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It's Wednesday, so it must be the midweek edition of Legal AF. When we came up with midweek edition, Karen and me, remember four years ago, we were like, I wonder if there's going to be enough to talk about that we need two shows. I wonder what we'll do on a Wednesday when we get together.
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Holy shmigoli, that's a legal term. We got a lot to talk about. Just like today, we could have an everyday Legal AF with this administration for the next four years. But... We're curated for you because, you know, we don't want you drinking out of a fire hose on our watch.
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We'll drink out of the fire hose and then we'll tell you what's really, really important here on the Midas Touch Network. And so we're going to take advantage of the fact that one of my co-anchors is a leading former prosecutor. So we're going to talk about the prosecutors on the federal side who have done

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Kat Shotz's avatar

But if he/musk etc won’t listen then wait? They should be put in jail!!

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Heather.B's avatar

Musk is a private citizen accessing highly confidential information that could easily be given to our enemies. If any other private citizen did this they would be prosecuted and thrown in jail!

Also, Trump is going to give billions of dollars to Musk in US government contacts.

The corrupt Republican controlled Congress is allowing the theft!

We NOW have a criminal government against innocent people here in the USA and FELON Trump will be recorded in the Annals of History as the BIGGEST and WORST Mistake America EVER made.

It's time to wear these kinds of shirts the next 4 years 👇

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We’re stuck in the nightmare of Donald Trump 🤦‍♀️

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

And, none of his DOGE Crew have security clearance either. You can check out Simon Rosenberg's Hopium Chronicles. He has a list of R's who are not happy with musk and DOGE

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Victor Partridge's avatar

Incorrect, Musk is NOT🚫 a private citizen, he is a South African National here as an international franchise by HB1. He's not even qualified to know ss#s because he doesn't even have one!

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Laura Crawford's avatar

Why aren’t these corrupt lawyers being called up before their bar associations? They should be disbarred for their corruption and conduct unbecoming.

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

I am going to ask Joyce Vance on her Substack Civil Discourse whey they cannot be disbarred by the ABA. Guiliani and others have been disbarred.

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Daniel Hernandez's avatar

Off topic but found this tidbit on Daily Beast " The Joe Rogan Experience was recently overtaken by the anti-Trump podcast The MeidasTouch on a Podscribe chart that ranks shows by number of views and downloads per month."

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Janet Walsh's avatar

Murdock is imploding. They are coming after MTN. It will be interesting to see how this pans out. Of course, I'm rooting for MTN.

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MM Harris's avatar

I saw that too. It will be interesting to see what rogan will do.

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Victor Partridge's avatar

Yeah, the only reason Rogan was even initially ahead in ratings is because his show is a variety show (not just political). With what's happening now people are wanting the truth, not a point of view political pundent! I am so thankful for Medias Touch they are front line counter offensive against propaganda in the information war!

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NMO's avatar

LOCK MUCK UP!!! 🤬

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MorningStar's avatar

No. Lock them BOTH up! Musk can throw his money around GITMO for "extras".

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gretchen harmon's avatar

Keep reporting! Thank you!

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Nancy Jernigan's avatar

Is it true that Musk doesn’t even have the power to fire those people?

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

Musk just guides trump to sign the orders. Wonder if he needs to take care of trump's personal care needs as well. After all, trump is obviously seriously in to frontal lobe dementia.

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MorningStar's avatar

Trump is so stupid he doesn't even know what he is signing. Trump just reads whatever propaganda they tell him to read off the monitor. We are in a f'king mess. I don't see this going anywhere good or progressive without the US citizens picking up their pitchforks.

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

As far back as the Kent State protests, the PEOPLE have learned that REAL civil unrest will be met with lethal military force.

So the subsequent result was that REAL mass protests declined in the U.S.

But the PEOPLE really need to find that splinter of courage within them now, assuming they possess that splinter.

If ever there existed a time for mass civil unrest to take a stand, it's now.

The window's still open to turn it around.

It won't be open for long, imo.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

I was a student at Kent on May 4, 1970, and for the benefit of people who are not familiar with that American tragedy here is what happened. Four students were killed and nine wounded when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students who were protesting the war in Viet Nam. The Guard was sent there by Ohio governor Jim Rhodes.

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Gretchen  Cervantez's avatar

I was only 6yrs old, but I do remember my Dad watching it on tv. But since then, when has any other administration been disliked as much as trump? I don’t remember any protests like the protests we’ve had the past couple of weeks.

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

I participated in a huge anti-war protest back in the early 2000s in Washington, DC that took my breath away because of the sheer number of ppl that came together (not all in agreement about different things) but still showed up and protested.

A massive wall of ppl that MSM didn't acknowledge and tried to minimize in number.

It was electrifying for me and many, many others that I observed.

And that was 100,000+ protesters.

Imagine if there were more.

We could do this - and frankly, I think we must.

