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It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's a scammy Donald Trump meme coin. Yeah, just days before the inauguration, Donald Trump held a crypto gala and then released a meme coin, but they're not calling it a coin because they want to say it's not a security. There's only about 10% liquidity here when you look at the allocation.
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This is seriously what he's doing before the inauguration. I want to break it down. We'll take a legal perspective at this, looking at the legal disclaimers, what he's trying to disclaim and do here. And one of the things I want to always point out from the outset, though, is the acronym WMD. weapon of mass distraction.
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Trump's doing this while not lowering prices, not bringing peace to Ukraine like he promised, not making housing more affordable. Broken promise, broken promise. But he is selling meme coins to the crypto community and grifting off his supporters. Let's talk about what the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled with respect to DACA, finding the program unlawful,

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Good Trouble's avatar

I think there is MAGA remorse, but I also think the election was bought by Elon Musk

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

Worse government that money can buy. Quid pro quo in all things. Buy my junk crap and you will get your payback someday.

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

YOU AND millions of others KNOW it was bought by elon, making the win illegitimate! They should not have the inauguration tomorrow because it's based on lies, and votes purchased by Elon. THAT IS ELECTION INTERFERENCE! NO? IS NO ONE PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS?

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

PLEASE SEND THIS TO ANYONE with the power to investigate and make some changes!

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Colleen McGloughlin's avatar

Real question. No snark. What evidence do we have that there is MAGA remorse?

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Good Trouble's avatar

From reading, legal AF, piece and other Substack journalist. I don’t know any MAGA’s, that I communicate with, in my circle.

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

NO QUESTION. This was NOT a fair election. It was bought by ELON who should be charged with election interference! + OF course, years of gaslighting by DT hissself.WE THE PEOPLE who want peace, freedom & fairness for ALL, and good international relationships with our allies ( which rmp doesn't get at all) missed getting the good guys into office by not standing up to the the GOP games. OH, and not to f'get, HELLO, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION? RMP IS DOING HIS BEST To MAKE it WORSE!

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

Was bought by Elon and it should be investigated. Four years of Trump gaslighting on cable news all the time also boosted it as well and there are other factors too. It should be investigated and he should be pulled out of office, if not for that but for betrayal of his oath of office. He did not put his hand on the Bible when he took that out which is a huge clue and a sign that he meant none of it. Kamala should have won fair and square for so many reasons and now look what's happening.

The blanket pardoning of all those criminals who maimed police officers on 6 , and destroyed the beautiful capital building is an outrage and Trump should be paying for the damages as far as money can take it. Still, money won't cover everything of course, and look where we are now. Somebody must investigate the election. And look into the legality of the blanket pardon of the JAN 6 insurrectionists. We know who fomented it- that case must pursued. It was Trump's party, we've been in as his cheerleader, Bannon, a felon, who shouldn't be allowed to do something like that without being re-charged.

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Jack Fleming's avatar

MAGA. ( Make Another Grift Again)

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ABNER522's avatar

Trump's meme of " Fight Fight Fight " is an absolute joke. Trump couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag!! Stay warm Gramps!

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VB's avatar

Not lowering grocery prices, but he is making money for himself

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judy's avatar

you know it... 100%

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Karen's avatar

Absolutely 💯 agree. I went grocery shopping at a store that has discounted prices recently. The large eggs were over 6.00 a dozen. I use a lot of eggs and that's a price hike from last month in my area. Considering on buying dried eggs that can be used the same of fresh eggs.

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

It will be what all the MAGA deserve. The tragedy is that those who suffer who did not vote for him. I expect we will see more chickens in people's back yards.

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Nancy Bainter's avatar

Wow, where do you live? I’m in central California; we’ve paid less than $4/doz for FRESH EGGS!

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Karen's avatar

Pennsylvania

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Susan Raquel's avatar

NoCal = $7.00 dozen at discount store

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VB's avatar

Our cheapest here in my area is 7.99 to 21.00

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Karen's avatar

Wow! That's terrible 😕

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S. Rose Smith-Hayes's avatar

Our eggs went from $4.53 for two dozen(cage free) at Sam's Club in November to $8.00 in January 2025

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Karen's avatar

Ours at Walmart for 2 18 count was a little over 11.00 last month

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

We just paid 7.99 for a dozen eggs on Long Island - a month ago they were 5.99.

