I LOVE IT. The is more of us than them and I am so proud of the people that went out to in support of the Democrats. As my husband used to say OOH RAH! I am going to start my post card writing campaign for Activate America again.
Ben….please…never back down! I don’t know the law… but I feel what the Republicans in Texas did was not legal… if it wasn’t for you, we would have no idea what is going on… I just can’t believe all this is happening… We definitely do not live in a democracy anymore. We are ruled by a dictator and he’s running this country as one.
I am not sure acceding to having a police escort is "kissing the ring". Whoever demanded the police escort...now THAT person has truly kissed Trump's.....ring.
Not in the capital building, but outside everywhere they go:
"Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Monday that the Democrats who had arrest warrants issued against them could not leave the chamber unless they agreed to specific conditions.
"'Members who have not been present until today, for whom arrest warrants were issued, will be granted written permission to leave only after agreeing to be released into the custody of a designated [Department of Public Safety] officer appointment under the rules of the house,' he said, adding that the officers would 'ensure your return Wednesday at 10 a.m.'
How can we stand this? How can she? It makes our hearts race. If it is going that or anything ride harmful to her, or if it kills her, they spill be responsible for murder, and they had better be held accountable. I wish I could call somebody to get her out safely and immediately to behave themselves.. what they are doing is unAmerican and shameful! You already know that or you wouldn’t be reading here. What can we do to help her? Is this illegal behavior of the way they are treating her going to start a precedent? Surely she is representing the people who elected her to represent them. Shame on the others who did not uphold their duty.
It shows their entitlement that they think they can just lock someone up when they push back on what should be illegal and cost them their seats. Laurie Blair
A protest like this and like all the others, is not 'fake news,' which is nothing more than an empty slogan and a slur, an alternative to thinking that someone would normally use to contest what they did not like...or a phrase like
'thank you for your attention to this useless meandering waste of words.'
Exactly! Pray! Who can be called and trusted to help? Who exactly locked her in there? They must be tried, found guilty, and sent to jail for being unconstitutional, and I feel certain that other charges could be brought against them as well.
Never apologize Ben !!!!! You are doing what must be done!!!!!✅
I second that , never apologize for bringing the truth to the people
I also agree !
As I do too!!!
Reptile House.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89VR_lZehw4
I LOVE IT. The is more of us than them and I am so proud of the people that went out to in support of the Democrats. As my husband used to say OOH RAH! I am going to start my post card writing campaign for Activate America again.
Don’t mess with Meidas’ Texas coverage, MAGA.
Got that right, we are all behind MT 💙💙
from Austin, Texas, i saw your interview and then on tiktok started seeing the protesters. this is AWESOME!
Ben….please…never back down! I don’t know the law… but I feel what the Republicans in Texas did was not legal… if it wasn’t for you, we would have no idea what is going on… I just can’t believe all this is happening… We definitely do not live in a democracy anymore. We are ruled by a dictator and he’s running this country as one.
T. has no right to do many of the things he is doing. Everybody must stand up for what is right immediately!
Screw them. This is Grade A Nazi crap, imprisoning elected representatives. Thank you Ben.
No backing down!!! We need to Bring Back A United America!!
Oh? When was that?
You know... back in the day where there were Americans? That was before the 'Mericans.
Why was she the only one? Did all the others Dems sign?
This is so horrific what is going on and so illegal.
Yes they all signed. She resisted because she didn’t think it was right.
That was counter active on the walk out then. No Dem should have signed. Total corruption again. “Just find me 5” deplorable & unconstitutional
I say if they "find" five, then CA and the other blue states ought to all "find" a lot more than that. Insanity on the way to a dictatorship hell.
And she’s right!!
If you mean, they signed to gerrymander , and they were wrong!
No, they signed a document allowing Texas police to escort them everywhere in the state capital building.
They "Kissed" the "Ring"
And how. More people need to know. I’m not sure how she can be helped but help is needed. I’m sure. I will have to Catch up later today.
'They' also broke quorum and prevented/delayed Greg A. from rotting more of the state of things.
I am not sure acceding to having a police escort is "kissing the ring". Whoever demanded the police escort...now THAT person has truly kissed Trump's.....ring.
Oh my! Thank you, Adria.
Not in the capital building, but outside everywhere they go:
"Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Monday that the Democrats who had arrest warrants issued against them could not leave the chamber unless they agreed to specific conditions.
"'Members who have not been present until today, for whom arrest warrants were issued, will be granted written permission to leave only after agreeing to be released into the custody of a designated [Department of Public Safety] officer appointment under the rules of the house,' he said, adding that the officers would 'ensure your return Wednesday at 10 a.m.'
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/texas-democrat-locked-in-state-capitol-after-refusing-police-escort/ar-AA1KLrqx
Many of those delegates have young families they support and are tending to. It’s unfortunate that they signed that extortion piece of paper.
Do not apologize keep up the good work. I went onto the Legacy media after watching your breaking story and not a peep out of Legacy media
Rachel Maddow covered 3 times within her hour tonight and aired a telephone statement from Rep Collier. Ben did the best getting video.
Because legacy media is owned and run by oligarchs. They will NEVER cover/report on ANYTHING that even remotely threatens their power and wealth...
I did see it covered on local news - ABC and NBC tonight
I’m watching it now and Rachel Maddow
I'm glad I recorded the show, I can watch it tonight.
I am reading all of this and trying to figure out what I missed! Nobody should be locked inside the cspitol building!
We appreciate EVERYTHING y’all do! Thank you to you, your brothers and the entire Meidas team!
How can we stand this? How can she? It makes our hearts race. If it is going that or anything ride harmful to her, or if it kills her, they spill be responsible for murder, and they had better be held accountable. I wish I could call somebody to get her out safely and immediately to behave themselves.. what they are doing is unAmerican and shameful! You already know that or you wouldn’t be reading here. What can we do to help her? Is this illegal behavior of the way they are treating her going to start a precedent? Surely she is representing the people who elected her to represent them. Shame on the others who did not uphold their duty.
You know you’re doing something right when you’ve pissed them off !!
It shows their entitlement that they think they can just lock someone up when they push back on what should be illegal and cost them their seats. Laurie Blair
Every person responsible for locking her up and responsible for holding her there should be arrested.
A protest like this and like all the others, is not 'fake news,' which is nothing more than an empty slogan and a slur, an alternative to thinking that someone would normally use to contest what they did not like...or a phrase like
'thank you for your attention to this useless meandering waste of words.'
Thank you MTN!!🙏Americans need to see/hear the Truth!!
NO DICTATORS IN THE USA 🇺🇸 and most importantly, THANK YOU to the Texas State Representative, Nicole Collier…she’s a Hero!
Good going! So proud of you guys! Never stop fighting!!
Can someone help her? Good lord….she is being held hostage and needs help….
Exactly! Pray! Who can be called and trusted to help? Who exactly locked her in there? They must be tried, found guilty, and sent to jail for being unconstitutional, and I feel certain that other charges could be brought against them as well.
Thank you for all you do, your passion for democracy and your commitment to holding on to the good in our humanity. 🙏 🙏
🫡🫶MTN! You cover the stories that NEED covering! That others won’t and we are here for it and back you 1000% from every corner of the world!🫶🫡
You are one of my heroes!!! Thank you for reporting on what they won’t!!
Thank you!!!