The window to turn this around won't be open forever, or until ppl grow a nut.

♥️✊✌️

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Nancy Jernigan's avatar

Too many are glad to have him as king. I can't explain it. He's a lying, felon, con artist. He's stupid, so someone is pulling strings. I can not understand how almost half my countrymen are MAGA. It makes no sense to me. Except ya don't get somethin’ fer nothin’!

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Dee Joy's avatar

Bluesky has research by experts and evidence that muck rigged the election. Please see @electiontruth.bsky.social

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

♥️✊

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Linda M. Walker's avatar

I remember it so well. Dark gii!

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Dee Joy's avatar

Democracy = courage

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MM Harris's avatar

Why SHOULD he? Private citizen operating an UNAUTHORIZED "department" - himself UNAUTHORIZED via normal protocol to even "advise" a president. He and compadres (undoubtedly loyalists within the depts he's raided) function like freakin' bullies, locking employees out of their own offices and computers, etc.

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MorningStar's avatar

How could he have any power? Musk bought the election with $$$$. Power is Muskrat's obsession since he has all the $ in the world! We need to make them roll over before they destroy the world!

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am letting everyone know that we the people need to take action as well. I have joined Country First and I will do whatever it takes to shake some ears. But we need to be more visible and just keep demonstrating. The Democrats are sleeping. I have called and written my democrat Senators and Governor but I get polite thank you emails back. Not enough. It is good to see that over 500 people joined the Country First call today and we are all taking action.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

At least you get a reply. I have emailed my three OH republicon congressmen (one of whom is a newly-elected former used car salesman) and have gotten no replies. Surprised? No.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Leave voicemails. I know I can't send emails to politicians outside of where I live. Instead leave voicemails.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

I actually got through to two of the republicon reps in OH. What a surprise--NOT--that neither of them has any comment about proposed cuts in NIH funding for biomedical research.

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

Please see my post below. We need to expand our network of resistance.

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Jean Cast's avatar

Of course, Trump owes Putin. Maybe he owes Putin America.

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

I wrote an email on Senator Durbin's contact form this morning asking him to put a "blanket hold" on all further nominations to DOJ until Musk and his team of brownshirts are indicted, arrested, arraigned, and jailed. Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz put a "blanket hold" on Department of State nominations until funding for USAID is restored. If you write to the Senators on their contact form you cannot copy and paste over from Word. You have type all that you write directly in to the their contact form. Then my small activist group attempts to contact our Senators on the phone. Durbin's phones are overloaded with calls every day. We rarely get through at all. Durbin is Senate Minority Whip and Minority Leader on the Senate Judiciary Committee. GO FOR IT EVERYONE. Please spread the word. I also complained that Democrats are not communicating strongly and loudly.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I'm not sure how many people were on the Zoom Meeting with Country First. It was hundreds. But we were given numbers to call and a script and ten to 15 minutes to do it. Most times we left voicemails. However, the point being that 3,000 calls were made in ten minutes.

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Dee Joy's avatar

Please share on Bluesky 🩵

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am not on Bluesky

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Kathleen Dolphin's avatar

Prove there will be an election in 4 years. How Trump cheated has to be researched because he will do it again. Project 2025 is a long term plan.

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Dee Joy's avatar

Bluesky has evidence and research to prove that muck rigged the election. Please see @electiontruth.bsky.social

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

Seems very much that the hood ornament posing as POTUS desperately needs a recheck on the current state of his cognitive capacity.

It's glaringly obvious that his actions are driven by both his greed and desire to stay out of prison.

But I think there needs to be a more comprehensive evaluation of his cognitive capacity, or cognitive decline - whichever way that chip falls.

Something more definitive than:

Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.

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MorningStar's avatar

That is why Musk is using stupid DJT! Trump is useless in any capacity except toilet scrubbing in prison!

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Laws only exist when enforced.

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henry buery's avatar

You keep me sane. Well, semi-sane. Thank you!

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US Taxpayer's avatar

If King Muskolini is not directing Doge - I am the Queen of England!

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Deli Lanoux's avatar

I love listening to you two!!!

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Janice Merrifield's avatar

Write Congress tell them to do their job and start proceedings to impeach trump. If everyone sends a letter it will flood in make a impact when the letters fill the room

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Belmont's avatar

They didn’t win the presidency. It was hacked, Elon paid people to vote for Trump. None of this should be happening at all.

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Dee Joy's avatar

Exactly also Russia helped. Please see @electiontruth.bsky.social

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Belmont's avatar

Oh I know trust lol

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US Taxpayer's avatar

When will banks fail when homeowners cannot pay their mortgage and credit cards and vehicle payments?

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Brenda Gelinas's avatar

I watch most all Meidas podcasts from most of you all there, everyday! Only place to get the truth! I also watch Lincoln Project & Democracy Docket as well. MTN is #1

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US Taxpayer's avatar

King Muskolini is an agent of foreign adversaries: China, Russia, Saudi Arabia. He is seizing the USA without a gun.

