Well it seems that the new big talking point today in the corporate media is Biden’s cognitive decline. Thx to Jake Tapper’s new book. My question for all Americans is, which president was working for all of us and was supporting, defending and upholding our constitution? Biden or Trump
Today the big issue is Republican dissension on the budget. We should thank Congressional Republicans who are resisting Medicaid cuts to the budget. Josh Hawley, R. MO :
“Many hospitals — particularly in rural and underserved areas — rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone,” the representatives wrote. “Providers in these areas are especially at risk of closure, with many unable to recover. When hospitals close, it affects all constituents, regardless of healthcare coverage.”
Co-signed by Reps. David Valadao, R-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Pa., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Young Kim, R-Calif., Robert Wittman, R-Va., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Jeff Hurd, R-Colo.
Please report on the Jerry Weiss scenario. Yesterday Don Bacon was on MSNBC/Velshi. None of the members of the House budget committee who voted against the Trump budget were part of Jerry Weiss' scenario. https://jerryweiss.substack.com/
Velshi asked Bacon about tariffs. He said, in essence, any Reagan Republican would remove Trump tariff authority. To do that, they need all of the House Dems.
Plus Bacon said Trump has a "moral blindscape" re Ukraine. Retired General. Russia is not a superpower. Mexico with nuclear weapons.
Says anyone who served has to oppose Hegseth, SIGNAL.
Says we are better than any other country in agriculture. Says Trump has broken free trade. In essence, we are losing the trade war.
We would be going through NONE of this waste of time and tax payer $$ if the already wealthy would simply be grateful for what they already have.... and then pay their fair share of taxes, period. They wouldn't miss it, and the programs so many need would be intact.
OF COURSE. There are no "rational" people on the committee. That doesn't mean we can't take advantage of the dissention. We only need a few righteous Congressional Republicans. Hold Don Bacon and the others to their oaths of office, to their duties to their constituents.
There are other groups of Republican dissidents, i.e. those who call out Trump on Ukraine. 26 Republican senatorts, dozens of House members voted to =fund Ukraine.
In the senate, 7 Republicans cosponsored a bill to eliminate Trump tariff authority.
Lucy. Football. We've seen this movie a hundred times since the republicans took over the house majority. A little chest-thumping 'independence' and 'principled stands' before each and every one of them cave to Trump's social media attacks and fall in line behind Johnson. Get a grip, Charlie Brown.
This has NOT been a good week for the president, no matter the issue. musk seems to be fading away from the main fray. johnson is a simple puppet and failing. NOW might be a good time for the aforementioned gop (and MORE) to grow some spines and act TOGETHER to push totally back on this ridiculous, monumentally damaging bill. If they succeeded, they might surprise themselves and even go on to push back on other things as well. But are they smart enough to see the possibilities???
If they were smart they would but Trump and his billionaire friends are what keeps some of them back…They need a wake up call and tell themselves they can do it it’s themselves that have the power over Trump and his phonies…Hoping for a realization to actually happen🤞🏻
That’s encouraging. Hopefully, as more come out against MAGAs policies and bills , others will start thinking about where their loyalty lies. And we might end up with a true bipartisan Congress. Hah!
Won't work. Their constituents, with Walmart's announcement of why prices are rising, are beginning to wake up. If they stupidly think that by burning the midnight oil, they can push this through? And the Democrats won't be there to raise hell? They are as cognizantly impaired as that felon squatting in the White House.
And you don't think that the orange clown won't be pressuring them? I don't think there are many MAGA who will stand up against Trump. I hope the Democrats show up to raise some hell. And I wish I could be there to help protest.
Pressure them with what? The fear of being primaried? They are going to be primaried no matter what. And if they are not? They'll still have a fight and a half to even make a decent showing. As people come face to face with the party of greed and privilege - especially in the rural areas, Nothing the adjudicated rapist can say or do will help. In fact, it will hinder.......let's start with the flying bordello and take it from there.
I heard the same thing. I wonder why don't they cut some of their staff, office and travel expenses, instead of cutting everything from the American people.
I'm certainly NOT saying that they aren't wolves in sheep's clothing, but many if not most of the Republican congresscritters are facing unhappy and even angry constituents in their California districts in the upcoming midterms. This vote definitely reflects that fear. Most agriculture workers, whether farmers or fieldhands rely on MediCal (Medicaid) for any health insurance. The farmers rely on the Gov. (USDA) to push programs like SNAP (food stamps) to purchase (and also subsidise) great amounts of the food they grow - these help low income families all over Calif..
Yes. The bottom line will be how they vote in the very end --- which reminds me: susan collins is being challenged for her senate seat in 2026 by a very impressive young (early 30'sish?) man, Jordan Hood, who just announced. Pls check him out; to me he's the type of fresh air & good sense we need in DC . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV312GDpC4w
Lawrence O’Donell and Velshi should be excluded from the “corporate media” comments. The day Lawrence O’Donell puts President Biden down in any way, will be my last day watching MSNBC.
Yes! Rachel Maddow too is telling it like it is and has focused on how the people are protesting. I wish she had stayed longer than the first 100 days and didn’t go back to just Mondays. The jury is out still on Jenn Psaki. Haven’t watched it enough to tell yet.
Me too re: Rachel. I MISS Joy Ann Reid, I so deeply dislike Simon Townsend Sanders. I just really really dislike her. I Loved Joy Ann Reid. I don't think Jen Paski was the best choice to slip in the 9pm hour 4 days a week. I would have preferred Nicole Wallace. Jen Paski is too nice, you can see it is her nature, she is just a people pleasing nice person. I like more of a biting person for commentary, thus my vote would be for Nicole Wallace.
