… WaPo: “The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota after Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to unrest there.
Thank you for clarifying the whole Cohen debacle. I am glad Meidas has cut ties with him and I never really understood why he was so extolled. As a mental health professional, I don't throw around words like sociopath easily, but in this case, I think the shoe fits.
Good to hear it. He writes beautifully, but I never trusted him. He never explained why the first half of his life was total corruption (including the taxi medallions, which had nothing to do with Trump) and suddenly he had an "epiphany" and he was "converted." I stopped reading his Meidas Touch posts a while ago.
His prose is no better than that of most C+ level undergrad English majors. Not what you would expect from a law school graduate, even one who attended what consistently has been ranked as the worst law school in the U.S.: Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley. https://tinyurl.com/522x34z9; https://tinyurl.com/4t3p7fvy
Engineers write very well, it's just that they forget that us non-engineers don't think like they do. I married a nuclear engineer who would describe things to me about where to find things, with words like "north facing, roughly 10 yards, or perpendicular to the east side soffit, or at about a 90 degree angle if you are facing west", and I would say: please just say what the hell it is next to for crying out loud.
Years ago, I gave up asking my almost graduating physics undergrad what they were studying. They said: you would not understand. I said: try me. They did. I did not. So, no knock on engineers (nuclear and otherwise). My children have humbled me sufficiently (happily and justifiably). Often. 🤙
Yes, we all reach that point with our kids where the student becomes the teacher. My oldest son will say..."don't write that, it invites criticism, or will invoke unnecessary emotions." The other just says..."stop commenting on social media. Okay to read comments, but don't respond back. We've been raised on computers since birth and you Gen X people have not, so you don't need that kind of interaction."
Thank you for making me laugh. I meant no disrespect to you in making my comment about his writing style. If I offended you, I apologize (sincerely). I have spent decades as a writer and reader, so usually I can discern quality writing from crap. One of my kids is a liberal arts undergrad and (with glee) puts my skillset to shame. The older one is a STEM undergrad. Let’s just say that even with QM and matrix calculus, they write more coherently and with greater style then the man who earned himself 3 hots and a cot. ☮
I was relieved. Steve Schmidt has made a couple of posts in the last week or so referencing Cohen, and I was not happy Cohen was here on Meidas. Glad they did not hesitate to cut ties when it became obvious he had not been truthful.
I agree. My non medical eval was he was a Narc, is a Narc and will most likely be one forever. Perhaps his substack isnt making enough money for him, so he wants to be back into the business sector (or Trumps cabinet, hah hah no way) and a pardon opens doors. Its sad and I dont feel at all surprised or disappointed in him. One should need not be surprised at the behaviour with someone with his mental condition is. As you understand.
A couple weeks ago, in discussing Michael Wolfe, I said the revelation that he was a liar restored my faith in my “bullshitometer”. Well, Cohen just reinforced that! I’m a Meidas subscriber and an Aaron subscriber but I avoided any article Cohen wrote. This revelation didn’t surprise me at all.
> Podcaster Joe Rogan: “There’s two things that are insane. One is the targeting of migrant workers. Not cartel members, not gang members, not drug dealers. Just construction workers. Showing up at construction sites, raiding them. Gardeners. Like, really?”
I'm still amazed that anyone who lived through Trump's first term would be surprised by any of this.
Exactly. Was Rogan’s second thing the unwarranted target/assault on American citizens, by any chance? … as we all warned would happen during the 2024 campaign, but were ignored and/or sneered at for being too partisan or hyperbolic? As if it weren’t obvious to anyone without ulterior motives and an unmuddled brain.
It continues to astound me how so many have accepted or normalized Trump’s malignancy. People need to remember what it was like prior to Trump… we went from expecting almost Christ-like perfection from our presidential prospects… to accepting the devil. Feels literally so, and I am not a religious person. Trump is evil-personified.
Ron, thank you for addressing the Cohen situation. The silence from the brothers since the cutoff has been deafening and disappointing. Keep up your stellar work!
Since Meidas began posting Michael Cohen Substack essays I have always deleted them in my mailbox and didn't read them. I never trusted the man due to his Trump background and I didn't believe his mea culpas. I'm glad the truth is out and I was pleased that Meidas dropped him very quickly.
