Category Archives: Politics

Open Thread | What Will Be the Democrats Next Move on Immigration?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by rikyrah

I know that I am out there. I am a consistent Democratic Party base voter. I have had it with ICE. It’s got to go. It is a rogue organization, made up of low-rent hires, that has been allowed to … Continue reading →

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson – Dead at 84

Posted on February 17, 2026 by rikyrah

Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed away. The New York Times ‪@nytimes.com‬ Follow Breaking News: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose fiery speeches and populist vision made him a charismatic champion of civil rights, died at 84. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mf2ccc265k2q The Rev. Jesse Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Even With Their Fraudulence….They Can’t Hide The Nightmare of This Economy

Posted on February 16, 2026 by rikyrah

Will never let you forget: HE INHERITED THE BEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD FROM JOE BIDEN IN JANUARY 2025 Jared Ryan Sears @JaredRyanSears As Republicans try to spin today’s job report, the big takeaway is that last year was even … Continue reading →

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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 | Yeah, This Is Where I Am With Supporters of This Administration

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rikyrah

All of this is true. And, it’s the foundation of why people like me have absolutely no interest in finding ‘middle ground’ with these people. This is about VALUES. AND, MY VALUES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THIS AND ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debating Away Our Humanity

Posted on February 4, 2026 by rikyrah

Another excellent piece by Jessica Valenti. Debating Away Our Humanity CBS News wants to know if “feminism failed women.” Here’s what they’re really asking. Jessica Valenti Dec 30 I drafted about ten different ledes for this column before realizing that … 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 | More from Minnesota

Posted on January 30, 2026 by rikyrah

All In with Chris Hayes ‪@allinwithchris.bsky.social‬ Follow WATCH– Tim Walz on his call with Trump officials: “Not once did they ever say Alex or Renee’s name. Not once did they ask how the people of Minnesota were doing. So look, … Continue reading →

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