To olderwoman, Remember— she was White House press secretary. She has to have bite and be tough— but i agree with you that we haven’t seen it. Some of that also comes from her former position- she had to be nothing if not diplomatic.
Journalists have been known to destroy people. Jen came from a different background.
Lawrence O'Donnell will hate the dump with everything breath he has until he is no longer able to speak. Rachel Maddow continues to denounce the dump as well. Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism is a timely book as that disease metastasizes in our country. So much more needs to be said.
What the fuck are you assoles talking about??? What the fuck is "corporate media?? You people kill me.. Do you: Have a vell phone, ride a car? pay for gas...use air conditioner, Use Facebook,,, Tic Tok,, Google, have a credit card...watch TV etc??? The fucking point is that people are full of shit.... Just sell all you own and cook hot dogs on bathroom floor..... You think that an idiot with a zoom, a chair, an Apple Mic and a computer is "the truth?" This anti "corporate and legacy news" is the exact Fascism that Trump extols the virtues of.. with screaming "fake news" You shit balls are too narrow minded to see that
I wonder why you have to troll our Meidas site and spew your garbage. I usually don’t bother commenting because I think you are just a troll but I just want to say I do have a vell phone
You are a fucking moron... My point is that there is not a part of your daily life that is not indebted , in one way or another to oligarchies, "corporate media" and imperialistic billionaires. Jesus ... you people have social media brain rot... Ever go to Mcdonalds, Starbucks? Cut the shit about fighting for democracy.. the great MeidasMighty and all that crap... The most stress you people have in your life is frost in the freezer, and dead cell phone battery. I am just so fucking sick of you people acting like your life is in danger, and you are in the front lines outside Paris in 1943.. You are upper to middle class people, who have the luxury of a computer, a high speed connection, and all that goes along with it.. You would shit your shorts if a gang banger sat next to you at a movie. 30% of America does not even have Wifi
Fuck you douche. bag. All you people use the same terms, and expressions. I am very proud to say that I dropped out of school at 3rd grade to sell cigars to street whores… Eat shit and die slowly Eddie Boy
Drank every drop of the Kool Aid huh? Typical ignorant magat moron, wearing your ignorance like a badge of honor. Can't wait to see what maga will do to you.
You kiss your family with that mouth? Time to head on out Dude, if we want to read or listen to the spewing garbage your vomiting? We'd not be on this thread and we'd bowing down to the fascist acolytes of the Murdoch empire.
Hey Carol the cunt: I have breaking news for you: My family are all whores... they starting setting bowling pins when 10. This is not your site. You talk Fascism? That is rich... You are not in control here, and this is exactly why the Democrats are fucked forever: They can only deal with those, who agree with them about everything... that attitude,, you ignorant twat ,is the essence of Fascism
I can see that you have no education, as educated people have a better vocabulary, and thus don’t have to-call people names to insult them. You should try to take some evening courses.
Hey , filthy mouthed fascist asshole shut the fuck up and get your Nazi ass of these fucking pages you cunt. That seems to be the only kind of language you understand, so now fuck the fuck off outta here shitbag!
Wow you are an artiulate one,,,aren't you... Go fuck yourself you assole douche bag... You quasi liberal Kool Aid drinking ass wipe sheep kill me,,, You all say the same thing, and the reason that you half wit misfits will never see another Democratic president is because you are all alike: You think the same way, talk the same way, have the same set of beliefs but you are doomed because you can not tolerate what is anything different than what you think..." your get the fuck out of here" is cute and just the same as Trump wanting Hispanics "out of here" You pig fuck fascist small gonad moron
Why? I voted for him and believed him when he said he would serve one term. He caved. Can we not have our own opinions as Democrats? As a psychologist, it was easy to see that both Biden and Trump have signs of dementia.
Whoa. Talk about getting the wrong end of the stick.... The ONLY reason RunningMan is talking about preserving Medicaid is because he can read a damn poll. All of them show that tampering with earned benefits [Social Security, Medicare, veterans benefits, and Medicaid] is political cyanide.
The 'conservatives' who voted against the BBB only did so because the funding cuts didn't go far enough. They're no heroes. And they'll eventually cave to pressure from Johnson and Trump just as they always do. And FTR, there are no 'Reagan republicans' left in congress. JHC!
You must not know how to play chess. The reps I mentioned, Don Bacon, et al very well could be our salvation.
Before you can get to the queen, have to move (and lose) some pawns.
I assume that behind the scenes, Jeffries has been speaking to them, especially Mike Turner, R. OH, the jilted former chair who knows more about intelligence than anyone on the current committee.
Don't be upset with the people who write the truth. Be upset with Biden for the lies and cover-ups that gave the oligarchs a big present in the form of Trump.
I could care less about Jake Tapper and his book. These are his conclusions and have no bearing on Biden’s ability to keep a country growing and well respected throughout the world. The reverse is true today!
Absolutely right, Catherine! I'd trade the Biden economy for Trump's burning garbage heap in a hot minute. I'd trade Biden's foreign policy where America was a respected partner in the world, NATO was growing and Ukraine was being defended over the colossal mess Trump has created where even our [former] allies don't trust us anymore. I'd trade Biden's domestic policy where civil rights and the rule of law were upheld over the lawless, autocratic state we have today.
By ANY sane measure, our country was in a MUCH stronger position under President Biden than we are just 100+ days into Trump 2.0.
Good question, however, even if he was in the decline then, that he is now made out to be, Americans were in a far more stable place because of the of him and the professional team experienced with government and the constitution that surrounded him.