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Rosie's avatar

Its probably due to the bird flu.

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Susan Raquel's avatar

It is due to the bird flu. Millions of hens were killed which means fewer eggs until young hens (pullets) are old enough to produce. Not Biden, not Trump can help with egg prices.

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Tamara bookman's avatar

I’m going to take time out today before the commence of the four years of king Donny’s reign

Every day it will be worse than the last.

May we all have strength to bond and save democracy.

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Cheryltigg's avatar

Gink Donnie.

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Cheryltigg's avatar

Please run Videos of what all President Biden (and voting Democrats), did over his 4 Years, during trumps inauguration. And show a few dog videos. Please fill a site with detailed stuff that Democrat presidents do and a separate channel of what all the Republican President’s did. Make a separate channel in all the negative that Trump did, during his 1st - 4 years. Hire more people. Your Meidas has a HUGE AGENDA for showing and exposing TRUTH! 🙏

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judy's avatar

That is a great idea.

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Cheryltigg's avatar

I have more IDEAS. Also show some CUTE DONKEY VIDEOS!!!! Then also show ELEPHANT VIDEOS OF ELEPHANTS ENSLAVED!!! Elephants have been abused for decades/centuries by man! Thank You!

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Watch "#georgecarlin tried to WARN us all decades ago — he always knew the truth. 💯" on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/shorts/3SM_SVSHaRo?si=TeDvLDAsAFQZ41v9

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judy's avatar

watched it and yes he did. May he RIP..loved Carlin.

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

YESS! He was brilliant and boy could we use him now. Wish he was here!

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judy's avatar

The Idiot is a grifter.. thru & thru.

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amanda's avatar

You're right, he doesn't care about the dignity and purpose of the Presidential office.

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Georgeann Davis's avatar

And he has no honor.

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judy's avatar

none

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Rosalia Wild's avatar

Who’s surprised, a grifters got to grift. BTW those eggs!

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Irene Kennedy's avatar

Not-my-president strump is preparing to become The Thief-In-Chief🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

What Democrat senators and congressmen need to do every day is to hold a news conference and speak to what they have done for Democracy and what the issues are. Waiting until a crisis happen is too late. The people need to know the situation every day coming directly from the lawmakers themselves and reported by MEIDAS.

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A. Hofferkamp's avatar

He's not ending the war in Ukraine!

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judy's avatar

He's not going to do anything beneficial for the average American, only make the rich, richer so they can screw the middle class every which way, and then sideways.

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Heather's avatar

Keep at it! Clear clean analysis! That's why I'm here.

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MARGIE's avatar

Wouldn't it be wonderful if a replay of Jimmy Carters funeral &/or clips from his lifetime achievements, or clips of some of the more distinguished Democratic Pres. aired at same time as the Inauguration, and a celebration of MLK on another channel. Give the people better options!

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Steve's avatar

Long live the Meidas Mighty!

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Teresa L - Gauthier's avatar

How is this legal !

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Stephanie's avatar

This news HAS to make its way to rural America to invoke real change.

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Susan Raquel's avatar

I live in red, rural America. Sometimes you can get fooled by your rural neighbors. My neighbor, my age, a Vietnam Vet is very prejudiced in my opinion, i.e., he has nothing good to say about anyone that isn't white.

Although I know his son, same age as mine, is not a Trump fan I figured that my 78 year old neighbor was a Trump fan. Well, guess what, he is not.

He came by the other day to visit and we talked about 2 hours. Somehow the conversation got onto Trump. I thought, here we go! Well, I'll be, he said that he went to town to have breakfast with some of his buddies and they were talking about how great Trump is, blah,blah,blah. Well, my neighbor told me that he set them straight. He told them Trump's plans about Vets, SS, etc. He said that they said that they had never heard any of that before.

What it amounts to is getting the message out to people about what they really care about.

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Joan Hill's avatar

What are the fees for belonging to Meidas?

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judy's avatar

join for free, when you are able to reply there will be a area where you can join, comment and subscribe.

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MPT's avatar

No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security. If dems don't start beating down republicans and trump maga immediately, they will again be the weak, squirming, milquetoast dems they have been for decades.