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MorningStar's avatar

Like I said 2 weeks ago....and seize our gold strongholds!

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Stanley Joe Roberts's avatar

I guess I gotta admit, I'm a geek for this stuff. Like, w guitar, you're beginner, intermediate, advanced. I'm def advanced. Retired military, retired nurse, true believer in my constitutional rights and responsibilities, I do my own open source searches, but this distills the fire hose for me. I signed up for $50/yr. I do what I can.

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

I'm not sorry for saying this.

We cannot allow any president to deem himself and his administration as above the other branches of govt. and the sole DECIDER of law and policy (both domestic and international).

We cannot allow this administration to literally override our Constitution and the other branches of our govt., to *delete* the checks and balances provided by the other branches.

Moreover, the PEOPLE need to be active participants, rather than passive spectators with regard to our govt.

Lots of bs happens when the ppl are complacent and asleep.

Egregious sh*t like we're seeing now.

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Rob's avatar

And because we are republican led, nothing will be done to stop him. This country is pathetic

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Kelly Owens's avatar

We can thank Biden for placing federal judges for life terms to fight trump before leaving office

I’m tired of people minimizing all he did

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

Would it be illegal for Trump to fire them? Hasn't he tried that already? So much chaos going on it is hard to keep up with things and focus on what is really critical.

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Jean Cast's avatar

Today he said he was going to see the gold in Fort Knox.

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MorningStar's avatar

Do you know I posted that 2 weeks ago! As a retired federal employee...I know what is in our Treasury. Ft Knox is not our only gold depository! "The United States holds the world's largest stockpile of gold reserves by a considerable margin. The country's government has almost as many reserves as the next three largest gold-holding countries combined—Germany, Italy, and France. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is one of the top gold reserve holders with 2,814.10 metric tons (3,102.01 standard tons)—almost as much as Germany." That is what I posted that everyone ignored! this country is being raped by Trump and stolen by Musk.

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Dee Joy's avatar

Please share on Bluesky. See @electiontruth.bsky.social

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Carl Selfe's avatar

Delusional is DOGE’s claimed savings. The Congressman can take action by calling the DOGE crooks to testify under oath. All that Congress has right now are:

1) criminal fraudulent misrepresentations, and

2) falsified data.

We can smoke them out fast. Where is Adam Schiff? We must mandate:

1) testimony under oath, and

2) certified cost and pricing data.

After all, it is a claim. Therefore, we must demand that.

We must have truthful data before we allow any vote for their self-serving tax cut. Think about it. That is a reasonable request. DOGE claims will be a basis of a $3 trillion tax-cut bill; hence, untruthful testimony and certification of bogus data will be enough to put people in jail.

Under oath and in certified claim submittal, the Administration will back off the fraudulent and bogus line items. I detail other similar fraud in my post yesterday. I think the Administration’s firings are unlawful. I think all job holders will be reinstated with back pay. I think the harmed will be awarded damages. I think the cost to the Treasury will be 3 times the (bogus) savings claimed of $35 billion. I expect to see us pay out $105 billion for their line item’s $35 billion claim.

https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/doge-savings-another-con-game?r=3m1bs

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MorningStar's avatar

Our judicial system is corrupt. who is going to do all this "smoking out"? A felon is the president of the USA .... it is going to take more than smoke.

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Robert Estrella's avatar

Muskie, should not be involved in USA government, period!

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

When are some of these self-proclaimed macho men, in the GOP and MAGA, going to stand up to Trump, FOR OUR COUNTRY, DEMOCRACY, CONSTITUTION, RULE OF LAW?! So far they have proven to be lying spineless traitors, who continue to kiss Trump's ass for a buck, and Iawless, unlimited power! How do they even look their children, families, and constituents in the eye, while betraying them all every day. All will be recorded in history, as a complete corrupt disgrace, traitors to the United States of America, who chose to turn their backs on the USA, betray us, and team with communist, murderous Russia, and has stomped all over our Constitution and laws.

TRUMP + GOP + MAGA = TRAITORS

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Constance's avatar

I, for one, am horrified by Trump taking Putin's side and now offering some business deal with Russia. It makes me embarrassed to be an American.

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PJ Olsen's avatar

A US Federal Judge in closing under NOTES written to BOVE+Bondi , " please do not lie to judges...full stop!"

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Tricia's avatar

Heather Cox Richardson does an excellent daily newsletter highlighting all of it.

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Cyndi Lenz's avatar

She’s awesome

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Tricia's avatar

Right? I was responding to Pokak’s guest suggesting a daily writing of all the gas lighting. Cox Richardson connects the daily events to the constitution and the lying. Fems need to leave DC and start holding townhalls and other gatherings all over their states calling out this shit. Earn their pay. They’re not going to get jack shit done in DC. Follow what Bernie and Warren and AOC are doing. It’s not rocket science. It’s called mobilization of the people.