I am of the opinion to leave Biden alone as Trump is doing far worse than him if he was in decline. Under Biden we had rights, the administration let the judicial system do their job, separate from influence from the executive branch, and the economy was doing extremely well. Trump and his administration are, in what might to some people seem an extreme opinion, “a coup”. The definition of coup, sudden (done within 100 days of power), violent (sending innocents to jails or confinement without due process), and unlawful overtaking of a government (not following the rule of law or letting the judicial system do their jobs and, as well, threatening legislators with primaring them). Again, JMO (layperson w/o any legal knowledge just common sense)
Very well reasoned comment. Yes, even with Biden in decline, Americans WERE in a more stable place, but not because of Biden. As you point out, it was due to the team around him. However, that same team is responsible for the lies and cover-ups that most certainly contributed to Trump's win.
I agree Dik. We were better off, the world was better off, under Biden's capable team that we could ever be under Trump. But let's be honest: Biden was in decline. He should not have run again. It is honest, and genuine to be upset with his handlers for promoting him. It well may have given us Trump. It is not disloyal to Biden to name this reality or express it as an opinon.
Yes, President Biden is and was a thousand times better than Trump was or will ever be. Trump is evil, dishonest, greedy, out for whatever he can get for himself. He doesn't care about the United States or any of us unless he gets something!
Joe Biden was the only one willing to do what it took to bring America back. Everybody shit on him. Just let's move on. He's been through enough trying to save us. No ONE LISTENED. Instead we have this turd. Put your energy in calling out the regime. Its too late to quarterback the 2020 debacle anymore.
I think it all goes back to how do we know when a brain is in mental decline? All politicians should have certain tests and courses to prove their abilities. If you want to run for a position, civic courses should be mandatory! If you are responsible for an entire Country and possibly pushing a button, cognitive/behavioral tests should be applied. If you cant or wont do these things (like show your taxes) then it should have been a “hard no” not an exception, from Day 1. The government should give a specific amount of money for a campaign and no corporate funding.
Biden, had a horrific speech impediment. Speech comes from the brain. No matter how great the rest of his brain is that one area inhibits him. Under stress language is more difficult. Trump creates stress and truly challenged Biden’s abilities to quickly retort. I am not convinced he had additional mental decline, he had an inability to express himself in those challenging moments. Just my thoughts as a Neuropsychologist, that specializing in Language Disorders (and a very concerned citizen).
Biden didn't have "an inability to express himself" only "in those challenging moments." He showed and continues to show significant cognitive decline, including failing to recognize people he has known for years. I saw this in person at one of his fundraisers in California, where my aunt and uncle are very strong Blue supporters. Biden was relaxed, comfortable, well-rested, laughing and doing his typical glad-handing -- and completely unable to recognize some old friends.
Without watching first hand I cant agree or disagree. I
can say everyone forgets people names when they are out of context. So possibly you are right. But he gave several Presidential speeches after the debate that he did great on…
Ben: happy about the birthday! It’s a milestone - lots to celebrate. I hate that people with some media standing are taking time, energy and BREATH to target Biden and his amazing administration. It’s worse than shameful. Ben, you interviewed Michael Wolff when corporate media shut him out after HIS book about DJT corrupt regime was published. Wolff spoke of feeling baffled by having HIS book tour stifled. It’s a head-spinning situation we are in. Thanks for helping us keep our NORTH STAR ⭐️ visible: truth, facts, reality. Enjoy your dessert!
The Kim Jong Trump regime is the scapegoating,projectionist, irresponsible, blame-shifting wannabe Orange fake-christian fundamentalist mysoginistic sadistic satanic cult.
The answer to your question is neither president was working for all of us. Both of them were/are working for themselves. That's the nature of politics. That's why Biden's ego overrode his pledge to be a "bridge president" and make way for younger pols who could have won in 2024. That's why in spite of all data to the contrary, Biden still believes he would have won. Biden did some wonderful things for this country, but he is also largely responsible for one of the worst disasters in American history: creating the conditions where Trump won.
I guess I have to somewhat disagree with many here. While I thought that Joe Biden did an excellent job as President; Getting us out of Trump’s Covid mess, investing $ back into the country/American people, assisting Ukraine without putting troops in the ground, investing in infrastructure, as well as many other good things however, that said-When a President leaves office and there is a question of mental decline while in office it should make news. I remember when that same issue made news after Reagan left office. While the mainstream media/news certainly could cover Trump in a more accurate manner I can’t fault them for reporting on the mental state of Joe Biden particularly when a major news anchor comes out with a book addressing that very issue. It is news. I don’t watch Faux and never have however I suspect that this same story received much coverage over there since it would help take attention away from trumps disastrous trip to the Middle East. I highly suspect that once Trump is out of office (I can’t wait) there will be an infinite number of stories about his mental state while in the White House.
I agree with you, but it is a distraction. The $400 million plane is a distraction. We need to focus on the 5 Neo Nazi’s that stopped the bill from passing the other day, but to look at the reasoning for the delay which is more cuts to our social safety net. These people really need to be stopped.
SUBSTACK is not working. We have too many voices that need to shout out without having to pay $70. dollars to hear what they have to say. JAKE-WAKE THE FUCK UP!
Springsteen is doing it. I know he can afford it. Taylor needs to step up. The NFL, NBA, MLB, Country music stars, Dead heads, need to step forward
I took an oath to defend our constitution. We all need to take that oath. I cannot say g-d bless America, but I will do what I can to
Happy almost birthday, Ben! Thank you for being a bright beacon of light as you carry the torch of democracy forward for us every day! You are making a huge difference in the battle that we’re all facing together. Thank you.