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Donna Wilson's avatar

I'm sure they're going to try, but with a Republican controlled Senate and House and a Republican President, it's going to difficult.

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Maryann Zdralek's avatar

Thank you for not showing his face or broadcasting his voice! I never want to see his face or hear his voice ever again!

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Mary Emma's avatar

I just became a proud, card-carrying member of the Meidas + Substack! Can't think of a better way to welcome in the Felonious 47 on the eve of his delusional dream of an inauguration.

Thank you, Ben & Staff for your unwavering courage to overcome their despicable, ignorant threats in order to speak and preserve truth.

I have solid hope of living through the next 4 years with my psyche intact because of you, Joyce Vance, Heather Cox Richardson, Jeff Tiedrich, Scott Dworkin, Mary Trump, Marissa Rothkopf, Wonkette and so many other incredible voices of Substack.

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Becky's avatar

🙌

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Blessed's avatar

I feel like Donald Trump cheated. He allowed Elon Musk use AI On the machines. And I think that’s what’s gonna happen moving forward.

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judy's avatar

agree

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judy's avatar

i just read a stack message from an ex elonia employee that was in the states working on an h1b visa .The person said they couldnt sleep at night because of what they were forced to do. tweek the alogorithims, make up post and get them out to the public as a priority. They said they were doing it to Germany as well and didnt think it could be fixed. if its true or not idk. trying to find but cant.

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Michael Loera's avatar

The best and perhaps only way to beat Trump is to make him irrelevant. Without the spotlight he is nothing more than a weak man. I commend you Ben for resisting to put Trump on your episodes or on MeidasTouch 🙌🏼💪🏼

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Betty Wilusz's avatar

I don't understand why they haven't gone after him As an illegal election! They new Elon Musk used his money to buy this election is that not illegal? But they're still talking about the 2020 election was stolen! What is wrong with our democrats?

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Becca's avatar

What you predict and I expect will be happening deserves a General Strike, Tax Revolt, Massive Boycott-something that does not require us to sit and wait for the court cases. We have seen how ineffective Impeachments, Mueller, Jack Smith, DOJ, court cases have been and how long they take. WE cannot sit and wait for destruction to happen when we see the future and the bombs coming at us all. Action by massive Meidas is possible but seems unlikely because you have such faith in "Town Crier" and legal advocate status.

WE, many of us, know what is going on and are at the end of patience and want non-violent actions to start. WE are the only power left.. Millions of US!

WE need to anticipate and respond quickly to each assault on law/order, corrupt government, taxation without representation. Courts will not save us in the end. SCOTUS is in the bag for trump/GOP, Congress is ineffectual with the 41 vote, sit down, Senate filibuster vote which GOP can do away with so DEMS can't use it to stop trump/Project 2025 bills.

This is CRUNCH time for USA!

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Janice Merrifield's avatar

Please call it what it is it's not holding facilities it's a concentration camps. The government called it a reservations when they put natives in them but let's call it what they really are concentration camps. Thank you

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Sue McAulay's avatar

They voted for him because

A. He lied

B. They're just like him

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Debbie E's avatar

Yes, I do believe there are some MAGAts with buyers remorse. However, they won't realize it until if effects them personally. They voted for trump because they thought he was going to screw those that they hate, they are finding out that he's screwing EVERYONE. They will wake up to the realization that Elon bought the white house and trump is the weak puppet.

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Debbie's avatar

Seems that Musk is even making negative headlines in California this week. He and one other TX company run the world’s largest battery storage facility in Moss Landing on the Central Coast. The other facility had a giant fire that destroyed the entire building releasing toxic gases in a chemical fire for days and is still smoldering. Musk’s Tesla plant had a fire 2 years ago too. The community and Supervisor are fed up with the problems.

Listen to what the County Supervisor said about Musk at the end of this press conference at about 44:45

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxVIu6ww7J4

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Judith Seale's avatar

Thank you for talking about Gerontologists!! I am one!! I have a Master of Science in Gerontology and have spent 40+ years working in long term care ( adult day care, assisted living, nursing homes) with the dementia residents. There is a difference between normal aging (Biden) and cognitive decline (Trump).

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Annette Whitlock's avatar

Agent Orange is toxic and deadly...avoid at all costs and don't buy anything he is selling!

