Secret Door to the Left

In Episode 15 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances express their post-election blues, including a discussion of how the current President is handling his loss, Alicia’s fights on Facebook with some always-Trumpers, and the hilarious Four Seasons Landscaping press conference.

Alicia starts off the show with a bang by revealing how former guest Therese Odell feels about the current changes Trump has made in his defense, and she explains how it reveals the workings of a dictator-like attitude. Alicia goes on to explain to Frances how the country could be in trouble if Trump uses his new defense and refuses to concede the presidency to Biden. Also, on the show, two of Alicia’s republican Facebook friends post outlandish arguments about the fraud conspiracy surrounding the election. Tune in to see how she replied, and the catchphrase Frances uses when someone has been “roasted.”

Did you catch the Four Seasons Landscaping press conference? Do you think the ignorance in the Republican party will ever fix itself? Do you think Trump will ever concede the presidency or will Biden have to use the law to force him out? Do you think 2021 will be any better for our nation, especially given the rising Covid cases in America?

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In Episode 14 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances discuss their views on Election Night 2020.

They discuss their disappointment in the count not being more decisive, discuss their opinion that polling may now be obsolete, and (semi-)brag that they were right in believing abortion, the economy, and “law & order” would be big driving factors in how people voted.

So how did you feel about Election Night?  Were you surprised that it wasn’t a landslide? Or were you expecting it to be as close as it is?

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In Episode 13 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances decide to break from politics and interview their husbands. This way, you too can know their weird hobbies, love for terrible movies, and fascination with baseball.

Frances and Alicia will ask Jamie and Ryan serious questions including what their (Alicia and Frances’s) best and worst qualities are. After a brief election prediction, they will dive into the world of guilty pleasures including books, movies, tv shows, music, and food. In this episode, you can find out about their religious beliefs, political beliefs, weird food cravings, and love for horrendous movies. Including but not limited to, Ryan’s obsession with baseball cards and Jamie’s love of Rocky 3.

Do you have husbands with terrible taste too? Do you need to talk to others about their weird habits? How do you think the election will go down?

You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions and ideas.

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In Episode 12 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will continue their series on discussing three different crucial points that they believe will determine the election. The last on their list is social justice and how your viewpoint of what happened this Summer could determine how you will vote in the upcoming election.

Frances and Alicia will talk about how Trump handled this issue, what is the root cause of social justice, and other areas of our country that are being affected by social justice. They will look into what privileges each person has, how class can play into effect, and other determining factors of privilege besides race.

Do you have an opinion for Alicia or Frances? Do you think social justice will be the reason you vote Democratic or Republican in the upcoming election? How do you feel about how Trump handled the protests this Summer? Do you think it was all Black Lives Matters fault or do you think it was the white supremacists?

You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions and ideas.

You can reach Alicia and Frances at:

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In Episode 11 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will continue their series on discussing three different crucial points that will determine the election. The second on their list is jobs and the economy.

Frances and Alicia will talk about the unemployment rate, the stock market, international trade, and the overall effects of the economy under Trump. They will talk about the facts and fiction of each issue, and they will give credit where credit is due.

Do you have an opinion for Alicia or Frances? Do you think Trump has helped the economy as much as he claims? What do you think will happen as COVID-19 continues to be a threat? You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions and ideas.

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In Episode 10 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will start a new series where they will be discussing three different crucial points that will determine the election. The first on their list is abortion and where each side stands. 

Frances and Alicia will talk about the history of abortion in the United States, the history of abortion in politics, and the opinion they currently have on the issue. They will also go over how substantial the issue is in the South, in the overall election, and in the Republican party. 

Do you have an opinion Alicia or Frances? Do you agree or disagree the idea of abortion being a single voter issue? What do you think will happen to the current abortion laws? You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions.

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Sources

“A Concise History of the US Abortion Debate”

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In Episode 9 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will talk with the author of the Foolish Watcher.com blog, Therese Odell. In addition to her blog, Therese is also a freelance writer for the Houston Chronicle.  She writes specifically about tv and recaps several popular shows including Lost, The Real Housewives, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and, Alicia's personal favorite, The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. Since starting her own blog FoolishWatcher.com she has also started talking about politics and giving her point of view on the current state of the world.

Therese, Frances, and Alicia dive into their feelings on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s unfortunate passing and what they think will happen during this year’s election. They will also give their opinions and thoughts on the last election to better prepare themselves for any possible outcome of the election this year.

On a brighter note, this episode also discusses shows such as The Watchmen and Lost. Therese will explain how she started writing for television recaps and her opinions on Frances’ thoughts about Lost. Alicia and Therese will also go into an in-depth discussion of the inner workings of The Bachelor franchise, their thoughts on the latest bachelor, and previous seasons interesting characters.

Do you have questions for Therese, Alicia, or Frances? Do you agree or disagree with some of the political opinions? What do you think will happen in this year’s election or in The Bachelorette? You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions.

You can reach Alicia and Frances at:

Secret Door to the Left on Facebook

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@SecretDoorTTL on Twitter

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You can reach Therese at:

https://foolishwatcher.com/contact/

and follow her on Twitter: @thereseodell and on Facebook: Foolish Watcher - Home

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In Episode 8 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will discuss Christianity in Politics. Why does the Right believe they are best representing Christians? Can you be liberal and Christian? They will discuss their points on these important questions. They will also talk about the key points that separate most Christians from the Democratic party.

So, why do you think the Right cannot get past the abortion stance? Do you think it is a woman’s right to choose or do you think there are other options not available to women? Do you think gay marriage lessens your marriage? Why do you think many Christians are not for the gay community and gay people in general? Is there a different point of view you would like to discuss?

Want to share your feelings on this topic? Alicia and Frances want to know your thoughts on this matter because it is important to them too. You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your opinions.

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In Episode 7 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will take a break from politics and share their guilty pleasures with you. They will go over their favorite books, movies, tv shows, music, and food that they simply cannot resist.

So, do you think a guilty pleasure is something you should be ashamed of? Do you consider a guilty pleasure to be a source of garbage that you can’t help but love? Do you have any genres Alicia and Frances didn’t think of? What are your guilty pleasures? Do you have any favorites that are the same as Alicia and Frances?

Want to share your favorite guilty pleasure? Whether it’s a book, movie, or tv show, tell Alicia and Frances your favorite guilty pleasure so they can enjoy it too. You can comment, email, or message them to share with them your irresistible sources of enjoyment.

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Frances’s Guilty Pleasures

Alicia’s Guilty Pleasures

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In Episode 6 behind the Secret Door, Alicia and Frances will explain the issues that the Postal Service is having and how it is currently impacting the election process. They will go over how the Postal Service is currently losing money, the new postmaster and his qualifications, and the thoughts the president has on mail-in voting.

So, what do you think the Republican point of view is? Should more states be doing mail-in voting this year? Do you think the election will be impacted by mail-in voting? Do you know what your states' rules about mail in voting are? Do you think President Trump is creating voter suppression?

Well, Alicia and Frances want to know your thoughts, and don’t forget to tune in every Tuesday to hear other political opinions, talk with them about your thoughts, and feel connected to other liberal-minded people.

Want to get in touch with them or give them ideas?

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Sources for Today’s Episode

How are absentee ballots and mail-in voting different? - The

Absentee Ballot vs. Mail-In Ballot: Is There A Difference?

6 Ways to Help Save the USPS That Each Take Less Than 2 Minutes

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