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Carolyn Bertrand's avatar

Say a prayer for OUR Country to uphold the Law against tyranny!!!🙏 🇺🇸

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Julia's avatar

So who the hell is the head of DOGE? Why won't they admit it to be someone? Of course we know it's muskrat or muskovite!

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Nancy Steiler's avatar

Emil Bove is a comparison to Himmler

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Gary's avatar

We the People ARE UP IN ARMS. Non-violent revolution is the key IF that is even possible. The MUMP coup traitors must be arrested and imprisoned, ASAP. Finding the method is priority #1. Failing to prosecute and imprison for sedition may well end our democracy.

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Helen C Strasko's avatar

I I enjoy both of your legal analysis daily! I would love to see this FELON, who's allegedly been termed as a Russian asset, and E

M. both deported via a one way ticket back to the USSR immediately since it's been reported in the media they are both Russian assets!!

I'm currently dully certified as a Legal Certified Legal Nurse, and a Forensic Medical-Insurance Auditor, and I've had the honor testifying as a E.W. in the N.J. Appellate Court System. No one so far has seen any results of E.M.'s (minions) audits!!

Excuse me, but I would love to examine the proper court document titled, "Authorization to Release Protected Information" document which law firms use whenever submitting P.I. or Social Security documents for each client which MUST be properly executed to obtain a client's Personal Health Information (P.H.I.) along with a client's signature to submit to each Medical Institution or the SSA to include with their Court filings! I know for a fact, I never executed nor provided this Legal Document to E.M. or the FELON to access my personal (P.H.I.) Health Information which includes my Social Security information. This may be another Fedetal filing for everyone to consider.

I'd appreciate your thoughts or view about this information.

It's blatantly obvious that neither E.M. or HIS minions even have a clue about OUR Constitution, State or Federal Insurance or State Insurance Laws/Regulations!

Thank you very much for your legitimate daily Legal posts.

Respectfully,

Helen Strasko, R.N, C.L.N.C.& C.P.C.

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Cyndi Lenz's avatar

Home health psych nurse here. I think about this constantly- Tver people have access to peoples medical info.

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Dee Joy's avatar

Please join Bluesky. Please see @electiontruth.bsky.social

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Janice Merrifield's avatar

Don't let anyone saying you can't protest peacefully it's a scare tactic to stop you from doing it. Take to the streets, protest let your voice be heard. It's up to We the people to stop this!

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Peaceful Warrior's avatar

Yes he is doing all this corruption IN PLAIN SIGHT! How can we watch this shit show!?!?

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JMull's avatar

No eye rolling here…I get it. The public rarely gets to hear about decent attorneys because they cannot sensationalize their work. The prosecutors work for the people.

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Nancy Jernigan's avatar

Does the Muskrat even have the power to fire anyone. If not, I urge you all to go back to work!

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Soso's avatar

Emile Bove is a consigliere to the mob boss.

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Linda Hunn's avatar

Illinois Governor Spritzker’s State of the State speech is both inspiring and chilling.

https://youtu.be/hS66O1C7Gp4?si=TK8uHXUD9WQieIx_

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch on YouTube: "Trump Is LIGHTING Our Money On Fire"; $10.7 million of taxpayer money spent on Trump's golf trips, in his 30 days in office, and he also profits off the trips. Read more. (Tennessee Brando)......

https://youtu.be/mAW-QzLYTLo?si=5yZGI5Xw7HRowbpH

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "A DIRE warning from Rep. #JasmineCrockett—Americans, PAY ATTENTION! 🔥 WATCH & SHARE!", on YouTube......

https://youtube.com/shorts/60Ak-0BZdXk?si=Elj08uQB6mfagTjz

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

‘Relishing in the cruelty’: CNN guest lays into Trump, over bullied 11-year-old’s death. CNN political analyst, Ana Navarro, sounded off Wednesday night, on the circumstances surrounding an 11-year-old Texas girl’s death by suicide, which her mother is attributing to extreme bullying by middle school peers, who relentlessly threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on her family. “This is happening all over America because of what has been unleashed, because of the portrayal of Latinos in particular, and immigrants as criminals, and as bad people,” Navarro said Wednesday.......

https://www.rawstory.com/immigration-2671185556/?u=7b9efb3185bef2bd309f85021fcf366956aa9a477375b276f5af3843618fd1f1

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Daphne Gerry's avatar

Thank you for ALL you do to keep us informed and to hold this administration accountable

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

Musk needs to be imprisoned, imo.

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Sheryl's avatar

It is very very disturbing and scary

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Ann Bloom's avatar

Why can't we do a reclaiming coup?

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Jewel Williams's avatar

Same thought cross my mind Jean. Trump owes Putin.

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Cyndi Lenz's avatar

Pam Bondi will do whatever Trump tells her.

