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Donald Trump is going to war with America, sending the National Guard and even potentially the Marines against the people living in the United States of America. Donald Trump is terrorizing America. began with ICE raids, not targeting criminals, targeting hardworking migrants. They were going to factories, to courtrooms. They were going to Home Depot parking lots.
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They're going to schools and neighborhoods, ripping families apart to try to incite anger, confusion, sadness within these communities. And then Protests were peaceful here in California. Just take a look at what the LAPD had to say. The LAPD, as of Friday, was thanking the organizers for peaceful protests.
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Sure, there were certain protests where there were some agitators and they could be dealt with. by the LAPD and the LA sheriffs. We have more police here in California than most countries have in military. But Donald Trump very quickly escalated this intentionally to be provocative, to cause violence,

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On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast: Donald Trump escalates his war on the American people by deploying Marines into Los Angeles, all while planning a grotesque military parade later this week. California Governor Gavin Newsom steps up in a major way, launching a legal counteroffensive as the state sues Trump for his unlawful actions. Meanwhile, the Republican budget bill is stuck in limbo, and Trump’s so-called trade deals are exposed as nothing more than smoke and mirrors. We break it all down—and more.

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Christine Villabona-Kuntz's avatar

Trump administration is implementing psychological warfare on top

Of the unlawful unconstitutional act of sending the National

Guard .

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Teri Gelini's avatar

And the Marines! Talk about wasteful spending to give Dumpf the weakling a power boost so he feels like a strongman for all of 30 seconds before the next tirade/crsis pops into his empty head...

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Arline's avatar

Mr Bone Spurs who was a draft dodger commands the Marines

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Teri Gelini's avatar

That is the most revolting and vile thing about this!! I don't know how I could NOT refuse to participate and just lay down my weapon because of his calling all military suckers and losers. Plus his comment about not seeing anything init for them! Disgusting and I feel sorry for these guys in uniform as they are probably scared

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WJB Motown's avatar

gwm is poisoning my privacy zone......get lost!!

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Susan Pierpoint's avatar

I was at Kent State on May 4, 1970, the last time a stupid fat old man thought it would be a good idea to bring in the National Guard to stop a protest. I watched them march up the hill, drop to their knees and start shooting. They killed four innocent students and wounded many others, not to mention the shattered plate glass windows everywhere.

The fat old man in 1970 also failed to make any provisions for the soldiers he ordered to the university campus, so they slept on the floors. they followed orders.

Trump and Hegseth are inflicting yet another round of PTSD on everyone who can remember May 4th in Kent, Ohio. God knows what else they will inflict upon us.

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Anne's avatar

It's no coincidence that social and political events tend to happen in 50- to 60-year cycles, give or take. We think our grandparents don't really remember things the way they were, or that our grandparents are too old to understand what's going on now. Kent State is now in that cycle, and those of us who remember are the grandparents. But we do know.... What makes things worse is that the current events are unfolding to an audience that has grown up with social media, where almost nothing is the way it seems, and nothing (or everything) seems important or urgent. How do we engage with a generation that has not read 1984 (SparkNotes maybe), that hasn't had major political or social calls for change, and so forth?

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Rose Cassie's avatar

Even though I buck family on political issues they know I stand strong with TRUTH! And Trumpers are FAR from that! 🏴‍☠️🤥

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Teri Gelini's avatar

Right there with you. I was just out of high school when all that happened. Terrifying times reincarnated.

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Debbie's avatar

I visited that parking lot at Kent state a few years ago.😢

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Nanette Hart's avatar

TACO & his regime is a menace to our democracy and our freedoms 😡

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FREDERICK's avatar

Canadian here. ..the Trump clowns are taking the USA apart and nobody is actually rising up to stop it from happening...talk does not win battles...where's the honest judiciary, , the military that opposes all things trump? The world is watching and waiting for what? Podcasts?

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Judy Cross's avatar

We have some judiciary that are working hard for us, evidently, the military thinks that tRump's war on us is theirs to fight for tRump. He will have them turn their backs, on family, friends, neighbors, etc. I sure hope they wake up and realize that is not their job to do tRump's dirty work. We are doing what we can and will never rest until he is taken down and, hopefully, prosecuted for all his crimes. I am 83 years old and have lived a life under good governmentship, until now. I don't plan on dying with this regime turning our country into tRump's country. I will do all that I can to tell the truth to his lies and do honorable actions against his unlawful ones. We will fight to get the truth out and get him out of office. Thank you for paying attention to our plight. I hope that you will support those of us, that know what is really happening.

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C Bowlby's avatar

TACORUMP, HAS NO POWER OVER US military. Are our generals cowards!

WTF....our military forces do not want to kill USA people! Remember TRENT U

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Teri Gelini's avatar

Ohio state 1970's. Remember that the drunk head of DOD fired all the top guys in the pentagon and also fired several other ranking officers so we have a skeleton crew that probably bent the knee to the drunk to get the job.

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Anne's avatar

We're in a strange situation with a Supreme Court that has a supermajority and has interpreted the laws highly favorably to the president. So that's a guardrail that we can't count on, although lower courts have been pretty solid. Appeals will eventually end up in front of that supermajority... And the president appoints new judges and elevates judges to appeals courts, with the advice and consent of the Senate, which has backed him on some abysmal choices in other areas. The military can't get involved, constitutionally, and would be under the orders of the president. So right now, media, calls, e-mails, and peaceful protests are our tools. He just issued a statement that any protests against him on June 14 (we've never had this kind of military parade before) will be met with "very big force." Our founders didn't contemplate this kind of president, and our Democratic Party is hampered by lack of a strong, central, inspiring leader. So yeah, podcasts help with grassroots support that we try as hard as we can to make into something with force. We're working on it, trying very hard to act within the law to keep the action moving forward, although internationally, it doesn't look like it.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Exactly.......We heard Churchills call and declared war on the nazis Sept 3,1939.........USA never went after the nazis until Hitler attacked them late 1942........