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Dutchie01's avatar

Maybe those 60+% who don't want trump to implement the things he said he was going to do they shouldn't have voted for him.

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Sue Sanders's avatar

I’ve never followed politics as much in my long life until Trump was nominated again. I was absolutely horrified. Thank gods for the real news on Utube. I’m so grateful for the expertise that Meidas Touch delivers the news!

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Karen's avatar

Love President Biden praising the young girl and taking time for our youth. I've never ever seen this with Trump. I've in fact never seen him with any children. But let's be honest it's probably a good thing not seeing any interaction between Trump and children because he would only be a negativity to their young minds.

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Vicki's avatar

Merick Garland is a total disappointment.

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Vicki's avatar

My dad passed at 90. He worked his self employed, oilfield consulting job up until months before his passing. My dad was still mentally sharp and this discrimination against older people is disgusting.

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DJT Luvsputin's avatar

I have to admit, Trump and his magats are always busy conjuring up something. I don't know what the dems are doing to protect things like social security, our nations security, the civil servants, and on and on... Obama let McConnell kill his supreme court pick, the dems allowed a sickly and aged RBG to overstay her time and lost out on another Justice. The right is always on the move and the Dems are throwing off their backfoot all the time. I hope they focus on beating up on this whole 2025 stuff. They are out to kill the middle class.

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Dominique Schiffer's avatar

Question; I am a subscriber; how do I access your podcasts without ads?

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daniel's avatar

Of course, he breaks every campaign promise because he always lies, and always just to benefit himself. he cares nothing for others, much less the American people.

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Fred Sobotincic's avatar

I’m residing in Panama for five years now.

You want to send me a code?

But you won’t accept my Panamanian phone number ..

I just sent you $100 a couple days ago ,..

I’d like to be able to be totally involved in your site and I don’t wanna be restricted or denied or shunned because I have a. Panamanian phone number

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Colleen McGloughlin's avatar

I freaking love you two guys. Wish you were in Congress to kick some arse.

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Lynn Matsuoka's avatar

isn’t this coin grift ILLEGAL ? there must be something on the books that you can find even if you tweak it to Fit, that makes this illegal and every penny of the billions that is reported he has made just today should be either returned to whoever sent it to him or put into the Govt coffers to make up for the taxes he never pays. or wherever you think it belongs, but not in his pocket! And he’s not president yet -maybe you can arrest him for this? Also, this thing about not being able to charge or Sue a sitting president is BS. This guy is gonna do 20 things in his first month that should put him in jail.

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Denise's avatar

Never has the United States of America been so hood winked by a grifter for 10 years now. Incredible how many people believe in fairy tales.

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Renee's avatar

This is the robber barons all over again. In the 1890's they just about bankrupted the nation and led to the 1929 crash.

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Renee's avatar

How can anyone wall for this con. Once a tRump con/grifter always a grifter.

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Cheryltigg's avatar

Would please post videos of Elephants do abused! (Hint: Repugs symbolic animal is Elephants) but yet elephants in the world have been so abused. Some been chained up for 50 years, etc. I saw a video of an elephant finally taken to sanctuary and met its mom or sibling and was CRYING!

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Linda Morway's avatar

Yep, when he's not playing golf

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Michael Loera's avatar

lol I wonder what the over/under for how many of his days as President are spent playing golf? 1000? lol

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Michael Stayton's avatar

For comparison:

Trump visited a Trump Organization property on 428 (nearly one in three) of the 1,461 days of his presidency and is estimated to have played 261 rounds of golf, one every 5.6 days.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_and_golf

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Cherune Clewley's avatar

I just received an e-mail to get a free trump celebration Whiskey Glass. I sent it to the Phishing and Block folder. Bunch of Slugs

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Rosemary Smekal's avatar

I believe Musk rigged the election

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Sara Frischer's avatar

Thank you Ben and Michael. Isn’t spending our US Treasury money for this a line item. Bitcoin sh*t-coin

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Becca's avatar

I love what you have done to organize a resistance but...WE have wiated, hoped, stayed within the lines and waiting for the next election is insane.

