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In this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we dive into Congress and Vice President Harris' certification of the 2024 election. We cover Trump’s appeal of his sentencing and the quick denial from Justice Merchan. On the international front, we discuss Trudeau’s surprise resignation and Trump’s unhinged continued attacks on Denmark and Canada. Plus, President Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act into law while Trump spends the weekend whining. Ben, Brett and Jordy discuss all this and more!
Queen Kamala was Absolutely Pure Grace today. Uncle Dump could, and should learn a bit more from her.
He us too juvenile to learn from her.
...or from anyone !
I'm sorry. What a disgrace. Democrats acquiesed to an insurrectionist. We lost the cold war. Dictator on Day One.
Every Republican, starting with the rottinbheadbof McConnell is responsible for aiding and abetting the criminally insane. They removed traditional protocols and vetting to install Trump, a Russian bot. Now, they are bending the knee to Musk,a nother Russian spokesperson. Americans need to wake up and remove every TREASONOUS elected MAGA.
We were attacked by a foreign country.... plenty of evidence. Affected the votes. Psy ops. Intimidation. Campaign violations. Physical threats. Bomb threats.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_interference_in_the_2024_United_States_elections
Plus Trump is ineligible to take the oath of office... everyboidy taking the oath should be asked to swear they did not interfere in the 2020 or 2024 elections.
Plus, there are major discrepancies in the vote in certain swing states.
To me this is deja vu. Gore actually won in 2000 and the election was stolen. Voter preclusion, "caging" in Florida. JEB Bush was never called to question. Add Katherine Harris. Add Scalia who had two (2) sons involved representing Bush/ Republicans. Add Thomas, whose wife was on the Bush transition team. Add Sandra Day Occonor who admitted she favored Republicans.
The irony of Trump raising a ruckus about Obama being an illegitimate president because “he wasn’t born in the US,” but now being responsible for installing our first, truly foreign born president, South African Elon Musk. Can’t make it up.
Funny how we thought the insurrection would be enough. I believe that we are now the weakest link in the world. Hang onto your bootstraps because we’re All in for a ride. 🤦🏻♀️
Cmon E you don't mean that. Even at our lowest were still strong. We will perservere. C'mon Mighty.
I do believe in the power of the people. But I think that “We the People” learned nothing. I’m angry and afraid Ahbee, I think and hope that we all are. I’m confident it will be the only way to get through the next 4 years. But we Must get the hell out of our own way. It’s early in the morning, no fighting. CA is on fire, so here’s to more hoping for everyone’s safety. 🤡🎈❤️
Yes, I think that we can't let any apology, misinformation, ambiguous treatment of blatant lawlessness go unchecked. I believe we have a lot of talented people in MTN who are as or more talented than the conservative cons in SCOTUS and other courts.
This is exactly what Brett is talking about and here you are doing it! We need Democrats who stand with the party, not fair-weather friends.
Brett tells it!
No. Wrong. Who the hell are you?
This is victim blaming.
What position has Idiot Trump Jr been given? He doesn't even know how to handle his own business, let alone the USA and Greenland. Good Grief.
Hopefully he’ll be too coked up to do any real damage.
do you mean Greenland????
OOPS . Yep.
really pissed that she didn’t demand a recount and that nobody did anything about the 14th, section 3.
This is not how to stand up to a bully. Do you just go home and cry to mom that he stole your lunch money and then go back tomorrow and expect him not to take it then?
The Dems always cave when they should stand strong.
Yep! Garland did us in and why should we all be screwed for the failings of one man ?
Damn good question. Biden had four years to replace him and he couldn't be bothered.
you sound like a MAGA
There is nothing MAGA about asking for a recount. It has been done at state and local level elections by both parties.
Although not usually done at the presidential level it has been done and could be and there is nothing MAGA about it, really. Gore did it in Florida and actually may have won but they stopped the recount. Remember the hanging chads?
The only thing MAGA about challenging elections is when you cheat and put in a fake slate of electors. The only thing MAGA is when you believe a most obvious liar and protest anyway. That is MAGA. —- virtue signaling, lying, cheating and oppression.
Asking for a recount is not the same as putting in a fake slate of electors.
While most presidential elections don’t go into recount, don’t you know that many state offices do? There is nothing MAGA about a recount. It wouldn’t be a country wide recount. It would only be the states where there was statistically sus bullet voting that exceeded that statistical norm as compared to other states. This happened coincidentally in the swing states.
It's slavish adherence to "constitutional norms" that got us here. But you just keep yourself warm with that adherence while Trump and his cult trashes our country.
Infuriating
It certainly is.