Biden was better for our country in cognitive decline than Trump in his madness. And isn’t’ madness cognitive ‘something’. As for the corporate media CNN could not get enough of Sean Diddy Combs when so much horror is happening in our country . And to top it all off Scott Jennings was on Bill Mahr But after Bill’s visit to the White House. What else to you expect. 🤷♀️
Interesting how the New York Times had an article today about the importance of Free Press. (A.G. Sulzberger: A Free People Need a Free Press) I almost laughed when I saw that. What a joke! Such liars and hypocrites. Thank you MTN for your honesty and effort! And, a very happy 40th birthday to you!
Thanks for today's inspiring message. And congratulations on the terrific interview you, Brett, and Jordy did with Katie Couric. Buh-BYE, Corporate Media. Hello, TruthTellers who bring receipts.
I have not watched corporate news since the election. It sickens me to see how they have caved and don’t report what is really happening. Thank you for your continued commitment to report the truth.
Happy Sunday and last day of your 30’s Ben. Turning 40 is nothing different than turning 35 or 38. It’s a number and how you feel. And after this week you’re probably energized by the Webby Awards after you finally got home. Corporate media is only concerned with mergers and profits and not informing their viewers. If you hired a Meidas Meteorologist, I’d have not reason to even turn it for a few minutes each morning. Is ABC News going to stop reporting after the latest threats from Mango Mussolini ?
Yes Robert Hubbell's livestream yesterday focused on how good week it was for us. Of course it will get a lot worse before it gets better. And we must increase our efforts and amplify.
I cancelled my NYT subscription after 20 years last fall because I was tired of seeing the orange twat wagon always somewhere in their headlines. Then they were bashing President Biden and I’d had enough! Haven’t missed it. Happy 40th birthday! Hope your forties are spectacular! Thanks for your diligence in providing accurate information.
Orange twat wagon lol best one I've seen in a while! Auto correct changed twat to that, but I'm onto their game: I changed it back. The twats. (that's? nope!)
Good morning, Ben! Is it possible for the MeidasTouch Network to be heard and/or seen by hundreds of millions of people? How can that happen? How can we help? A group focused on protests? TikTok? Just thinking… I read HCR this morning and wondered about the impact of journalism to feed the minds and hearts of the many and wondered how “we” might get there? Happy birthday! 🎉🎁🎂
Happy Birthday Ben! Ah, to be 40 again, i remember those days lol.....And thank you Brett, Jordy, Ron and Acyn...you guys are the best. Let's go Meidas Mighty! 💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽💪💙
Good morning Ben,
Well it seems that the new big talking point today in the corporate media is Biden’s cognitive decline. Thx to Jake Tapper’s new book. My question for all Americans is, which president was working for all of us and was supporting, defending and upholding our constitution? Biden or Trump
Biden was steady. Trump is the senile one. MSM lies, MM (Mighty Meidas) tells the truth. Here is all the evidence: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/trump-is-senile
This is another distraction.
Today the big issue is Republican dissension on the budget. We should thank Congressional Republicans who are resisting Medicaid cuts to the budget. Josh Hawley, R. MO :
“Many hospitals — particularly in rural and underserved areas — rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone,” the representatives wrote. “Providers in these areas are especially at risk of closure, with many unable to recover. When hospitals close, it affects all constituents, regardless of healthcare coverage.”
Co-signed by Reps. David Valadao, R-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Pa., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Young Kim, R-Calif., Robert Wittman, R-Va., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Jeff Hurd, R-Colo.
Please report on the Jerry Weiss scenario. Yesterday Don Bacon was on MSNBC/Velshi. None of the members of the House budget committee who voted against the Trump budget were part of Jerry Weiss' scenario. https://jerryweiss.substack.com/
5 "conservatives" https://budget.house.gov/about/members took on MAGA Mike.
Velshi asked Bacon about tariffs. He said, in essence, any Reagan Republican would remove Trump tariff authority. To do that, they need all of the House Dems.
Plus Bacon said Trump has a "moral blindscape" re Ukraine. Retired General. Russia is not a superpower. Mexico with nuclear weapons.
Says anyone who served has to oppose Hegseth, SIGNAL.
Says we are better than any other country in agriculture. Says Trump has broken free trade. In essence, we are losing the trade war.
I thought those five conservatives voted against the bill because it didn’t cut enough out. I still think they are wolves in sheep‘s clothing.
That’s absolutely right they wanted more cuts.
We would be going through NONE of this waste of time and tax payer $$ if the already wealthy would simply be grateful for what they already have.... and then pay their fair share of taxes, period. They wouldn't miss it, and the programs so many need would be intact.
Power is a bigger magnet than humility! We could hand them a Bible, right-side up!!:)
OF COURSE. There are no "rational" people on the committee. That doesn't mean we can't take advantage of the dissention. We only need a few righteous Congressional Republicans. Hold Don Bacon and the others to their oaths of office, to their duties to their constituents.
There are other groups of Republican dissidents, i.e. those who call out Trump on Ukraine. 26 Republican senatorts, dozens of House members voted to =fund Ukraine.
In the senate, 7 Republicans cosponsored a bill to eliminate Trump tariff authority.
Lucy. Football. We've seen this movie a hundred times since the republicans took over the house majority. A little chest-thumping 'independence' and 'principled stands' before each and every one of them cave to Trump's social media attacks and fall in line behind Johnson. Get a grip, Charlie Brown.
