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James Wilson's avatar

You and your brothers are patriots. Standing up for democracy and fairness.

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Toni's avatar

That's awesome. Wish I could go in person, but I'll be with you in spirit!

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

We need Meidas to be effective.

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Katyta's avatar

These people are delusional as hell. It’s crazy 🤦🏾‍♀️

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Sancho Panza's avatar

Can’t help but wonder if the Germans felt the same way in 41-45. Around 50 million deaths, and not that many Germans, and the dissolution of their country was the price to get them there. The pressing question is, will it take that many human deaths and the death of America to get MAGA there. The similarities between Hitler and Shitler are strong.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Orange Hitler read a book of actual Hitler speeches.

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Jean Conley's avatar

Definitely--and so did his Gestapo Party. Now they're following what was written in that book.

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Casey Bemis's avatar

He can read? It must have been an audio book.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Cankles can read the birth certificates of girls under the age of 14.......no problem there.

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Richard Timko's avatar

Yes !

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Stephenie Rich's avatar

They intend to do exactly that! Trump's scum

Being kind😊

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Afghan Veteran Voice's avatar

An Afghan veteran who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American forces has now been left behind with nothing. He sacrificed his health, his future, and his safety in a war that was not his alone but today i feels abandoned by the very government i fought beside.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about basic humanity. No soldier or ally who risked everything for America should ever be forgotten. I hope more Americans will raise their voices for those Afghan veterans who kept their promises to the U.S., even when the U.S. didn’t keep its promises to them. I hope USA officials pay attention to us.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

And to all veterans. My husband served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was there for the burning of the oil fields. He passed in July 2024 from esophageal cancer. He loved his country. I believe God took him so he could not see what Trump was doing to his country.

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ajay ess's avatar

PLEEEEEZ ALL OF YOU, SEND MESSAGES TO ALL YOUR FED AND STATE REPS, AND GET LOCAL PETITIONS SIGNED, TO HAVE ALL VETERANS RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME HEALTHCARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...then we'll see just how much those on the congressional gravy train really and honestly believe what they infer about the veterans being their BFF's forever..

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Jean Conley's avatar

Bingo! Better yet, add to that strip them all of their benefits--especially health ones--and increase all the health benefits that our armed forces--both those on active duty as well as retired...

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Barbara Schick's avatar

excellent idea. Veterans deserve the best health care in the world, no doubt about it. It is not friendship to deny veterans health care. They put their lives on the line for the rest of us. With friends like Congress, they don't need enemies.

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Jean Conley's avatar

Absolutely! I'm sick of our veterans getting less than perfect care while the republiCRAPS find sneaky ways to elevate theirs (of course, I'm referring to the ones in D.C.). And even our VETERANS pay for THEIRS!!!!!!!!!!!

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Robynn's avatar

Will do! What a great idea.

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JOHN SMITH's avatar

He still lives in your heart and mind.

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hanet's avatar

This has to be so disheartening to veterans. One of the many reasons trump and his regime need to be brought down and held accountable. All these lives of profound service should be honored and their sacrifices sacred. He's profaned everything good about America and in time we will take it all back.

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Gjay15's avatar

I hold that Hope about God sparing your husband.

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Linda's avatar

I am sorry for your loss, I too am a Military Widow and I cringe everytime I see Trump fake his salute to any of out troops and used them against fellow Americans…Can’t wait till he’s gone…

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Jane's avatar

I am so sorry fro your loss - and I thank you for your sacrifice ..

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Lynda True's avatar

So sorry for your loss. My husband was also a veteran (Vietnam) who passed eight years ago. I come from a generational military family and am heartbroken about what Trump and his conspirators are and have been doing to our country. It’s an horrific tragedy and, hopefully we can put a stop to it.

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Arlene Meaney's avatar

To hear this breaks my heart. there have been others this country has abandoned at the end of wars or "conflicts". The Kurds, Vietnamese etc. I can't tell you why. I can't think of one reason other than expediency and having no more use of you. They may rebuild your country but they don't rebuild you. Trump is also abandoning us tearing our lives down also. When we get rid of him we'll rebuild our country. I wish I could help you but I am in the dark as much as you. I'm sorry.