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Cyndi Lenz's avatar

This is breaking my heart with Zelensky.

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Stanley Joe Roberts's avatar

I'm in Kansas City. I'm retired military and VA nurse. I emailed and phoned Graves, Schmitt, Hawley everyday for a week after Musk's initial accessing PI via UST. Simple message: please publish statemt disagreeing w private citizen w no security clearance accessing PI via UST. At least Graves and Schmitt had reps answering the phone. Graves currently publishing statement that USAID is a "cesspool" without citing sources. I read the OIG 2024 21pp review of USAID. Yeah, that was tough to read. Basically, USAID has room for improvement in acounting, and tracking physical goods destined for relief, but OIG seems to be operating as designed. This is all too obvious for a nice kid from the TX Public Schools.

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Janice Merrifield's avatar

So if musk who is just a citizen, what's to prevent another citizen from following musk around taking notes and pictures of what he is doing

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Darrell Reeves's avatar

Reason's JD Vance is a dumbass:

1. Racist Allegations and Misinformation

False Claims About Haitian Immigrants: In September 2024, Vance alleged that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were "draining social services" and "abducting and eating pets." Local authorities refuted these claims, stating there were "no credible reports" supporting such incidents. Despite this, Vance encouraged his supporters to "keep the cat memes flowing," acknowledging the rumors might be false but perpetuating them nonetheless.

NPR

Promotion of Debunked Narratives: Vance amplified unverified stories, such as claims of African migrants consuming pets in Dayton, Ohio. Local officials debunked these assertions, yet Vance continued to spread them, stating he was willing to "create stories" to draw media attention.

WIKIPEDIA

2. Shift from "Never Trumper" to Loyalist

Initial Opposition: During the 2016 presidential campaign, Vance was a vocal critic of Donald Trump, describing him as "reprehensible" and comparing his rise to that of "America's Hitler." He expressed intentions to vote for Hillary Clinton over Trump.

WIKIPEDIA

Reversal and Alliance: By 2024, Vance had become a staunch Trump supporter, securing the vice-presidential nomination alongside him. This dramatic shift has been criticized as politically opportunistic.

3. Controversial Remarks at the Munich Security Conference

Critique of European Policies: In February 2025, at the Munich Security Conference, Vance criticized Europe's immigration policies and free speech regulations. He inaccurately claimed that UK laws criminalize private prayer near abortion clinics, a statement refuted by UK officials.

THE TIMES

Support for Far-Right Movements: Vance's comments were perceived as bolstering far-right parties in Europe, leading to tensions between the U.S. and its European allies.

THE GUARDIAN

4. Utilization of Christianity for Political Objectives

Pro-Natalist Advocacy: Vance has promoted policies aimed at increasing birth rates in the U.S., intertwining his political agenda with Christian beliefs. He has criticized childless adults and suggested that parents should have greater influence in democratic processes.

NEW YORK MAGAZINE

Opposition to LGBTQ+ Rights: He has expressed opposition to same-sex marriage and has proposed legislation to ban gender-affirming care for minors, framing these stances within his Christian conservative values.

19TH NEWS

5. Anti-Abortion and Anti-Women Policies

Advocacy for Strict Abortion Laws: Vance has consistently supported stringent abortion restrictions, including advocating for a national ban and opposing exceptions for rape and incest. He has compared abortion to slavery, suggesting it has a "morally distorting effect on the entire society."

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Misrepresentation of Abortion Stance: During the 2024 vice-presidential debate, Vance attempted to portray his abortion stance as moderate, despite his prior support for severe restrictions.

TIME

6. Defense of Individuals with Racist Histories

Support for Controversial Staffer: In February 2025, Vance defended a Department of Government Efficiency employee who resigned after racist social media posts surfaced. Vance argued against the staffer's dismissal, suggesting that "stupid social media activity" shouldn't "ruin a kid's life."

CINCINNATI.COM

7. Promotion of Conspiracy Theories

Embrace of Fringe Narratives: Vance has propagated various conspiracy theories, including claims of government plots to distribute fentanyl targeting conservatives and support for individuals accused in the Capitol insurrection, referring to them as "political prisoners."

AP NEWS

These instances highlight Vice President JD Vance's controversial positions and actions across various social and political issues.

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Sherry Pagut's avatar

Can any Republican grow a spine???

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Diana Quinn's avatar

Thanks! Appreciate your seasoned perspective!

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Trump is not intelligent enough to lead this country; ie musk

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Get rid of Trump!!!

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Moonstone7's avatar

Thank you, Michael & Karen! Great stuff!

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Lisa Riley's avatar

By the time this gets through the courts, Musk will already have done all the damage.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Thank you

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Hakeem Jeffries Shares with MeidasTouch, the Plan to Stop Trump's Agenda. Watch our new exclusive interview with Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries." (MeidasTouch Network and Ben Meiselas)......

https://www.meidasplus.com/p/hakeem-jeffries-shares-with-meidastouch?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3078900&post_id=157525210&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=17g504&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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Barbara Klinger's avatar

Am I the only one who feels we are turning into a Communist Country?

