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Rosemary's avatar

Ben, what a wonderful job you and your brothers are doing. I’m so happy that you have seen such success, after you quit your jobs in order to do this full-time after January 6. I checked my email many times a day just to see what videos you were posting and what notes you were writing to us. I’m 76 years old and I’ve never seen anything like what’s happening to our country in my entire life. And remember, I was alive for the assassination of JFK, RFK and MLK. I was alive for Nixon having to leave office, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam war, to name a few. But I have never seen anything so disturbing and so unsettling in my entire life. Please keep up this really important great work and you have millions supporting you around the United States in the world. Keep it up.

Martha Kenne's avatar

Same here, Rosemary.

Diane J's avatar

Me too and I even remember Eisenhower and Truman.

Renate E Victor's avatar

me too, and I remember FDR and WWII

Heather's avatar

You must be really old, congratulations! I was born during WW11 but I don’t remember it apart from remembering we had vouchers to get some foods,

Greg Halk's avatar

Holy.......you're real old lol! We need your age group immensely to share your memories of those times. I am somewhat younger but remember what my parents and grandparents, talked about what the world went through during the World Wars!

uRNangel423's avatar

Same here Rosemary, I too have never seen or experienced anything so disturbing and disgusting like what’s happening to our country today.

Jean Conley's avatar

I'm with you, Rosemary. I'm 73 and have lived through all those things that you mentioned. And I totally agree--none of them was ANYTHING like this. I never thought I'd ever experience what I (all of us, actually) am living through today with the government being like it is. We pulled through all of those--Meidas has given much hope that we'll make it through this, too.

Connie Larsen's avatar

We the people need to fight like hell!

202 225 3121 or 202 224 3131

Ask for any representative or senator! Start with the red state ass kissers! I can’t believe that Thune, Cornyn. Cassidy are helping this treasonous bunch of assholes, nazi miller, vought, couch cougar are allowing trump to remain in office. He is absolutely unfit! Belongs in an assisted living facility! In a straitjacket! No phone no internet.

Call n pass the numbers to other people. C U on October 18!

💪🇺🇸🔷

Cheryl Schaeffer's avatar

Same here. We'll said

Aj Dobbins's avatar

I'm 78 and agree. It is troubling times but I think the democracy will survive

I think there is a swell of people who will challenge this horrible president and his minions.

Ruth Yost's avatar

I hope we are not too late. It’s going to take someone from the inside to crack the dam and let it all out.

Patricia Reed's avatar

Same here and I'm 84! These brothers are one of my best resources for honest news, the other being Aaron Parnas. These four men give me hope as well as news.

Heather's avatar

Your reply could be mine, exactly, including the age!

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I have never seen anything like this either and my parents lived through Hitler's Germany as children. Then they escaped to West Germany when the wall was being built. My parents saw a lot during the war there and they would not talk much about it. But my mother always made sure there was food on the table. Then a lot of relatives were trapped in East Germany. And in 1968 my parents took my brother and I into East Germany across the wall. As a 10 year old girl that was an experience that chilled me to my core. Seeing the wall, the security, the bombed buildings and how people still lived in there. Then I traveled into the Czech Republic with my then husband (now ex) and two small children in 1989 and seeing how the Russians had turned the rivers to sludge and razed the forests down to nothing. But I have never experienced anything like this in the States. So I will keep taking the small steps to counter the evil and I will do what I can to help people.

Ruth Yost's avatar

Me too Rosemary. I’m 73 and I thought that Watergate and Nixon were the rock bottom. Live and learn. I’m truly frightened.

Darlin’'s avatar

💙🇺🇸💙 Ditto! 💙🇺🇸💙

SLMontgo's avatar

As I have stated many times, at 77, this is my living memory.

BigDmt's avatar

Amen sister ❤️

Judith Karcher's avatar

The man is physically and mentally not well. He is living in his nightmares and destroying this country. Since we can’t control him perhaps he will stop performing is we stop advertising everything he does to show how powerful he thinks he is. Just a frustrated thought since he is spotlighted on my cellphone at least 20 times a day. I’m tired of being scared .

Steve's avatar

He may destroy the country, but he can't destroy the American ideal.

Judy Sherwood's avatar

We will weather this storm, no matter hell or high water... WE will weather the storm! It's a dangerous journey, fraught with often overwhelming odds, but we will emerge smarter, stronger, and more unified as the process unfolds. Keep the faith, folks.

Ralph Hensley's avatar

Or the American soul

Naomi H Tiscione's avatar

Well, since America is really an idea, I wonder what more is there to destroy?