How the NO KINGS protests go.....there truly needs to be millioins of US citizens in the streets coast to coast.....June 14 is a pivital time in history.

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Jona Silver 🇺🇦's avatar

And than they need to stay in the streets. 1 day won’t cut it.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Orange Hitler has declared war on the citizens of the United States of America.

Resistance to the Orange Wehrmacht must be 24/7/365, round the clock with protest, boycotts, underground actions, national mobilation of counter anti-democratic armed insurectionists.

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Janel's avatar

📢AMERICAN MILITARY! REMEMBER YOUR OATHS! PROTECT US, NOT A DICTATOR ♥️🇺🇸

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Teri Gelini's avatar

They need to stand down and put their weapons on the ground like the National Guard did in Nashville a short while back.

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Bronwyn's avatar

So glad you guys just posted

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Nancy Benefiel's avatar

Back in the 60’s and 70’s I went to at least 100 demonstrations. Not one ever turned chaotic or violent until the cops came and started tossing tear gas at people.

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Christine Villabona-Kuntz's avatar

California could literally be its own country !!

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WJB Motown's avatar

California should leave....ditch the welfare..christian fascist nationalist idiotic red states the sponge of them and then spew out hate against them!! Are you kidding me???

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Elliot Shubert's avatar

Trump is full of bull and has nothing concrete and logical in any of his actions. His crazy idea of giving the super wealthy a tax break and paying for it by taking away Medicaid and food stamp benefits from low income families!

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uRNangel423's avatar

Thanks MeidasTouch, the current situation with the calling of National Guard & Marines in LA, is the most recent “smoke screen” by this regime to have the public temporarily forget about his “Big, Ugly Bill” sitting in the Senate-allowing senators to enhance cuts to needed Medicaid, SNAP, Medicare, Social Security and VETS benefits & provide tax benefits to the billionaires!

We The People NEED to keep our eyes on this bill in Congress!

Please on June 14th at the “No Kings” marches—BE SAFE!

Be PEACEFUL!

Don’t engage in violent behavior!

DT is just looking for any excuse to use these marches as an Insurrection and proclaim Martial Law across America!🇺🇸

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Teri Gelini's avatar

There were definitely others not part of the peacful that people filmed in all black with hoodies and face mask and backpacks with hammers and bricks in them. You could tell the difference. Probably J^ renegades

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Anne's avatar

And be aware that people are likely to try to rile up the peaceful protesters or insert themselves into a peaceful protest to incite violence -- just as an excuse to escalate. Pay attention and shut down any attempts to violate the law. Protests must stay completely peaceful and lawful or they will be tools for others.

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Mercedes del Toro's avatar

Sadness overcomes me

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Gil Gonzalez's avatar

I'm sadden what has happened. I grew up in Los Angeles and now live in Washington state. I moved because it's just so beautiful up here but also because I felt with this current administration life would change in LA. I predicted with my friends and family this would happen because of Trump. sadly...this day arrived.

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Julie Shafer's avatar

He did the same thing in Portland in 2020. We had peaceful protests in a few blocks in downtown Portland with a few people being violent and causing problems. Then he got involved and inflamed the entire situation with his masked goons. It was horrible. And the media picked it up and made it look like the entire city was burning and lawless.

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C Bowlby's avatar

Media fans the fires for close-ups of flames! Lives put in danger for higher viewer ratings!

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Jacque Reid's avatar

It appears those that displayed a peaceful was setup with Agent provocateurs. A recurring tactic throughout history, particularly in the suppression and disruption of social and political movements.

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brad ziegel's avatar

Sometimes when our government wants to provoke violence they use a "psy-op" of paid agitators who attempt to pour gasoline on a fire,just keep this in mind.

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Everybody's Mamá's avatar

Let's Ruin the tRump's Birthday and join the largest Civil Rights Movement in history. Stay away from his Military/Birthday parade in DC and attend the next Global Anti-tRump Mass Protest next Saturday, June 14, 2025 instead.

We are currently losing the war against this criminal Dick Traitor. He's ended our democracy, is rapidly stealing our civil rights and is now threatening America citizens. We are no where near the numbers needed to save our democracy. We need just 3.5% (11 million American protesters and boycotters) of the US population to effectively end the reign of the tRump, his regime of Nazi Musk Rats and MAGAts,  the ICE Gestapo, the Billionaire Oligarchs who hog the money you earn and the Administration from Hell! We the People are the only ones with the power to restore our civil rights, rebuild our democracy and elect a real President!

The last two mass protests had an estimated 3-5 million participates each. That means we all need to encourage at least three more people to support the resistance and attend a protest with us. Check your social media or Mobilize.us for an event near you. Please forward, share and talk about this message with your family, friends, colleagues, strangers to if given the opportunity. Post and repost it on your social media accounts! It's going to take ALL of us woke Americans to end this nightmare! Show the world that good Americans far outnumber the un-woke, racist MAGAts!

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Dr. Lisa's avatar

I don't watch Fox for the same reason I don't drink out of the toilet.

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John Carter's avatar

Clearly, Trump refused to put his hand on the Bible held by his wife because he was concerned he would burst into flames taking an oath to uphold the Constitution he hates.

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Carolyn Baker's avatar

Good morning from Vegas…. Thank you guys💙💙💙

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John Carter's avatar

I'm sure the city will be said to be burned to the ground. Remember when Portland and Seattle still existed?