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This has NOT been a good week for the president, no matter the issue. musk seems to be fading away from the main fray. johnson is a simple puppet and failing. NOW might be a good time for the aforementioned gop (and MORE) to grow some spines and act TOGETHER to push totally back on this ridiculous, monumentally damaging bill. If they succeeded, they might surprise themselves and even go on to push back on other things as well. But are they smart enough to see the possibilities???
If they were smart they would but Trump and his billionaire friends are what keeps some of them back…They need a wake up call and tell themselves they can do it it’s themselves that have the power over Trump and his phonies…Hoping for a realization to actually happen🤞🏻
Right! And the new administration gets stuck with much like Joe Biden got stuck with Orangeman's first term!!
It only takes a few of them as all Dems will vote no!
That’s encouraging. Hopefully, as more come out against MAGAs policies and bills , others will start thinking about where their loyalty lies. And we might end up with a true bipartisan Congress. Hah!
You are correct. They wanted deeper cuts. They are all apparently meeting tonight at 10 p.m. so Mikey boy can whip them into submission.
Won't work. Their constituents, with Walmart's announcement of why prices are rising, are beginning to wake up. If they stupidly think that by burning the midnight oil, they can push this through? And the Democrats won't be there to raise hell? They are as cognizantly impaired as that felon squatting in the White House.
And you don't think that the orange clown won't be pressuring them? I don't think there are many MAGA who will stand up against Trump. I hope the Democrats show up to raise some hell. And I wish I could be there to help protest.
Pressure them with what? The fear of being primaried? They are going to be primaried no matter what. And if they are not? They'll still have a fight and a half to even make a decent showing. As people come face to face with the party of greed and privilege - especially in the rural areas, Nothing the adjudicated rapist can say or do will help. In fact, it will hinder.......let's start with the flying bordello and take it from there.
"They are as cognizantly impaired as that felon squatting in the White House".
Great comment.
Cognitively
The party with no clothes!!
Yes, it didn’t cut enough and comes too late. The horrific parts don’t kick in til 2029, chip roy wants them now, ie deeper cuts sooner
I heard the same thing. I wonder why don't they cut some of their staff, office and travel expenses, instead of cutting everything from the American people.
Its all about greed people
That's correct.
I'm certainly NOT saying that they aren't wolves in sheep's clothing, but many if not most of the Republican congresscritters are facing unhappy and even angry constituents in their California districts in the upcoming midterms. This vote definitely reflects that fear. Most agriculture workers, whether farmers or fieldhands rely on MediCal (Medicaid) for any health insurance. The farmers rely on the Gov. (USDA) to push programs like SNAP (food stamps) to purchase (and also subsidise) great amounts of the food they grow - these help low income families all over Calif..
Yes. The bottom line will be how they vote in the very end --- which reminds me: susan collins is being challenged for her senate seat in 2026 by a very impressive young (early 30'sish?) man, Jordan Hood, who just announced. Pls check him out; to me he's the type of fresh air & good sense we need in DC . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV312GDpC4w
Once a person displays their character and potential to hurt not help their fellow man there is no turning back for me. Shut that down with no return.
Yes that’s yeast I read. I’m inclined to believe that that was th reason
Lawrence O’Donell and Velshi should be excluded from the “corporate media” comments. The day Lawrence O’Donell puts President Biden down in any way, will be my last day watching MSNBC.
Yes! Rachel Maddow too is telling it like it is and has focused on how the people are protesting. I wish she had stayed longer than the first 100 days and didn’t go back to just Mondays. The jury is out still on Jenn Psaki. Haven’t watched it enough to tell yet.
I love Rachel. She puts things together in a way that tells you she has researched her heart out!
Me too re: Rachel. I MISS Joy Ann Reid, I so deeply dislike Simon Townsend Sanders. I just really really dislike her. I Loved Joy Ann Reid. I don't think Jen Paski was the best choice to slip in the 9pm hour 4 days a week. I would have preferred Nicole Wallace. Jen Paski is too nice, you can see it is her nature, she is just a people pleasing nice person. I like more of a biting person for commentary, thus my vote would be for Nicole Wallace.
To olderwoman, Remember— she was White House press secretary. She has to have bite and be tough— but i agree with you that we haven’t seen it. Some of that also comes from her former position- she had to be nothing if not diplomatic.
Journalists have been known to destroy people. Jen came from a different background.
Okay you guys.....where does that leave Nicole Wallace?? To this guy over here, she would be on Maga's anti-media target list.
I like her!
Lawrence O'Donnell will hate the dump with everything breath he has until he is no longer able to speak. Rachel Maddow continues to denounce the dump as well. Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism is a timely book as that disease metastasizes in our country. So much more needs to be said.
What the fuck are you assoles talking about??? What the fuck is "corporate media?? You people kill me.. Do you: Have a vell phone, ride a car? pay for gas...use air conditioner, Use Facebook,,, Tic Tok,, Google, have a credit card...watch TV etc??? The fucking point is that people are full of shit.... Just sell all you own and cook hot dogs on bathroom floor..... You think that an idiot with a zoom, a chair, an Apple Mic and a computer is "the truth?" This anti "corporate and legacy news" is the exact Fascism that Trump extols the virtues of.. with screaming "fake news" You shit balls are too narrow minded to see that
Gee, thanks for that thoughtful analysis, Pete. Now head back over to Fox before they run out of milk and cookies.