I stopped reading or watching Michael Cohen when he got argumentative and defensive on Jim Acosta's show months ago. It was over ... questions about Donald Trump providing a note for Epstein's bday book. It was the naked woman "doodle" picture. Cohen asserted that Donald could not have and would never have done that and he (Cohen) knew bc he knew Trump better than anyone.
Then, Michael Cohen attacked people who were commenting about it. Cohen never appeared on Acosta's show again. He used to appear weekly. It was so strange. I thought, he was lying and/or covering up something. I am so glad Meidas has severed ties with Cohen. I do think, legal issues aside, in an effort to be transparent, they should address this publicly, like Ron just did here. It does not need to be a long statement.
Yes. I am glad they cut ties with Cohen. Interesting comments. I read what I want to read from Meidas. I make every effort to read Ron Filipkowski's daily newsletter. It's a good update, concise and he makes me laugh during these dark times.
Yes. And I even commented on that. He lost me then but I gave him the benefit of the doubt on some later stuff. It’s too bad, but in the end it’s all CYA.
I wrote something innocuous - responding to someone else's comment that also wasn't that bad. It was more along the lines of what is going on? Why was he so defensive? I responded with something like even if Trump himself didn't draw it, he signed off on it. Cohen told me to FU and what did I know? He went off on me. I don't tend to write very strong comments. I try to be polite. I had to look three times to make sure it was directed at me. I ended up somewhat apologizing for how I may have come across. Yup- it's all CYA.
I didn’t even realize he was with Meidas. I’m pretty much here just for Ron’s substacks. I guess Michael Cohen wasn’t satisfied having all the MAGAs pissed at him. He wants the whole spectrum to tell him to take a hike.
Ron, sincerely thanking you for your comments on Cohen. You have put my mind at ease with this whole episode and validated my own thoughts. Your reporting is incredible, loyal to you forever!!
"Separation of Church and Hate".......John Fugelsangs NYTimes bestseller will explain it all to you!!! Research " Ruth Ben-Ghiat..."Strongman"......the book and YouTube interviews.
Do what TacoTits hates you to do.......educate yourself!!!!!
Excellent book! Everybody should read it. Everybody—christians, Christians, non-christians, anybody who deals with any of these groups. Serious topics discussed with common sense and humor.
I haven’t been able to listen to my usual podcasts and I’ve avoided emails and Substack for a week. I just can’t believe we are here and wonder how we’re getting out of this mess.
They refuse the truth and are uncomfortable when confronted with it…My Aunt only watches Fox and I remind her about facts and she backs off but that won’t sway her…
As far as I can tell, the only criminal organizations around here are ICE. Defund, abolish and imprison. The entire Dump regime and his brown shirts should be held accountable!
I don't think we can practically defund or abolish ICE, and I fear that kind of language will work against Democrats like "defund the police" did a few years ago. However, they do need some serious reform along with comprehensive immigration reform legislation. And yes, she of them deserve to be investigated for breaking the law. Obama deported 3 million people during his 8 years in office, and you never heard these kinds of stories.
I understand that but also think we will always need some level of immigration control enforcement. For the majority of migrants who are here working and following our laws, I hope Congress will finally find their way to passing legislation for an eventual path to citizenship.
Okay, then give it back to the agency it was under before ICE. I'm not saying get rid of all immigration enforcement, I'm saying the nazis gotta go! Those two things are separate. You can have immigration and customs enforcement without all these violations of rights.
#Minnesota & #Greenland : #Patriots don't obey illegal orders! They also don't give them! There is NO absolute immunity for absolute stupidity! #Politics
“The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota”. “The soldiers are assigned to two infantry battalions with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, which is based in Alaska and specializes in cold-weather operations.”
Question…are these Arctic trained soldiers really getting ready to deploy to Minnesota, or does Pete Kegseth actually plan to storm troop them into Greenland?
They'll probably flip the 2nd-hand Nobel medal in the Oval and see who gets heads or tails, James. Just my own cynical view as by all estimations there seems little serious thought processes occurring among their reptilian stunted brainstems.
I almost didn't subscribe to Meidas because of Cohen being present. I read some of his posts and found them to be too vindictive. He did what he did, he was PINO's "fixer". I think he was trying to "fix" his reputation by being part of your company. I am happy to see he is gone. His being on your team gave me pause. Thank you for getting rid of the sociopath. He just didn't fit. He was not trust worthy.