Exactly!!!!
Same. Biden is basically handing us over to fascism. But no, the "peaceful transfer of pwer is more important than our freedom.
he's doing what the constitution says. Trump wanted to abolish the constitution.
That will be small consolation after we're in a fascist dictatorship. But by all means business as usual. All hail the peaceful transfer of power!
So upset with him now .
Victim blaming.
I do get what you are saying. She had a lot of hurdles and the attack on democracy has been in the works for over 40 years. It was too much for one person. Every small infraction along the way should have been dealt with. It didn’t happen.
He's hardly a victim and Kamala is hardly a victim.
We live in a democracy. You want a "strong-man" dictator, except you want him to be liberal. We lost the election. Biden has no choice except relinquishing power. We have to accept reality.
Not even mentioned. That's the malfeasance of Congress. What happened to AOC, Moskowitz, Crocker, even Mr Raskin and the whole host of quiet Dems.
Jessica Denson had more balls than all of Congress (and Meidas) and stood out in the below freezing cold two days for hours to demand attn to 14-3 & not a peep. Had the Mighty backed her there could have been a bigger turnout with a louder message. Yea she fought the uphill fight & I'm personally ashamed for US (and Meidas', first strike with me) and Congress.
We need all our anti Trump factions to communicate & collaberate in this fight. Ignore the money and who's the biggest, loudest & most watched crap and all come together in the fight. Forget about the shoulda coulda woulda bullshit and take care of business please. Meidas, Lincoln Project, Lights On, hell even the I've Had it Girls cankick some ass! (figuratively) Peace is depending on US. Thanks ☮💙
Jessica Denson. But anyway, maybe everyone knew it wasn’t going to go anywhere. I admire her for what she did.
It is interesting that I only just leaned about her in the last few days.
Meidas keep doing what you're doing great Job
Donald Trump is going to be worse/snapping at this time in his life, because he is not well. Many top neurologists have said he is mentally unwell, and have diagnosed he has dementia(and other mental health issues). Why is there not a independent mental health assessment, before being able to run for any government position, especially potus? We will watch and see his decline, and do damage to the people of the USA, and global affairs.
Timothy Snyder and others have suggested that Democrats should start a shadow cabinet.
Do you have any thoughts or informations regarding this possibility?
I read about this as well and I can't imagine the Repugs going along with this and likewise tRump, no way would he allow this.
He doesn’t have to go along with it.
What it would entail is for some Dems to be assigned to follow the moves of different areas: FBI, attorney general, immigration, etc., and comment openly to the public about what those moves mean for the future of the American people and ideas about a better path forward.
All the MAGAs heard was dt’s racism of deporting immigrants. That is all they heard and they voted for. They do not have the intelligence to hear dt will take their food stamps, ACA, SS and other government support they receive.
That was ALL my trumper friend was concerned about the border. I said to her but there's so much more toall this than just the border. And she said it didn't matter
Biden is only doing what we told him to do with our voting. All those who couldn't be bothered to show up, or try to talk sense into their Maga leaning friends. This is what we "earned". If we ever get to vote again, maybe we do a better job of fighting for our candidate? Also, we didn't stand behind Biden when it mattered. Why should we expect him to fall on his sword for the deserves? Think!
I feel like that USA is causing so much trauma to its people. It's never about us.
It is unbelievable that Trump becomes president again after the insurrection and now he's trying to make the world bend to him. WE DON'T WANT THIS!!!!
She's the VP of the US. That senator's husband that didn't shake her hand is as disrespectful as Donald Trump. Show some respect for a person with one of the highest positions in the country.
I sent a message to her office, saying she should have left her husband at home since he had no manners and couldn’t be professional.
That Fischer guy was unbelievable. He never looked up! Really?! This is what you want your family to remember about you? I don't get it. Your candidate won, she lost, your wife won for crissake! And is this the way your mother taught you to treat the VICE PRESIDENT of the USA????
Unhinged utter madness, from the draft dodging anti-miltary seditionist!https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-offshore-drilling-gulf-of-america-fa66f8d072eb39c00a8128a8941ede75
This absolutely horrifies me, as it should all of us.
These are the people we need to keep their names on, wouldn't even shake the Vice Presidents hand. That's maga! He is one of the people who is ripping our country apart. And needs to be watched for treason
January 6 will never be forgotten. Justice has not prevailed yet. Even now when our country is in the hands of evil people I know Karma never ever fails. The price will be paid.
I've been saying for a few days now that the Republicans are acting like children and the Democrats are acting like adults.
Thank you for all your hard work. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the resistance.