Who knows what actions Project 2025/trump/GOP/DOJ/SCOTUS may take to make gerrymandering, voter suppression, dark money, corruption, foreign intervention, dirty tricks even more effective, which affects our representation in state, federal governments.

Faith in our systems holding is what predicates your patience with legal challenges, being more effective "Town Criers" than DEMS were and holding GOP accountable.

My faith is now only in the PEOPLE who can resist the KINGS, PRINCES, LORDS, money men.

Can WE really count on anything being as it was in 2026? Why do you think that and expect WE can vote GOP out of power when the democratic processes, Electoral College, only large states control our government. GOP, Oligarchs can buy influence in large states to gain complete control. There are huge amounts of money available from domestic and foreign sources and the return to the wealthy investors will be huge.

See Russia!

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William Sheraton's avatar

Soooo, with that legal disclaimer about his new crypto having nothing to do with politics, and dropping it before taking office,does that mean he can’t be saved by SCOTUS’ immunity ruling for presidents? Time for the lawyers and AG’s to get their cases ready… DJT screwed that pooch. 😅

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sandy's avatar

why are you all not taking an equally valid interpretation....ERA is the 28th amendment as it has met the constitutional requirements, has all the precedents it needs, and Biden announcing it the "law of the land" has usurped the archivist role by notifying the states by his proclamation. There is precedent. The archivist is ministerial only, not to be interpreting. Biden is her direct boss. She is not doing her job, so Biden did it. I think for you to be reporting thoroughly, you have failed. You have talked only about one opinion, yours. That's not adequate reporting. You have fallen quite a few notches with me. Too bad.

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3namesfromUK's avatar

Why not run articles where this "meme" is always referred to as a "coin". Enough publications doing this will screw with the Felon and the general public will eventually

call it a coin. I don't know if this is legal but hey until the SEC or some lawyer says stop do it.

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

I will not fee a bit of pity for all those MAGA victims when Trump finalizes his scam. I will be laughing on the side line and say you really did show your love of a convicted and sentenced felon who is out to destroy America.

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Betty Wilusz's avatar

Total nauseating! I can't wait till he's gone! Mentally unstable! WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE MAGA PEOPLE? YES , HE NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE IMMEDIATELY!

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Maryann Zdralek's avatar

Both of you are amazing! I feel as if I’m taking classes in political science, civics, history and law! I really appreciate how you speak on a level that I understand! Thank you!

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Astrid Flanagan's avatar

His Christian supporters like cash currency not crypto currency. They will be scratching their heads, trying to remember whether one of the campaign promises DJT made was to have a crypto currency ... or invade Greenland, Panama and Canada. Surprise. Surprise. Surprise.

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judy's avatar

How does it work over there? When you put your hand on the bible and take an Oath to protect America. (and then dont)..??? Thats like lying on your resume. When the boss finds out...your fired. i guess it must be ok. in your parts of the world.??

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Karen's avatar

The part of President Biden's final address where he mentioned to the military to remember your oath really jumped out to me when I heard him say it. I seriously thought will they remember the oath or follow Trump’s detrimental orders going against their oath they took. I'm sure this will be a mind struggle of morals for many of our enlisted population. I pray they do remember the oath they took to protect our country'sconstitution. However in the oath it also states to follow the orders of the president and officers appointed over them, so will they be disobeying the constitution or the radical orders of a president?🤔

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

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Susan Raquel's avatar

"The military is a hierarchical organization. Some degree of obedience to the orders of superior officers is required for the organization to function. But those who serve in the U.S. military are not automatons, and they are not asked to surrender all independent moral judgment when they sign their enlistment papers. American servicemembers are defending a nation of laws, not of men. Their obligation to obey the orders of their superiors does not include orders that are palpably illegal."

This is the last paragraph of this article:

https://warontherocks.com/2017/07/when-can-a-soldier-disobey-an-order/

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Regina's avatar

We need an hour of positivity towards Biden.

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Becca's avatar

Ben, aren't undocumented workers legally not allowed to work for an employer? Why are these laws and the penalties enforced? It is as if everyone knows they can get away with breaking the laws.

What a farce justice is!

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Vicki's avatar

I love that!! Should be the puppy and kitty resistance. Lol

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Vicki's avatar

Yes!! Hold them accountable every day. That's exactly how you attack him.

