Category Archives: Democracy

Open Thread | We See Those Trying to Sabotage Stacey Abrams’s Candidacy in Georgia

Posted on September 28, 2022 by rikyrah

Not just Ms. Abrams, but, other Black politicians running. Like clockwork, they show up right before elections, and their purpose is to depress African-American turnout. Please understand that Stacey Abrams was on their radar. They never forgave her the success … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Please Be Aware of this Threat to Democracy

Posted on September 14, 2022 by rikyrah

Senator Whitehouse has been on this for awhile. These people are dangerous. Period. They are a threat. Period. A Dark Money group that you need to find out about and their rotten, dangerous agenda. These are people who would like … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Democracy, Fighting for Democracy, Open Thread, Politics, Supreme Court, Voting Rights | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | Checking in on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Posted on September 12, 2022 by rikyrah

I have to admit that when this all began, I rooted for Ukraine, because I thought Putin was being heavy handed, and illogical, and just a damn demon for invading Ukraine. He had no reason other than wanting to get … Continue reading →

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President Biden Talks About the Fight for the Soul of our Nation

Posted on September 1, 2022 by rikyrah

President Biden made it plain. He spelled it out. What we are fighting for. And who we are fighting against. If it talks like fascism.. Smells like it…. And you hang around with and invite to your conferences well known … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Affordable Care Act, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Democracy, Democratic Party, discrimination, Economics, Economy, Gun control, Human Rights, LGBTQ+ Community, Media, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Open Thread | President Joe Biden and Democrats Go On the Offensive for November 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by rikyrah

President Joe Biden came out swinging last week against the GOP. He was ON FIRE! He called them out, and called a spade a spade. Of course, Democrats taking it to the GOP and not cowering makes the MSM come … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, Employment News, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris, Voter Suppression, voters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Open Thread | What Actually Is In THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022

Posted on August 17, 2022 by rikyrah

Lots of good stuff: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will make a historic down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Economics, Economy, Elections, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Open Thread | What A Week

Posted on August 15, 2022 by rikyrah

We had a week where the residence of the former President of the United States was served a duly signed by a judge Search Warrant, and the FBI executed said Search Warrant. Then, Dolt45, as he usually does, goes out … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Time to be Ride or Ride for DEMOCRACY

Posted on August 4, 2022 by rikyrah

Periodt! 2/2 pic.twitter.com/C3ZaBvoRll — Dr. Virgo (@DrVirgo1981) July 31, 2022 If you aren’t saying VOTE DEMOCRATIC – THEN YOU ARE PRO-FASCISM. PERIODT. It’s an OP! We’re one election away from fascism now is NOT the time for this nonsense. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | No Difference Between the Two Parties? Are you high? Or just crazy?

Posted on July 25, 2022 by rikyrah

There is no BOTH SIDES when it comes to the political parties. There simply isn’t. There is ONE PARTY trying to Voter Suppress whole groups of the populace. There is ONE PARTY responsible for the destruction of the right to … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What did we learn from the 1/6 Committee’s Hearing?

Posted on July 22, 2022 by rikyrah

Had a primetime hearing last night. WATCH: Never-before-seen Trump outtakes from Jan. 7. pic.twitter.com/O6nAXcQhrt — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 22, 2022 holy shit these outtakes pic.twitter.com/0aizdwWv8S — Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) July 22, 2022 Staff had speech prepared for January 7, … Continue reading →

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