I'm not American but I joined your substack long ago because I understand that EVERYONE needs to do all they can in this HUGE battle for DEMOCRACY. What is going on in the USA is DIRECTLY spreading to much more of the world... their MONEY and movement is flowing out from them and contaminating more and more of the world. Their bots and bullsh*t and BILLIONS $ are spreading their lies and hate. And that's why I will also soon be buying this substack for a few friends of mine... because I understand what is at stake - DEMOCRACY FOR THE WORLD. EVERYONE neeeeeeeds to do alll they can to fight this fight. People need to get creative. We NEED to show up. Thank you Meidas for doing farrrr more than your part. Thanks for your MASSIVE EFFORTS ALLL THE TIME !!!! I will think of more and more things I can personally do, each and every day.
The administration’s rubes were not elevated for skill, integrity, or experience. They were chosen because they would respond as told, sneer when ordered, and parrot whatever falsehood the moment required. Credentials meant nothing; loyalty was everything. In place of statesmen, we got lackeys. Instead of leaders, we got frauds. Sycophantic liars, hand-picked to serve a demented felon. Dallas was not a leftist. Leftists don’t shoot immigrants.
Correctly stated, Carl. Thank you. Their incompetence and blind loyalty is our ally. They are and will continue to trip over their own feet. Homan. Trump's speech at the UN ain't gaining him prestige. Gawfas though.
Kim, I am an American. I thank you for your support and understanding. You nailed it perfectly. As you say, what is happening in the US is contaminating more and more of the world.
Democracy is NOT a spectator sport.
As you say EVERYONE neeeeeeeds to do all they can in this fight.
I have been dragged down into some sites that are clearly MAGA (sometimes Canadian MAGA!) and have been fighting with them and stating facts as much as I could. Many who have more than two brain cells figure out I’m Canadian (by the flag on my profile pic! lol) and then they start with some pretty vulgar stuff and telling me I have no business on “their” platform…lol…..my response is “when you learn to control your fascist government from disrupting the adults on this planet while we collectively try to make a better world for EVERYONE, then the need to scold you for being stupid will not be necessary 🇨🇦♥️
Your response to MAGA is commendable, and polite. I like it. I don't know that I could be as polite and patient as you are.
When I'm in a polite mood, I'd probably say "who died and made you the boss of me?"
But since I'm a Sagittarius, I tend to be blunt and aim for the bullseye, sometimes not being polite or PC. That's when I would probably use a hellava bunch of STFUs, STFDs, WTFs, JFCs, eff yous, F this, F that, etc.
P.S. this ain't my site, but glad to have you here.
Always felt the Canadians were far more civilized than we Americans. They are what we used to be and sadly will never be goo going back to unless a miracle changes our course. With mass shootings every day of this year what does that tell us?
Thank you so much for your support and understanding
Not all Canadians feel the same way and that's understandable after what trump has done to Canada. I send my deepest gratitude to you and GOD BLESS you.
This morning Jen Rubin cited to the 3.5% rule. Developed by Erica Chenoweth and colleagues at Harvard, it postulates that “no government has withstood a challenge of 3.5% of their population mobilized against it during a peak event.” However, this is a rule of thumb, not an inviolate law of politics. Chenoweth acknowledges that Brunei and Bahrain, where more than 3.5% turned out but the governments were not overthrown, are exceptions to the rule.
We need a big turnout Oct. 18
Many Congressional Republicans privately admit Trump is nuts but are intimidated. Among them are members of the Problem Solvers Caucus in the House. https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/
Need positive reinforcement to come forward.
Some represent majority Dem districts or districts where independents have swung away from MAGA.
Today the threat of a shutdown demands action on expiring healthcare subsidies and other funding priorities. Democratic leaders state they are ready to work to avoid a shutdown and blame the current Republican leadership and Trump for the stalemate.
Also there's the Epstein discharge petition issue.
Maybe we won't have to wait til the 18th. When the government shuts down, as I believe it will (on purpose), they will do mass firings. If this is presented to the masses as an end to any government and so, loss of rights, protections, and financial support, eg health and SS, it may spur people to come out with their pitchforks. Hoping, but not hoping.
I still for the most part trust the people’s vote when they are faced with truth and facts! Just that in the last election it was a fluke where folks did not vote. I have to believe the vote was tampered with because it did not add up!
We all have different talents but I sure like yours. I can barely make two lines rhyme let alone make sense. Your work always brings a feeling of agreement and sort of contentment to me. Thank you for sharing this talent and using it for such a good cause.
Not going anywhere. Here with you for the long haul. Seriously thank you Ben for all of your sacrifices. We all see what you’re doing and are proud to be here with you. Love you MeidasTouch.
Thank you for all you do. Substack and Meidas are the only news sources I use anymore because no one else can be trusted to not spread the Mango Mussolini's propaganda
I’ve said it before and here it comes again. You have our support. Just keep asking and we will deliver! Just as you and Meidas Touch have and continue to deliver the best reporting in these really difficult and dangerous times! ThankYOU 💪🙌🥰
Mass federal layoffs are threatened if the government shuts down, says the dictator who wimped out of a meeting with House Democrats. Juice Box Jury slavers at the prospect of millions of unemployed Americans and their pets suffering widespread hunger for the first time since the Depression.