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Roberta Reid's avatar

The puppies and kittens stream, just provide a link.

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maxgal's avatar

Here's a question: Except for a few specific executive orders that can't simply be rescinded via another executive order, what's to stop TOT (The Orange Thing) from issuing a "blanket" executive order that rescinds pretty much every executive order President Biden ever issued? Any ideas, everyone?

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maxgal's avatar

I was planning to boycott the inauguration. But it's actually a toddlercott.

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Georgeann Davis's avatar

Only people who pay attention will see the deleterious effects of DJT’s policies. Paying attention and understanding the current and future consequences is not the average maga’s strong suit. Much of the economic and infrastructure progress that is Biden’s legacy will come to fruition in the next 10 years (unless DJT dismantles it) and will therefore be credited to DJT by those who don’t pay attention and understand. Tax cuts for the rich will be paid for by eliminating deductions and credits for the middle and working classes.

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Jolene Wyese's avatar

The felon has no integrity.

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Allen Cobb's avatar

Please enable this embedded video app to jump forward and backward as the YT player does. Otherwise it's hard to return to a segment or replay some words that were missed.

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Allison's avatar

I need some hope of how to make it through the next four years.

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judy's avatar

i agree maybe not bought but definately manipulated. oh wait yes. you may be right he had a Lottery to buy votes . which should have thru his ass in jail. on election fraud. He should atleast been detained for 2 months @ a minimum.

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Richard Pelton's avatar

Jenny Denson had a wonderful analysis of the unmatched figures in Nevada - some how some way the demographics of the voter trends of the "Other Canidates" - Senator Representative- party trends did not match. The figures were skewed and did not necessarily match the same party figures when directly applied. For instance: if 47% of the trend was the overall achievement of the Democrat candidates and 50.2% was Republican- how could The Presidential candidate get 57.4% of the vote? to the Democratics's 42.3%. ? Over production was used.

Elon Musk was sent to Pennsylvania for several days- Trump stated in a Rally , that he inspected those machines - and boy, he knows a lot about them... how many other cities did he meet with poll representatives (Republicans) to review the election process?

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Linda's avatar

Can we not pay federal taxes if everything is going to be sent to the states.

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David Rohlader's avatar

I have a very valuable wooden nickel, probably worth as much as the $TRUMP meme coin. That coin can take the place of your pocket worry stone, maybe you won't rub the shine off by Valentine's Day.

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ELL New's avatar

Not giving up! Thanks for all the hope and information!

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Marilyn Burbank's avatar

Will someone explain to my why my comments ALWAYS disappear?

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Marilyn Burbank's avatar

What does "AF" in Legal AF mean?

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Marilyn Burbank's avatar

What does "AF"mean in Legal AF?

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Marilyn Burbank's avatar

Why does nobody mention trump's dementia?

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What is meant by the "AF" in Legal AF?

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Grateful4's avatar

While I might not agree with some of your Republican ideals? I am proud to call you my fellow American - who is a true patriot. Who cares about the rule of law. I am so happy for you - that your son will have an excellent role model as his dad. You make me proud to be an American, even though Drumpf makes me embarrassed that he is one. God bless you

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FeralAF's avatar

Excellent reporting. I know so many bitcoin enthusiasts who voted for the conman clown

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FeralAF's avatar

Buyer remorse? Or was the election rigged and the majority did not vote for him in the 1st place?

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HarMar's avatar

I saw the interview that you did with Biden and I thought it was excellent. People also forget that he has a speech impediment so he speaks slow slowly. But totally still with it still really sharp. I just wish more people would’ve seen that interview.

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Kaura's avatar

PGFirst

Let's not forget the Power of God strengthening Midas Mighty

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Jodi Hess's avatar

More grifting of the poor people that can’t afford eggs

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Jodi Hess's avatar

Thank you all so much for fighting the good fight.

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Ruth Luban's avatar

https://your-rights.org/

Please share this FREE app for any undocumented people at risk of Trump’s deportation threat. It explains how to prepare for a possible encounter, what you should and shouldn't do and say to law-enforcement personnel, what to do if you're detained, and how to document the incident. The app is easy to use and available in 12 languages and again, FREE. Now is the time to help each other in any way possible.