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Gjay15's avatar

America has fallen short many times when it comes to our veterans and those allies who sacrificed much to support them

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Jean Conley's avatar

But especially NOW with our own "Hitler" in charge at the Oval Office--and his Gestapo republiCRAP supporters/party.

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ajay ess's avatar

PLEEEEEZ ALL OF YOU, SEND MESSAGES TO ALL YOUR FED AND STATE REPS, AND GET LOCAL PETITIONS SIGNED, TO HAVE ALL VETERANS RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME HEALTHCARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...then we'll see just how much those on the congressional gravy train really and honestly believe what they infer about the veterans being their BFF's forever..

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Michelle Nee's avatar

I stand with you! I apologize on behalf of our government. It has abandoned ALL of us. Please stay in the fight to help bring about change so that ALL people will be included and represented and bring an end to tyranny.

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ajay ess's avatar

PLEEEEEZ ALL OF YOU, SEND MESSAGES TO ALL YOUR FED AND STATE REPS, AND GET LOCAL PETITIONS SIGNED, TO HAVE ALL VETERANS RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME HEALTHCARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...then we'll see just how much those on the congressional gravy train really and honestly believe what they infer about the veterans being their BFF's forever..

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Toni's avatar

Amen! This country has to do better by those who fought and sacrificed to defend it! What is happening right now is an outrage! I hope we see change soon. 🙏🎖️

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ajay ess's avatar

PLEEEEEZ ALL OF YOU, SEND MESSAGES TO ALL YOUR FED AND STATE REPS, AND GET LOCAL PETITIONS SIGNED, TO HAVE ALL VETERANS RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME HEALTHCARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...then we'll see just how much those on the congressional gravy train really and honestly believe what they infer about the veterans being their BFF's forever..

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Gjay15's avatar

And they sacrificed the safety of their families. Thank you for reminding us.

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Agree 💯, Veteran; but I have no power here. trump is a crime boss. Write, call, your Congressman/Senators. There are still some Republicans that care about Veterans.

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ajay ess's avatar

PLEEEEEZ ALL OF YOU, SEND MESSAGES TO ALL YOUR FED AND STATE REPS, AND GET LOCAL PETITIONS SIGNED, TO HAVE ALL VETERANS RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME HEALTHCARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS...then we'll see just how much those on the congressional gravy train really and honestly believe what they infer about the veterans being their BFF's forever....

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

One AFG VET. Thanks for your service. AFG was lost by Biden, (Frankly, the generals, they knew better) , why would you blame Pres Trump. I served under 5 presidents, Pres Trump was the best Cmd in Chief, because he insisted on us winning and getting out. He ensured we had the authority and materials to win. How could you all bash him?

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Barbara Schick's avatar

If you do not understand already, it is a waste of time to try to explain it to you. trump is the biggest disaster to befall our country ever. He and Hegseth have no idea what they are doing, and have fired everyone with the competence to run the armed forces.

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

IF YOU DONT KNOW ALREADY LET ME HELP YOU. As a SENIOR OFFICER out of D.C. I couldn't be happier and more proud of "most" of the work Pete H is doing. The majority of Military Leaders are grossly incompetent and have to go. I know, I supported, reported and worked for them. You would have no idea how incompetent they are.

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

I better clarify: My last command was DC ish. I retired in 23 after 37 years in the military and several overseas deployments

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Cuz, Army guy, trump negotiated the peace treaty withdrawal from Afghanistan. trump has NEVER served in military. Tell the Kurds, who were thrown under the bus during the first trump administration. Trump is the guy that has practically decimated the Veterans Affairs. Get your facts straight.

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Linda's avatar

Agree…by deserting the Kurds, the Russians took over our bases there after Trump removed our troops…

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

If you're going to criticize, at least get the facts straight.

“Trump negotiated the peace treaty withdrawal from Afghanistan”

- True, but incomplete. Trump’s administration did negotiate the Doha Agreement with the Taliban in February 2020, setting a May 1, 2021, withdrawal date for U.S. troops.

- However, the actual withdrawal and its chaotic execution occurred under President Biden, who chose to follow through with the agreement, albeit with a delayed timeline.

“Trump has NEVER served in military” ... Many presidents haven't. He is the best CIC I've had, and I've served since Pres Reagan.

