The truth: Bloody chum in the water brings sharks. They will bite anything and that is not violence. What they bite brings emotionally soothing food for the soul. There is a need for social services to address those emotionally challenged individuals that strike out with gunshots. Instead of reaching out to help, some crazed individuals torture them repeatedly with heteronormativity. This is not politics, this is abuse. Yes. This is systemic abuse and societal failure. Those are both fixable. Some do not want to fix. They want to exploit. I am disgusted by those making a living by bellowing in this type of torture chamber. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/bloody-chum?r=3m1bs
Great link. A bit nebulous with the "Hagiographies" classification. Not sure many would understand including myself without deep diving the definition.
That said, specifically accurate about the monetization of hate.
The gross dereliction of duty by DJT and Vance along with gross negligence (probably criminal) on the part of the AG yesterday is so mind bending.
If there was anything to pivot from the Epstein issue they were (are) drowning in is their major play. I cannot believe how divisive this admin is and truly acting with impunity to Constitutional violations left and right. Their "might" is their "right" to pound anyone criticizing their fist of hate policies.
Careful to say UNDUE hagiography. I did not understand and after seeing the word used had to do that deep dive also. It is a common thing that happens; hence, that word needs to be surfaced into common usage. See “reverence” when you see hagiography. That the assassinations of Melissa Hortman and her husband received no comment from Trump, other than “Who?”, speaks volumes, does it not.
I am gob smacked as to the intensity of vitriol on CK murder. As your write-up indicates correctly, CK was no shrinking violet to revving up the base of his supporters with violent imaginations and hate filled demagoguery. And, yes making millions doing it.
There is a hate filled ideation and gun worship in our country that is 90% RW to exact purity politics and hate of others". The fact it ramped up 1000% with the VP using our government resources to essentially make a demi-god of CK is INSANE.
The president to say, "when they spit,..we hit. Do whatever you want. You do whatever the hell you want".
JD Vance - Lying about easily verifiable facts.
Mace wanting CK to lie in state in the capital.
AG Bondie looking to arrest any critics.
THIS IS MORE THAN MADDENING. IT IS TRULY INSANE THINKING.
Has every person in the gop/MAGA world lost their ever-loving minds?? I am serious about what the hell? Today is starting anew with this distractive, might over right politics.
This is the definition of stochastic terrorism. They know their listeners are hearing their dog whistles.
I honestly have not watched 5 minutes of legacy news media since November. This is where I seek the truth. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Ever since I cut the cable and went to streaming, I haven't watched corporate news channels and don't miss them as much as I used to, because watching them isn't the kind of fact-based journalism I prefer. You folks are doing a much better job!
Thank you, MTN. You are one of my most trusted go-to news sources. Corporate media is irrelevant and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Appreciate everything you’re doing to support the resistance. The truth will prevail. ✊
I no longer watch corporate media but grateful they broadcast this….
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert accepts the Emmy for Talk Series at the 77th Emmy Awards.
“Sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense you may be losing it.I have never loved my country more desperately.Stay strong,be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down,go crazy and punch a higher floor!”
Social discourse has become so limited so as to assume that one cannot hold two opinions and thoughts simultaneously. We can dislike what Charlie Kirk did and said and still think his death was wrong. Disagreeing with a hateful person is an American right. Being attacked for speaking out isn’t. We are all one movement and we will win.
That moniker reminds me of Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise on Star Trek. He was a believer in Spock's words: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one". I assume that the movie where that sentiment was expressed is now in the "Cancel" bin.
More egregious to MAGAts: the “IDIC” emblem cherished by Vulcans— Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations— a most Woke philosophy! (Triangle/Circle thingie)
Corporate news has not just kissed the ring. They are active participants in the regime. And when “hosts” on national news start calling for the “final solution” to mentally ill homeless people via lethal injection…..it actually hearkens back to another place and time where “undesirables” were rounded up and “dealt with”. Where is the hue and cry to de-platform Brian Kilmeade?
Each and every group that folds to this tyrant is an embarrassment to the country and seen around the world. We would be in a much stronger position if the media covered the disastrous tariffs and the way it hurts people. We would be safer if they covered trumps illegal attacks on shipping vessels without proof that they were caring drugs. Instead of covering things like this they sacked anyone the regime didn’t like and taking it even further by doing additional biddings of the regime by firing people for being accurate.
I used to watch multiple hours of network news but they don’t cover anything that’s worthwhile and the independent media is reliable and honest in its reporting. They killed the once 4th estate.
Today Trump arrives in the U.K. for another State visit. It will be carefully choreographed to avoid him seeing or hearing the huge crowd of protesters promising to line the streets. It is a disgrace to allow a convicted felon and insurrectionist into Britain and it will cost the British people millions of dollars for his security and the lavish entertainment. Everyone knows he is a mendacious, vile excuse for a human being but still try to ingratiate themselves with him. Sadly this horror show will only end when he does. It’s very disheartening but one must go on protesting and exposing the lies and damage he is doing to your country and around the world.