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Donna R Mathre's avatar

to hell with all maga , all white house folks in trumpy's orbit !! He is not my president never will be and Congress and the Supreme court are worthless as trump is and I will not watch him ever , no inaugerayion for me. this is the day democracy ends and I will never except any of them !!

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Renee's avatar

Thank you for all the info tonight. Thank you for not showing trumps videos.

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Leanne (Anna)'s avatar

I am grateful for not having to see and listen to the daily chaos, Ben. Thank you.

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NancyB's avatar

Ben please sound like a professional news or opinion person. The sarcastic voices, the constant repeats of what you are saying, the elevated tone of your voice, the drama does not sound like serious broadcasting, and this is very serious business. Leave the drama to Fox.

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redgravef@gmail.com's avatar

on the 20th, I will be listening to live band jazz and celebrating a true American hero. Martin Luther King, jr.

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redgravef@gmail.com's avatar

Don't forget that MLK day is the 20th also.

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Leslie's avatar

This was my first ever podcast, and it was so incredibly fantastic! Will be tuning in for more content as it becomes available.

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Vicenta Montoya's avatar

Raids are already taking place in Bakersfield. When raids take place that is not targeting criminals. Deporting criminals also has to be carefully thought out. If you deport a criminal that has been found guilty of criminal activity without serving a sentence. The accepting country has no obligation to incarcerate that individual. That criminal element is most likely to immediately illegally return and has more means to do so and better means of hiding and living in an underground criminal society within the U.S.. If the U.S. is serious about deporting Criminals an agreement with Mexico could be reached. where the U.S. could pay for the construction of a prison for deported Mexican criminals. Mexico would be responsible for the maintenance with the U.S. contribution towards the maintenance. Mexico doesn't want those criminals in it's country but this would help alleviate the issue of criminal elements. Why pay for this? Once again the receiving country does not have any responsibility to otherwise incarcerate someone convicted in another country.

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bettievanoverbeke's avatar

Watch what he does. Keep what aboutism going. MAGA understands what about ism

Cannot tolerate watching or listening to FELON tRump

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S. Rose Smith-Hayes's avatar

Regarding Education, the U.S. ranks 13th of about 81 countries. Germany is 2nd and New Zealand is 3rd. As of 2023, 11 out of 20 of the top Universities are American including MIT, Stanford and Harvard. US high school graduation rate is 87%. This is based on USA Education Ranking Worldwide-Assessing Criteria, current Standing and More.

U S Literacy Statistics show the average reading level in America is between 7th and 8th grade. This explains why 45/47, won the election in popular votes. Musk and Vivek say Americans are Not top level TECH folk.........

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Kypina's avatar

And here we go with bull crap!

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Renee's avatar

You are right aging is a natural process that we are all to deal with. I am 68 and am so sick and tired of the young people thinking that I am a doddering idiot.

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Susan Raquel's avatar

Wasn't too long ago that I told a smart ass "I am old, not stupid".

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48stacey's avatar

Thank you

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Leticia Allen's avatar

Millions were spent by the Democrats on campaign ads. I don't understand why none of the significant accomplishments of the Biden administration, some of which were discussed in your podcast, were mentioned at all. Harris' efforts to distinguish herself from Biden's record was a mistake in my opinion; instead, she should have educated people about all the good things the Biden/Harris administration did for them.

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Cheryltigg's avatar

I have more IDEAS. Also show some CUTE DONKEY VIDEOS!!!! Then also show ELEPHANT VIDEOS OF ELEPHANTS ENSLAVED!!! Elephants have been abused for decades/centuries by man! Thank You!

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Libbey Dem's avatar

Sign me up for the puppy and kitty streams tomorrow! 😃

Thanks Ben and Michael! Here's to hoping that Garland does the right thing AGAIN. ☕

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MJ's avatar

Eggs are expensive but I don’t hear anyone talking about the bird flu in the upper Midwest which has spread to some cows!!

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Linda Morway's avatar

Trump is 78 years old -how much money does he need to get thru the rest of his life

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Susan Raquel's avatar

As much of yours and mine that he can get.

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Linda Morway's avatar

I think Trump will be removed by Republicans before 2026 to save MAGA

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Pam's avatar

No even surprised, his base is ALL in🫣😂😅

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Connie Tamasco's avatar

What does maga mean in Japan?

confusion, complication, distortion. Here we all go.