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Elissa Robinson's avatar

Impeach the mother fucker

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Sondra K.'s avatar

Why so many tanks, etc., for a parade??? Nothing good.

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C Bowlby's avatar

Hitler had military parades, at the same time death camps operating! Gee whiz, whooda thunk...? after all that rump would do this! We'll it's ON now!

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Georgina's avatar

You guys have no idea how your strength in reporting supports me in these despicable situations. I am so grateful for your guidance and understanding and how you break it down in to words my overwhelmed mind can comprehend! You bring me a lot of peace of mind and hope even in the darkest time of my life in this country. Thank you

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Karen Colaric's avatar

Of course this is related to this weekend’s rallies. Nothing is by accident. CA strong.

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Deb Gwynn's avatar

I think the public is going to skip DC and do protests closer to home. The issue I see is that the world will know exactly where our military will be and possibly use the information for their own purposes.

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Heather Ryll's avatar

Donny should be arrested.

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Jenny Faucett's avatar

I hope it rains like a mo fo during the wanna be dictator's parade. A tornado would be awesome

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Georgina's avatar

lol that’s perfect lol

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Tina Hollandsworth's avatar

TACO and his administration is terrorizing and destroying this country. This is Marshall Law and this entire country is not safe from their terror.

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DebS25 ❌👑's avatar

Couldn’t have said it better. Trump’s only accomplishment has been sowing hate in America.

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Miesha's avatar

This is what Satan loves (and I use that word/term lightly). Christian Nationalists and so-called Christians believe the dumpster was put in place because he was called by God and placed by God, but Jesus Christ is a loving God and would never place someone who promotes Satan’s beliefs or ideas that are ALL hateful, harmful and just pure evil when it comes to innocent people just living life as a “normal” human in the USA. Hate is NOT love get it through your thick heads…please use those few brain cells and have some common sense. Read your freaking Bible (and not just the Old Testament as Jesus is part of the New Testament and the reason God sent His Son).

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Elaine Boone's avatar

Keep up the great reporting guys . Thank you for your dedication to the news.

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JFKBRIGADE's avatar

I need to start getting on Substack more often

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Ed Garland's avatar

All of Trump's actions are going to backfire. If the US Military doesn't rebel against his lawless orders, I doubt many of us will much care about what all else is coming our way out of Washington. At some point someone or several "someones" are going to do a Nancy Reagan on this tramp: "Just say no!"

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Alastair MacMillan's avatar

This is the most narcissistic person I’ve ever known. Going to war on your own country. Unprecedented. Ugly and dangerous. The world needs a new leader and leadership. It is not a tribute taken by foolish citizens of the world. Stoking chaos. No resemblance to democracy. Fight back against the evil and corruption. The world is watching and waiting for the truth. And it’s so important.

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TO ME IN L.A. AS EVERYWHERE IN THE USA WHEN LIBERAL REAL AMERICANS RALLY TO PROTEST IT IS SOLELY IN A PEACEFUL MANNER. THIS BEING ESTABLISHED, WE NEED THE POLICE ON OUR SIDE OF THE POLICE PERIMETER, IN UNIFORM AND UNDER COVER.

YES, THEY ARE TO MINGLE AMONGST US, FOR LEAST THREE REASONS.1, TO THWART ANYONE AMONGST US PEACEFUL PROTESTERS FROM STARTING TROUBLE; 2, IF TOUBLE DOES BREAK OUT THEY ARE THERE TO RENDER IMMEDIATE APPREHENSION OF THE LAW BREAKERS, 3, SO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENTS CANNOT INCITE A RIOT BY LOBBING PROJECTILES INTO THE CROWD, BECAUSE LOCAL POLICE ARE MIXED IN WITH THE PEACEFUL PROTESTERS.

IF SOMEONE DOES COMMIT A VIOLENT ACT, THE OTHER PROTESTERS ARE TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE AWAY FROM THEM, (SO THEY ARE LIKE IN A COCOON) AND THE PEACEFUL PROTESTERS MUST POINT OUT TO OUR POLICE OFFICERS, WHO THE LAWBREAKERS ARE SO THE POLICE CAN APPREHEND THEM IMMEDIATELY.

THE PEACEFUL PROTESTERS IN ORDER TO INSURE EVERYONE'S SAFETY MUST WORK HAND IN HAND WITH THE LOCAL POLICE, AND THEN THE FEDS WILL STOP THEIR GESTAPO TACTICS IMMEDIATELY!!

I SUPPORT OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS 100% IN THE USA. AND YES, THERE ARE ROGUE POLICE OFFICERS IN EVERY POLICE DEPARTMENT THAT MUST BE ROOTED OUT ONCE AND FOR ALL. LUCKY LOVE SAYS, STAY HEALTHY & PROSPER!!

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Kathleen's avatar

Terry Moran, you are a true American Journalist...don't give up the fight! Holding truth to power ( wannabe dictators) is Truly what America is. We support you, and love you.

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Kathleen's avatar

The only place to hit Donald where it hurts the most is the media. Please do not watch his awful parade this Saturday. Watch anything, but the Parade on Saturday. Better yet, protest "No Kings" day in a protest in your community. We will have them in 1800 areas, and counting. If you live in or near DC, peacefully protest on his freaking birthday. This is just a crap show. American people need to stand strong. Please post this on Facebook, Twitter, and anyplace else we can get this info chain going. We are better than this America. Stand strong against a tyrant Wannabe Dictator!! He is weak, we just need to do everything to save our country!

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Rhoda Ozen's avatar

You know he’s going to provoke anyone peacefully protesting and use the military to do things that are illegal.

Don’t go near there if possible because if they see anyone protesting they are going to yank and disappear them.