I wonder why you have to troll our Meidas site and spew your garbage. I usually don’t bother commenting because I think you are just a troll but I just want to say I do have a vell phone
You are a fucking moron... My point is that there is not a part of your daily life that is not indebted , in one way or another to oligarchies, "corporate media" and imperialistic billionaires. Jesus ... you people have social media brain rot... Ever go to Mcdonalds, Starbucks? Cut the shit about fighting for democracy.. the great MeidasMighty and all that crap... The most stress you people have in your life is frost in the freezer, and dead cell phone battery. I am just so fucking sick of you people acting like your life is in danger, and you are in the front lines outside Paris in 1943.. You are upper to middle class people, who have the luxury of a computer, a high speed connection, and all that goes along with it.. You would shit your shorts if a gang banger sat next to you at a movie. 30% of America does not even have Wifi
And I am sure that you are here to make sure that there is Internet equality? 😝 what a kind person you are.
Well SOMEONE has anger issues…
Did they end your education so early? Feel sorry for you.
I reported good ole Peter. Block them, they live for this shit
Fuck you douche. bag. All you people use the same terms, and expressions. I am very proud to say that I dropped out of school at 3rd grade to sell cigars to street whores… Eat shit and die slowly Eddie Boy
Drank every drop of the Kool Aid huh? Typical ignorant magat moron, wearing your ignorance like a badge of honor. Can't wait to see what maga will do to you.
Please go fuck yourself you lowlife scum and stop trying to drag good people down to your level. You are the lowest form of human life.
Fyi he won’t die from eating shit . You would have learned that in 4th grade, if you had stayed at school.
Do you have at theory about why Trump sucks Putin's middle leg chud boi?
You kiss your family with that mouth? Time to head on out Dude, if we want to read or listen to the spewing garbage your vomiting? We'd not be on this thread and we'd bowing down to the fascist acolytes of the Murdoch empire.
Hey Carol the cunt: I have breaking news for you: My family are all whores... they starting setting bowling pins when 10. This is not your site. You talk Fascism? That is rich... You are not in control here, and this is exactly why the Democrats are fucked forever: They can only deal with those, who agree with them about everything... that attitude,, you ignorant twat ,is the essence of Fascism
Hey Peter, do the world a favour and DROP FUCKING DEAD! DO IT TODAY OKAY ! YOU ARE NOT WANTED ANYWHERE, ESPECIALLY HERE SO GO CHOKE ON A BAG OF DICKS!
I can see that you have no education, as educated people have a better vocabulary, and thus don’t have to-call people names to insult them. You should try to take some evening courses.
Was this AI generated? Sad.
I agree. We should be united fighting Trump not fighting each other
You are still eating the shit...!!!! Stay tuned...there is more coming for you!!
You sound like the one with a stomach full of turds lady. You kiss your kids with that mouth?
Hey , filthy mouthed fascist asshole shut the fuck up and get your Nazi ass of these fucking pages you cunt. That seems to be the only kind of language you understand, so now fuck the fuck off outta here shitbag!
So Mature, Chris! What are you, seven? Eight?
Wow you are an artiulate one,,,aren't you... Go fuck yourself you assole douche bag... You quasi liberal Kool Aid drinking ass wipe sheep kill me,,, You all say the same thing, and the reason that you half wit misfits will never see another Democratic president is because you are all alike: You think the same way, talk the same way, have the same set of beliefs but you are doomed because you can not tolerate what is anything different than what you think..." your get the fuck out of here" is cute and just the same as Trump wanting Hispanics "out of here" You pig fuck fascist small gonad moron
He never would! He stands straight and tall for Biden!
Why? I voted for him and believed him when he said he would serve one term. He caved. Can we not have our own opinions as Democrats? As a psychologist, it was easy to see that both Biden and Trump have signs of dementia.
Getting worse every day.
The only decent thing Hawley has done since he entered Congress. Otherwise, he has been nothing but a piece of a**wipe.
Whoa. Talk about getting the wrong end of the stick.... The ONLY reason RunningMan is talking about preserving Medicaid is because he can read a damn poll. All of them show that tampering with earned benefits [Social Security, Medicare, veterans benefits, and Medicaid] is political cyanide.
The 'conservatives' who voted against the BBB only did so because the funding cuts didn't go far enough. They're no heroes. And they'll eventually cave to pressure from Johnson and Trump just as they always do. And FTR, there are no 'Reagan republicans' left in congress. JHC!
You must not know how to play chess. The reps I mentioned, Don Bacon, et al very well could be our salvation.
Before you can get to the queen, have to move (and lose) some pawns.
I assume that behind the scenes, Jeffries has been speaking to them, especially Mike Turner, R. OH, the jilted former chair who knows more about intelligence than anyone on the current committee.
Sure, Jan.
Hi there, Daniel, fancy meeting you here.
What trade war?
In Florida we've already lost 3 million Canadian tourists and their money so far......
54,000 Floridians work for Canadian employers.
Unbelievably upset with Tapper & Axios co-writer... I'm done they just gave oligarchs a big birthday present for the dump
Tapper is just another amoral money-grubber.
Don't be upset with the people who write the truth. Be upset with Biden for the lies and cover-ups that gave the oligarchs a big present in the form of Trump.
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Are those emojis an invitation to have sex with you? If so, try coming on to someone else. I am married and do not cheat.
Bull Shit
You know this answer, NEVER TRUMP!
I could care less about Jake Tapper and his book. These are his conclusions and have no bearing on Biden’s ability to keep a country growing and well respected throughout the world. The reverse is true today!
Absolutely right, Catherine! I'd trade the Biden economy for Trump's burning garbage heap in a hot minute. I'd trade Biden's foreign policy where America was a respected partner in the world, NATO was growing and Ukraine was being defended over the colossal mess Trump has created where even our [former] allies don't trust us anymore. I'd trade Biden's domestic policy where civil rights and the rule of law were upheld over the lawless, autocratic state we have today.