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Nancy G Leveson's avatar

No, we are being turned into a fascist country. Russia is not a communist country---they threw out the communists a long time ago.

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MorningStar's avatar

It doesn't mean a thing. They will not stop.

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Eric Russell's avatar

I wonder if 70 million Americans went down to the White House, and stormed it got in and said we’re home and there’s a whole lot of changes going to happen like Trump being charged with treason along with anybody who enabled him all of his staff kids anyone who spoke on his behalf. Should be charged with treason. I doubt if we showed up the military would go against us.

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Eric Russell's avatar

So what do we the people do? What can we do? Our elected officials are scared of Trump and the Supreme Court gave him immunity and obviously they’re in his pocket. What can we do to help stop this? Phone call town halls are not working, so what can we do?

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Get It Right's avatar

TRUMP is a Russian spy since 1987. “Krasov” is his given name. This is why Russia, owns him.

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Sheryl's avatar

What is ANYONE DOING OR CAN DO???

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Sheryl's avatar

They ALL SHOULD B IN A MENTAL HOSPITAL

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Sheryl's avatar

Can I ask a question .. WHAT IS THW END GAME??

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

If everyone resigns who will defend America??

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Trump has something on Emil Bove; you can see it on Bove’s face.

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Yes!! Batshit crazy!!!

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Kristen Petti's avatar

This was great until the bit about prosecutors, which is all in theory. Maybe this is true for some, but working in public defense field, I can say with certainty that prosecutors lie, ignore the truth, hide evidence, and violate defendants’s rights all the time, and with impunity. Find a prose that was actually disciplined for lying or misconduct. You won’t find many.

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SLMontgo's avatar

They absolutely did know they were voting for a dictator. They wanted that. These are people who have been indoctrinated their entire lives that Democrats are evil etc. They can't help themselves. But they totally knew what they were voting for - Trump dictatorship.

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WA's avatar

Please do start a campaign (tic tic, instagram - wherever many people get their “news”) to flood the scene with truth. We need you!

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J.Turney's avatar

Can we show how regular people live in Russia?

Can we show interviews with Russians…

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Tricia's avatar

Heather Cox Richardson

The.Ink

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Lisa Lopata's avatar

We don’t take orders from orcish dumdums.

“He said ‘Deals? You had me at deals!’”

🤣

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Eric Russell's avatar

So when does our government start upholding the constitution? And impeach this crook

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lumeux's avatar

I heard on a local, Winnipeg, talk radio show, that when Trumps Casino went belly up, he borrowed some $91mil from Putin. Is this true, it would explain the friendship.

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WJB Motown's avatar

David Clay Johnson would know that most likely. He has been writing about Orange for decades.GO JETS GO.

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Anne McCabe's avatar

Thank you, Judges, who remain faithful to your oaths of office.

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Belmont's avatar

When are we going to call out fascism as fascism? These people want Gilead, a christofascist nation. A Nazi nation. What are we doing?

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

I love this channel.

Thank you for keeping it real in this ever-increasingly mercilessly-tail-wagging-the-dog establishment-suckup political media climate.

I really appreciate plainspeak as opposed to political wordsalad that circles the airport, hovering, circling...but never lands.

Thank you for doing what you do.

#MoralCourage

#EthicsMatter

#TruthMatters

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Bove = Bovine/Pig

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Nan New's avatar

Can you verify this is true? It’s from a neuroscience publication. And it old like NIH grants are on hold indefinitely

Hello,

Were you aware that NIH funding is now on an indefinite hold. Can you verify this. I found this article from a neuroscience publication

https://www.thetransmitter.org/funding/federal-register-hold-makes-end-run-around-court-pause-on-nih-funding-freeze/

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "Marjorie Greene CAUGHT BREAKING Law In Congress, Instantly PANICS!", on YouTube......

https://youtu.be/PCHjta3QQPw?si=NuKpKXlJPZxZg9w0

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

They don’t care they are causing harm. Arrest Musk; impeach trump

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "Republicans Get MERCILESSLY BOOED By Voters", on YouTube. (Tennessee Brando)......

https://youtu.be/Y2o5WPT45lk?si=czhkME8aPmZ20Zoa

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"As we sample the latest batch of regretful Trump voters, just note the theme: ”I didn’t know it would impact me!”

This is a core difference between us and them. They happily voted for President Donald Trump, 'hoping' he would hurt other people. We voted against him, because he 'would' hurt other people." (Daily Kos)

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Donald Trump Embraces Russia and Abandons Ukraine. Today, on the three year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States has made clear that it firmly stands with Russia, and against Ukraine, by voting against a United Nations General Assembly resolution that condemned Russian aggression." (MeidasTouch)

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Although I don’t practice law anymore, it would be my dream to do just one more deposition in my career—to take Donald’s deposition and rip him to shreds with a brutal cross-examination on camera.

