Category Archives: Politics

Open Thread | Some More Political Thoughts

Posted on November 21, 2022 by rikyrah

It’s hard to guess who was sadder about the results on November 8th – Republicans, their enablers in the MSM, or leftists who wanted to use bad results for the Democrats to attack the Biden/Harris Administration. The competence and the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Thank You, Madam Speaker…..for Everything…

Posted on November 18, 2022 by rikyrah

For every bill that you fought for… For knowing how to count votes and drag legislation over the finish line… For every fight you won… For the healthcare that 20 million more Americans enjoy…. For being on the side of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | November 2022 Destroyed the Republican Plan to Steal the 2024 Election

Posted on November 17, 2022 by rikyrah

Democracy was on the ballot. The President said it. Former President Obama said it. Hillary Clinton said it. They all said it, because it’s true. But, what wasn’t said, was dismantling the 2024 Election Scheme was also on the ballot. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass!

Posted on November 16, 2022 by rikyrah

Yess๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ Congratulations Mayor-Elect Bass. https://t.co/mRvtTahIJM — ๐Ÿฉบ Sassenach *sassenach@mstdn.social๐Ÿฆƒ (@sass3366) November 16, 2022 Congratulations to the first woman to be elected Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass! She is so intelligent and has been elected at a time when the … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | All Hands On Deck! Time to Secure the Georgia Runoff..and Send Senator Warnock Back to the Senate for a FULL TERM!

Posted on November 16, 2022 by rikyrah

Once the Senate race in Nevada had been called for Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, there were some saying that the Senate race no longer matters. The hell it doesn’t! Let me explain something to you who would utter such ridiculousness. … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What Keeping The Senate Means….JUDGES!!!

Posted on November 15, 2022 by rikyrah

The most important thing about keeping the Senate to me was JUDGES! The ability of President Biden to nominate judges uninterrupted for the next two years. If Warnock wins the Georgia runoff, Schumer can pick up the pace of judicial … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Latest Happenings Politically

Posted on November 14, 2022 by rikyrah

Watching Capehart Sunday, and Jaime Harrison said that the Democrats spent 90 million on their 2022 ground game, versus 30 million in 2018. So, this happened over the weekend :) BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA … Continue reading →

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Open Thread| More Election Recaps

Posted on November 10, 2022 by rikyrah

Red wave? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ No. Let us be clear. Without illegal maps in Florida, Alabama, Ohio, the GOP would have no chance to capture The House. Let us be clear. The only way for them to win, is to cheat. Period.๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜  … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2022 by rikyrah

So, this happened. Today, Pennsylvania clearly sent a message about who are the rising stars in the state & the national stage. Congratulations Pennsylvania Lt. Governor-Elect @AustinDavisPA & PA Governor-Elect @JoshShapiroPA This Jewish-Black alliance cannot be broken. pic.twitter.com/XdIXpDkKAm — I … Continue reading →

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ELECTION DAY!!!

Posted on November 8, 2022 by rikyrah

Ask everyone you see today if they have voted. If they have not, implore them. Every vote matters. Democracy is on the ballot. Every right gained since 1954 is on the ballot. pic.twitter.com/KJd6XQHZF9 — Tynisa Thee Cynical Gen X Witch … Continue reading →

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