By ANY sane measure, our country was in a MUCH stronger position under President Biden than we are just 100+ days into Trump 2.0.
Biden did a good job and should be commended for what he was able to do instead of being vilified. He doesn't deserve that.
I agree, even IF it was true that Biden had some decline at the end of his Presidency, even IF that WAS true he was STILL 1,000X better than Trump.
Even if he was no longer the young man with sharp synapses he still beats Trump by a landslide.
Get out your Sharpie and draw a big black line through "Jack Tapper."
Good question, however, even if he was in the decline then, that he is now made out to be, Americans were in a far more stable place because of the of him and the professional team experienced with government and the constitution that surrounded him.
I am of the opinion to leave Biden alone as Trump is doing far worse than him if he was in decline. Under Biden we had rights, the administration let the judicial system do their job, separate from influence from the executive branch, and the economy was doing extremely well. Trump and his administration are, in what might to some people seem an extreme opinion, “a coup”. The definition of coup, sudden (done within 100 days of power), violent (sending innocents to jails or confinement without due process), and unlawful overtaking of a government (not following the rule of law or letting the judicial system do their jobs and, as well, threatening legislators with primaring them). Again, JMO (layperson w/o any legal knowledge just common sense)
Very well reasoned comment. Yes, even with Biden in decline, Americans WERE in a more stable place, but not because of Biden. As you point out, it was due to the team around him. However, that same team is responsible for the lies and cover-ups that most certainly contributed to Trump's win.
I agree Dik. We were better off, the world was better off, under Biden's capable team that we could ever be under Trump. But let's be honest: Biden was in decline. He should not have run again. It is honest, and genuine to be upset with his handlers for promoting him. It well may have given us Trump. It is not disloyal to Biden to name this reality or express it as an opinon.
Yes, President Biden is and was a thousand times better than Trump was or will ever be. Trump is evil, dishonest, greedy, out for whatever he can get for himself. He doesn't care about the United States or any of us unless he gets something!
Joe Biden was the only one willing to do what it took to bring America back. Everybody shit on him. Just let's move on. He's been through enough trying to save us. No ONE LISTENED. Instead we have this turd. Put your energy in calling out the regime. Its too late to quarterback the 2020 debacle anymore.
I think it all goes back to how do we know when a brain is in mental decline? All politicians should have certain tests and courses to prove their abilities. If you want to run for a position, civic courses should be mandatory! If you are responsible for an entire Country and possibly pushing a button, cognitive/behavioral tests should be applied. If you cant or wont do these things (like show your taxes) then it should have been a “hard no” not an exception, from Day 1. The government should give a specific amount of money for a campaign and no corporate funding.
Biden, had a horrific speech impediment. Speech comes from the brain. No matter how great the rest of his brain is that one area inhibits him. Under stress language is more difficult. Trump creates stress and truly challenged Biden’s abilities to quickly retort. I am not convinced he had additional mental decline, he had an inability to express himself in those challenging moments. Just my thoughts as a Neuropsychologist, that specializing in Language Disorders (and a very concerned citizen).
Biden didn't have "an inability to express himself" only "in those challenging moments." He showed and continues to show significant cognitive decline, including failing to recognize people he has known for years. I saw this in person at one of his fundraisers in California, where my aunt and uncle are very strong Blue supporters. Biden was relaxed, comfortable, well-rested, laughing and doing his typical glad-handing -- and completely unable to recognize some old friends.
Without watching first hand I cant agree or disagree. I
can say everyone forgets people names when they are out of context. So possibly you are right. But he gave several Presidential speeches after the debate that he did great on…
Thank you for your expertise.
Ben: happy about the birthday! It’s a milestone - lots to celebrate. I hate that people with some media standing are taking time, energy and BREATH to target Biden and his amazing administration. It’s worse than shameful. Ben, you interviewed Michael Wolff when corporate media shut him out after HIS book about DJT corrupt regime was published. Wolff spoke of feeling baffled by having HIS book tour stifled. It’s a head-spinning situation we are in. Thanks for helping us keep our NORTH STAR ⭐️ visible: truth, facts, reality. Enjoy your dessert!
It's worse than shameful to write the truth?
I love the MeidasTouch and always look to you for the truth.
This is amazing You people think you are having a phone conversation
The first term it was all Obamas fault, 2nd term is all Biden’s fault. Can you say narcissistic regime!?
The Kim Jong Trump regime is the scapegoating,projectionist, irresponsible, blame-shifting wannabe Orange fake-christian fundamentalist mysoginistic sadistic satanic cult.
Narcissistic regime? Talking about Biden and his ego here?
Maverick-“It’s going to be a dog fight “
Rooster-“come on Mav!”
Maverick-“ against 5th generation fighters?”
Rooster-“ it’s not the plane, it’s the pilot!”
We need pilots to take this enemy on!
Great movie and great reference Lawrence.
The answer to your question is neither president was working for all of us. Both of them were/are working for themselves. That's the nature of politics. That's why Biden's ego overrode his pledge to be a "bridge president" and make way for younger pols who could have won in 2024. That's why in spite of all data to the contrary, Biden still believes he would have won. Biden did some wonderful things for this country, but he is also largely responsible for one of the worst disasters in American history: creating the conditions where Trump won.
