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joylightin@gmail.com's avatar

People know when people are being honest and there's someone I'd rather listen to and watch then the three brothers along with Popock and Karen.. Thank you for creating this platform

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WJB Motown's avatar

Blasting off Trump/Musk on a one-wy spacie trip into the centre of the sun......will reduce planetary brain fog by 100%

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Gary Matychak's avatar

That’s perfect. Will you sell tickets or just watch with a big glass of ice water.

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Brenda's avatar

This independent news is exactly what the American people need! Thank you to you and your brothers for doing this while also being in the line of fire! It’s just So important to get the actual truth out there especially as the corporate media is bowing down, the latest is The Washington Post! Jeff Bezos is such a disappointment! Thank you, Thank you!!!!

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RuthZ's avatar

At least it's Bezos -- as bad as that is, and NOT the ultra-evil, heinous Rupert Murdoch who single-handedly with his ownership of Fox among other things, got DT elected in 2016. His entire family is fighting over future inheritance of the old geezer's massive estate. Funny and tragic how great wealth affects people. One of my brothers-in-law "converted" my sister to be a Trumper and "forced" her to watch Tucker Carlson on Fox News nightly. My bro-in-law was a greedy but rich Repub. bec. of his own love of money and resentment and hatred of taxation. WTF? You live in a country that provides services to you (and by the way gave you great Social Security and Medicare benefits, and great freeways, national parks, etc.) and you think that all should pay for itself magically? At any rate, I'll be a true BLUE liberal and progressive and Democrat until I leave this planet. The Republicans lost all credibility when they voted Nixon into office and he pulled the criminal stunts that nearly impeached him but he chose to resign (at the urging of his fellow Repubs, who had way more spine and ethics than current day Repubs). It's been all downhill from there with that party and it's transmogrified (great word but the only one that is apt) over the years into MAGA. Unlike many others I see nothing positive in Reagan's presidency, with the POSSIBLE exception of his "Tear down the wall Mr. Gorbachev" comment regarding the wall that separated East and West Berlin. He was still a monster in my opinion and even though he uttered platitudes and was in some eyes, handsome and movie star handsome, he was beholden to big money interests who put him forward as their puppet. And then we got Gingrich and the Heritage Foundation and ultra-right wing judges, etc. It's all been a downhill slide into ultra-conservatism, despite the world moving forward and the population changing here in the U.S. and needs changing too. Now we see the ultimate manifestation of the Repub Party: MAGA president who is in the hip pocket of an ex-KGB operative who wants to see the Russian Empire expand and has no qualms about invading other countries. Pathetic little man. But President Zelenskyy is a great man and he and the Ukrainians have persevered and Putin is losing. Sorry for this absurdly long post.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Long but read worthy post! And I never thought reagan was remotely handsome!!!!

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Laura Harmon's avatar

Me neither

I thought Bonzo was cuter.😁

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

A very well written and well thought out comment. So glad you called out Reagan and Gingrich. Could have put Palin in there as well. Although I didn't agree with most of his policies, I had a soft spot for John McCain until he(?) chose Palin as VP. There were Repub women he could have chosen that would have been so much better. But then, maybe he would have been elected . . . [? about who really chose Palin, just as I question who really chose Walz, a fatal mistake for Harris.]

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Marijane Mercer's avatar

Tim Walz is one of the most refreshing candidates so I am sad that you think that choice was a mistake.

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MrsCQ's avatar

Hmm. I thought Walz was a great choice. In my opinion, there is nothing VP Harris could have done that would have changed the outcome - too many forces working against Biden and then Harris. JMO

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

Refreshing, yes, I agree! But a good political choice? No.

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Lewiekee's avatar

Walz was the greatest VP candidate ever. What’s not to like about an honest, sincere, intelligent, caring , humble man that makes sure students don’t go hungry, accepts & doesn’t judge people different than himself (including you!). He is the finest person I’ve never met. Hope I can one day.

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

Walz may possess most of those characteristics you list. Honest, though, he is not. He lied about stuff. And no protestations of, "Well, Trump lies more." Yes, Trump does. That doesn't mean Walz didn't lie. So possibly mostly honest, but not completely honest. And humble -- don't know about that. If you're humble, why do you need to lie?

Walz may indeed be a fine individual. Doesn't mean he was the best choice for VP. You disagree with me -- that's OK.

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Lewiekee's avatar

You’re right, it is ok to disagree. I’m not aware that Walz lied. No need to compare, the contrast is obvious. I do apologize for my defensive tone. I don’t want to be hateful or antagonistic, there’s way too much of that going around. We will never achieve unity if we can’t be kind when we agree to disagree. Friends?

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

I completely agree with you that there's way too much antagonism and hatefulness going around when people should be trying to better understand each other. Friends, no. I don't know you, don't know what kind of person you are, don't know where you stand on issues that are important to me. Friendly, sure.

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Lewiekee's avatar

Thanks, I’ll take that, friendly yes.

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MrsCQ's avatar

Agree completely!