Cindy fabian's avatar

It’s easy to ignore his “antics” if it isn’t effecting your geographical location. Not so easy if you live in Chicago, Portland or Washington DC. Also not easy if your employment or healthcare is at stake. As US citizens it’s everyone’s responsibility to have our neighbors’ backs. Over a million men and women died or were wounded for our freedom just in WWII. Those young men and women were fearful! Put your big girl and big boy pants on, and at the minimum call your Senators and Representatives and tell them your concerns. Don’t put your fingers in your ears and scream “I don’t want to hear about it!” Do something; you’ll feel empowered.

sharon's avatar

Agree, but they should just cover the egregious things only and skip the crazy. he's a media whore who craves the spotlight and the media keep giving it to him. If not for the internet and the 24/7 "news" onslaught this continual coverage of every little thing wouldn't exist.

We were much better off when we had just three hours of news every night. No influencers who have no credentials other than a million "likes" on Tik-tok, no reporting on when the president burped, just straight up news.

Ralph Hensley's avatar

We have forgotten how to be neighbors caring for neighbors

JMull's avatar

Right! We had a party with a big variety of people yesterday. I saw a change, almost like a joy in the little things again. They asked how I was, and I celebrated their families with them. They respected everyone and said nothing of politics. It seemed a huge relief for all, especially the younger generation to gather in person and just enjoy a children’s birthday. This may be a way forward. Not sure, but it felt really nice.

Jean Conley's avatar

Bingo! ..........and a big AMEN also!

BigDmt's avatar

October 18th! Be there 💪💙

Skitealwedrop's avatar

The conman claims he’s in perfect health yet his ankles are so swollen. Doesn’t that indicate his heart isn’t functioning properly? I’m really hoping he won’t wake up tomorrow.

Cindy fabian's avatar

I’m not worried about his ankles; I’m worried about his mental health!

Skitealwedrop's avatar

I just keep hoping he won’t wake up tomorrow. Then we won’t have to worry about what’s going on in that skull of his. ⚰️

Carol Kusel's avatar

His ankles are connected to his brain and heart and indicate poor health.

Ralph Hensley's avatar

I bet Melania is hoping same

Skitealwedrop's avatar

I can’t imagine being Melanie. I’d have to go stay in NYC full time. I’ll bet she knows lots about the conman’s BFF, Epstein.

Ralph Hensley's avatar

Sadly, she's as evil as her Pedophile husband

Jean Conley's avatar

You're probably right. Have to watch out for the silent ones. Often, they are far more dangerous.

Judy Sherwood's avatar

Doubtful that his demise will be abrupt. More likely to continue the long, slow degeneration of body, mind and spirit. Same as his father.

Skitealwedrop's avatar

I guess they’re too evil to die abruptly. His grandfather was a really bad guy, too. It’s in the conman’s genes. We can still hope.

Jean Conley's avatar

His ankles aren't the only things that are swollen in that Dictator.

C Bowlby's avatar

Well rump lies about everything!

Sharon's avatar

I keep seeing him on a morgue table orange face blue lips. It is sort of a haunted image but really it is over due. Will he be in perfect health then too?

Revans's avatar

Yes, ignoring his antics might stop his idiotic performances. At least, it's worth giving it a try.

Jean Conley's avatar

It's a shame that it's so bad to do. It seems like he's shoved in our faces every second of every day.

Susan Emmanule's avatar

Ben, why is no one, or almost no one, talking about Stephen Miller and the architects of Project 2025. We hear next to nothing about them, and I think that they should be the ones that we should be talking about, all the time, every day, and not Trump, who is their little puppet! And, if we actually do that, it will also piss Trump off that the spotlight is being taken off of hiimself. Those folks I mentioned above, and coalition that the Heritage Foundation put together, are the architects of the nightmare we're living through right now! PLEASE begin to put more attention on these people, so we can become more well informed about who's really running the government and what they're up to every single day.

Cindy fabian's avatar

Steve Miller is pure evil; but all he has is Trump’s ear. The News Media should focus on those who could actually change and stop the projection of Trump and Miller’s autocracy by doing what voters elected them to do - put checks on the President. They have eagerly given up their Constitutional powers to Trump. Tariffs; the budget; sending troops to Democratic cities could be stopped immediately if they had the muscle to take back their power. Focus on the MAGA House members and MAGA Senate. Call them out by name! The House has been in recess going on 4 weeks because they do not want to swear in the New Democrat, Adelina Grijalva. Citizens should insist she be sworn in. Democrats in leadership should insist that she be sworn in. The Press should be pushing for her to be sworn in. One more Democrats makes a huge difference; and MAGA knows it!

Miriam Kearney's avatar

Susan see my comment today, and I totally agree with you. It's the silent ones we have to fear. The ones that claim not to be in control. I do believe Trump was given a deal. Go be as crazy as you want to, make as much money as you want to, do whatever you want to. Let us destroy democracy.