Here's a thing, Ben: I would never conscience violence against political advocates, but I am not starry-eyed enough to be blind to the dangers involved in pushing back against autocratic actors. Still and all, there is a kind of nobility about doing it anyway. Because then you have earned the status of hero, and will never have to wonder what's life all about. We do have your back, and you have our gratitude.
I receive your news information but had not taken the time to read or review. Now that I have slowed the pace, Thank you and I appreciate your work on revealing the truth and undaunted reporting. New subscriber!!
Sorry but, there are 77 million Americans I do not love or like at this moment. Until the 1,200 missing people from Alligator Alcatraz are accounted for.......I will never cross the border. My boycott will be lifelong.
Tom Homan has financial ties to the private prision system in the USA. They make money from how many people they incarcerate. It is total hunting season for ICE right now. Travel to America is not recommended. 150 Canadians have been detained so far that we know of.
Thank you for being willing to still stand up to the corruption where others with “less” to loose have been bending the knee. Thank you for always striving for what the moral clarity that we are missing in this world as it collapses into chaos.
We have your back Ben.
I'm not American but I joined your substack long ago because I understand that EVERYONE needs to do all they can in this HUGE battle for DEMOCRACY. What is going on in the USA is DIRECTLY spreading to much more of the world... their MONEY and movement is flowing out from them and contaminating more and more of the world. Their bots and bullsh*t and BILLIONS $ are spreading their lies and hate. And that's why I will also soon be buying this substack for a few friends of mine... because I understand what is at stake - DEMOCRACY FOR THE WORLD. EVERYONE neeeeeeeds to do alll they can to fight this fight. People need to get creative. We NEED to show up. Thank you Meidas for doing farrrr more than your part. Thanks for your MASSIVE EFFORTS ALLL THE TIME !!!! I will think of more and more things I can personally do, each and every day.
Thank you for your understanding of what is happening and for your support.
kk rolly is a scammer with a fake account. Don’t hit the link it’s Spam. Report and block.
The administration’s rubes were not elevated for skill, integrity, or experience. They were chosen because they would respond as told, sneer when ordered, and parrot whatever falsehood the moment required. Credentials meant nothing; loyalty was everything. In place of statesmen, we got lackeys. Instead of leaders, we got frauds. Sycophantic liars, hand-picked to serve a demented felon. Dallas was not a leftist. Leftists don’t shoot immigrants.
https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/rights-hate-unmatched?r=3m1bs
Correctly stated, Carl. Thank you. Their incompetence and blind loyalty is our ally. They are and will continue to trip over their own feet. Homan. Trump's speech at the UN ain't gaining him prestige. Gawfas though.
Kim, I am an American. I thank you for your support and understanding. You nailed it perfectly. As you say, what is happening in the US is contaminating more and more of the world.
Democracy is NOT a spectator sport.
As you say EVERYONE neeeeeeeds to do all they can in this fight.
I have been dragged down into some sites that are clearly MAGA (sometimes Canadian MAGA!) and have been fighting with them and stating facts as much as I could. Many who have more than two brain cells figure out I’m Canadian (by the flag on my profile pic! lol) and then they start with some pretty vulgar stuff and telling me I have no business on “their” platform…lol…..my response is “when you learn to control your fascist government from disrupting the adults on this planet while we collectively try to make a better world for EVERYONE, then the need to scold you for being stupid will not be necessary 🇨🇦♥️
Your response to MAGA is commendable, and polite. I like it. I don't know that I could be as polite and patient as you are.
When I'm in a polite mood, I'd probably say "who died and made you the boss of me?"
But since I'm a Sagittarius, I tend to be blunt and aim for the bullseye, sometimes not being polite or PC. That's when I would probably use a hellava bunch of STFUs, STFDs, WTFs, JFCs, eff yous, F this, F that, etc.
P.S. this ain't my site, but glad to have you here.
Thank you, Darlene! Well said!
It's Democracy Without Borders, since we're all in this together.
The Maple Leaf Forever!!
...and a most beautiful song that is.
Always felt the Canadians were far more civilized than we Americans. They are what we used to be and sadly will never be goo going back to unless a miracle changes our course. With mass shootings every day of this year what does that tell us?
Thank you, Kim, this Canuck salutes. 💖 🇨🇦
You just put into words how I feel 🥰🇨🇦♥️
Thank you so much for your support and understanding
Not all Canadians feel the same way and that's understandable after what trump has done to Canada. I send my deepest gratitude to you and GOD BLESS you.
This morning Jen Rubin cited to the 3.5% rule. Developed by Erica Chenoweth and colleagues at Harvard, it postulates that “no government has withstood a challenge of 3.5% of their population mobilized against it during a peak event.” However, this is a rule of thumb, not an inviolate law of politics. Chenoweth acknowledges that Brunei and Bahrain, where more than 3.5% turned out but the governments were not overthrown, are exceptions to the rule.
