Category Archives: Economy

Open Thread | Hardships of Black Farmers

Posted on April 7, 2021 by rikyrah

In this past COVID Relief bill, $ 5 Billion went specifically to Black farmers. Something Senator PittyPat of South Carolina had the nerve to call reparations. AS IF. This is only part of the truth that Black farmers have always … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Thoughts About Infrastructure

Posted on April 5, 2021 by rikyrah

So, our President sent out this tweet:   A Cabinet that looks like America. pic.twitter.com/XZNOSTE2GJ — President Biden (@POTUS) April 2, 2021   I love this picture. They are all masked up. Six feet socially distant. Just being good examples. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Comparing the Vaccines

Posted on March 15, 2021 by rikyrah

Just want to get as much information out there about the vaccines as possible. Please sign up to get your shots. The Differences Between the Vaccines Matter Yes, all of the COVID-19 vaccines are very good. No, they’re not all … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Have Hope 🤞🤞

Posted on March 12, 2021 by rikyrah

Yesterday, I got my second Fauci Ouchie 🤗 I am still a little emotional about it. Everyone is going back to the anniversary of when we shut down. We were living in our own horror movie. I remember leading up … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The BFD Passed By the Senate…Now, Let’s Get it on 46’s Desk to Sign

Posted on March 8, 2021 by rikyrah

The Senate, after some clowning, finally passed the huge COVID relief bill. It is going to help MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. And never forget. NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT WINNING THOSE TWO SENATE SEATS IN GEORGIA.👏👏👏 What’s in … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Elections, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , | 120 Comments

Open Thread | More on Vaccinations

Posted on March 3, 2021 by rikyrah

Update on Vaccinations. It makes such a difference to have a Federal Administration that actually wants to help you and not kill you. But, I am tired of folks trying to gaslight people about the J and J vaccine. Is … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | COVID-19, Our Economy, and The Dangers Republicans Pose to All of Us

Posted on December 14, 2020 by rikyrah

The greatest threat to this country is the Republican Party. While the REPUBLICANS IN THE SENATE STOP ANOTHER COVID RELIEF BILL, the people suffer. They suffer because of unemployment. They suffer because of hunger. They suffer because their children aren’t … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | We Have No Second COVID Stimulus BECAUSE OF MOSCOW MITCH

Posted on November 30, 2020 by rikyrah

Let us be very clear on why there hasn’t been a second COVID Stimulus. It is NOT BECAUSE OF CONGRESS! IT👏IS👏BECAUSE👏OF👏MOSCOW👏MITCH👏   I want #COVID19 relief passed immediately. But I also think that Democrats have nothing to apologize for by … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by rikyrah

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Andy Slavitt Trying To Warn Us

Posted on May 18, 2020 by rikyrah

Yet again, Mr. Slavitt is dropping truth. Keep your eyes open.   Mitch McConnell will not pass any more Congressional aid for Americans losing income, nutritional aid, states or testing & contact tracing unless he gets 1 thing: waivers for … Continue reading →

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