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So here's the key metric for how you now have to evaluate Donald Trump's cabinet. The question is this, would you let your children or grandchildren be alone in a room with them? I think the answer is no, no, no, no, no. as you go through that entire cabinet beyond creepy.
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I mean, we're dealing with serious allegations of sexual assault, as well as child sex trafficking. And those child sex trafficking allegations, as they relate to Matt Gaetz, resulted in him withdrawing his name from the attorney general nomination given to him by Donald Trump. And now we got to deal with Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth,
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where the Monterey police released very credible police reports from a victim who described herself as unconscious during an alleged rape by Hegseth. We've got to deal with RFK Jr., who's 23-year-old nanny at the time is accusing him of sexually assaulting her and others who are forming not just this despicable cabinet, but just also highly unqualified as well.

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Sheila's avatar

It’s not okay that Trump was allowed to even run for president!! Not only a felon, but he INCITED AN INSURRECTION!! Just that one incident, the insurrection, should put him away!! Thank goodness we had hearings afterwards with witnesses that confirmed all involved! This should not be swept under the rug!!! When will justice be served? Why are we allowing a corrupt Supreme Court to set him free? This is insane!!! Talk about standing up and speaking out!! I will keep mentioning how Abraham Lincoln did not allow his Supreme Court to stop the fight against slavery!! Biden has the power to put Trump away. The Supreme Court gave him immunity and he can use it for a good cause!! He needs to fight back before it’s too late!!!

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Natalie Harless's avatar

At least Gaetz is out!

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Timothy D's avatar

LOCK HIM UP!

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Marlène's avatar

I'm with you, but it seems this all has to play out to the extreme before a lot of people see the reality of it. Like a stain in a shirt that can't be removed in the washing machine. It needs something more invasive. This 'purge' (draining the swamp) where Trump was/is always talking about, will surely happen, but like most things he says are projections, the world eventually will be purged of him and his 'administration'.

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Ann Brig's avatar

ALSO—makes me wonder if Trump really wanted Bondi but put Gaetz up knowing it would soften us and think Bondi would be an improvement—NOT.

We need to move on and start moving on BONDI. Her BROTHER represents MUSK!!

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yohanna jones's avatar

lol, my spouse and I were placing bets on this

being the case

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Not me

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MaryTR's avatar

Jon Stewart says USE THE LOOPHOLES. We Dems have to stop being so nice. We have to fight the GQP using the same shit they use.

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Debora Manning's avatar

Democrats are way too busy trying to find who to blame. I wish they would listen to this. Only a very few democrats do it right when they speak like Aoc.

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Sara Frischer's avatar

Chris Murphy too

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Robin's avatar

Trump leads a charmed life. How many times has he rolled in sh!t and come out smelling like a rose? No way should he have been allowed to run let alone nominate bottom feeders to help him run the country into the ground.

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Janet HB's avatar

I don’t know about coming out like a rose. He’s living in a sh!t hole. All his friends, everyone around him is a criminal and/or sexual predator. He may stay out of jail, but look at the crap he’s surrounded with.

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Robin's avatar

That’s the point; he probably will stay out of jail. The American people deserve to see that disgusting creature perp walked and imprisoned. BTW, you may think he’s living in a sh!t hole but whatever it is, he is enjoying it. So are his corrupt pals.

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Joy's avatar

At this juncture it's would you trust The care of anything living to them..

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Victoria Aja's avatar

Probably can't keep a plant alive.

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GNOSIS's avatar

That's right Captain Jordy, GO STEELERS!!!

*Pittsburgh* 🖤💛

*Meidas Mighty* ✊

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

Not even with a crowd in the same room would I let any child, mine or any other, in the same room with DJT or any of his cabinet. Actually with most MAGA maggots as well

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maxgal's avatar

TOTALLY

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

What is worse than potential sex offenders crossing the border because Republicans refused to pass a bill that addresses the issue, is Donald Trump putting sex offenders, like himself, into the government of this country. I guess the only difference is that Donald did not get an oath of allegiance to his corruption from those coming from the southern border.

