Category Archives: Open Thread

Tuesday Open Thread | Did You Know That 3 Non-Government Employees Are Running the Veterans Administration?

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Yes. Three people who ARE NOT Government Employees are running one of the largest parts of the Government – The Veterans Administration. We have Pro Publica to thank for informing us of this absolutely outrageous situation. You know a veteran? … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | The Latest Evil on Immigration From This Administration

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

I was in fourth grade when I first went to school with anyone not Black. I was in seventh grade when I first met someone from an immigrant family. I was in eighth grade when I first met someone who … Continue reading →

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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, is gravely ill

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

This is exclusive, and heart breaking for me and for the family and friends of the great Aretha Franklin. She is gravely ill in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy. Originally diagnosed with cancer in 2010, Aretha, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Praise & Worship | Praise is what I do

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

William Henry Murphy III (born August 2, 1973) is an American gospel recording artist and pastor. He started his music career in 2005, with the release of All Day on Epic Records. This album was listed on the Billboard Gospel … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Gospel, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Worship | Tagged , , , , , , | 53 Comments

Saturday Open Thread | Beto ORourke playing dominoes in the fifth ward

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

I have NEVER seen anything like this. A candidate running for US Senator playing dominoes with the folks in 5th Ward. Go, Beto! Go! #BetoForTexas. I love this guy. He’s down with the people listening to their needs. This is … Continue reading →

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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 9

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

Alexandria, Virginia (CNN)A court filing from special counsel Robert Mueller signals that Rick Gates may be assisting the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election beyond the case against Paul Manafort. In a filing Thursday, Mueller’s team said it … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Elections, Conspiracy, Current Events, FARA, Foreign Agent Registration Act, Fraud, News, Open Thread, Politics, Russia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 8

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Prosecutors frustrated by repeated slapdowns from the judge at Paul Manafort’s trial made a formal written protest Thursday, complaining they were unfairly called out in front of the jury. U.S. District Court Judge T.S. Ellis sharply dressed down prosecutors on … Continue reading →

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