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Susan Clancy's avatar

I 100% agree we are living in a dictatorship. It's not coming... it's here!! Everyone needs to stop tip toeing on the issue. It's here!!!

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Janine Wiehl's avatar

where have I heard Putin is enticing the Muskrat to come to his love nest.

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Lori's avatar

Please don’t overlook BUDGET BILL

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fresita's avatar

Wow right in time for his birthday parade- we iin DC have been warned not to protest

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Brodee Myers-Cooke's avatar

No one summarises the situation with such astuteness as you Ben. Thank you. I appreciate that you take time to unpick the motives and keep us focussed on the bigger game.

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Angela Carrelli's avatar

President Trump appears to be using his favorite book (possibly only book?), Mein Kampf”, in his actions. It also appears as if he did not read this book through to the end! So UNAMERICAN!

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Donna Edwards's avatar

Let’s not forget that the House and Senate have plenty of reasons to impeach and remove Trump from office.

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Yvette N Hath's avatar

So on January 6, 2021, I guess the insurrectionist war cry for those inside the Capitol was "if you spit, we shit".

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FREDERICK's avatar

He's not a president. It's not the US government. It's Trump Enterprises ...that's who is taking over your country. The military will need to counter Trump if this is to end in favour of the people

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Bonnie Boyce's avatar

It's remarkable how much content you have been able to produce! Thanks for your work.

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Erika Fultz's avatar

Gawd, I despise Mike Johnson's pathetic, little rat face. He deserves a ✋🏽. to the 🙎🏽‍♂️. with a 🧱.

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Jeanne's avatar

You are right Jordy. Read the damn bill. I want media to at least put out at least the Cliff's notes of the bill.

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RANDALL Ray's avatar

They didn't read the bill. They did what Trump told them to do. Just vote yes.

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Anne's avatar

They're also normalizing military presence in our daily lives, added to the military parade as a show of "pride".... we can't let it seem normal. We have to keep advocating for democratic norms!

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Georgina's avatar

Thank you for standing up for Democracy Governor Newsum!!

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SUEMSPRING's avatar

A news outlet ran a poll and 35% support sending Marines and federalizing the National Guard. These military forces are not police and do not know how to be police. When they are told to engage against civilians what can we expect. It is telling that now troops can be deployed anywhere and used against peaceful protestors. I appreciate delivery of what is happening. The major media is sending information that portrays a level of violence that is not accurate.

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Norma Sewell's avatar

Love you guys and the job of keeping us informed, thank you.

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Ronald Gersh's avatar

These actions are nothing short of dictatorial from a wanna-be dictator who's in love with strong men like Hitler, Mussolini, Orban, and Putin! It's also a goddamn diversion from all of his failed policies in the last six months! He's done nothing since he came back into power other than sowing more division in these dis-United States!

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Maryann  Egbert's avatar

AND the Clear and deliberate attacks on the Press at these protests. Look at the film where the Australian reporter was shot with a ‘less lethal round’. The video Clearly shows the officer aiming directly at her and firing. There was no crowd near her- only her cameraman. It’s nauseating. I’m glad to see the Australian government come out and condemn it.

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Kendra L Matson's avatar

We know where the gang drug dealing neighborhoods are, and the ICE cosplayers are doing everything to avoid the actual violent criminals. THIS IS ALL RACISM.

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Jessie's avatar

The CURRENT U.S. DEBT is almost $37 TRILLION

The MAGA GOP BEAUTIFUL DISASTER would make TAX CUTS FOR BILLIONAIRES PERMANENT & CREATE ENDLESS DEFICITS, while destroyed HEALTH CARE!

SLASHING MEDICAID: 1 IN 5 AMERICANS ARE ON MEDICAID.

MEDICAID provides care for GRANNY in a nursing home, care for SENIORS to keep them in their homes, healthcare for the DISABLED, health care for ADOPTED KIDS, & it will destroy RURAL HOSPITALS.

People who lack HEALTH CARE will resort to EMERGENCY ROOMS that cost more & will not receive care until their conditions are beyond caring for.

AMERICANS will DIE! That's the only thing BRAIN DEAD SENATOR JONI ERNST got right!

The BUDGET defines the MORALITY OF A NATION! MAGA GOP FLUNK!

STOP THIS DISASTER IN THE REPUBLICAN CONTROLLED SENATE!

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C Bowlby's avatar

Rump roughly following Hitler Nazzi playbook!

This is serious and sad for USA and the world

as it's shaping up for a bad weekend! Thanks Ben and Meidas fir truth! Let's demonstrate

SAT!!!

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Orangeshitstain's avatar

Why does Hegseth remind me of a growling, rabid, drooling dog stretching its leash? Rump is Mr. Burns: “release the hounds”

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Dennis McAtee's avatar

California just filed a law suit against Trump and his military assault on our state.

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Deb Gwynn's avatar

inalienable right to have a silencer??? Did God tell him that? What a crock!

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Ruth's avatar

Tom Homans playing dress up pretending he's a military person with ANY authority. JFC

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Ayeesha Hussaini's avatar

I'm local to LA, there's only peaceful protests in a small region but the vans doing rounds around schools and neighborhoods, using fear tactics and inhumane behavior towards the people in LA/CA. I'm so glad to see LAUSD standing up for students and the graduation ceremonies happening today. I'm so proud to see our governor speak up, I'm now hoping more Democrat governors join to speak up to this bully administration. Thanks to you guys for reporting as always, keep it up!

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Heather Soper's avatar

This is absolutely horrifying.

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Gil Gonzalez's avatar

Sadly ICE and HSI is offering money, almost like a bounty hunting on possible illegal immigrant reporting. It's freaking insane.

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Nancy Kolodziejski's avatar

You three are definitely 'the voice of reason'! So very thankful for your truthful reports of what is happening right now in the trump twilight zone. Keep up the great work!

