Category Archives: Elections

Open Thread | NO – The Executive Has NO PART of Elections..And it was by Design by the Founding Fathers

Posted on February 13, 2026 by rikyrah

The Founding Fathers, flawed though they were, understood certain things. Which is why, the EXECUTIVE has absolutely no control over Elections in the Constitution. We have a very de-centralized system of elections, with THE STATES being in control of the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Only Way The GOP Can Win IS…..IF THEY CHEAT. SAY NO TO THE SAVE ACT

Posted on February 11, 2026 by rikyrah

You can reach your senators and representatives through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Tell them to VOTE NO ON THE SAVE ACT. What is the SAVE ACT? It’s a Voter Suppression Bill on steroids. Trying to solve a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Not a Texan Either…..But, I see it too.

Posted on February 9, 2026 by rikyrah

I don’t live in Texas either, but, you can’t help but notice how many folks told us to stay out of Maine’s Senate Primary race in order to defend the Blackwater Employee with the Nazi Tatoo… But, now, everyone’s an … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s January….We Need to Start Spreading The Word About the USPS and Their Potential Sabotage of Mail Ballots for the November 2026 Elections

Posted on February 2, 2026 by rikyrah

I have strongly, for the past 5+ years, told anyone who has a Mail Ballot, that if they don’t have the option of dropping their Mail Ballot off at a Election Authority Drop Box and if they must send their … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Red State Voters….Do You Finally Get It?

Posted on January 12, 2026 by rikyrah

There is nothing positive for the American Voter that comes from the Republican Party. Everything they do is to hurt the average American Voter. Popular Liberal 🇺🇸 @PopularLiberal RED STATES BLEED BLUE! NEW: January 1, 2026—the day Florida, Texas, and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Why I Am Never In the ‘ Just Write Off the South’ Crowd

Posted on December 29, 2025 by rikyrah

You want to know why I am never in the ‘ Just write off the South’ crowd? Because, I know that half of this country’s Black population lives in those Red States. I will not abandon them. I’ll say it … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Remember When Virginia Governor Sweater Vest Was the FUTURE of the Republican Party

Posted on December 26, 2025 by rikyrah

Earlier this month, I think the MSM paid too much attention to the victories of the Democratic Party at the top of the ticket. What happened in Virginia, Georgia and Mississippi meant a great deal more than they were willing … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Obamacare Dam Breaks

Posted on December 18, 2025 by rikyrah

Sahil Kapur ‪@sahilkapur.bsky.social‬ Follow 🚨🚨 OBAMACARE DAM BREAKS Four House Republicans rebel against their leadership, teaming up with Democrats to sign a “discharge petition” to force a 3-year extension of enhanced ACA funds to a vote. Fitzpatrick, Lawler, Bresnahan, Mackenzie. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Another Viewpoint of the Worst Court Since Taney

Posted on December 15, 2025 by rikyrah

Another good one by Josh Marshall Democratic Voters and the Corrupt Republican SCOTUS Six 12.10.25 | 12:30 pm I’ve noted many times the central role of Supreme Court reform to any civic democratic future. If you’re a regular reader, you … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s been 15 Years…and STILL no GOP Plan for Healthcare

Posted on December 12, 2025 by rikyrah

You do not lie BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan It’s been 15 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, giving MILLIONS health care. It’s been 8 years since trump said he’d replace it. It’s been 5 years since trump told … Continue reading →

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