We need a big turnout Oct. 18
Many Congressional Republicans privately admit Trump is nuts but are intimidated. Among them are members of the Problem Solvers Caucus in the House. https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/
Need positive reinforcement to come forward.
Some represent majority Dem districts or districts where independents have swung away from MAGA.
Today the threat of a shutdown demands action on expiring healthcare subsidies and other funding priorities. Democratic leaders state they are ready to work to avoid a shutdown and blame the current Republican leadership and Trump for the stalemate.
Also there's the Epstein discharge petition issue.
I feel that the next protest is going to be much bigger than Junes. The impact on finances are getting worse and the rhetoric is more insane.
Maybe we won't have to wait til the 18th. When the government shuts down, as I believe it will (on purpose), they will do mass firings. If this is presented to the masses as an end to any government and so, loss of rights, protections, and financial support, eg health and SS, it may spur people to come out with their pitchforks. Hoping, but not hoping.
This may sound crass but my late husband used to always say:
"You can hope in one hand and sh** in the other and see which one fills up first!"
I would still be on the side of hope, in light of all the sh**, but now, with a HUGE helping of personal non-violent action.
Hmmm, I remember my mother saying that also.
Yeah, Barb O, I agree. They are giddy with their own perceived power and greatly underestimate "we the people" and our opposition.
I still for the most part trust the people’s vote when they are faced with truth and facts! Just that in the last election it was a fluke where folks did not vote. I have to believe the vote was tampered with because it did not add up!
Yes we do!
Just wanted to share this with everybody
The #MeidaaMighty will NOT back down, nor bend the knee to cowards and criminals.
Meidas mighty will defend democracy! I wrote a poem for Meidas inspired by their bravery: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/meidas-touch-poem
We all have different talents but I sure like yours. I can barely make two lines rhyme let alone make sense. Your work always brings a feeling of agreement and sort of contentment to me. Thank you for sharing this talent and using it for such a good cause.
Yes. Exactly what is needed. I'm with you and I thank you. My knees are in great shape to stand tall as well!
Spot on we will NOT back down!!
Hell to the NO!!! WE will not back down!
We will not obey. We will not kiss the ring. We are the Meidas Mighty!
Not going anywhere. Here with you for the long haul. Seriously thank you Ben for all of your sacrifices. We all see what you’re doing and are proud to be here with you. Love you MeidasTouch.
Forever Ben
Thank you for all you do. Substack and Meidas are the only news sources I use anymore because no one else can be trusted to not spread the Mango Mussolini's propaganda
Skye, same here!
I’m proud of MTN and all the pro democracy content creators who fight hard for we the people and democracy 💙💯✊🏽
Here in Australia I am so grateful for your coverage- keep up the good fight. Democracy is worth it! 👍
I second your comment from Queensland Australia
Thank you for your support.
Exactly right - Australia here too :)
Thank you for your support.
Absolutely, thank you for your support 😊☮️
Thank you for your support.
Another Australian here whole heartedly agreeing with you.
We will not back down. We will not be silenced. Release the Epstein files. We are the resistance. ✊✊✊
I’ve said it before and here it comes again. You have our support. Just keep asking and we will deliver! Just as you and Meidas Touch have and continue to deliver the best reporting in these really difficult and dangerous times! ThankYOU 💪🙌🥰
Mass federal layoffs are threatened if the government shuts down, says the dictator who wimped out of a meeting with House Democrats. Juice Box Jury slavers at the prospect of millions of unemployed Americans and their pets suffering widespread hunger for the first time since the Depression.
Indeed I am with you though w / limited income I will eventually upgrade!
You are here. That's all that matters.right now. 🙏
Amen….
That is my case as well!
We Are In This Together!!!
Here's a thing, Ben: I would never conscience violence against political advocates, but I am not starry-eyed enough to be blind to the dangers involved in pushing back against autocratic actors. Still and all, there is a kind of nobility about doing it anyway. Because then you have earned the status of hero, and will never have to wonder what's life all about. We do have your back, and you have our gratitude.
I receive your news information but had not taken the time to read or review. Now that I have slowed the pace, Thank you and I appreciate your work on revealing the truth and undaunted reporting. New subscriber!!
🙏
Love you bros ! Yall rock with the real news .
We love Americans. We love Meidas. But we loathe the orange dictator destroying your Country. GET HIM OUT !!!
Sorry but, there are 77 million Americans I do not love or like at this moment. Until the 1,200 missing people from Alligator Alcatraz are accounted for.......I will never cross the border. My boycott will be lifelong.
(Very well said!!!) <3
Tom Homan has financial ties to the private prision system in the USA. They make money from how many people they incarcerate. It is total hunting season for ICE right now. Travel to America is not recommended. 150 Canadians have been detained so far that we know of.
Thank you for being willing to still stand up to the corruption where others with “less” to loose have been bending the knee. Thank you for always striving for what the moral clarity that we are missing in this world as it collapses into chaos.
✊ Don't let them intimidate you, keep fighting back.