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Yubi Garcia's avatar

He’s such a loser 🙄

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Romell Reed's avatar

Thanks again you Guys are FANTABULOUS!!! You keep us posted on all the depressing unconstitutional dicktator tricks while conveying the Meidas Mighty feelings of family, inclusion and support. We love you, we appreciate you and we got your back.

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Canadian Jeane's avatar

From Canada I feel so bad for everything the descent Americans are going through right now. Good heavens how long can this go on.

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Jarno Jokinen's avatar

"Trump’s so-called trade deals are exposed as nothing more than smoke and mirrors." Worst is yet to come. Donald "The Beast" Trump is building a wall once again. Colossal tariff wall that is the beginning of the end for the system of down. At first the beast will pull the plug out of the global economy. The worst financial crisis of human history will pull a swarm of the banks underwater and the bank run begins. Then the beast will collapse a mountain of debt shattering the backbone of the monetary system causing a systemic risk to realize. Finally the beast will cast American citizens into a system slavery under the name of Ronald Wilson Reagan, just to "honor his legacy" count the number. After the destruction a new world order will be established in the US. And the Golden Age begins from the ruins of the world wide collapse. All of the system slaves will love it. No more cash - just digital transactions. No more traditional criminal activity. No more tax evasion. No more transactions without the "all seeing eye". Outcasts will hate the world without freedom, hope and privacy. To cover up the mess and distract the public by smoke and mirrors, the beast will engage in a war with Iran. Lies and deceit, corruption and decay, dancing on the graves will continue. Until; Black hole sun, won't you come, won't you come... I want to play a game. Time has come to opt out of the empire of filth. Live or die...

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Sheila's avatar

What do we do about MAGA Trolls who come to peaceful protests and agitate with illegal violent activity. We peaceful protestors then get caught in the middle of the law enforcement

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Dawn S's avatar

I love you guys! Thank you.

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Deborah Alecson's avatar

"Contrived crisis." Yes. I love you, brothers. I am part of a small group hosting a No Kings protest in my community. Hundreds will show up.. Go to mobilize.us.

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Amber Wolf's avatar

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.

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Bluefin's avatar

I wish someone would talk to the protesters and ask them, "Why are you carrying & waving Mexican flags?" Are you a Mexican citizen? or are you an American citizen or trying to become an American citizen? (although I don't think any undocumented immigrants are roaming around out in the open protesting, I could be wrong) Please people, if you want to carry a flag as a statement, carry the American flag. Aren't you protesting American civil rights? Or better yet carry an upside-down American flag, which signifies a distress call. And don't burn it! You can't believe how the right wingers are capitalizing on the fact that they are flying the flag of Mexico! On Fox news, it has become great fodder for hideous criticism of them and nasty comments, telling the protesters to "Just go back to Mexico then, please!" Come on people, wake up & be smart & strategic protesters.

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Franklin Quon's avatar

Trump has shown himself as a complete failure to fulfilling the office of the president. Congress needs to have the guts to impeach him. Inciting a riot in Los Angeles is an act of treason to the US just like J6. His authoritarian regime is turning the US into a shit-hole country in his image. The military must recognize that Trump is the "domestic enemy" described in their oath to the Constitution. Please feel free to call out all the lying bullshit coming out of his administration. I continue to be deeply ashamed of those who knowingly supported his reelection.

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Charles Shoemaker's avatar

Please talk more about the limitations the Guard has to follow, like they can’t do any actual law enforcement, just guard the federal buildings. Please emphasize this - their talents are being wasted.

Who knows what the Marines’ mission will be.

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Jody Blinstrup's avatar

Good show. I hate this administration. When will it end.

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Connie Romero's avatar

Oh it’s 1000% manufactured by the Orange Donut!

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Pamela J Detwiler's avatar

I so much appreciate all of you doing what you do. Thanks for bringing the truth in these uncertain times.

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Schmendryck's avatar

Dont let this mess distract from REACHING OUT TO YOUR SENATORS & telling them in no uncertain terms to VOTE DOWN the PIG BOOSHITFUL BILL!!!

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Skutt Hope's avatar

Can we hope that the military men and women participating in the parade feel shame?

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FREDERICK's avatar

Everyone who doesn't get their news from Fox (at first a work in progress/propaganda machine created by the Republicans) or from the bottom of a variety of rabbit holes located on the "Innernet", know what's happening. Lies, half truths, gas lighting, hate generating social media. There was no political will to shut down the lie creating machines like face book, X, etc... i recently watched a US news show and a reporter asked a 40 something white male where he got his news and views from and he said "No way will i read or listen to main stream media - I get my news online"....bingo!

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Carla Goldenhart's avatar

THIS is why you guys are superior. The remaining, mega-corrupt media needs to be torn down. People need to stop watching legacy media immediately. If you could find a way to do an underground project to make that happen that would be fantastic.

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Marjorie Tripp's avatar

It’s so great that the Pope is in Chicago that day and the stadium is totally sold out! F-45 will never be as popular and loved as the Pope!

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Dean Bohan's avatar

Trump is a dictaster not a dictator.

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Pickleball's avatar

New holiday? National Dictator Day?

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Janie's avatar

I’m going to see the pope

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NewKid InDaHood's avatar

...Just Say'n... You reap what you sow!.... Let's win thier Hearts over..Give them Soldiers ASAP what the Trump Regime didn’t!...

PILLOWS & BLANKETS AND FOOD (TACO) TRUCKS!

then they will think twice before engaging on fellow American Citizens....

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NewKid InDaHood's avatar

...Just Say'n... You reap what you sow!.... Let's win thier Hearts over..Give them ASAP what the Trump Regime didn’t!...