Susan Emmanule's avatar

I saw your comment Miriam. We're all in the same boat for sure. Unfortunately, I don't think we can count on CNN or MSNBC, or really any of the news outlets (except, of course, Meidas+) to focus on Stephen Miller, because the huge conglomerates that own them now are afraid they will be sued, and they will be. Very very very very disheartening! Thanks so much for adding your own words to what I had said.

Deborah Jacobson's avatar

I am forever grateful that I found MeidasTouch and that I became a founding member. When you are a 70 year old white woman, never married, no children it is wonderful to have an outlet for yourself particularly in a deep red western North Dakota. I am looking forward to October 18th and the No Kings protest. Again thank you for everything. The article was very good.

Tori lawson's avatar

The man is losing it mentally the man is losing it physically. The man is losing it nationally and he knows he can’t go anywhere but down,his fake presidency his fake administration. He knows he’s a child rapist. We all know he knows he’s a child rapist and he has nowhere to hide that that’s why he wants that 40 gazillion dollar jet so he can flee the country and don’t you think he’s not going to!! And he isn’t taking anybody with him. He’s gonna let that fake administration fall and if they don’t think he’s going to. there as dumb as we all know they are.

Tori lawson's avatar

I have never thought that, thank God they’re just all so stupid ! And they are all stupid. They open their mouth and stupid falls out like water! And if the stupid doesn’t fall out the lies fall out, and you can bet and guarantee that on a daily basis!! and that mentally unhinged lunatic dementia ridden psychopath pathological liar, 34 time convicted felon child rapist has never been smart. You don’t declare bankruptcy seven times and know what the fuck you’re doing and he never won an election ever! So no as far as taking us down! no they don’t have the brains to do that!

LadyHistorian's avatar

It’s not just Any jet, but one that is set up as a command center like Air Force One, which means if he leaves with it, he takes all our best technology with him and the control codes etc. thank on that for a dangerous scenario!

Heather's avatar

But which country would have him, that he would really want to live in? Qatar? Israel? ( but probably only as long as Bibi is in power)

Hey, I have a good idea, drop him down in Gaza!

Carol Kusel's avatar

The Federalist billionaires provide the brains for the Republicans. Threats and fears follow in the wake of those who are not loyalists to Trump.A lot of intelligence has been directed towards attacks on our Constitution. Smith and Miller are very busy arranging for the public health defending deaths and for the Ice/ Venezuelan deaths and deprivations. Violence is their goal and is their methodological means for removal of human rights.

Mary Ellen Adkins's avatar

He’s going to take us down with him.

Ralph Hensley's avatar

If the Pedo flees from justice as a criminal, his plane can be forced and/or shot down

Tori lawson's avatar

Maybe that’s why he’s waiting to have it reinforced with all the bells and whistles that Air Force One has on it?

Rose Cassie's avatar

More millions of taxpayers dollars 💸 gone to fund his lavish lifestyle!🙄😏🏴‍☠️🤑😝

Carol Kusel's avatar

Please remember the gold in the oval office and the new wing of the White House devoted to celebrations and dinners. (Is the White House really the "people's house" anymore?

I remember when there were objections to Jacqueline Kennedy's rose garden and renovations of the White House in the 1960s. No person objected to the removal by Trump of the rose garden nor were we allowed to vote on changes in the White House. I wonder if new gold toilets are part of the renovations/additions?

Tori lawson's avatar

Of course,thank you taxpayers!

Fraser's avatar

Yup Tori! It was always about him and it will always be that way-so when the moment is right he will make his exit for sure!!

Tori lawson's avatar

Absolutely I don’t expect him to even take his kids. I’m not even sure his hooker wife will go!

Ralph Hensley's avatar

Don't you mean his Einstein visa wife 🤣

Tori lawson's avatar

Yes! Thank you very much for correcting me🥂

Ralph Hensley's avatar

The entire Trump mafia family would look great in orange 🧡

Tori lawson's avatar

I don’t think the mafia would appreciate you calling him mafia! The mafia have brains there’s not a brain in that family!

Carol Kusel's avatar

They have the geniuses of the Federalists to direct their actions according to plan. And, they have billionaires to fund them.

Fraser's avatar

he made find out they had the combination to the safe after all, when he attempts to empty it before fleeing!!

Tori lawson's avatar

Vance is way too fucking stupid! And we could make Vance cry at the drop of a hat! And he doesn’t want his makeup running on camera

Carol Kusel's avatar

I fear that were Trump to be removed from office that a renewed enthusiasm for Vance would still support the " Republican Machinery" that would uphold the same philosophy. Vance is a hawk waiting for his turn.

SJR's avatar

I like these mid-day updates, thank you!

JP MEYER's avatar

Columbus is the original American hero? He is a deluded imbecile. How long can we take this decimation?

Josee's avatar

Dear America,

PLEASE take peacefully to the streets and stay there until IDU-MAGA-Russian operatives leave your White House.