Thank you for clarifying the whole Cohen debacle. I am glad Meidas has cut ties with him and I never really understood why he was so extolled. As a mental health professional, I don't throw around words like sociopath easily, but in this case, I think the shoe fits.
MTN cut Michael Cohen......that is all I need to know. MTN is a place I can trust and their word is good enough for me.........
No time to waste on spilt milk...........democracy and frredom is on the line.
Exactly
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WJB motown. Yes, and yes, and yes. Beautifully said. 👏👏👏👏
Good to hear it. He writes beautifully, but I never trusted him. He never explained why the first half of his life was total corruption (including the taxi medallions, which had nothing to do with Trump) and suddenly he had an "epiphany" and he was "converted." I stopped reading his Meidas Touch posts a while ago.
His prose is no better than that of most C+ level undergrad English majors. Not what you would expect from a law school graduate, even one who attended what consistently has been ranked as the worst law school in the U.S.: Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley. https://tinyurl.com/522x34z9; https://tinyurl.com/4t3p7fvy
I'm an engineer, so what would I know about great writing :-). With my students and my own writing, I try to aim for "understandable."
Engineers write very well, it's just that they forget that us non-engineers don't think like they do. I married a nuclear engineer who would describe things to me about where to find things, with words like "north facing, roughly 10 yards, or perpendicular to the east side soffit, or at about a 90 degree angle if you are facing west", and I would say: please just say what the hell it is next to for crying out loud.
Years ago, I gave up asking my almost graduating physics undergrad what they were studying. They said: you would not understand. I said: try me. They did. I did not. So, no knock on engineers (nuclear and otherwise). My children have humbled me sufficiently (happily and justifiably). Often. 🤙
Yes, we all reach that point with our kids where the student becomes the teacher. My oldest son will say..."don't write that, it invites criticism, or will invoke unnecessary emotions." The other just says..."stop commenting on social media. Okay to read comments, but don't respond back. We've been raised on computers since birth and you Gen X people have not, so you don't need that kind of interaction."
Thank you for making me laugh. I meant no disrespect to you in making my comment about his writing style. If I offended you, I apologize (sincerely). I have spent decades as a writer and reader, so usually I can discern quality writing from crap. One of my kids is a liberal arts undergrad and (with glee) puts my skillset to shame. The older one is a STEM undergrad. Let’s just say that even with QM and matrix calculus, they write more coherently and with greater style then the man who earned himself 3 hots and a cot. ☮
His colorful writing style fooled me too. But his videos did not. So I quit both a long time ago.
His crayon box (not your standard 64 shades) had only four hues of gray (1) poor me, (2) pity me; (3) woe is me; and (4) all matters regarding truth.
I stopped too. Since I was married to a gaslighter for 22 years, I recognized his BS. I would just scroll on by his pieces.
I was relieved. Steve Schmidt has made a couple of posts in the last week or so referencing Cohen, and I was not happy Cohen was here on Meidas. Glad they did not hesitate to cut ties when it became obvious he had not been truthful.
When was he truthful?
I agree. My non medical eval was he was a Narc, is a Narc and will most likely be one forever. Perhaps his substack isnt making enough money for him, so he wants to be back into the business sector (or Trumps cabinet, hah hah no way) and a pardon opens doors. Its sad and I dont feel at all surprised or disappointed in him. One should need not be surprised at the behaviour with someone with his mental condition is. As you understand.
A couple weeks ago, in discussing Michael Wolfe, I said the revelation that he was a liar restored my faith in my “bullshitometer”. Well, Cohen just reinforced that! I’m a Meidas subscriber and an Aaron subscriber but I avoided any article Cohen wrote. This revelation didn’t surprise me at all.
> Podcaster Joe Rogan: “There’s two things that are insane. One is the targeting of migrant workers. Not cartel members, not gang members, not drug dealers. Just construction workers. Showing up at construction sites, raiding them. Gardeners. Like, really?”
I'm still amazed that anyone who lived through Trump's first term would be surprised by any of this.
