Tag Archives: Medicaid

Open Thread | The Nightmare of the GOP’s Budget Bill

Posted on July 1, 2025 by rikyrah

Don’t ever say both parties are the same. They want to SHRED THE AMERICAN SOCIAL SAFETY NET TO GIVE TAX BREAKS TO MILLIONAIRES AND BILLIONAIRES. MILLIONS WILL LOSE THEIR HEALTHCARE. Protect Our Care ‪@protectourcare.org‬ Follow Republican Senator Thom Tillis: What … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Republicans Are Using the Los Angeles Protests to Get Trump’s Budget Bill Passed

Posted on June 12, 2025 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH The GOP Budget takes an AXE TO THE AMERICAN SOCIAL SAFETY NET. Republicans Are Using the Los Angeles Protests to Get Trump’s Budget Bill Passed God forbid they condemn the government’s excessive use of force. By … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | This is Who They Are…This Is Who They’ve Always Been

Posted on May 7, 2025 by rikyrah

Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) posted at 8:35 AM on Fri, May 02, 2025: He’s destroying public education. He’s destroying public broadcasting. He’s destroyed USAID. He’s imposed regressive tariffs on our trading partners. He’s attacked the @smithsonian and deported citizens for … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Supreme Court Rulings

Posted on June 12, 2023 by rikyrah

So, we got some decisions from The Supreme Court. You’ll never convince me that they weren’t influenced by the increased scrutinization of the Court. BREAKING: In a surprise ruling, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Black voters in a … Continue reading →

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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

Friday Open Thread | Why Not Medicaid For All?

Posted on April 19, 2019 by rikyrah

Medicare for All? Why not Medicaid for All? I know that a number of Democrats have gone in on Medicare for All. But, why not Medicaid for All? There is a poster on Balloon Juice named Kay, and she has … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Sting Week

Posted on October 22, 2018 by rikyrah

Hello Everyone. I’ll be off for a week of spiritual nourishment. Say well and BE.YOUR.BEST.SELF. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE (born 2 October 1951), known as Sting, is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He was the principal songwriter, lead … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on July 12, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone. Remember what the SNAKES are up to, as #45 & his slimy family sink further & further into their lies and deceit.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on June 24, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy the weekend with family and friends. THIS IS THE USA, FOLKS. ICYMI

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Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan Can’t Sell Decimating Medicare To Sharp AARP Crowd

Posted on September 21, 2012 by rikyrah

And the AARP crowd WILL NOT TAKE YOUR WORD FOR IT, Lil Eddie. Let’s debunk the madness right here and NOW: A law that would force steep cuts to real benefits to real people in real times… “The first step … Continue reading →

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