Thanks for trying to educate citizens with facts. God bless. Be safe.
Do any of Trump's minions mention to him that his grandious plans of invading various countries would result in a lot of spilled USA blood or do they just pat him on the head and wait for his date with Shady Pines
If DT would just stick to lowering the price of eggs and fixing immigration I would be fine for the next 4 years (maybe) but NO. He wanders way off the reservation and wants to make Canada our 51st state, buy Greenland and take over the gd Panama Canal. WTF… we didn’t sign up for this shit! I’ve been reverently writing 4 possibly pliable Republican senators about the 4 f—-tard nominees (please vote no) everyday since December 1 and now bat shit crazy DT finds himself in left field once again. Is it too early to invoke the 25th amendment?
No offense but he’s the biggest bitch I’ve ever met! I offense to anyone that might be a bitch. Trump is at a totally different level!
So disgraceful. We are witnessing a country’s downfall, lack of manners and a total lack of respect. We are truly in trouble as Meta does away with fact checking just like X. Lies will prevail so we really need to stay on top of what these platforms allow. We also need to be vigilant regarding the networks that normalize the lying.
Yes indeed. We need to get educated with facts. But then again people have turned a blind eye to the evil in Trump's conduct. Narcissist are dangerous. We should be proud that we will have a convicted fellon for president..we'll that's what our fellow men voted for..enjoy the ride.
Could you assess the cost to taxpayers of all trumps lawsuits to date?
You are appreciated. Thank you for bringing news as it happens, not made up stuff
Ben, are any MTN folks participating in this?
Sharon,
On January 18th, we’re joining thousands of everyday people in DC and across the nation to demand and defend our freedoms against the attacks on our communities.
We all march for different reasons, but we march for the same cause: to defend our rights and our future.
Will you be in the streets with us Inauguration weekend? Let us know today!
If you believe that decisions about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries and not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy; if you believe in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy; or if you want an economy that works for the people who power it—then this march is for you.
On January 18th, thousands of everyday people will gather in DC and nationwide to demand and defend our freedoms. Will you be there with us?
This march will be a monumental effort—and we need all hands on deck. If you’ll be in the Washington, D.C. area and can help, sign up now to volunteer.
Learn more at peoplesmarch.com.
Thank you for your activism. Together, we will stand up for what matters most.
Free Speech For People
P.O. Box 4914
Austin, TX 78765
United States
#SenatorDebFischer must forever be known as Senator Fischer , the wife of the #RacistBruceFischer . They seem proud of it, so give them the press they deserve. #Politics
Kamala Harris is such a class act.
What does President Biden going about doing his job have to do with the transition? Absolutely nothing! Vice President Harris was professional and respectful as she did her job. How much more would we ask of two class acts!?!
I am so sick of hearing "oh that's just Trump being Trump"
The truth hurts?
F@#k Trump over Canada. French is my first language, my love. I don't want to lose my culture by being an american state. We are the society with the least inequalities in North America according to the UN. Ma langue, ma culture, mon peuple pour toujours. Vive le Québec !
That is a disgrace, the comment about Michael J Fox faking his movements. That's what Parkinson's is dumb ass, a nervous system disease! So glad we don't have to hear from Rush Limbaugh again!
The Biden / Harris team is a class act. Lead by example, I'm a Canadian and find Trump so out of touch with reality . Keep up the good work and I'm happy to be part of the Mighty Meidas network !
It breaks my heart that we could've had this intelligent, dedicated, classy woman for President instead of the stupid, bullshit, childish buffoon that we have now. We must turn everything possible at the Midterm elections.
MAGA cannot look the truth in the eye. What a moron and they talk about respect????? What an evil corrupt, sick people who do not even deserve any respect in return.
Trump is so dumb he does not even know how a state must do to become part of the USA. It is not what the USA does to "annex" a state.
In addition, what would MAGA think and do if they knew that a huge population of Canada speaks FRENCH, and the law requires for all of CANADA to be bi-lingual in all their documents, signs, and public matters.
Would Alaska, Texas and California would want to lose their bigness status? Canada is larger than all of the USA. But such a little man like Trump he thinks his ego is bigger than any physical graphical boundary
Once again, Trump is caught with his pants down and there is nothing to see.
I said it in 2020. Trump was most successful in breeding hate within this country. It became an “us against them” situation. No longer were the elected politicians working for the people, it was all about red and blue.
Just had my usual Tuesday lunch with friends, not one of us under 75. Furious anger at Agent Orange for his insults to Canada,. Every person ready to take up arms (with some training first, eh)? to oppose an Invasion.