When you talk about America in this way they have won. We are going through a very rough patch not unlike most Countries on this planet. We can only win by fighting back with our heads held high.
From the UK: Could not agree more, it is disgraceful. All right, a working/official visit - I understand about realpolitik and the necessity to try and be on reasonable terms with this cruel, stupid criminal and his evil administration. But a full-blown state visit with all the pomp and circumstance so dear to tRump's shrivelled soul? It implies acceptance and approval and I am furious with our PM. He has lost my vote. The BBC, once a gold standard for news, is not much better. It is aiding and abetting our government in normalising this man's outrages. Not a word about any objections to the visit - and there have been many. Not a word either about protests in the USA. Shame on them all.
Someone made the statement that once they are done with Trump, they will get him out of office with Vance behind him and you'll see Thiel take over who is a Heritage Member. Not far fetched to me.
I no longer watch corporate news, just local news, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell and MTN. I love all aspects of MTN reporting, including Ron Filipkowski. I know that I will get the most unbiased reporting from all.💙
Man, corporate news is just 1 entity that has failed us in a list of failures. What about the entire Republican party? Supreme Court?Tons of Big Businesses…
We learned in school that the Republican party was strictly for BIG business and Democrats were for the working class. Both sides may have their faults but the Democrats wouldn't be wanting to destroy our democracy.
Yep. I read years ago that many politicians actually go to therapy. That's hard to believe but on the other hand, their narcissism is what put them in office. Scary knowing your life is controlled by nut jobs.
The more they capitulate the more tenuous their own safety is because cults, regimes and their lackeys always turn on each other. They will eventually eat each other or get gobbled up. One false step, or one perceived to be a misstep by the regime and they are toast with no backbone or loyal supporters will have their backs.
Yes, this is true. All the incompetent people who are in charge of important jobs, will fail. The fighting will start and the finger pointing . He hired all TV personalities because he thinks this is the Apprentice, Whitehouse edition. Sick. The people behind the BS are the problem
Thank you to everyone at MTN for always speaking truth to power. I know all of you take great personal risks to bring us the facts. I will continue to support MTN. Stay safe and stay strong everyone.
I also prefer not to celebrate those whose values are compromised or non existent, those without a moral compass. But people need to mourn, memorialize and move on. The sooner the better. One less evil man won’t make me lose sleep.
So true Mike. Does anybody think the Kennedy Center is now going to be a rally /meeting place for propaganda and BS speeches? Just sayin. One more thing IT took over and is using for hate.
Mourn and memoralize who? Kirk? That will never happen except for his innocent children. His wife was in the media before he went into the ground to swell his merch sale. He was a millionaire many times over. Follow the money.
Call me old fashioned but I believe people have a right to mourn and memorialize whoever they want. It’s still a free country. To be sure he will never be a martyr.
Free in what way? If you say anything bad about Kirk the administration will come after you. That has been said on Fox News many times over. You will be doxxed, you will be sought after. But on the other hand if you are maga then in their twisted minds it is a free country because the 1st amendment applies to them and their speech. Not yours or mine.
That’s exactly what they’re making him out to be. There’s even pictures with a halo above his head. He was part of the Nazi regime. He deserves no hero worship.
Thanks for always speaking truth to power. With you we know what’s actually taking place among all the lies, fabrications and drama. I am proud to be part of the Meidas Touch! Stay strong and please be safe in every way. You are most appreciated!!!
Thank for always speaking to truth, MeidasTouch!!!
The truth: Bloody chum in the water brings sharks. They will bite anything and that is not violence. What they bite brings emotionally soothing food for the soul. There is a need for social services to address those emotionally challenged individuals that strike out with gunshots. Instead of reaching out to help, some crazed individuals torture them repeatedly with heteronormativity. This is not politics, this is abuse. Yes. This is systemic abuse and societal failure. Those are both fixable. Some do not want to fix. They want to exploit. I am disgusted by those making a living by bellowing in this type of torture chamber. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/bloody-chum?r=3m1bs
Great link. A bit nebulous with the "Hagiographies" classification. Not sure many would understand including myself without deep diving the definition.
That said, specifically accurate about the monetization of hate.
The gross dereliction of duty by DJT and Vance along with gross negligence (probably criminal) on the part of the AG yesterday is so mind bending.
If there was anything to pivot from the Epstein issue they were (are) drowning in is their major play. I cannot believe how divisive this admin is and truly acting with impunity to Constitutional violations left and right. Their "might" is their "right" to pound anyone criticizing their fist of hate policies.