PILLOWS & BLANKETS AND FOOD (TACO) TRUCKS!

then they will think twice before engaging on fellow American Citizens....

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Margaret Redus's avatar

💙💙💙

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Terry Eddy's avatar

People need to peacefully surround themselves with marines if they show up. Just hand them water bottles and tell them to stay put.

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Janice's avatar

Great episode. Depressing but necessary. Thank you guys!!

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mark's avatar

Great Tom Holman, Ben.

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Erinbqueen's avatar

Trump & his MAGA goons are taking away our democracy!

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Brodee Myers-Cooke's avatar

Can someone identify the people who were provocative in the original demonstrations? Is it possible that these were “for camera” stooges?

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Anne Lockwood's avatar

So much packed in here: How does Maga Mike talk without moving his lips? Did Musk implant a Neuro Link at Trump's request? I read that $$ earmarked for Ukraine actually was sent to the mideast - can that be true? And the bill has not gone to the Senate? Keep up the good reporting and the commentary!

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Thomas Schwarting's avatar

Those marines, AND their CO, should be absolutely ASHAMED of themselves for allowing themselves to be USED by an old man with dementia, all to stroke his EGO! FIGHT BACK AND REFUSE! I would be absolutely ashamed to be part of your unit!

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Lane Hunter's avatar

STOP PSYCHOTIC DONNY DEMENTIA!!! HIS SENILITY IS OUT OF CONTROL!!!

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maxgal's avatar

Hello from California, everyone! 💙 YAY for our Gov! 🇺🇸 GO GAV! ❣️

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Anne's avatar

We need to circulate and publicize as widely as possible the sequence of Trump's thanking the Guard for a job well done -- before it even arrived. PLEASE -- it's a solid, fact-driven way to show that the situation was under control even in Trump's own thinking before the Guard ever showed up. This is the sort of thing that might start to move the movable red wave....PLEASE help get widespread coverage of this timing!

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Kathleen Ault's avatar

Marines are in downtown L.A. now. The convoy of buses of Marine troops drove to L.A. last night.

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Diane Battista's avatar

And he wants all the gold and all the material things of being a king

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Diane Battista's avatar

And the majority of Israeli people were protesting because of corruption with Netanyahu

So I guess the answer to these men that are being looked at for corruption is to start some kind of conflict

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Diane Battista's avatar

Netanyahu, that’s what he did

Neither the Palestinian people or the Israeli people want any of this that’s going on

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Diane Battista's avatar

“ you spit we hit”

Isn’t that outrageous?

It’s kind of similar to Israel when young Palestinian boys were throwing rocks and spitting they have been arrest, arrested and held in prison in Israel. Israel took thousands and thousands of young Palestinian boys and have held them in their prison.

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Jeanne's avatar

Gavin needs to redeem himself. I hope he continues to do so

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Anne's avatar

Who can challenge Trump's order to invoke the Insurrection Act, as he has now said he is willing to do in case of an insurrection? This is the same person who has called up the Marines already and who has called the presence of Venezuelans (who individually may or may not be criminals of any sort but have no demonstrated ties to the government) an invasion?

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Jill Wilson's avatar

So annoyed. Would love to see Trump come down here to Houston, TX and tell folks they can't have their Texas flags. He's picking on California because there's a democratic governor, and he wants a show of force before his stupid b-day parade (and take attention off that horrible budget bill).

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Jeanne's avatar

Oh Ben! Get that back fixed!

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SEDBRNOT-MAY29's avatar

Stupid ass republicans should know they can’t deploy active duty military in this situation…comitas act. And these aren’t riots. They started as peaceful protests and ICE blew that up with violence.

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tecolote42's avatar

Four dead in Ohio. Never forget, never repeat

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tecolote42's avatar

We're living in a horror story AND MUST RESIST

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Julia's avatar

When is ICE going to be stationed at mar-a-lago, Bedminster golf club and the other trump properties to grab all those undocumented workers who he underpays? WHEN? Miller should be able to get his numbers way up! Should be easy.

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Ella's avatar

It's not a dictatorship yet. The Courts are still holding down the people's republic. Once, the courts give in, then it will become a dictatorship.

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drbilldean@gmail.com's avatar

Protests Here and In Russia

Over at Gary Kasparov’s Substack channel Next Move Gary shares his past experiences with what he learned in doing peaceful Mahatma Ghandhi/MLK like protests in Putin’s Russia He briefly points out the guardrails that one needs to follow individually but puts a spin on how the Democratic Party needs to step up as an institution to combat the Orange Cheeto’s Nazi party takeover of the country Gary Kasparov the Russian chess player now living in the US has a Substack channel He was one of many leading the Putin resistance movement and has great advice about peaceful protests and what role the Democratic party should play https://bit.ly/45nGSo9

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James Kastritis's avatar

Is this our "Bloody Sunday" moment?

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Faith's avatar

I wish the military leaders and all military personnel would defy Trump and Hegseth’s orders in regards to stopping protests.

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Rachel P's avatar

WHY CAN'T HE BE STOPPED WHEN HE'S DOING SO MANY ILLEGAL THINGS?

I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND AT ALL. AND THE SUPREME COURT NEEDS TO BE

IMPEACHED.

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Paula Person's avatar

Thankfully we have you and other independent news providers to keep us informed and who encourage us to be in the know, fight back and do what we can.

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Anne's avatar

Your position on the midterms is almost certainly correct. The final guardrail is the 2026 election, which will probably (we hope) bring a blue majority to Congress. The cult wants to prevent that. We need to stay aware, stay peaceful, but be loud and relentless in advocating for this precious experiment, advocating to all elected folks but also to our friends who might have voted for promises that might have sounded good but are totally detached from reality.