I would notice his deposition right away and bring up his past with Jeffrey Epstein, Russia, his bankruptcies, and his disgusting teenage “beauty pageants.”

I predict that Donald Trump is going to have a spectacular fall.

It is already starting to happen.

Are you following these town halls that we are covering?!" (Ben Meiselas/Meidas Touch)

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Scoop: Trump Stripped All $103 Million of Legal Assistance from Storm and Disaster Victims.

Trump campaigned on a promise he wouldn't abandon hurricane and flood victims." (DropSite News)

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed." (Gandhi)

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"More than 150,000 Canadians sign petition to revoke Musk’s citizenship.

Any chance we could expand that to include the United States?

Asking for several hundred million friends." (The Guardian)

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Chris Schubert's avatar

Has anyone else noticed how much Bove looks like Roy Cohn? No wonder Rump likes him.

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

The real question is, what does Putin see in Trump?? Absolute Puppet-master!!!

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Cheryl Almquist's avatar

Put Musk in jail

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

disgusting. But to him this is not a joke.

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Becca's avatar

Wonderful that courts can tell us all what we already know is unlawful.

This is not a classroom examining hypothetical cases and drulings made.

But, it might as well be. If no one enforces the laws, ruling, holds any one accountable and a Presidential Pardon erases all crimes comitted in remaining loyal to trump/COUPMASTERS/GOP, there is no law/order democratic Constitutional republic left.

WE are they only answer. Victory in courts, appeals, US Supreme Court mean NOTHING if the people with the vast amounts of cash, power, connections just IGNORE them.

DOJ/FBI/Military/National Security/Intelligence are under trump/GOP/OLIGARCHS control.

Even Impeachments with all GOP/DEMS voting together cannot remove trump/COUPMASTERS without enforcement of our laws.

DEMS should refuse to cooperate with GOP/trump/Musk on debt ceiling, a new budget during a lawless seizure of agencies, computers, widespread gutting or shuttering programs, cutting off funding of programs ordered by the last lawful, budget.

DEMS must publically REFUSE and message AMERICANS over and over that they will not pretend this budget, any laws will be enforced by the Executive Branch during this COUP!

ONLY GOP/trump/Oligarchs must OWN every bit of PAIN, SUFFERING because nothing else will point Americans and MAGA to the guilty political party and their donors waging war on We the People, law/order, freedoms, rights, decency.

Yes, people will suffer, die. The GOP, SCOTUS have killed, maimed, destroyed the futures of how many fertile females, how many LGBTQ, trans, POC, non-Christians. They allow assualt rifles and other rapid fire guns to be openly carried, traded, Proud Boys and all 1500 convicted 1/6/2021 Insurrectionists to be pardoned, let out of jail to regroup, intimidate, create violence all over again because GOP/trump approve of their violent enforcement of their wishes.

Never validate the authority of COUPMASTERS to control anything belonging to WE the People.

WE pay taxes to every government and used to control their representation. Local, State, Federal Gov. work for the People until 11/5/2024 and Trump 2.0.

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travis bickle's avatar

I'm curious if Karen thinks the prosecutor who brought "terrorism' charges against Luigi was of the "noble" lineage of prosecutors she speaks of. While I agree with her assertion that the profession should revere ethics , it is OBVIOUS that that isn't always true. None of you are able to tell us what to do to stop the installation of a Dictator that is taking place before our eyes. People will HAVE to resort to violence and you know it. What are folks supposed to do when their Social Security that THEY paid into trust is being robbed from them and forcing them onto the streets at the SAME TIME as the food stamps most of them are also on are being slashed in tandem? This is TERRORIZING and choking the most VULNERABLE among us and it's going to lead to a wave of suicides amongst the elderly and disabled that cannot be "repaired" later no matter WHAT happens in the long run. Our democracy is being STOLEN before our eyes and frankly you shows are NOT helping anyone. You're just rubbing it in.

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Alexis's avatar

I really enjoy the Legal AF podcast. Thank you so much for doing this. You make it easier to understand. Wish our government would stop all this madness! Enough is enough! We have a constitution so follow it!

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Glenn T Morgan Sr's avatar

Neil Bovey looks like a walking MAGA MAROON ZOMBIE that had his soul sucked out by Voldemort. He looks like he's been constipated for his entire adult life 😳

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Cheryl Pitts's avatar

Why Is No One Concerned About The Daily TREASON That Trump/Musk/Vance Are Committing? Can’t We Stop Them With TREASON CHARGES? Before Trump Sells Out America To Russia!!!

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Malane's avatar

Thank you for your voice of reason in unreasonable times. Forever grateful for your knowledge.

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Linda M. Walker's avatar

Damn straight. Karen is so smart and savvy! I love her!