Careful to say UNDUE hagiography. I did not understand and after seeing the word used had to do that deep dive also. It is a common thing that happens; hence, that word needs to be surfaced into common usage. See “reverence” when you see hagiography. That the assassinations of Melissa Hortman and her husband received no comment from Trump, other than “Who?”, speaks volumes, does it not.
Agree with the last sentence 1000%.
I am gob smacked as to the intensity of vitriol on CK murder. As your write-up indicates correctly, CK was no shrinking violet to revving up the base of his supporters with violent imaginations and hate filled demagoguery. And, yes making millions doing it.
There is a hate filled ideation and gun worship in our country that is 90% RW to exact purity politics and hate of others". The fact it ramped up 1000% with the VP using our government resources to essentially make a demi-god of CK is INSANE.
The president to say, "when they spit,..we hit. Do whatever you want. You do whatever the hell you want".
JD Vance - Lying about easily verifiable facts.
Mace wanting CK to lie in state in the capital.
AG Bondie looking to arrest any critics.
THIS IS MORE THAN MADDENING. IT IS TRULY INSANE THINKING.
Has every person in the gop/MAGA world lost their ever-loving minds?? I am serious about what the hell? Today is starting anew with this distractive, might over right politics.
This is the definition of stochastic terrorism. They know their listeners are hearing their dog whistles.
They have lost this battle. Trump has moved on. He cannot make a Reichstag Fire of this. The data does not support a leftist shooter.
Tell them to f**k off too. History wont be kind to them.
I’m interested in history, of course, but we need to be motivated by NOW.
I agree💙💙💙✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
I honestly have not watched 5 minutes of legacy news media since November. This is where I seek the truth. Thanks for all you do. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Ever since I cut the cable and went to streaming, I haven't watched corporate news channels and don't miss them as much as I used to, because watching them isn't the kind of fact-based journalism I prefer. You folks are doing a much better job!
1500%!!!
Me too.
Thank you, MTN. You are one of my most trusted go-to news sources. Corporate media is irrelevant and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Appreciate everything you’re doing to support the resistance. The truth will prevail. ✊
I no longer watch corporate media but grateful they broadcast this….
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert accepts the Emmy for Talk Series at the 77th Emmy Awards.
“Sometimes you only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense you may be losing it.I have never loved my country more desperately.Stay strong,be brave, and if the elevator tries to bring you down,go crazy and punch a higher floor!”
Stephen Colbert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gncZJZS68zE
I particularly detest CNN. How far they have fallen.
I am so glad Jim Acosta has been freed.
In addition to Meidas Touch, Legal AF etc. I do listen to very many of Jim Acosta's podcasts.
Social discourse has become so limited so as to assume that one cannot hold two opinions and thoughts simultaneously. We can dislike what Charlie Kirk did and said and still think his death was wrong. Disagreeing with a hateful person is an American right. Being attacked for speaking out isn’t. We are all one movement and we will win.
I have taken to referring to him as simply C Kirk.
I don't write his first name any more, why make him even more familiar by giving his first name all the time. So for me it is C Kirk.
That moniker reminds me of Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise on Star Trek. He was a believer in Spock's words: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one". I assume that the movie where that sentiment was expressed is now in the "Cancel" bin.
More egregious to MAGAts: the “IDIC” emblem cherished by Vulcans— Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations— a most Woke philosophy! (Triangle/Circle thingie)
Corporate news has not just kissed the ring. They are active participants in the regime. And when “hosts” on national news start calling for the “final solution” to mentally ill homeless people via lethal injection…..it actually hearkens back to another place and time where “undesirables” were rounded up and “dealt with”. Where is the hue and cry to de-platform Brian Kilmeade?
Each and every group that folds to this tyrant is an embarrassment to the country and seen around the world. We would be in a much stronger position if the media covered the disastrous tariffs and the way it hurts people. We would be safer if they covered trumps illegal attacks on shipping vessels without proof that they were caring drugs. Instead of covering things like this they sacked anyone the regime didn’t like and taking it even further by doing additional biddings of the regime by firing people for being accurate.
I used to watch multiple hours of network news but they don’t cover anything that’s worthwhile and the independent media is reliable and honest in its reporting. They killed the once 4th estate.
Today Trump arrives in the U.K. for another State visit. It will be carefully choreographed to avoid him seeing or hearing the huge crowd of protesters promising to line the streets. It is a disgrace to allow a convicted felon and insurrectionist into Britain and it will cost the British people millions of dollars for his security and the lavish entertainment. Everyone knows he is a mendacious, vile excuse for a human being but still try to ingratiate themselves with him. Sadly this horror show will only end when he does. It’s very disheartening but one must go on protesting and exposing the lies and damage he is doing to your country and around the world.
I'm ashamed of my country.
What a laughing stock to the world that we have invited him Again!
When you talk about America in this way they have won. We are going through a very rough patch not unlike most Countries on this planet. We can only win by fighting back with our heads held high.