I guess I have to somewhat disagree with many here. While I thought that Joe Biden did an excellent job as President; Getting us out of Trump’s Covid mess, investing $ back into the country/American people, assisting Ukraine without putting troops in the ground, investing in infrastructure, as well as many other good things however, that said-When a President leaves office and there is a question of mental decline while in office it should make news. I remember when that same issue made news after Reagan left office. While the mainstream media/news certainly could cover Trump in a more accurate manner I can’t fault them for reporting on the mental state of Joe Biden particularly when a major news anchor comes out with a book addressing that very issue. It is news. I don’t watch Faux and never have however I suspect that this same story received much coverage over there since it would help take attention away from trumps disastrous trip to the Middle East. I highly suspect that once Trump is out of office (I can’t wait) there will be an infinite number of stories about his mental state while in the White House.
I agree with you, but it is a distraction. The $400 million plane is a distraction. We need to focus on the 5 Neo Nazi’s that stopped the bill from passing the other day, but to look at the reasoning for the delay which is more cuts to our social safety net. These people really need to be stopped.
SUBSTACK is not working. We have too many voices that need to shout out without having to pay $70. dollars to hear what they have to say. JAKE-WAKE THE FUCK UP!
Springsteen is doing it. I know he can afford it. Taylor needs to step up. The NFL, NBA, MLB, Country music stars, Dead heads, need to step forward
I took an oath to defend our constitution. We all need to take that oath. I cannot say g-d bless America, but I will do what I can to
Exactly!
They are disgusting to talk about that when the man was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Owned by shady corporations at that.
https://apple.news/AOS85445GQbynC0BSn2esvA
What an abomination! Spend spend spend!
Happy almost birthday, Ben! Thank you for being a bright beacon of light as you carry the torch of democracy forward for us every day! You are making a huge difference in the battle that we’re all facing together. Thank you.
Biden was better for our country in cognitive decline than Trump in his madness. And isn’t’ madness cognitive ‘something’. As for the corporate media CNN could not get enough of Sean Diddy Combs when so much horror is happening in our country . And to top it all off Scott Jennings was on Bill Mahr But after Bill’s visit to the White House. What else to you expect. 🤷♀️
Happy birthday! Thank you for all you do!
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No, I’m not buying your fucking book, Jake. This attempt to be “edgy” and relevant can go kick rocks. Dochebag. Long live the Miedas Mighty!
One more time. Co-opt MSM. Call out lies. Picket, boycott, etc. Fox is extremely vulnerable.
He's pulling a John Bolton. Shame on you Jake Tapper. I didnt buy Bolton's book either. Sham celebrities.
So don't buy the book. Case closed.
Good riddance to legacy, fake media. MeidasTouch is where I get the real news everyday. Happy Birthday to you Ben💙
Interesting how the New York Times had an article today about the importance of Free Press. (A.G. Sulzberger: A Free People Need a Free Press) I almost laughed when I saw that. What a joke! Such liars and hypocrites. Thank you MTN for your honesty and effort! And, a very happy 40th birthday to you!
I saw that, too. Could almost believe that they were concerned.
Happy 40th birthday 🎂
Thanks for today's inspiring message. And congratulations on the terrific interview you, Brett, and Jordy did with Katie Couric. Buh-BYE, Corporate Media. Hello, TruthTellers who bring receipts.
". . . TruthTellers who bring receipts." You mean like Jake Tapper?
I have not watched corporate news since the election. It sickens me to see how they have caved and don’t report what is really happening. Thank you for your continued commitment to report the truth.
Happy Sunday and last day of your 30’s Ben. Turning 40 is nothing different than turning 35 or 38. It’s a number and how you feel. And after this week you’re probably energized by the Webby Awards after you finally got home. Corporate media is only concerned with mergers and profits and not informing their viewers. If you hired a Meidas Meteorologist, I’d have not reason to even turn it for a few minutes each morning. Is ABC News going to stop reporting after the latest threats from Mango Mussolini ?
Luv your idea- yes a MEIDAS WEATHER MAN .. daily podcast please!
Yes Robert Hubbell's livestream yesterday focused on how good week it was for us. Of course it will get a lot worse before it gets better. And we must increase our efforts and amplify.
Lets’s focus on the latter, “better” 😊
I’m so glad I subscribed!
I cancelled my NYT subscription after 20 years last fall because I was tired of seeing the orange twat wagon always somewhere in their headlines. Then they were bashing President Biden and I’d had enough! Haven’t missed it. Happy 40th birthday! Hope your forties are spectacular! Thanks for your diligence in providing accurate information.
Orange twat wagon lol best one I've seen in a while! Auto correct changed twat to that, but I'm onto their game: I changed it back. The twats. (that's? nope!)
Good morning, Ben! Is it possible for the MeidasTouch Network to be heard and/or seen by hundreds of millions of people? How can that happen? How can we help? A group focused on protests? TikTok? Just thinking… I read HCR this morning and wondered about the impact of journalism to feed the minds and hearts of the many and wondered how “we” might get there? Happy birthday! 🎉🎁🎂
I protest weekly locally and on the back of my sign I advertise for MTN - check out their Substack - or - on YouTube for truth
Hi Linda! My answer is: KEEP TALKING! To Everyone Everywhere. The Truth 🤗
Ben, my fellow Taurus, I knew there was something special about you. Have a wonderful Birthday tomorrow. Keep going!!
Happy Birthday Ben! Ah, to be 40 again, i remember those days lol.....And thank you Brett, Jordy, Ron and Acyn...you guys are the best. Let's go Meidas Mighty! 💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽💪💙
Happy Almost-Forty Birthday, Ben! Please take a breather in the next 24 hrs. Make it a special time with your girls. 🎂🎉🍻