Exactly. Was Rogan’s second thing the unwarranted target/assault on American citizens, by any chance? … as we all warned would happen during the 2024 campaign, but were ignored and/or sneered at for being too partisan or hyperbolic? As if it weren’t obvious to anyone without ulterior motives and an unmuddled brain.
It continues to astound me how so many have accepted or normalized Trump’s malignancy. People need to remember what it was like prior to Trump… we went from expecting almost Christ-like perfection from our presidential prospects… to accepting the devil. Feels literally so, and I am not a religious person. Trump is evil-personified.
Really. I’m fascinated by how and why someone wakes up. I’m also not sure how much of it is genuine.
This isn't Rogans first minor pushback. They aren't waking up, yet.
Ron, thank you for addressing the Cohen situation. The silence from the brothers since the cutoff has been deafening and disappointing. Keep up your stellar work!
When employees are terminated, it's not uncommon for employers to NOT discuss personnel matters for legal reasons.
They did make a post about it.
https://www.threads.com/@meidastouch/post/DToGS-HD4zg?xmt=AQF0bBL_uLMVdmoCwJqgeWLuMgxC7Zq-TueAtWCb52HjXRtnjK6Q0Ay2-gs4SNDhYWyIYkY&slof=1
Since Meidas began posting Michael Cohen Substack essays I have always deleted them in my mailbox and didn't read them. I never trusted the man due to his Trump background and I didn't believe his mea culpas. I'm glad the truth is out and I was pleased that Meidas dropped him very quickly.
Same. Cohen is just… smarmy, for lack of a better word.
I stopped reading or watching Michael Cohen when he got argumentative and defensive on Jim Acosta's show months ago. It was over ... questions about Donald Trump providing a note for Epstein's bday book. It was the naked woman "doodle" picture. Cohen asserted that Donald could not have and would never have done that and he (Cohen) knew bc he knew Trump better than anyone.
Then, Michael Cohen attacked people who were commenting about it. Cohen never appeared on Acosta's show again. He used to appear weekly. It was so strange. I thought, he was lying and/or covering up something. I am so glad Meidas has severed ties with Cohen. I do think, legal issues aside, in an effort to be transparent, they should address this publicly, like Ron just did here. It does not need to be a long statement.
https://www.threads.com/@meidastouch/post/DToGS-HD4zg?xmt=AQF0bBL_uLMVdmoCwJqgeWLuMgxC7Zq-TueAtWCb52HjXRtnjK6Q0Ay2-gs4SNDhYWyIYkY&slof=1
Yes. I am glad they cut ties with Cohen. Interesting comments. I read what I want to read from Meidas. I make every effort to read Ron Filipkowski's daily newsletter. It's a good update, concise and he makes me laugh during these dark times.
That’s when the red flag went up for me too The doodle defense.
Remember that? Were you watching/listening that day? I was stunned and then his comments. He was unhinged.
Yes. And I even commented on that. He lost me then but I gave him the benefit of the doubt on some later stuff. It’s too bad, but in the end it’s all CYA.
I wrote something innocuous - responding to someone else's comment that also wasn't that bad. It was more along the lines of what is going on? Why was he so defensive? I responded with something like even if Trump himself didn't draw it, he signed off on it. Cohen told me to FU and what did I know? He went off on me. I don't tend to write very strong comments. I try to be polite. I had to look three times to make sure it was directed at me. I ended up somewhat apologizing for how I may have come across. Yup- it's all CYA.
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same
Same. Delete.
Same. Never read them.
Never read them - didn’t trust him at all!
Same here. I would sometimes start to read without looking at the author and then realize the style was his and I’d delete it.
I didn’t even realize he was with Meidas. I’m pretty much here just for Ron’s substacks. I guess Michael Cohen wasn’t satisfied having all the MAGAs pissed at him. He wants the whole spectrum to tell him to take a hike.
If they dont know how to drive on ice, they shouldn't be in Minnesota in the winter.
That was so amusing, watering the pavement to make ICE!!! HAHAHA!!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jan. 17th 🎵 We Hate ICE
https://ojaiohana.substack.com/p/video-we-hate-ice?r=5chxge&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Jan. 18th
Exigency: The ICE List
https://open.substack.com/pub/ojaiohana/p/exigency-the-ice-list-c56?r=5chxge&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Your honesty, integrity and tenacity speaks volumes where you’re concerned. Thank you Ron for a job well done. You are most appreciated.