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Penelope Abbott's avatar

Trump is projecting as usual!

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chatcat's avatar

Thank you so much for this channel. Grateful for solid truth. I'm sick of the words misinformation too, it is just plain LIES!

Yes Elon is a thief and has no oversight. That Karoline Leavitt lady is absolutely cukoo! The whole regime needs to go!

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "Trump FREAKS OUT as Term COLLAPSES FAST", on YouTube. (Meidas Touch)......

https://youtu.be/mUSu8O7sOyA?si=zRN3-8cEPM1sgQHM

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "GOP Leaders get RIPPED TO SHREDS at Town Halls", on YouTube. (Meidas Touch)......

https://youtu.be/DAw4v6ViifA?si=Y9lMpCYrV8e70Xwy

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch: "Trump asks chilling question", on YouTube. (BTC)......

https://youtube.com/shorts/354d7zIymiM?si=-okpwHR6EdiEiA20

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

The nationwide protests are part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for “50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.” One of its leaders, "Potus Black", urged the crowd of protesters in Washington to stand united in order to “uphold the Constitution.”

“To oppose tyranny is to stand behind democracy and remind our elected officials that we, the people, are who they’re elected to serve, not themselves. The events over the past month have been built to exhaust us, to break our wills. But we are the American people. We will not break.”

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Millions are pledging to halt discretionary spending for 24 hours on February 28 in protest against major retailers — chiefly Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy — for scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in response to Trump." (Robert Reich)

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PattyAnn Peal's avatar

I really respect your knowledge and the fact that you do try and make sure we get the background. However, I think it takes too long for you to get to the meat of the episode. I'm already more than halfway through this episode, and I am STILL waiting to hear about the 4 points mentioned that you were going to cover, particularly #1 & #3, whether federal prosecutors can protect democracy and the rule of law from Trump’s abuse of power, and new rulings against the Trump administration and whether Judge Chutkan will finally bar Musk from power. I don't have all day. Is there maybe a text of this I can read later?

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Susan Duhb-uhu's avatar

I come for information multiple times a day and am so thankful for all your hard work.

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Catlady's avatar

Enough is enough.

They need to be reminded government works for us. We don't work for them

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

The nationwide protests are part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for “50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement.” One of its leaders, "Potus Black", urged the crowd of protesters in Washington to stand united in order to “uphold the Constitution.”

“To oppose tyranny is to stand behind democracy and remind our elected officials that we, the people, are who they’re elected to serve, not themselves. The events over the past month have been built to exhaust us, to break our wills. But we are the American people. We will not break.”

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Millions are pledging to halt discretionary spending for 24 hours on February 28 in protest against major retailers — chiefly Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy — for scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in response to Trump." (Robert Reich)

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Lorraine Marshall's avatar

Great info. I look forward to hearing your shows every week. Just knowing the status of the lawsuits has been something I’ve looked for online. And of course your legal opinions are helpful to lay people. Keep up the great work.

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Linda Morway's avatar

As opposed to Levitt who knows everything

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Elvin Mcnew's avatar

Excuse me!!,, 3 yrs &11 mo's 😊

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Lisa Guliani's avatar

👏👏👏✊

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Linda (Evanston IL)'s avatar

jd v wrote the introduction. The entire Heritage Foundation is guilty of a conspiracy to overthrow the constitution with the evidence being their published Project 2025 playbook.

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Pamela's avatar

Absolutely 💯!! I agree with you, what can be done about it now that dementia don has appointed all of the authors of Project 25 into all of the highest political offices in the land? I keep thinking about that commercial where a cop pulls over a mother and daughter and he starts asking where they are going along with other inappropriate questions directed to the daughter. The Handmaid's tale anyone??

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Susan Bender's avatar

My plan for the moment is just to outlive Trump and go dance on his grave. Where will they be able to put him? Maybe at sea like Osama had. Nothing to desecrate:(

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Steve Doll's avatar

It's time for a citizen's arrest.

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Dee Joy's avatar

It's time for our military, Fired FBI, fired CIA Agents to arrest him and muck. WE PAY their wages NOT him. Nobody voted for him, they rigged the election @electiontruth.bsky.social. Throw him and muck in prison where they belong!

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Susan Bender's avatar

Jew hating Jew aren't that uncommon but we've never seen one as awful as he. His family has disowned him. He's on his own now. Damn, where did I put my Jewish laser when I need it the most?

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myra@freemansoft.com's avatar

Omg Jew here I am sick over Miller. And any Jew that voted for this garbage. UGH

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Stanley Joe Roberts's avatar

That is one sick pup

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Pamela's avatar

Well if you want it that way then we have no need for the federal government.

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We'll drink out of the fire hose and then we'll tell you what's really, really important here on the Midas Touch Network. And so we're going to take advantage of the fact that one of my co-anchors is a leading former prosecutor. So we're going to talk about the prosecutors on the federal side who have done