“Tell the Kurds, who were thrown under the bus during the first Trump administration”

AHH Pres Trump’s 2019 decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria, which critics say left Kurdish allies vulnerable to Turkish attacks.

- While controversial, the decision was part of a broader push to reduce U.S. military involvement overseas, a stance that has bipartisan support in some circles.

“Trump is the guy that has practically decimated the Veterans Affairs”

- This is factually incorrect. Under Trump, the VA saw increased funding and the passage of several major reforms:

- The VA MISSION Act (2018) expanded private healthcare options for veterans.

- The VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (2017) made it easier to fire underperforming VA employees.

- While implementation had challenges, many veterans' groups supported these reforms as steps toward improving care.

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Linda's avatar

Thank you for your service but Trump is not in the same league as Veterans…He dodged the draft 5 times…Called the fallen Heroes who are buried in Normandy that they were losers and suckers and this was heard by a General…He has used our troops to control fellow citizens when troops job is to defend our country…

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

Linda, I apologize and cant retract my comment. I didn't know you were a Mil Widow. I am sorry for that. God bless you.

I will address your comments: YES HI DID Dodge the draft he also increased military spending, pushed for VA reform, and signed legislation like the VA MISSION Act. He has done more for our military than any other president I know.

as far as the suckers and losers: The claim was based on anonymous sources and contradicted by people who were actually there. This also was not reported at the time, it was just 2 months before the 2020 election.

President Trump called in the National Guard — not federal troops. Their mission is to defend their states from threats foreign and domestic. Gang violence, drug trafficking, and illegal criminal networks are real threats. Using the Guard to protect communities isn’t authoritarian — it’s responsible.

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

These comments are so stupid, I'm not going to defend them. If you actually believe this, I highly recommend you leave this channel and start doing some digging of your own. They are a completely debunked LEFT NARRATIVE, that everyone should know are completely false.

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Andrew Waters's avatar

Get help 1987StolenValorGuy.

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Afghan Veteran Voice's avatar

I respect to all USA honorable people. Or this be president or civilians. Just I want from USA government that please don't forget afghan veterans.

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1987ArmyGuy's avatar

Really, I am with you on this. Some of your stories just breaks my heart. If I could, I would have took all of you with us. I hope we continue to help our AFG Friends/partners left behind.

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Afghan Veteran Voice's avatar

Thank you so much appreciate my brother 🙏

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Andrew Waters's avatar

Don't try so hard. All I am seeing and hearing is stolen valor and a loser just wanting to hear 'thank you for your service'. The vast majority of ex vets would rather just get on with their lives and definitely would not have the gall to have that ridiculous moniker. Your comments come off part bad C-grade straight to DVD Vietnam shoot em ups, but mostly just embarrassing to all of us who have really served. If you genuinely were a vet then you certainly would be aware of the shortcomings of '47' and your friend; Weekend Fox anchor Hegseth, with regard to their achievements regarding VA reform. Basically they have gutted the VA. Visit a VA hospital sometime, while we still have them, and ask the servicemen and women (Yes women!!) who still reside there or those dedicated souls who work there, their feelings about this draft dodger doing more for the military than any president 'you have ever known'. Also your patronising comments to the Afghan gentlemen are distasteful to say the least. Crawl away now to some other site to get your tiny ego massaged. I will not respond or read to any further communication from you so feel free. Knock yourself out. Semper Fidelis

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Mike Hammer's avatar

Please stay safe. You are doing god’s work and I’m an atheist.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

not an atheist bc of my mom, but I can't believe in religious organizations bc they're the same as this government, greedy and corrupt.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Not all are the same. I have found a church that does community work and shows love to others.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

I have a strong belief. I've become disillusioned by the megachurches. I grew up in a town of 300, and belonged to the Presbyterian Church there and did confirmation classes at age 12. I loved my church family. But I can't find one in Wheeling WV

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JOHN SMITH's avatar

You are the church, You know right from wrong. Good comes from you as live thru times where dogma fails the people who live for only themselves. Shine on sister.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

Oh how beautiful ❤️ thank you for making my day

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T Jackson's avatar

I find John Pavlovitz to often be helpful on the spiritual side of this mess, so perhaps you will too: https://johnpavlovitz.substack.com?r=4w5w7j

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Jean Conley's avatar

I don't know how far Wheeling is from Bloomery (WV), but my sister goes to a presbyterian church in that town and she loves it. It's small (well--Boomery is a small town!) but is great. You may not be close enough to try it out but if you are, try it!