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SUZANNE SCHERER's avatar

👍👍👍💙💙💙

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MrsCQ's avatar

I admit. I had to look up "transmogrified". Good word by the way.

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Leah Baum's avatar

In my opinion Reagan was the second worst president with his trickle down lie. In the 1980’s I decided never trust Rs because they all lie.

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MrsCQ's avatar

The way Reagan is glorified, even by some on the left, always baffles me.

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Barb O's avatar

WaPo is daily losing any sense of credibility. And readership. For me, it's now if only for a laugh.

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K McGady's avatar

Though the Washington Post is my "hometown paper", I am seriously considering unsubscribing, especially after the editorial shift just dictated by Bezos. What a terrible shame this has happened to a once great newspaper.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

I either subscribed or read (at the library sometimes years ago) to the Wa Po for well over 50 years and I cancelled my subscription and will not click on any stories that show up on Yahoo that has the WaPo as a source. Very sad day for me when I cancelled sort of like a part of me was, well, gone. But it had to be done. I hope you udo the same. Their reporting is not to be trusted, so why support them?

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MrsCQ's avatar

Yup.

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MrsCQ's avatar

I unsubscribed. I keep getting offers for a reduced rate. Nope. Hey why read WA Post, when we have MeidasTouch, Ron Filipkowski and so many others here at Substack, right?

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K McGady's avatar

I hear you and certainly understand. Sadly, the WaPo is my “hometown paper”, along with the Annapolis “Crapitol”. I may subscribe to the Baltimore Banner, as it is not owned by insane billionaires, but I don’t live in Baltimore, so there is that. I do mostly rely on the Meidas Touch+ Network for news about this administration, however, along with posts and YouTube videos by Brian Tyler Cohen, and the affiliates for the MTN+.

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MrsCQ's avatar

Brian Tyler Cohen is great. I can't really listen to all the really good journalists on Substack. It's great that we have many to choose from now.

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K McGady's avatar

Yes, the plethora of good sources of journalistic and legal information on Substack, and on YouTube, are godsends in this era of disinformation and propaganda from "legacy" news sources. If not for these, I might have gone mad long since (and I mean "mad" as in "insane")

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MrsCQ's avatar

Ron Filipkowski's daily updates are a must read. Otherwise, I would be losing my mind ... more than I am already. I just can't devour the news like I used to before the election.

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K McGady's avatar

Agreed.

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K McGady's avatar

I get my news from TMT+, Brian Tyler Cohen, Marc elias and others. The only reason I keep the WaPo is because it's my "hometown" paper...but as time progresses, I maystill cancel my subscription. I am already finding alternative shopping venues than Amazon, and am likely to do the same with my news sources soon. Voting with my dollars...

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Kathy McLain's avatar

I love independent news from the time a prof suggested I take a journalism class and embrace truth in journalism. I wish we had more of it.I think we need an independent Congress too; not hampered by the letter in front of their name.

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Charlotte Ann's avatar

I love it when the idiot trolls expose themselves - block!

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Ed Garland's avatar

Ditto!

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Brenda's avatar

Prove it!

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Steve's avatar

Pete, you shouldn't drink alcohol before noon.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Kennedy is still doing heroin.........Leavitt spending ovetime on her knees servicing the billionairs.....

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Gloria Wetzel's avatar

🤣

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Phgladko's avatar

Bless your heart

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Marylander's avatar

Evidence?

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bruce rasbold's avatar

you know how stupid you look.....

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Pamela Beckford's avatar

And the brothers were on Stephanie Ruhle' 11th Hour last night. Great job!

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Kathy's avatar

Thanks,Pam! Here’s the link for those who haven’t seen.Meidas strong !!💪

https://www.msnbc.com/11th-hour

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Margie Nobbman's avatar

Great interview! Thanks for posting it.

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Gloria Wetzel's avatar

Great job!

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Jen Valente's avatar

Thanks for sharing! I was sad to learn after the fact that I missed The Brothers’ appearance.

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millie agostino's avatar

Yes, I was so happy to see them there. Also, although " corporate media," they do a great job of calling out this administration's evils. So glad to have Rachel every night for the first 100 days.

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DancingSugarPlumFairy's avatar

Thanks for the message. We are together in this and we’ll keep growing and offer a pro-democracy perspective that is desperately needed right now. Doing my part to support financially and sharing your content with others on all platforms. So proud of this community!

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Oliver's avatar

yes, this community is great! Interesting comments and nice people!

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Concerned Citizen's avatar

You guys are doing a great job and getting the truth out there! I appreciate everything you guys do and keep the faith!

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Fed Up With Fraud's avatar

Thank you. ☺️ for all you do. Make sure you look after yourself too.

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Karla Hoke Gamble's avatar

Ben and the boys and crew/ family are always in my prayers. I'm so proud of the light they bring to the darkness spreading globally. Keep it up Meidas, you're lived and trusted and we have your back 💓

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Justin Eaton's avatar

And this is why I keep following. Keep doing the good work, and keep that humble spirit.

