prison Corporations Posted by T.LaFauci May 12, 2025 It all makes sense once you connect the dots. Throughout Donald Trump’s first 100 days, there has been a large … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Details of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ That Was Passed in the Dead of Night

Posted on May 20, 2025 by rikyrah

The Stark Math on the GOP Tax Plan: It Doesn’t Cut the Deficit House Republicans advance bill late Sunday, as budget analysts across the political spectrum warn that the proposal worsens the U.S. fiscal picture By Richard Rubin Updated May … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | All The GOP Knows How To Do Is Cheat….North Carolina Edition

Posted on May 12, 2025 by rikyrah

Once again…if they don’t cheat, they can’t win. Robyn Sanders (@Robyn_NSanders) posted at 3:33 PM on Thu, May 01, 2025: For the first time in 125 years, elections in NC will no longer be overseen by a governor elected by … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Yes, This Is The Problem With What Musk Is Doing

Posted on February 7, 2025 by rikyrah

Opinion Jamelle Bouie There Is No Going Back Feb. 5, 2025 Even if anyone had elected Elon Musk to anything, the past week would still be one of the most serious examples of executive branch malfeasance in American history. Musk … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Who Gave MUSK the RIGHT to LOCK FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OUT OF THEIR SYSTEMS?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by rikyrah

THEE ENTIRE PHUCK! THIS IS WHY WE HAVE A CIVIL SERVICE. Exclusive: Musk aides lock government workers out of computer systems at US agency, sources say By Tim Reid January 31, 20252:21 PM CSTUpdated an hour ago WASHINGTON, Jan 31 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What Do The People Behind Vance Actually Believe

Posted on October 21, 2024 by rikyrah

Trump has gotten so bad and so obvious with his dementia, that the MSM is having to mention it, even though they didn’t want to. Trump cancelling interviews left and right. His campaign is deliberately keeping him away from the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | LarryO Calls Out The Media

Posted on August 9, 2024 by rikyrah

About their coverage of the Orange Menace.Needed to be said

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Open Thread | Corrupt Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Donald Trump

Posted on July 16, 2024 by rikyrah

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1 BREAKING: Judge Aileen Cannon just dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump. In a ruling Monday, Cannon said the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution. 9:00 AM · Jul 15, 2024 https://x.com/kylegriffin1/status/1812849752347705482 Via … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More on the Chevron Case..in Context With the Other Nightmare Rulings

Posted on July 3, 2024 by rikyrah

One of the most consequential decisions ever by the Court: Democracy Now! (@democracynow) posted at 7:44 AM on Mon, Jul 01, 2024: The Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron v. NRDC” is a “power grab,” says @ElieNYC. “It’s taking power out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Supreme Court on Presidential Immunity

Posted on July 1, 2024 by rikyrah

As you would guess, it’s a nightmare. Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) posted at 9:29 AM on Mon, Jul 01, 2024: 🚨The Supreme Court rules that President Trump has “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for all “official acts” he took while … Continue reading →

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