I sure hope we can "win." The Dictator in the Oval Office has become too powerful. Him, together with his gestapo, is Hitler reincarnated.
From the UK: Could not agree more, it is disgraceful. All right, a working/official visit - I understand about realpolitik and the necessity to try and be on reasonable terms with this cruel, stupid criminal and his evil administration. But a full-blown state visit with all the pomp and circumstance so dear to tRump's shrivelled soul? It implies acceptance and approval and I am furious with our PM. He has lost my vote. The BBC, once a gold standard for news, is not much better. It is aiding and abetting our government in normalising this man's outrages. Not a word about any objections to the visit - and there have been many. Not a word either about protests in the USA. Shame on them all.
King Charles III is greeting him with pomp and circumstance. To say I'm angry is an understatement.
Never cared for him, and definitely have no respect for him, either.
I don’t think it will end with him. He’s the puppet, the useful idiot, and there are many of those waiting to step into his place.
Someone made the statement that once they are done with Trump, they will get him out of office with Vance behind him and you'll see Thiel take over who is a Heritage Member. Not far fetched to me.
makes me wonder who's names are in the Epstien files
I no longer watch corporate news, just local news, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell and MTN. I love all aspects of MTN reporting, including Ron Filipkowski. I know that I will get the most unbiased reporting from all.💙
Cecelia, same.
I will listen to Nicole Wallaces show, Deadline White House, as a podcast too.
I just don't watch any more any corporate news.
It’s Nicole Wallace.🙂 I love her and her podcasts- The Best People.
My favourites too!
Finally, someone who has the balls to report real news instead of
Maga propaganda.
Man, corporate news is just 1 entity that has failed us in a list of failures. What about the entire Republican party? Supreme Court?Tons of Big Businesses…
Our own citizens, that wont wake up.
We learned in school that the Republican party was strictly for BIG business and Democrats were for the working class. Both sides may have their faults but the Democrats wouldn't be wanting to destroy our democracy.
Learned that from my WW2 Veteran Father, he drove a tank , in Germany , 1945.
Tough man to love,but he always said, you are no republican kid. We are Americans. Democrats are the 0nly ones who are gonna help you.
Miss you Dad.
Your dad was right..he sounded like a very wise person.
He was just saying what he believed, because of how the government treated them, and what hell he went through.
Money is their motivation and to hold onto power.
Yep. I read years ago that many politicians actually go to therapy. That's hard to believe but on the other hand, their narcissism is what put them in office. Scary knowing your life is controlled by nut jobs.
The more they capitulate the more tenuous their own safety is because cults, regimes and their lackeys always turn on each other. They will eventually eat each other or get gobbled up. One false step, or one perceived to be a misstep by the regime and they are toast with no backbone or loyal supporters will have their backs.
Yes, this is true. All the incompetent people who are in charge of important jobs, will fail. The fighting will start and the finger pointing . He hired all TV personalities because he thinks this is the Apprentice, Whitehouse edition. Sick. The people behind the BS are the problem
Its not happening fast enough
Thank you to everyone at MTN for always speaking truth to power. I know all of you take great personal risks to bring us the facts. I will continue to support MTN. Stay safe and stay strong everyone.
I also prefer not to celebrate those whose values are compromised or non existent, those without a moral compass. But people need to mourn, memorialize and move on. The sooner the better. One less evil man won’t make me lose sleep.
So true Mike. Does anybody think the Kennedy Center is now going to be a rally /meeting place for propaganda and BS speeches? Just sayin. One more thing IT took over and is using for hate.
Mourn and memoralize who? Kirk? That will never happen except for his innocent children. His wife was in the media before he went into the ground to swell his merch sale. He was a millionaire many times over. Follow the money.
Call me old fashioned but I believe people have a right to mourn and memorialize whoever they want. It’s still a free country. To be sure he will never be a martyr.
Free in what way? If you say anything bad about Kirk the administration will come after you. That has been said on Fox News many times over. You will be doxxed, you will be sought after. But on the other hand if you are maga then in their twisted minds it is a free country because the 1st amendment applies to them and their speech. Not yours or mine.
That’s exactly what they’re making him out to be. There’s even pictures with a halo above his head. He was part of the Nazi regime. He deserves no hero worship.
It won’t last.
Hope you're right, but I respectfully doubt it.
Whoever said they couldn't? Not me. They can "memorialize" him all they want . I'm not stopping them. His 15 minutes will be over soon.
Thanks for always speaking truth to power. With you we know what’s actually taking place among all the lies, fabrications and drama. I am proud to be part of the Meidas Touch! Stay strong and please be safe in every way. You are most appreciated!!!
Corporate media guidelines to OpEd writers: When one feels like criticizing Adolf Hitler, one should veer off to discuss his art instead.