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Ed Garland's avatar

America has its own brand of "potential sex offenders." The game that's played is the two-party (win vs lose) system by which the elite practice divide and conquer. Division works for the cannibalistic high and mighty. The rich benefit when we "fight."

Unity is what they fear which is the reason the idea of a third party never materialized. It is the reason grassroots efforts often start with a bang and end with a fizzle. They are wealthy. They are play actors on Capitol Hill who are not paupers.

I "hear" Connie Francis' hit song: "Who's Sorry Now?" Trumpsters are beginning to recognize they've just been snookered by a live in te flesh Elmer Gantry 2.0.

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Jetta Hernandez's avatar

I do not believe that Matt Gatez was ever intended to be AG, I believe that was Trump’s way of protecting him from the ethics report! I say release the Fing report and lock Bevis up!

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Ed Garland's avatar

Well said. The hacker doesn't care who doesn't want it leaked. Whatever objections anyone has are of no consequence. Let's see how long before it's public and TSHTF.

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Larry Schmidt's avatar

Fight for Democracy! Never GIVE UP! BE EDUCATED! BE BRAVE! As a Vietnam veteran support the 8 million Veterans, Truth Media and Groups similar to MTN, The American Legion, VFW, Stars and Stripes.

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Mary Is pissed off's avatar

Why did judge Merchan stay his sentencing? He truly is above the law at this point. It is so discouraging. He's still a felon, but, seriously?? I need to understand. 🙄🤷‍♀️

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Thomas Beddow's avatar

Look up Pam 2013 and Trump Universally

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Ilse cordoni's avatar

In the past two elections I've participated in postcard campaigns for various candidates (I feel proud to have written for Jacky Rosen who won by a squeak). It makes me feel more engaged and less powerless

I am wondering if it might not be possible to have a letter writing campaign to the more moderate, less MAGA, Senators, urging them to vote against the most destructive cabinet selections.

Some basic ideas:

*You took an oath to uphold the constitution and _____________ has vowed to violate it.

*Threats that you will be primaried are inconsequential if there are no future primaries. It is your constitutional duty to your voters to vote in keeping with your oath no matter the consequence. It its urgent to act now to preserve our nation.

*Your constituents did not elect you to destroy the _________________ department by installing a head of state who is unqualified and/or has made threats to destroy that department.

You get the jist. Could such a campaign be organized by MTN or an arm of MTN? I know that the small act of writing would make me feel better and if it is multiplied by hundreds or thousands or more, it might actually have an effect . . .

I love you guys and thank you for all you and your associates do every day to uphold democracy.

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Jennifer's avatar

I wrote a lot of postcards and letters also. I really like your idea.

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Heather's avatar

Thank you for being here for those of us still grieving!

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maxgal's avatar

Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride is a class act.

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maxgal's avatar

Nancy Mace is such a despicable, attention-seeking faux-feminist. She is trying so hard to be relevant, but she's just gross. Whenever anyone disagrees with her or criticizes her, she launches into the same "I'm being oppressed & silenced because I'm a woman" routine. No, actually, she isn't being oppressed or silenced; & people disagree with her or criticize her not because she's a woman, but because she's a jerk.

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Marilyn Montgomery's avatar

You brought a smile to my face! Thanks!

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Erika Fultz's avatar

$5 she's peed next to a trans woman and she NEVER knew it. Geebus, that woman sucks. 😡

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Irene Kennedy's avatar

Thanks guys for all you are doing 😁🙏🏻

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Diana Madoshi's avatar

Pam Bondi let Jeffery Epstein for sex trafficking case in Florida get dismissed or go away. She will protect sex abusers.

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maxgal's avatar

Jim Jordan is such a pathetic worm. (No offense to real worms, of course.)

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Mary Lilith Ruth's avatar

Also he was the only one to vote against sex trafficking of minors.

