Category Archives: Economy

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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Open Thread | The Failure of Silicon Valley Bank

Posted on March 13, 2023 by rikyrah

The failure of SVB can be directly traced to Donald Trump and the GOP devotion to de-regulation. It was the GOP who changed Dodd-Frank. Well, since these folks wanted to change the rules, they should live under the rules they … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | That This Was Even Published….Really, Economists? Did You Miss The Entire Pandemic?🤔🤔

Posted on March 3, 2023 by rikyrah

When I saw this tweet I just 😒😒😒 Millions of workers are still missing from the U.S. labor force three years after COVID-19 surfaced, and economists are scratching their heads as to how big the gap actually is and where … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The NAACP Image Awards

Posted on February 27, 2023 by rikyrah

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows. Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Attack on Education in Florida….as They Try To Install Fascism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by rikyrah

In case you didn’t know… I don’t know if you know what’s been going on in Florida. Their Governor has chosen to go full-on fascist. There is the full-blown attack on education. The banning of books. The attack on the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2024 Elections, Black Excellence, Black History, Black Voter Suppression, Black Voters, Breaking News, Critical Race Theory, Culture, Current Events, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Education, Elections, History, Institutional Racism, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Open Thread | The GOP, President Biden and Social Security

Posted on February 14, 2023 by rikyrah

The GOP has been whining since President Biden called them out on their position on Social Security. Make no mistake, Republicans want to dismantle the American Social Safety Net. The President is only telling the truth.😒 I mean this with … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, GOP, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Social Security | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

Open Thread | With The GOP….Cruelty is ALWAYS THE POINT!😠

Posted on January 24, 2023 by rikyrah

Never surprised by their cruelty and just plain evil when it comes to the GOP😠😠😠 New: Iowa Republicans are now proposing extreme limits on what food low-income people can eat through SNAP, putting even more pressure on families with children. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Food, Health, Health & Nutrition, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Open Thread | COVID UPDATES

Posted on January 23, 2023 by rikyrah

Including COVID cranks. Like others, I observed the precautions that the wealthy and influential in DAVOS had to follow. And, then folks had the nerve to ask why the government didn’t require the same. AS IF, they didn’t observe an … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | COVID is NOT ‘ just like the flu’.

Posted on January 3, 2023 by rikyrah

I don’t know how many times this needs to be said. But, COVID is NOT ‘JUST LIKE THE FLU’. IT.IS.NOT. This is TRUTH If you have active #COVID, please do not get on a flight, train, bus, or other public … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Thank You, Democrats and Madam Speaker

Posted on December 26, 2022 by rikyrah

The Democrats did their jobs and helped the American people. For The People — Democrats have averted shutdown, invested in our heroic Veterans and 1st Responders, invested in the health, housing, education and well-being of America's working families and defended … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economy, Elections, House of Representatives, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, The United States Senate | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments