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Sheila's avatar

The March yesterday showing the disdain for Trump was great.

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Pam Edgeworth's avatar

I'm very disappointed by the lack of coverage of the march. The Guardian and Politico are the only two well-known media outlets that covered the Washington march. No mention of the marches in 350 other places. It seems that media bias is alive and well.

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DMA's avatar

I was wondering about that because I didn’t watch tv at all yesterday. I was hoping the marches (local & national) were being covered. I will check local newspaper & TV today.

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Timothy Richley's avatar

I didn't notice much of anything in the Tulsa world. The Traverse City Record Eagle did have a story, but not on the front page

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DMA's avatar

Not a peep in the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch! :(

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bitchybitchybitchy's avatar

The WaPo is far too busy courting Trump to report anything other than pap.

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M J Mannino's avatar

Unsubscribed from WaPo. Life is much better now.

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Caro's avatar

I saw coverage on ABC NY news last night. It was a few minutes worth but that's all they gave all their other news.

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Elizabeth Stanbro's avatar

I unsubscribed to ABC. They kissed the ring and have been complicit in the march toward authoritarianism, fascism, and fake-Christian Nationalism. They dont deserve my time or attention, and they are not worth yours.

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Caro's avatar

Actually we have ABC on at night for the next day's weather report.

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Sheila's avatar

So true!! I looked for it all over YouTube as well. Thank goodness my sister sent me this https://x.com/allenanalysis/status/1880764092081996255?s=10

Not sure if it will show on here, but it was from an instagram site for Allen Analysis. It showed so many people opposing Trump yesterday. It was incredible!!!!! It proved to me once again that the election was interfered with!!!!! I’m still so disappointed in our Democrats!!! Not one has come forward to push back on this immoral, illegal fight for our democracy. For our country!!! No one called for a recount. No one called for an investigation!!! I have given so much of my money to the Democrats only to be so let down. When we finally had a hero running for president, Bernie Sanders, the DNC sabotaged his chances!!! Yes, Obama stopped him. He didn’t want Bernie, who was against the large corporations. Bernie knew the deal. He knew the dangers of Oligarchs and would have been a great asset!! I will never forgive Obama for that!! It has gone downhill from that point on.

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DMA's avatar

Thanks for sharing that clip from your sister (actually it was on x/twitter). The crowd is ginormous 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, and the vid got millions & millions of views! Thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

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Joshua Arnold's avatar

Legacy media is going full genuflection on Trump, in a desperate attempt to gain relevancy and grovel on behalf of their billionaire backers. It won't work---why would MAGA preferred the cover band version of rightwing rage when they can read the real deal elsewhere---but it does mean we'll need to grow independent outlets like Meidas into entities that exist in the mainstream media.

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Susan's avatar

The ABC in Australia covered it.

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Asarra's avatar

I had no idea that there was a march.

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Meg Allen's avatar

I didn't even know there was a march. 🫤

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Deb Hancock's avatar

I didn't hear anything about any March? Was it to protect the orange criminal?

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Pam Edgeworth's avatar

It's the annual Women's March that started in 2017 with women wearing the pink "pussy' hats.

From Wikipedia: The Women's March was a worldwide protest on January 21, 2017, the day after the first inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States. It was prompted by Trump's policy positions and rhetoric, which were and are seen as misogynistic and representative as a threat to the rights of women.

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ramona j's avatar

It attracted the largest crowd EVER to show up in protest of a President. Guess who! In 2017! It was awesome. Why is no one aware of that. Makes me really sad

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Caro's avatar

I love BBC because we also get an outside of the box perspective of events and we can have a better understanding of what's going on.

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Pam Edgeworth's avatar

Yes, I was just covering US news places.

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Pam Edgeworth's avatar

LOL! My bad.

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Elizabeth Stanbro's avatar

Its asyounding how our allies seem to care more about whats going on here, than our supposedly American media. They were supposed to have our backs, be transparent anc honest, brutally so, in reporting on the government. They were supposed to be our check on the government. They have not only failed, miserably, but were actually complicit in our march toward authoritarianism, fascism, and fake-Christian Nationalism. Those who purport yo be Christian, Yes, you Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth, Robert(?) Vought, et al, just remember Jesus said,"What ever you do unto the least of my brothers(people), you do unto me." and "Vengence is mine.", sayethvthe Lord. Your punishment will be swift(relatively, but in Gods time), and it will be brutal. God(Jesus) does not play!!!

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Sheila's avatar

Unfortunately it’s not enough to keep him from the White House. I don’t know what or who can stop him, but we must!!! Some people think he will not do so much harm. If he does get in I pray they are right. I just don’t trust him.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Nationwide Massive boycotts of certain products would be a start..........

Support for imported procucts from all places slammed with the "bully tariffs" .......

not sure about that.

"Boycott Billboards".......put up to all over the place........

National Shutdown Day..........every worker would walk out

Formations of underground newspapers from basments........street handouts.......

Follow and learn all resistance methods that took place in Nazi Germany..........

worker saboutage in factories........secret holding areas to protect deportation subjects.....

Creation of undrerground resistance movements to counter the Maggat goon squads that will be hitting the streets..........including informants/plants

Organize womens protection groups for travelling alone at night.......phone numbers...pre-planning may be imperitive..........

Maggot Mysogyny will be on the increase as womens rights are attacked even more

Democrat fighters need to step up....drop the wimp factor and put their lives on the line.

The list is long...............

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Elizabeth Stanbro's avatar

Absolutely!!!

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WJB Motown's avatar

This group is exposing Christian Nationalism head on

https://www.faithfulamerica.org/

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WJB Motown's avatar

Just getting the ball rolling.....basic ideas to exorcise angst, fear and the shit that makes people give up......... not an option.

I have done stuff like this on a much smaller scale......it works.....it takes time and energy.

Once again recommend IHIPNEWS on Christian Nationalism......Jennifer and Angie live in the apex of Fake Christian Hate Cult World.

John Fugelsang Siruus XM has the "God Squad" on every week.......

His book "Church and Hate"......out in a few months

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Elizabeth Stanbro's avatar

He will bring Hell upon us, dont doubt that, just be prepared. We must fight on, even when we are at our very lowest

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Sheila's avatar

Trump doesn’t deserve it!! It’s as simple as that!!! I’m trying to think of something to say that will make a difference. I’m so disappointed in the Democrats. Yet, they still ask for donations!! Why should I give?? What are they doing for us???

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maggie towne's avatar

Just unsubscribe or tell them no when you get those donation requests I think it’s just built into the algorithms

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Catherine Maltby's avatar

Why disappointed in the Democrats. Don’t let that trumpdumper attitude touch you. They have done their best and still will. The liar in cheat had how many years to threaten, harass, or buy electoral votes among others . He did not win, as usual he stole with his lying evil ways.

trump has what Biden has never had. Biden puts his head down and gets to work. He needed to let us know everything he did.

trump has a huge boastful, dishonest, vulgar, lying mouth. He and his appointees have no conscience. He never wanted to “drain the swamp”. Raise the debt ceiling and see how fast he drains us.

Anyway….. thanks for letting me vent.😳

I am with you, believing that he will do all evil he has threatened.

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Barbara Canning's avatar

Yes, blame those millions of folks who stayed home and didn’t vote!

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Patricia McAdams's avatar

Let's play the blame game, again, still?...it's been there and done that!👊💙🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇲🏳️‍🌈

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Sheila's avatar

Wow!! The march in Washington today is unbelievable!!!!!!

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Margaret's avatar

I marched in Madison Wisconsin, I don't care who was watching. I did it because it was the right thing to do. Glad I did.

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DMA's avatar

So glad you did!! I just wanted the whole country to know these marches were taking place, and I think so many people did not even know it was happening! 😣

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Sheila's avatar

I’m still watching this “Pam Bondi” hearing. I’m too curious to see how it goes. Rick Scott and Eric Schmitt are saying wonderful things about her. How crime has dropped!! Are they kidding? What about all the shootings that went on in Florida?? I’m sure as a Republican she is against any gun control laws!! Give me a break!!!!

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Sheila's avatar

I happen to be watching Pam Bondi’s hearing on C-Span. I thought this already occurred, but it is saying that it’s live. I cannot believe what Chuck Grassley is saying about the DOJ. What a hypocrite!!!! Thank god the next speaker Dick Durbin is telling the truth!!! This is obviously not live!!! It is sickening to me to see these senators supporting Trump!! I’m not going to watch it. I never knew who Pam Bondi was or that she was the Attorney General for Florida!! I live in Florida and am so fed up with the leaders here. It’s too bad that Florida is so large. I think there are too many old southerners here who haven’t “let go” of the results of the civil war. Thankfully, Many new people are moving here.

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Amy K's avatar

Good morning Ben! Thank you for your diligence and hard work. I love it that people from other countries are part of the meidas community. Rump is going to fail and Elab Mask will run his business’ into the ground. I predict failure for them both. I’m dropping FB and boycotting Amazon. Screw them all they are nothing without the little guy. So I’ll take my purchases elsewhere. 💯💕

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May LeGrys's avatar

It's kind of fun searching out products without using amazon. Like detective work, lol.

It also cuts down on buying things we don't really need. Good for the planet 😃

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Kay Forbes-Smith's avatar

I agree. We live an hour away from shopping venues and have become dependent on Amazon. No more!! The research IS fun and I feel like I’m thumbing my nose at Bezos every time I buy elsewhere. And, to your point, it has helped me realize how much we DON’T need.

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Katrina Billings's avatar

A lot of those places do an excellent delivery service now anyway. I just bought something from a national electrical goods store and it was delivered 2 days later. Drop Amazon.

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bitchybitchybitchy's avatar

It's also refreshing to realize that there is very little we actually need to ask for same or next day delivery.

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Gary P's avatar

Right ! And I have found many of the products are actually less expensive than Amazon’s…..like you said, you just have to search a bit.

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May LeGrys's avatar

There's also buying refurbished too. My year old Motorola was just over $100 with a warranty. Same idea for laptops.

If you like antiques or vintage, that's a good way to get quality without adding to the over-consumption issue.

Pure wool Irish Tweed coat, under $100 and I'll probably have it the rest of my life! 😃

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M J Mannino's avatar

Costco delivers more efficiently than Amazon and with better prices. You have to be a member, but not live close to a warehouse. I am no longer buying books from Amazon. Public library has an amazing selection and services where you can download ebooks and audiobooks. No more Amazon and having fun finding alternatives.

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Susan Walker's avatar

I ordered from Costco online without a membership, I just paid shipping which was reasonable.

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M (she/her) 🇨🇦's avatar

My husband and I have enjoyed going off line and shopping local - small grocers,farm stands, boutique wineries and talented local artisans. The quality is high and in most cases prices are comparable. It also feels great to know you are supporting neighbours not corporate greed. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Suzanne Thorson's avatar

Mel Gibson, who is going to be a Hollywood MAGA snitch, has a new movie coming out called “Mermaid.” Something else to boycott. Of course cancel Washington Post and any other Maga media. Support independent media which is growing and needs your subscriptions. Along with Substack newsletters, check out ProPolitico, the Guardian, and the Atlantic. I’m soon getting off FB. Haven’t used Amazon for a couple years except Whole Foods and need to stop using. Encourage others to cancel Amazon. Don’t buy a Tesla. We need to keep growing our Boycott List. Watch out for Private Equity bought out companies. My Vet was bought out. I was suspicious due to higher prices. “Goods” is an App that lists the political donations of companies. Let’s keep this going.

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MaryAnne Barnett's avatar

I wouldn't have a tesla as a gift

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Tina Wareing's avatar

May sound silly to some..but even just boycotting Amazon is huge..to me at least..I am in sit.where I had become accustomed recently to rely on the fast delivery...proud of you for your boycott!!! It is a. Sacrifice ....in alot of ways!

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Barb K Townsend's avatar

Yes and Instagram! Social media is not the whole world anyway. I can only see so many made up antics of dogs and cats. Dontbget me wrong I I really enjoy being entertained by them. But! Yes the felon and musky will fail because they are not paying attention! But it will still be a disaster for a lot of innocent people before they do! Thank you for your incite!

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MaryAnne Barnett's avatar

I won't use Amazon any longer because of besos. Was never on twit, never will be. Leon Must can get lost too.

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Margaret's avatar

Yep. I just cancelled Prime and I'll miss it. It's a half-hour drive to the nearest store, but better than financing the frikkin' oligarchs. I'm FREE!

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Marlene's avatar

One of the things giving me hope the day before the WMDs inauguration is the apparent rise of international support for Meidas and the guest speakers from other countries (esp Canada-my Mom’s place of birth) who are giving him the smack down on your broadcasts. Thank you and well done!

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May LeGrys's avatar

We're sending the vids to our family and friends in the UK too!

Stronger together.

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Marlene's avatar

I share them with my cousins in Ontario and Saskatchewan too!

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Christi-Anne Sokolewicz's avatar

Good morning, Ben. As always, thanks for your energy! Now cuddle that baby! ✨

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Cindy B's avatar

You wrote: "There is no playing nice. There will be no holding back." About damn time Democrats!!!! We HAVE to get our digital game on. Thank you Ben, my coffee is lovely!!!

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Dik de Bruijn's avatar

I hope there will be "no holding back." I find Michelle Obama's "when they go low, we go high," crede infuriating. It's fine for her to have that entitled mentality: she is a very wealthy woman with incredible connections. What about those of us who are just ordinary Americans? I doubt "no playing nice" will have any effect -- hasn't so far -- but it is certainly worth a try.

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Caro's avatar

I agree with your sentiments. But I have noticed recently even she isn't following this credo.

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ramona j's avatar

I agree. I HAVE tried. So did Michelle Obama. It didn't work. I don't have the answers, that's why I say we all lost. I'm out of NICE

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Trina Mason's avatar

In SOLIDARITY 💙💙💙💙💙💯

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Pamela Beckford's avatar

60 say 'til spring but 1462 days 'til his orangeness is gone (assuming he is around until the end of his term). Yes, I set up a countdown calendar - it's a small thing but it helps me to know that it's doable. RESIST!

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DAC's avatar

652 days until Mid Term elections Tuesday November 3, 2026. The work is now and every day. I will Do Something as Michele said every day that is part of solution, part of surviving and thriving.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

Love this idea!

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Beth Andersen's avatar

Thank you, Ben. Your fierce defense of Democracy is contagious. Together we ARE stronger. Tomorrow the MeidasTouch Mutt-a-thon will help dissipate the sickening resurgence of #MakeAmericaGagAgain.

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Jayme Tebow's avatar

Ben and Beth. Ben, Please use Beth’s quote on one of your podcasts “ Make America Gag Again” hysterical!

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Sara Frischer's avatar

Coffee is good, Good Morning Ben and Everyone here. Hold your baby girl and wife with good strong hugs. We have 27+ hours to go and I am concerned. The Bitcoin Reserve executive order is top of my mind, this morning added to the rest of the long list. The felon is going to drain the US Treasury and pad his pockets. Let's talk Emoluments Clause, Please and how to stop this. Going back to my first cup. Walked in a People's March yesterday, my neighboring town drew 150+ women, men, some little ones and several older women in their 80's with signs. Glad to be with this community of Meidas Mighty!

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Scott Bump's avatar

I heard about that... ugh put our secure yankee dollars in a volatile bit coin? budget of up 5 today down 5 the next day or worse? this man as Buffet said has never been right! he's mentioning a billionaire that has always been in hock his money is from doners and loans he is a business failure over6 times in a row bankrupt does he have a credit score? lol

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Donna Lodahl's avatar

This should be bigger news than the announcement that the inauguration was moved but crickets….

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Asarra's avatar

May a dome of protection cover each and ever facet of Meidas.

Keep safe warriors. 🙏

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Cathy McCarthy's avatar

At some point MeidasTouch will be faced with a subpoena to hand over your subscriber list to the fascist Gestapo. I am a premium paid subscriber and will launch my own contribution to destroying this regime by teaching workshops in legal resistance tactics based on successful endeavors like the Birmingham boycott. This one action led eventually to the Civil Rights movement and the law that has now been undermined by the corrupt SCROTUS. I will start locally and then offer my evidence based workshops on Zoom for everyone. I accept my fate. My question is how will you respond to this? Now is the time to formulate a plan to protect your subscribers.

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Margaret's avatar

Thank you and best wishes. How can I help?

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May LeGrys's avatar

Morning everyone! My coffee is from a roaster in Calgary, Alberta. Kienna coffee. I don't work for them! It's fair trade and they have some dark roast gems. We need to enjoy the small moments of bliss because there's work to do.

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Debbie E's avatar

Together we will thrive!

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Maryann Zdralek's avatar

My favorite day of the week! Coffee with Ben! We are the MeidusMighty!

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Jerry  Wechsler's avatar

I have a Gaggia espresso, with beans from Counter Culture Coffee Company; so my small latte is doing well.

My hope is that this cabal of miscreants will be as petty, egoistic, corrupt, and incompetent as the prior version.

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Caro's avatar

Has anyone noticed that since Space X blew up Elon Musk has gotten quiet? Maybe there was a start to the disintegration of these "very fine" people. Ramaswarmy for Senator? Does that mean he has been kicked out by Musk and Trump? Just the beginning for all of you.

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Jerry  Wechsler's avatar

As I said: I am waiting to see if the current crop of creeps will be more misogynistic, more rancidly racist, and especially more prone to pervasive impropriety than the prior batch of banshees.

Republicans are perfect at propaganda, but they groan at governance.

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Sandy's avatar

I.msrchedvyesterday in Sarasota Florida. Only got flipped off once. I must try harder, next protest. I love you all, Meidas Mighty 🏴‍☠️

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