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SG's avatar

We need more people like you all! Empathy is definitely not a weakness

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William Smith's avatar

The first thing that comes to my mind, after reading your note this morning, is that there's not a GD thing wrong with being woke. The demonization of such a beautiful word is done by insecure sickos. I'm woke. I have love of my fellow man and compassion for the needy. What the hell is wrong with that for God's sake. Go Meidas Mighty!

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ramona j's avatar

Woke to me means awake. Also don't see how that's bad. They are the ones ,not awake. Brainwashed zombies .

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

"Woke" is one of those simple buzz words that the Reds have latched onto to make it easier to hate people. "Elites" is another. The Reds supposedly hate "elites," but who epitomizes being an elite more than Trump, Musk, Bezos . . .

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Kathy H's avatar

"Elites" came up again yesterday & I realized it's intellectual "elites" they are threatened by, not the entitled predators. So, they hate people thinking & caring. But, too, anyone that looks different or believes differently...so everyone, when it comes down to it, all because they hate themselves. They make up these vague boogeymen like "the deep state" to avoid facing they have nothing to respect in themselves

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

Here is one take on "woke" that is aimed at Evangelicals. (I am paraphrasing here.). YOu told me to follow the Beatitudes, and when I did you told me I was woke.

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Bluesmurf's avatar

MAGA has made "Woke" a dirty word! We need to turn that around...

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Makeitblue's avatar

Cancel Washington post today and signed up for mtn

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Good for you!!! I cancelled when they refused to back Harris...I'd been a subscriber over 50 years..it was a part of my life....so hard to see the change and make that decision. Like when you find out your significant other is cheating on you.

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Sher Culbertson's avatar

This is me in the comments

🇺🇲💙☮️🌎

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Danita Hamilton's avatar

Love You MeidasTouch And MeidasMighties. So Glad To Be A Part Of This. Glad I Found You Guys. 💯💙🙏🏾👍🇺🇸💯

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William Smith's avatar

You are loved Danita.

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

"Senior Republicans in Congress have a surefire plan to avoid angry town halls: Stop doing them already.

That’s the message being conveyed on Capitol Hill this week, after a handful of Republicans — in ruby-red districts from Georgia to Oregon — were booed, mocked, and jeered at local town halls last week." (Raw Story)

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Ed Garland's avatar

They're getting the message that their life and limb(s) could be in danger if they keep holding the town halls. Smart to pull back and opt for video--but there's nothing that can save them from the decision they've made to affiliate with Trump.

There is no redemption for them. They can never wash the stink off. And anyone who thinks their resume will be enhanced for being a part of this evil empire is seriously fooling themselves.

When the Trump train crashes I doubt many of his cult will find open arms among the family and friends they've deserted for love of the orange monster. In fact, I think they'll find themselves without options to reconnect. After all, who would trust them to "return to the fold?"

Not me. They bought the ticket. Stay on the ride. No rainchecks. No refunds.

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Well said, Ed!

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Pat Robinson's avatar

True and we have to encourage those who live in those districts who feel safe enough to at least visit their offices and let their frustrations be known...they can run and hide but we will still find them..and let's encourage those constituents to write to their local papers reminding them what a democracy is supposed to look like...elected representatives who are availabl to all their constituents, not just those who support musktrump and who support cutting all safety net programs for their constituents.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

My congressman, Dave Joyce (R-OH), did one townhall that I am aware of about 8 years ago. It worked like this. Five people at a time were allowed to come in the room, sit at a table and do who knows what? So now people in my district are having what I call "town halls in reverse". They go to his office in Mentor, OH, and cram 20 people in there to leave a personal message with the aide. I am not aware of him ever showing up at the Mentor office.

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Bambi Vargo's avatar

Just because they have stopped doing town halls for fear of their lives does not mean we need to be silent. We cannot be silent. If we are silent they will think we either don't care or agree with what they are doing. Maybe the best we can do are phone calls, emails, letters to the editor, and when possible personal visits to offices.

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D. Lerit's avatar

Thank you for giving us real news which MSM does not. I am so tired of watching our local news which offers nothing on what is going on in America. It’s suppressed freedom of press! Keep fighting!

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Kay Fitzgerald's avatar

I've quit watching local & national "news" Only independent & mostly The Meidas Touch!!

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WJB Motown's avatar

IHIPNEWS..........never go through a day without Jenn and "Pumps"........more balls there than 100 GOP parties combined

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William Smith's avatar

MSNBC allowing commentators to make Musk and Trump sound normal and rational. What the hell is wrong with mainstream media?

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Keith Gliponeo's avatar

That's why the Medias Touch will be always appearing weak but they're strong as once Sun Tzu once said "Appear weak when strong,Appear Strong when weak".Joe Rogan and his Weak Fanboys are going to appear strong but in reality they're weak the meislas trio will appear weak but they're strong as ever.

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Scotty's avatar

Congratulations!! You guys earned the place in the Second Revolution.

Support them and keep them safe folks.

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Mary-Lou Rouviere's avatar

Love your words 💕

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