Maybe someone should show the Orange Menace a scale map of North America? - and while we're at it, does he have any idea where Greenland actually is?
Thank you, Ben. Let’s keep talking about integrity and compassion, empathy of politicians. Let’s continue to show the difference between the Dems and the Republicans. And thank you for not posting photos or videos of Trump.
Trudeau's resignation was not a " surprise here in Canada. It has been in the cards for weeks. I personally like him but his time has come to step aside. Now if you can just get your incoming President to shut up about us becoming part of the US. We love our neighbours but 82% of Canadians have no desire to join the US. Why would we? That means we would have to it up with idiot Trump every day. No thanks!
The speaker is at president Carter services and dumpy and dumpy Jr are Greenland trying to do a deal that one dumpy and dumper
Bravo.
He'll crash and burn before the 20th. MTG was talking about changing the Gulf of Mexico. These insane people are doing Putin's bid to change militairy strategic countries and places.
Limbaugh...divine doling out of what he deserved.
What if USA was kicked out of NATO? Is that Russia, China and N.Korea goal?
Even if he DID have a cane in one hand and a bible in the others like maga says, even little children with significant physical disabilities find a way to be respectful. His actions were privileged and disrespectful. Period.
Crooked Donnie is nothing but a thug with dirty money. All his friends and associates are or have been in Prison or close to going to Prison. Look at the 20 plus from his campaign manager to his BFF Epstein.
See the GODS showing us they're done with humans again?
Tell me what the difference is between the bully or thug on the street going over and robbing a person, taking his property even beating and maybe even killing the victim and claim that he is only following Donald Trump's leadership invading Greenland and Panama, and maybe even Canada all because in both cases it is for the economic and/or security of the aggressor.
Hey Rush, way down there in Hell, you are DEAD from your fatal diseased mental and physical inabilities, and Michael J. Foxx is still alive and doing great things by his personal life mission.
If Zuckerberg is cancelling fact checkers, perhaps Progressives should respond by flooding Meta platforms with believable but erroneous information--Biden is younger than Trump, Harris won the popular vote in a landslide, "people are saying" that JD Vance is gay and that Trump had weight reduction surgery...etc... Nothing slanderous, but factually wrong. Maybe get Onion-style humorous reports as well. Meta readers won't know what is or isn't true but folks might flock to Meta for the challenge and humor. No one will believe anything on Meta platforms. And maybe Trump will be begging for fact checks...
I love VP Harris's expression when the spouse of that MAGA representative refused to acknowledge and reciprocate Harris's gracious offering of her hand in congratulations (following his wife's lead for goodness' sake) in lieu of snubbing VP Harris. Only VP Harris has the ability to pull off what she was handed today, and she makes it look so easy. I'm hoping Kamala is coming back and will lead a war path to save our nation and our Constitutional rights and the dignity which used to be what we represented. To think my child will not inherit what my father fought so hard for fighting on not one but two fronts Japan and Germany; even my son who is now an adult has said he always thinks of his grandfather's sacrifice and nobility in the face of what we so quickly have surrendered to here in America. It is a travesty.
Keep up the awesome work!
yes, we did mess up when we missed our chance to have a competent woman as president. and being from Nebraska, we are embarrassed. our candidate running against fischer was ahead until he got national attention and trump got involved and republicans who would have voted against fischer ended up scared to upset trump. so discouraging. it probably would have been better to run under the radar since musk and trump and ricketts seem to assume their money should make the decisions here in nebraska--and they seem to be right. so sad.
so-called "Smart News" featured a headline that "Kamala Harris releases defiant message before certifying her defeat". She said she would uphold her Constitutional duty, so how is that "defiant"? It's just a click bait headline. So sick of these being everywhere!
To everyone that's victim blaming Biden and Kamala, please understand that if we disregard the rules and traditions and laws we have written for ourselves then we are no better than Trump and his cronies. It would set a very dangerous precedent to behave the same way as MAGA. It would not save our country. It would make things worse.
Just want to say how much I appreciate you guys and what you are doing. Your messaging is so clear, honest, straightforward. Humor appreciated! You and a few others (Hopium et al) are my sources for both news and context. Thank you!
I wonder who the F* more powerful than elon & trump are forcing this hitler backed movement globally. elon & trump are to got damn dumb, or stupid to try an turn our world's reality fascist. Open our eyes toward the true agenda for humanity. This is no longer being paranoid. This conspiracy now appears real folks.
Canadians are so fortunate. May I move there?
Give it a rest! Grow up! More people voted for Trump than Harris. Yes, it's horrible. Tearing down the Democratic party is not going to help the situation! We live to fight another day!