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Donna Bopp's avatar

I'm 180 miles from Bloomery, in the Northern panhandle

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Jean Conley's avatar

I'm sorry it's so far from you. However, you're definitely not alone in how you feel and your thoughts! Thanks for your reply.

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Barbara Schick's avatar

There are many houses of all faiths who do good works for the world. They are not hard to find. Many are part of interfaith networks.

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Sandra Blessman's avatar

Maga is a cult they have nothing to do with religion.Christianity is not religion it’s about relationship with God. Religion is about law.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

💯

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ramona j's avatar

Either way, religion should have no bearing on politics. This is crazy. Politics needs to return to governing for ALL AMERICANS. Not a religious thing at all. Far from it.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

you are absolutely correct

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Think one's religion affects your decisions, if you are an active, devoted member. What's the saying of you are What you think.

I checkout both politicians religion and especially, their actions.

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Leah Baum's avatar

I was raised catholic, but have been atheist for many years. I don’t care for religious organizations.

I watched a video where a pastor said he was doing a social experiment. He asked his congregation, if a neighbor had run out of formula for her new born baby and knocked on your door for help would you help her? Not one person raised their hand. That’s a prime example why I’m atheist. Nothing like Christian hate.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

That is God and I am a Christian - that is a true follower of Jesus not a follower of Trump.

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ramona j's avatar

Yes Sylvia. And we should all have a choice who we follow for religious guidance. As long as it is for good.

No one should be worshipping a politician. They work for US to keep the country safe and help the people. Religion and politics do not mix. Nor should they.

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Leah Baum's avatar

That’s why they’re is separation from church and state in the constitution.

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ramona j's avatar

If only they would FOLLOW the constitution. The trumpthuglicans are breaking it apart on a daily basis. Like it doesnt apply to them

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WJB Motown's avatar

John Fugelsangs book....."Separation of Church and Hate." .....get it if you can. NYTimes bestselller now.........sold out everywhere.........

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ramona j's avatar

Great read.

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Irena Halder's avatar

Actually she’s a goddess 😉 but we get your drift @Mike Hammer.

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Toni's avatar

I agree about the Godess part. I personally believe she is Mother Nature. Gaia. 🌏🪷🌳🦒🌾🐘🌺🦥🌵🐆🪻🏞️

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BethAF's avatar

At this point Ben if you or either of your brothers were to throw your hat in the ring for POTUS 2028 you’d win by a landslide slide! If they are coming for you, you KNOW THAT YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT! We have your backs! The Meidas Mighty will fight for you and for each other across America and the world! No one is free till we are all free! The TRUTH WILL OUT! We got you! 🫶🫡

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Donna Bopp's avatar

Amen

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Jean Conley's avatar

Amen is right--and then some!!!!!!!!

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Pat Robinson's avatar

I agree!! Well maybe not about winning by a landslide, but I think we all have to be very cautious of anyone trump and his minions are not going after.

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Carol Jean's avatar

I hear this stuff and my first thought is always— please stay safe. Second thought is THANK YOU for always giving us the facts. You guys are the best and I appreciate what you continue to do every day.

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Bridget B's avatar

TELL TRUMP BASE TO GO JUMP OUT THE FRIGGING WINDOW!!! THEY NEED TO GO TO JAIL WITH TRUMP AND HIS REGIME!!!!

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Toni's avatar

Yeah, that high up window of the WH they were throwing trash out of! 😂

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Jean Conley's avatar

Forgot that they should be DROPPED from that high window...........right on top that the Dingbat Dictator's trash he created with those bulldozers.....

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WJB Motown's avatar

Make sure they drink glasses of Orange KoolAid..........make sure the job is 100% complet.

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Connie L's avatar

Cross out treason and put thruth. That’s what they fear. Flopping like a fish out of the water. Thank you MeidasTouch for enduring so much.