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ShelbyRae Lane's avatar

We're being held hostage by a demented, deranged, dangerously and insanely senile, diaper wearing old geezer, and a speaker of the house who is calling for a sitting governor to be tarred and feathered. And what is Congress doing!

Not a damn thing. I guess TACO has promised them they will be appointed for life once he's finished destroying our Constitution.

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Debby Detering's avatar

Interesting--family from LA and that area will be here in Washington State to celebrate a major birthday with me. I do not think they will be telling me how L.A. is burning! But maybe before the party begins I can spend an hour with No Kings protestors...

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Ronald Gersh's avatar

I just read that these unlawful actions in Los Angeles are costing the taxpayers a costly $134 million. Please mention this the next time you do a podcast on the ramifications of Dump's diversionary actions in California!

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debra's avatar

Trump constantly accuses the protesters nationwide of being "paid." Since everything he says is a projection, I have to wonder if the "agitators" aren't paid . . . by his administration.

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Stacy Jackman's avatar

You’ve said it Ben. All of this is so that Trump can feel powerful and feel just like Putin and Jong Un. I’ve been saying this since everything started that this was for his ego to cultivate on Saturday. We are no longer a free country. He’s winning! He’s winning by using the ‘free media’ to push his fake narrative. It’s all propaganda and his followers are eating it up

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Faith's avatar

Terrible that Trump had ti send the National Guard and Marines to California. I wonder if Trump is trying to take over California as they do not need federal money as can support themselves if they needed to.

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Anne's avatar

What can we do about law-enforcement's attempt to incite and escalate, such as shooting the Australian journalist (clearly intentional and directed, with no other target even close as you watch the officer) and using the mounted officers to attack and try to trample the apparently unarmed person who didn't seem to be resisting at all? Peaceful protests are a Constitutional right, but people can use any violence as a justification for armed response. What can we DO? We need someone to explain our options in peaceful protests when officers or opportunists seek to escalate.

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Judy Cross's avatar

We need to fight this regime over and over until we win. I will not live under a dictator. That's not what living in the USA is supposed to be. If he's going to send the national guard out, send them to the red states and let those maga see what is happening in our country. Maybe that would open their eyes. tRump is the most vile, disgusting piece of shit that I have ever seen. I wish the military would not show up for the parade and have their own someplace else. Their loyality is not to the president, but to the people. They should not be put in the position of having to turn on their own. There is a war, but that war was started by this regime, not by the people. People, that have not seen this, start questioning what is really going on. Don't just say that he is doing what he is supposed to be doing. Pay attention, ask question, ask if this really feels right. Ask why tRump does so many illegal things, things that would put you in jail, but that he brags about and gets away with. Ask why Johnson is so willing to give tRump everything he wants and won't do anything about it. There are so many questions to ask, but are you brave enough to do it? Maga you are not any better than the rest of us. We are all the same. I hope you will take this challenge on and look for honest answers. Not lies, but truth.

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J Frost's avatar

Instigating in order to destabilize the country and completely subsume it under Putin.

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Judy Cross's avatar

Question: Why didn't the governor call out the national guard in Washington on Jan. 6?

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

D.C. is NOT a state; so, no Governor.

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Judy Cross's avatar

I didn't think of that. Thanks for reminding me.

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Steve's avatar

Don John Trump strikes again.

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purcellj's avatar

Do you have a podcast on what is happening with HR1? Way more scary then this. Distraction from what is happening with this authoritarian legislation. It needs to be defeated not amended.

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Andrew's avatar

Any Marine who participates in the unconstitutional act of Terrorisim against American Citizens is no longer a Marine. They are NAZI's. Full stop. They need to be put down!

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Hoosier hostage's avatar

BEN, "adjutant" is pronounced AD' -joo -tant. Take care brothers!

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Al Nagel's avatar

I think this action in LA is part of a diversion to slip through "the big beautiful bill" while the media is focused on the NG and Marines in LA. These MAGAs are the most reprehensible cancer infecting American ideals that has ever existed and their budget clearly proves it. Trump IS a traiterous, lying criminal out to destroy the Constitution and make the USA an all white rule facist dictatorship.

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Debra Summers's avatar

He is now a convicted criminal against America

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Jacque Reid's avatar

This is very concerning! Thank you for reporting stay safe.

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Light Warder's avatar

It would be real nice to know what the orcs, goblins and troligarchs are viewing on RW media planitars as we endlessly pace around with our feedbags strapped on here at MTN.

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christopher wilson's avatar

What did Steve 3shirts3pens say? “Flood the zone” ? Exactly what the fat demented one is doing.

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Andrew's avatar

When he sends all those marines and Nat Guard to LA people should not protest or turn up for a couple of days. This would make him look like the fool he is.

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AW's avatar

I have a theory on why he is deploying troops to L.A. His little feelings got hurt by people labeling him as TACO. So he decided to attack a city that would catch the attention of the country and world to “show” he is tough. Oh, only tough with the country you are supposed to be leading. Good job, TACO!

Thank you for your attention to this matter! 🤪

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Rusty Hernandez's avatar

He’s done this before with January 6. Only #MAGArats don’t see it for what it was. And they will never go against whatever he says no matter how unconstitutional or false is the narrative and actions of this tyrant. He is an agitator, dictator that bends the fictitious narrative as his own personal reality.

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Sheila Anne Pearson's avatar

Did you see the TikTok shot of LAPD actually setting one of their cars on fire, and the officer taking aim at the Australian reporter. That needs addressed too

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Lydia Antoinette Vines's avatar

Canada the ppl of America love you and we appreciate the jobs you have to do..kis Trump's A** for us

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Lydia Antoinette Vines's avatar

Governor Newsome is my hero and Zelensky and MeidasTouch..They are in the fight for America.and we are with the all the way!!!!