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Shirley kennard's avatar

Matt is hated by powerful republicans in Washington! They stood together against this nomination, it’s not because Democrats spoke out! like me donate or

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Ann Brig's avatar

Just read some enlightening coverage of Pam Bondi (worse than Gaetz cause she is knowledgable) in TFN (The F$&! News) — great stuff from JonathanLarsen.

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Ed Garland's avatar

MTG needs to research Martha Mitchell September 2, 1918 – May 31, 1976. Threatening her colleagues isn't smart. Everyone has an opinion. Not everyone knows when to keep it to oneself.

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Ilse cordoni's avatar

In the past two elections in addition to donating as much as I can financially, I've participated in postcard campaigns for various candidates. It makes me feel less powerless and

I am wondering if it might not be possible to have a letter writing campaign to the more moderate, less MAGA, Senators, urging them to vote against the most destructive cabinet selections.

Some basic ideas: *You took an oath to uphold the constitution and _____________ has vowed to violate it. *Threats that you will be primaried are inconsequential if there are no future primaries. It is your constitutional duty to your voters to vote in keeping with your oath no matter the consequence. It its urgent to act now to preserve our nation. *Your constituents did not elect you to destroy the _________________ department by installing a head of state who is unqualified and/or has made threats to destroy that department.

You get the jist. Could such a campaign be organized by MTN or an arm of MTN? I know that the small act of writing would make me feel better and if it is multiplied by hundreds or thousands or more, it might actually have an effect . . .

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JA's avatar

Check out new release: “Ungoverning” by Muirhead and Rosenbaum

Shown as an attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos!

Some interesting things to be said.

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Debora Manning's avatar

I’m thinking that mace is constipated she wants all the toilets open in case she has to finally crap out her hate. Dumb B.

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Ann Brig's avatar

Completely cleared? By whom?

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Ann Brig's avatar

Actually we need to be pressuring THe PRESS to ask those questions!!!

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Sharon M. Morrison's avatar

Pass it on: From the WaPo: reports that the Trump team means to make majkor changes in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “By design, the CFPB has a broad mandate to protect Americans from unfair, deceptive or predatory financial practices. Its current Democratic leader, Rohit Chopra, has been aggressive, pursuing a host of rules to shield people from medical debt, make it easier for them to switch banks, and limit the fees they face from overdrawing their checking accounts.” The article points out how that will change under the Trump cabal.

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Sharliegram's avatar

Biden should do it!!!! That sick man and his cabinet are unfit for highest office and will not defend Americans. I Oppose handing over the keys and we SHOULD flood President Biden to do the right THIBG for this Country!!! thing!!!!

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Bobbi Malanowski's avatar

IMPO, there must be some horrific details in that report for Gaetz to slither away so quickly. That report must be made public.

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LAMON Lindsay's avatar

The richest man in the world can send things to the moon, what makes you think that he can't tap into a voting machine? I fill like the rest of our young people. What difference does it make? He's broke every rule in the book. Damad shame.

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Marilyn Montgomery's avatar

I've wondered about this myself. Or about the secret between Mike Johnson & Trump when he said they would tell us after the election?! That was at MSG. And he hasn't told us. I feel like the Right but am thinking was this rigged? I still can't believe he won! It wasn't as big a difference as he makes it out to be! He's old & if he dies in office, Vance will be President. If something happens to him Speaker of the house Mike Johnson will be next. We're screwed! It's the stuff of nightmares!!! Trump also told the crowd at one of his rallies that he didn't need their votes!

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maxgal's avatar

Regardless of what Greene does, the Gaetz ethics report will be released to the public, one way or another. Let the leaking begin.

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Thomas Thompson's avatar

Yes, a big loss, not that he cares. No matter what screw-ups or boondoggles Demented Don pulls, the low-information crowd who voted him in will stay loyal to him. And his replacement, a woman who has already been successfully bribed by Trump in order to get an investigation of his "University" dropped in Floriduh will be just as dishonest and devoted to Der Fuehrer!