GOD Bless you 🙏 all.

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Jenny Benjamin's avatar

Hey, “the golden era” is perfect for The Meidas Touch to counter because King Midas, as you know , was so enamored with greed (like Trump and his bro oligarchs) that he wanted everything he touched to turn gold—until his daughter became petrified gold. It’s the moral story behind love of gold over people. Just keep contrasting the golden rule and democracy to their fake golden era.

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peter tucker's avatar

Benny...hate to keep breaking it to you, but you are not on the cusp of news. You are always 48 hours behind the real news people

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Patricia Adamo's avatar

Glad to see this. I watch on Youtube every day.

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Ron Kassner's avatar

Thanks

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Becca's avatar

I know there are illegal documents that undocumented workers can present to employers to waive that law so employers can say, "Well, it looked legal to me."

There has to be a way to tighten the restrictions and paperwork so people do not claim immigrants are illegally stealing their jobs. If justice and the system of safguarding our workers doesn't work now and employers can still make huge profits with cheap labor etc. do you wonder why people are disillusioned with our immigration system.

When employers find they can no longer hire undocumented immigrants as easily as they were, employers will insist on new immigration policies to have a work force. GOP will have to address this. Trump will probably break the laws to allow his oligarchs, dark money people to be exempt but ....eventually .....hopefully...

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Becky's avatar

There is a system for employers (e-verify.gov) for enrolled employers to verify information provided by prospective employees on employment eligibility. In the federal government we had to use it, as did government contractors. I see now it can be used by individuals to clarify their status. Look it up. Enforcement on employers is the key.

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Becca's avatar

Thanks.

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Mary's avatar

Where are all the pardons?

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Heather's avatar

Not going to be the most powerful country for long. So sad.

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SD Sultenfuss's avatar

Please check today....trump's assurances that turned tictoc back on.

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Paul Carrigan Jr.'s avatar

Popok - you forgot to mention Biden commuting the death sentence for 37 (of 40) federal prisoners on death row.

- paul in k.c.

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Myork's avatar

NONE of the media have included the reason for the tik tok ban in any of their coverage: the national security of the United States is at risk! Even the US Supreme Court, not exactly a confidence inspiring institution these days, upheld the ban because our national security out weighs the right to use a social media app!

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SD Sultenfuss's avatar

What assurances can trump give to get ticktock up and again but the Supreme Court ruled the law was legal?

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Barbara Dillard's avatar

Sorry Ben I am trying to subscribe and can’t find where I go to a paid subscription

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Becky's avatar

Did you find it?

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Barbara Dillard's avatar

Yes I did thank you

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peter tucker's avatar

Hey Benny. You always think that you are presenting an earth shattering look into the world. What you are commenting on was news 45 hours ago You are a backdoor comic book not a news source. You are a bought and paid for PAC

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Maru's avatar

You don’t have to be here

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Sue Sanders's avatar

Amscra!

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Regina's avatar

We don’t call you MAGAY, Be respectful to Ben.

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peter tucker's avatar

Typical liberal quasi opened minded half ass comments. You always want people to move on and disappear. That is because you assoles spend your life on .099 secoonds of broken time frame on Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook. You are dogmatic jerks who actually think that real life includes delete buttons Reapectful to Ben?? Give me a break. You know him. Good friends? WTF. You act like you are in church, and I know you can not exist without your dear phone.

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Regina's avatar

You know, your anger is bubbling up. Seriously, harboring anger is unhealthy. Relax and enjoy what life we have left. You are angry we have phones (everyone does) how did you post your comment? At the end of the day we all are humans. If you love Trump, fine. Did you ever post anything about Biden or Harris? We’re all getting played you know, all of us. Are you comfortable knowing Musk has all the government and it’s citizens private information now? Are you really okay with Musk in our government working harder than Trump to hurt us? Are you good with that? I would love to know.

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Janet Walsh's avatar

Yawn. Move on maga....

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Trump's doing this while not lowering prices, not bringing peace to Ukraine like he promised, not making housing more affordable. Broken promise, broken promise. But he is selling meme coins to the crypto community and grifting off his supporters. Let's talk about what the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled with respect to DACA, finding the program unlawful,