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Lydia Antoinette Vines's avatar

LMAO .Bondi's behavior has affected her brothers life, he'll never be able to ride to his potential due to his relationship to the most hated women in the world .good job Mrs Bondi..Glad I'm not related to you!!!!!

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Lori Wadsworth's avatar

He has recently threatened bodily harm to anyone who protests his parade !

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Sharon M. Morrison's avatar

Is it true that ICE is going to foster homes and seizing foster children there?

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Sharon M. Morrison's avatar

Could Meidas get a drone to fly above downtown LA and point out the actual size and scope of the area on which $124 million is being spent. Gov. Newsom says it is a few square blocks.

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Deborah C's avatar

Be sure to call the right thing. It’s not a military parade. It’s a Hitler parade.

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Stephanie Morgan's avatar

This is so shameful and sickening #NoKings

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Rymes1's avatar

Seems like Musk has now backed down on the tRump fight!

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Rymes1's avatar

RFK Jr is continuing the policy of tRump's 1st term of killing the American people with their competency!

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Rymes1's avatar

You think MTG will actually read the bill if they have to vote on the bill again. The GOP is so incompetent! Will it pass in Congress this time???

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Patricia Santoro's avatar

5 stars always. I cannot live without these men.

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Rymes1's avatar

OMG! That Kamala Harris clip says it all. She told all these people what tRump was planning and they didn't listen! Now look what is happening.

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Nita's avatar

He is trying to rent military outfits in California then get people wear the costumes in his parade. Fake military

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Jona Silver 🇺🇦's avatar

I’m not surprised when Proud boys will be part of the parade. They have been practicing. And I was just triggered when I was reading Timothy Snyder’s On tyranny

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Jona Silver 🇺🇦's avatar

I’m not surprised when Proud boys will be part of the parade. They have been practicing. And I was just triggered when I was reading Timothy Snyder’s On tyranny

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Charles Mcdougall13's avatar

He’ll start a riot there too!

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DJT Luvsputin's avatar

Get smart Dems. Call out Fox News for what it is... an extreme right wing billionaires Russian Propaganda catch n kill Machine. FOX NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED TO WIN ELECTIONS....

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DJT Luvsputin's avatar

Quick opinion from an appreciative subscriber. Ya gotta drop the trans talk. It's too minor an issue in comparison with the country's problems. It a big reason Dems lost the election. Also, there's too much sounding whiny lately. Don't mail it in. More action less whine. Just sayin' Keep fighting. No Fucking King in America.

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MsSwayzeJr's avatar

Us blue states need to start putting our own militias together especially the big cities if we don’t this country is going down and lost forever it’s the truth act or we lose

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Leslie's avatar

Anyway we can do a gofundme for Americas debt? Pay it. In trade Trump has got to go. OR we can buy him an island make it the biggest golf course Trump waters, Trump island, Trump golf course. Maybe a Trump zoo. Then get musk drop him off and then fly away. We can ship them food and some personal hygiene as they will have a castle with a trump tower and a musk tower. I would suggest Alcatraz. Then he can spend out his days doing what he loves and that would help us in getting closer to making American great. There is no again. It’s never been top in anything but war and gdp and mainly due to California. Seriously though he can be a king and if his followers want to go they can. He can be his own country and rule like he wants with his followers. Solves everything.

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Tina Daron's avatar

🤡🍆🥔

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Sailfish387's avatar

Glitter bombs all around DC on the 14th! It won’t hurt the soldiers, but will disrespect Trump.

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Hugh Mitchell's avatar

All it will take will be one MAGA "plant" to provide the media optics to justify violence. You are not defenseless. Check out the shenanigansmarketing.shop site to acquire a humiliating anti-Trump device. the Malarkey Feather Duster, the ultimate BS buster. Everyone will want one, if only for the stress relief.

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Hugh Mitchell's avatar

All it will take will be one MAGA "plant" to provide the media optics to justify violence. You are not defenseless. Check out the shenanigansmarketing.shop site to acquire a humiliating anti-Trump device. the Malarkey Feather Duster, the ultimate BS buster. Everyone will want one, if only for the stress relief.

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Velic's avatar

It's a fkn war against illegals that need to fuck off to were they came from

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Velic's avatar

Rubbish 🗑

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Elaine Hadley's avatar

But…but….he said it’s because we didn’t celebrate winning WWII 😏

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Mark Edmonds's avatar

Why are the military taking part? Are they all republicans?refuse to participate, if not your constitution is not worth the paper it is written on.

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Ione R Mellum's avatar

Is anyone entertaining the idea the this day may be used to make real the use of soldiers to quell the protests.

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Lola Marlin BT's avatar

Can we just call in Dick Day ?

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Debbie Lovis's avatar

That is so true!!!!

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menehune's avatar

ALOHA...

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peter's avatar

Been away from this site for a week, and it is still the same blathering moron talking head brothers with the awful faces and voices

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Barbara Christine Potts's avatar

CAL-EXIT!

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peter's avatar

Benny you and your brothers are just fucking horrible and your voice sucks

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Pan's avatar

Yes!!!!!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Patricia Dietrich's avatar

I like your program but you’re soooo repetitive- you could probably cut each show in half

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Katrina Nuciforo's avatar

No due protest

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Pamela Kiss's avatar

I did pay $5 a month and it keeps telling me to upgrade again

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Sure, there were certain protests where there were some agitators and they could be dealt with. by the LAPD and the LA sheriffs. We have more police here in California than most countries have in military. But Donald Trump very quickly escalated this intentionally to be provocative, to cause violence,