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Mary Lilith Ruth's avatar

This reminds me of the book “ The confederacy of Dunces “

The title only not the content of this fantastic book.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Lock him up

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FeralAF's avatar

Good breakdown of Jim Jordan's response and how he leaps away from the issue at hand.

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Mary Lou Williams's avatar

Why did no entity take action against Gaetz for years is what I wonder. His alleged transgressions were allowed to poison his gadfly role in Congress and the media for years.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

We call Gaetz Rapey McForehead

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Marie Simons's avatar

What about retaliation from my red neighbors? Should I worry since I had Kamala signs

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

You will be alright go to Meidas and I also subscribe to You Tube Premium

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Don’t worry, enjoy your day and don’t let anyone rob a day of your life away from you

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I took mine down for fear someone would egg our home as I have been a Democrat for 47 Years

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Robert@canuckfuck.me's avatar

When it comes to Tru-sk or Mu-mps incoming regime I have said it since Trump version negative 1.0 in 2016 and now again in version negative 2.0, whenever their mouths move and words that sound. English come out that criticizes anything anywhere and points a finger at anyone, they clearly have 3 fingers pointed back at themselves. They are not, and will not, be warning you about someone else,though many 49% of people find it too easy and worthwhile to accept. Truly, what they are doing is actually ‘spilling the Tea’ about themselves and truly telling and informing us what they are really about: it’s some sort of Projecting. And this is a truism since ‘Escalator Day 1’, and until the message or the actions by this short bus clown-elect and his clown car of unqualified nominees is/are enough to wake the American people because it actually affects them sufficiently at significant personal cost to themselves you are going to fail at fixing the national divide, and fail at repairing the damage self-inflicted by the electors and voters either by individual or collective apathy or ballots cast out of ignorance as the case may be, of by those who voted during a sudden bout of racism and/or misogyny.

Beware of the man you worship and voted for, the wolf in sheep’s clothing does not have your interest or survival in mind!

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William's avatar

Marjorie Taylor Green would burst into flames if she danced in the sunshine.

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William's avatar

Trumps picks are corrupt or degenerates or security compromised. Trump just wants revenge and to destroy or democracy . He says it out loud.. wake up America you voters for Trump got swindled ,conned, grifted and cheated out of the truth. Hold this evil clown to account,

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Erin Keith's avatar

Gabbard

Bondi

Noem

Ugh…

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I know

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Laura Digati's avatar

Republicans are pro child trafficking which boils down to pro child intercourse. Why do they traffic the children? To have intercourse with them. That's what they do. They have sex with the children. That's what they pay the traffickers for. Children to have sex with. So the Republicans are a pro child trafficking for sex party. NOT a FAMILY VALUES PARTY! A PARTY FOR SEX WITH CHILDREN! THAT'S WHAT THEY PAY FOR. THAT'S WHAT THEY DO. Then they hide it. Then they lie through their teeth to the citizens of this country. They lie and say we are for family values. When they are so NOT for any kind of family values. They are sick, disgusting, & criminals!

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Teresa G's avatar

What about off not signing the transition papers

It is the law. Not optional

I wish Biden would grow a pair or step down and let the prosecutor , ie VP Harris unleash the dragon.

No way should the orange blob get away with not transitioning properly and legally.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

We need to get rid of MAGA Mike Johnson too

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I have an article from Newsweek that Moscow was already studying the classified documents at Ma Largo, check it out

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Ellyn's avatar

Musk-

Cutting OUR services to not pay HIS taxes.

This is ok??

AND he still gets HIS stuff for free- we. Are. Stupid.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I know I am not on X

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Bobbi Malanowski's avatar

Beware the shiny object. The Magat GOP always pivot away from facts. Instead they try to turn attention to some topic which has no substance.

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RBA's avatar

I am glad Matt Gaetz stepped down and I agree we must speak up and speak out. And I am Completely Grateful for important organizations like MeidasTouch.

