Category Archives: Economics

Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Update

Posted on June 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Update: This is what experience and competence get you: I don't think folks understand how smart this man was to get republicans to take fights over the debt ceiling off the table for the next two years. It's like he … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Resolution

Posted on May 30, 2023 by rikyrah

They have worked out a deal on the debt ceiling. Biden: One of the things that I heard some of you saying is why doesn't Biden say what a good deal it is? You think that's going to help get … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Hostage Talks

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

The debt ceiling is about the money we have already spent. Already spent! The GOP is messing with THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES. Never forget…. Every 1 in 4 dollars in the deficit was because of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The GOP WANTS to Destroy the US Economy

Posted on May 19, 2023 by rikyrah

I am going to expand my original.thoughts on this situation. I originally believed that the GOP thought that they would just arrest hords of the Undocumented and throw them in the for-profit prisons, which have seen their population decline. They … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Is A Writer’s Strike Going On In Hollywood

Posted on May 16, 2023 by rikyrah

David Simon explains what’s going on and why the writers are on strike. David Simon, the creator of The Wire, says he’s on strike to protect new generations of writers and make sure they aren’t exploited by studios. He also … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | 2024’s Election Will Be About Body Autonomy

Posted on May 15, 2023 by rikyrah

In 2016, women like myself made the case for Hillary Clinton. When everything else failed, we asked “ What about The Supreme Court?” We were told snidely, that ‘ you can’t scare us with the Court.’ Same folks whining. Women … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The GOP Commit Economic TREASON Against This Country- The Debt Ceiling

Posted on May 3, 2023 by rikyrah

Let us get this clear. The Debt Ceiling refers to DEBTS THAT HAVE ALREADY ACCRUED. WE HAVE SPENT THAT MONEY! The Republican Party is toying with the full faith and credit of the United States of America.😠 "It would not … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on April 3, 2023 by rikyrah

It was a great trip for her. “…when asked what she wanted Black Americans to take away from her trip to Africa. The message, ⁦⁦@VP said, wasn’t just about “how the diaspora came to be.” It’s about “the resilience, the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So…The Mouse Deals With DeSantis😂😂

Posted on March 30, 2023 by rikyrah

We knew that The Mouse wasn’t playing. We knew that while DeSantis was being “big and bad” with Disney…. The Mouse was playing 12-dimensional chess. We were waiting for the shoe to drop. It dropped. And,it’s HILARIOUS!😂😂😂 The newly-renamed Reedy … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More of the Vice-President’s Trip to Africa

Posted on March 29, 2023 by rikyrah

More from this terrific Overseas Trip: This is why US Political media needs to be ignored particularly when it comes to VP Kamala Harris. Their takes and the the reality are two different things. https://t.co/FH1nqqh0sa — Hope Restored In DFW … Continue reading →

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