Agreed.
💙 Courage Is Contagious 💙 please Restack 🫱🏿🫲🏾
MLK's Birthday special
https://open.substack.com/pub/ojaiohana/p/on-mlks-birthday-the-arc-of-the-moral
Ron, sincerely thanking you for your comments on Cohen. You have put my mind at ease with this whole episode and validated my own thoughts. Your reporting is incredible, loyal to you forever!!
My gut told me not to trust Cohen. I'm glad I never responded to his con. Thank you for confirming that a leopard doesn't change his spots!
Thank you for the clarification with Michael Cohen. I understand perfectly now.
I’m just sick over what’s happening in this country since Trump came in. How could anyone vote for this selfish and corrupt person!
"Separation of Church and Hate".......John Fugelsangs NYTimes bestseller will explain it all to you!!! Research " Ruth Ben-Ghiat..."Strongman"......the book and YouTube interviews.
Do what TacoTits hates you to do.......educate yourself!!!!!
Agree on John Fugelsangs Book! Have not read Strongman.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat just did a YOUTUBE interview on IHIPNEWS.......totally worth it. Jennifer Welch is doing amazing work these days.
Excellent book! Everybody should read it. Everybody—christians, Christians, non-christians, anybody who deals with any of these groups. Serious topics discussed with common sense and humor.
I haven’t been able to listen to my usual podcasts and I’ve avoided emails and Substack for a week. I just can’t believe we are here and wonder how we’re getting out of this mess.
I know exactly how you feel
They refuse the truth and are uncomfortable when confronted with it…My Aunt only watches Fox and I remind her about facts and she backs off but that won’t sway her…
FIFA is embarrassed now?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ticket sales must be down. LOL!
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As far as I can tell, the only criminal organizations around here are ICE. Defund, abolish and imprison. The entire Dump regime and his brown shirts should be held accountable!
Fuck ICE!
I don't think we can practically defund or abolish ICE, and I fear that kind of language will work against Democrats like "defund the police" did a few years ago. However, they do need some serious reform along with comprehensive immigration reform legislation. And yes, she of them deserve to be investigated for breaking the law. Obama deported 3 million people during his 8 years in office, and you never heard these kinds of stories.
So the police have a much higher approval than ICE does, especially now that they've killed citizens.
Saying Abolish ICE isn't as controversial. Yet. Fascists aren't very popular and WAY more people would rather see them gone than the police.
I understand that but also think we will always need some level of immigration control enforcement. For the majority of migrants who are here working and following our laws, I hope Congress will finally find their way to passing legislation for an eventual path to citizenship.
Okay, then give it back to the agency it was under before ICE. I'm not saying get rid of all immigration enforcement, I'm saying the nazis gotta go! Those two things are separate. You can have immigration and customs enforcement without all these violations of rights.
#Minnesota & #Greenland : #Patriots don't obey illegal orders! They also don't give them! There is NO absolute immunity for absolute stupidity! #Politics
Jan. 17th 🎵 We Hate ICE
https://ojaiohana.substack.com/p/video-we-hate-ice?r=5chxge&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
“The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota”. “The soldiers are assigned to two infantry battalions with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, which is based in Alaska and specializes in cold-weather operations.”
Question…are these Arctic trained soldiers really getting ready to deploy to Minnesota, or does Pete Kegseth actually plan to storm troop them into Greenland?
My question exactly.
They'll probably flip the 2nd-hand Nobel medal in the Oval and see who gets heads or tails, James. Just my own cynical view as by all estimations there seems little serious thought processes occurring among their reptilian stunted brainstems.
Ohhhh good question!
I think he’d be more apt to move troops from Fort Drum NY to Greenland— but what do I know??
It always for show for Hegseth….He’s a wanna be and a control freak like Trump…Intimidation is their game….
It's about time you dump Cohen. There's no need to provide a platform for someone with his sleazy history.
I almost didn't subscribe to Meidas because of Cohen being present. I read some of his posts and found them to be too vindictive. He did what he did, he was PINO's "fixer". I think he was trying to "fix" his reputation by being part of your company. I am happy to see he is gone. His being on your team gave me pause. Thank you for getting rid of the sociopath. He just didn't fit. He was not trust worthy.
Same here.