But in this case, didn’t Matt G ultimately step down from Congress and then away from the nomination not because people on the left applied pressure, but because the ethics committee and then CNN was about to release information about all his wrong doings?

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maxgal's avatar

Re. Hegseth:

Yale History Professor Timothy Snyder has recently posted a series of 3 essays on the MAGA fever dream about Christian Nationalism, which is aligned with key elements of The Handmaid's Tale, but contrasting with history & reality.

The essays are (1) "Men & Women Perform," (2) "Casting the First Stone," and (3) "The Crusade Against America."

Definitely worth a read!

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maxgal's avatar

Interesting that Marge Greene is threatening to release the entire Epstein file. Does she really mean the entire file? Because TFG is certainly in there....

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Semi precious Molly's avatar

Where is the alleged 12 minute child sex trafficking video that you refer to and had to crop down?

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MaryTR's avatar

This is the first time for me, too, agreeing with crazy MTG. Does she even realize what she is saying what she wants to do?

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Sara Wilhelmi's avatar

Is MTG mad that she wasn’t nominated?

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Nadia Ponce's avatar

If not all, most Republican men are pervs. Like Charlie Kirk, how he goes to college campuses and speaks to high school girls indoctrinating them by talking about marriage instead of focusing on school. It's repulsive how these young girls melt over him. 😬🤢

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Rachel Newmaster-Alfred's avatar

Hey my fave independent news source is Midas Touch. I really love and appreciate you for coming with truth in a time where facts don't seem to matter for a large part of America. Thank you

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janet calcutt's avatar

Maybe, this is why they want to rip families apart. They want the children 😠😠

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Susan Bradley Skov's avatar

Project 2025 is far from new. It’s essens has been a part of politics and the drive for power over since, at least, the inception of the nation-state. That said, yes, go after the particulars of this version, and not just Democratic politicians or Democrats in general. It’s the responsibility of those of us who go in for empowerment, rather than selective oppression.

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Susan Bradley Skov's avatar

What is the difficulty with universal toilets? The plumbing cannot be that expensive!

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Susan Bradley Skov's avatar

Call MTy-g’s bluff. Demand that it all come out.

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I have You Tube Premium too

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Thank you that’s why I subscribe to Meidas Mighty, they keep me calm

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Marie Simons's avatar

It doesn't matter he's gonna trash these departments

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Renee's avatar

Maybe they will start jumping out windows down in DC lol

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Shelly Viescas's avatar

So embarrassed for our country!

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William's avatar

Nancy Mace your no aloud in my space bitch

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William's avatar

Who would want to sexually harass Marjorie Taylor Green , she’s a creep and just nasty at every level. Makes me want to puke even speaking her name. MTG a purveyor of creep ola

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William's avatar

So obvious Matt Gaetz is a creep .

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Ben, I have the video of Marjorie Taylor Greene Pipe Bomber

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Ilse cordoni's avatar

I hope some group picks it up. Seems like a possibility.

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Lila Morris's avatar

I just subscribed paid to Meidas, love it, but I can't find Legal AF on substack... is it up yet?

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Bonnie's avatar

Jordy makes the best faces 😂

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Ms. Terry's avatar

Love you 3 brothers you help me keep hope alive. xxoo

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I have a video of the pipe bomber I will get you guys the You Tube Clip about Greene

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I love you guys

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

Know I couldn’t I love Joe Biden

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Teresa Johansen's avatar

I love these guys

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Frances Mullane's avatar

I don't really like pod casts

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Erika Fultz's avatar

Why not? It's essentially what you just listened to, without the visual aspect. It's like listening to the tv while not actually watching it.

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where the Monterey police released very credible police reports from a victim who described herself as unconscious during an alleged rape by Hegseth. We've got to deal with RFK Jr., who's 23-year-old nanny at the time is accusing him of sexually assaulting her and others who are forming not just this despicable cabinet, but just also highly unqualified as well.