Warmest regards 💪

markr61888's avatar

I wish and pray someone can have t h e moxy during an interview with trump to say first i dont care about loosing my job nor being sued but why are you dead set on destroying america and dismantling all of our safety nets that maintain our lives .this isnt a democrate thing this is total destruction of our foundation and constitutional rights that you grew up with .

Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

On March 31, 2020, Jeff Tiedrich issued a challenge: "the first reporter to stand up and ask 'what the fuck is wrong with you' should get a lifetime Pulitzer." So far no reporter has accepted the challenge. Tiedrich's Substack is indispensable for staying informed, staying sane, and remembering how important it is to laugh out loud in times like these. https://www.jefftiedrich.com/

Carol Kusel's avatar

Please consult the Meidas programs and Robert Reich. There are many more confrontational kindred spirits working for the people and who encourage many more No More Kings marches.

Diana Chadwick's avatar

Thanks for all the Meidas Touch does to keep us informed.

Cheryl's avatar

What happened to all the money DOGE was supposed to save us? Where is it? In his ballroom?

he’s a stark raving lunatic and he needs to go - and I don’t care how or where he disappears to. Perhaps he should seek “asylum.” He’s just ignorant.

Kat Martin's avatar

And where's that...I lose track of his lies... 17 Billion or something he got from the tariffs?

Gypsy Traveler's avatar

It's 17 TRILLION.

So ridiculous

Carol Kusel's avatar

And, remember, we pay for the tariffs. Meanwhile, farmers are cut out of international trade and food costs soar.I miss the comparative peace of the Obama and Biden years.

Linda's avatar

Yes it’s recorded when he announced with a snicker…We’re gonna get rich…

Michelle's avatar

In Drumpf's pockets!

Michelle's avatar

Doge Cost us money, they spent more than 500 million to get our government

Michelle's avatar

To gut our government

Carol Kusel's avatar

I think that Robert Reich said that the profits were directed towards Trump's personal Militia, Ice. The rest of those profits cannot make up for the countries who refuse to trade with us and for the foreign tourists who are afraid to vacation here or in Florida. The Canadian people are not coming to the USA in retribution for the way the tariffs were directed against their country. ( They were one of our greatest friends. We have lost many friends in the world. Some of the most loyal countries have combined to form a rescue mission for us).

Cheryl's avatar

We so need to protest!! Liars and hypocrites.

Phillip's avatar

Unfortunately, Trump doesn’t run the country. Russell Vought (Vomit) runs the country, but he is Hitleresque and will continue in the same vein forever and ever until his health takes him off the face of the Earth or he’s just simply voted out of office or impeached.

Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

Absolutely right that Trump doesn't run the country, and that Vought is part of the ruling clique, but don't leave Stephen Miller out. He knows how the White House works better than Vought because he's been an insider longer. And do we really know who else is exercising influence, not only in the White House but in the various executive departments? I sure as hell don't.

Carol Kusel's avatar

Yes, we do. Please consult Robert Reich and the Meidas program.

Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

I follow both, and neither one has pushed much beyond the obvious faces. If you have info that they don't, please share!

Michelle's avatar

Along with Shadow President Stephen Miller 🤬

Miriam Kearney's avatar

He wasn't elected, so he can't be voted out. Could be impeached or fired.

Vicenta Montoya's avatar

No Kings Rally is a Love America Rally.

Steve's avatar

Baby Hitler strikes, again. He won't admit that he's a Nazi, yet everything he has done is what Hitler had done.

Linda's avatar

Exactly he follows the Book of Hitler’s speeches and I’m sure he was influenced by his grandfather and father…

Melody Bales's avatar

ANY time of day I thank you for your updates, Ben. Where would we be without them? You’re always on top of things snd I appreciate you very much.

Rebel's avatar

People he has dementia! Wake up to this fact before he does something irreparably dangerous! He needs to be removed by any means necessary and legal!

dave's avatar

Shut the fuck up.

Angela Tokarski's avatar

Get the fuck out, no one wants a jack of all trades guy and master of none!

Kyle's avatar

Might want to wake up - You’re a fascist - Americans hate fascists - at least real Americans.

Sue W.'s avatar

I thought I blocked your damn boondocker ass.

Kyle's avatar

I commented something more insulting and then realized, he’s his own insult by wearing a hat that says “keep America great” I thought we weren’t great? That’s why it’s “make America great again”…dumb. Then has a Canada flag in his profile photo, with a Canadian pin…are you cosplaying being an American? LOL this guy is an insult to himself.

Jamae's avatar

I subscribe to the Guardian and am a new subscriber to Meidas, I thought it was a fantastic piece; as I did not know your bio previously. I love your attitude, your ethic and am very grateful for all the Meidas brothers do.