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Ms.Yuse's avatar

I’m right there with ya brother, I’m vigilant about speaking up, out, loud & proud… I’m insulted daily by friends I went to school with & family members… it hasn’t stopped me & I refuse to give in just to keep the peace! When the dust settles & things return to normal someday if ever… I know that I stayed true to myself, didn’t conform, went against the grain & did the right thing even when it was unpopular. As a veteran, my oath never ended & feel it’s my duty to stand up for what’s right ✨

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Irena Halder's avatar

The USA needs many more courageous people like your good self. Very well done for taking a stand even when the going gets tough, for staying firm amidst these unwarranted insults from community members who really ought to behave better.

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Jax's avatar

I have removed family and friends completely from my life that support this regime. It’s funny that they still think it’s about politics and not their personal choices and behaviors!

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ramona j's avatar

Me to Jax. I thought this would be the week we all could try to reconnect. Not so. My own family still will not face the truth. So dug in. I am truly done with them all

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Leah Baum's avatar

I have done the same. I haven’t spoke to my brainwashed MAGA son since Nov., 2024. He showed me who he really is a hateful racist spewing religious crap when he hasn’t been to church since he was a child. Hypocrite.

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ramona j's avatar

Sorry. LEAH. Im confused over how anyone could be so blinded by his lies and nonsense. Im sad for you that its your own son. 🙁

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Leah Baum's avatar

I left his father when he was 13, my son chose to stay. Unfortunately he was taught to disrespect women and his dad is also a racist.

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ajay ess's avatar

brava....and thank u.... as bob marley and peter tosh sang..."Get up. Stand up. Stand up for your right. Get up. Stand up. Don't give up the fight"....

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Patricia Boone.'s avatar

Thank you for your service. ❤️

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Thank you for your service in active duty and your continued service now! Stay strong and encourage others to be strong too! Sometimes it's hard to know what the right thing to do is...when there are limited funds, as all nations have, is the right thing to do to spend say $24 an hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep a person with serious psychological disabilities, who is unable to be without constant supervision because he/she is a danger to themselves or others, in their own home, (so that would be 24 X 24x 365 or about $210,240 a year) or to give much of that funding to an elementary school class where many children will be helped and provide housing for the disabled person in an institution where the cost would be maybe around $77,000 (I got that figure from AI). But other issues are very clear...it is wrong to withhold food from people who are eligible for it (and I feel wrong to withhold food from anyone, but that's not what our laws say). It' wrong that persons who victimize others according to the law get off scot free. It is wrong to bomb innocent fishing boats that could never ever make it to your shores and may or may not be carrying drugs. In the US it still is wrong to detain person just because of their color. And as we all know the list is much longer. I hope soon we can get these easy rights and wrongs settled and then figure out how to address the much harder ones.

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Florence's avatar

Those are sick individuals, twisted and demented, thank you for everything you and your family do, stay safe

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Robert marek's avatar

Demcrusher? More like orange pee pee puffer.

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WJB Motown's avatar

..Demcrusher??? Isn't that a loser Maggot main link to Grindr???? Just a bottom feeding group of fucktard "mico-penis's?".....that watch the video of Taco Tits giving the micophone a blow job 24/7.

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Valerieann Kiser's avatar

Keep reporting the truth Ben and the Meidas family. Thank you!

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Linda Nation's avatar

MAGAS are going crazy BECAUSE you're telling the truth. Truth always (in the end) wins.

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Donna Bopp's avatar

We will prevail.

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Kathy Hazy's avatar

Stay safe and Maga is not known for being intelligent…..Ugh…They are just sickening!

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WJB Motown's avatar

.....TacoTits........"I like the uneducated"........yup... Cankles.... you are worshiped by millions of mico-penis fucktards!! LOL!!!

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Thomas Moore's avatar

Trump Derangement Syndrome is what Trump himself is suffering from.

You know that every Republican accusation is actually a confession.

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Renee Miller's avatar

Also Trump Devotion Syndrome!

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ramona j's avatar

I said that as well Thomas before I saw yours. All if them are the sufferers of TDS. They will never stop. Trumps Dumb Suckers. Is really what it stands for.

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Leigh Horne's avatar

I saw Nuremberg last week. The thing that ultimately brought Goering down was his psychological inability to abandon Hitler on the witness stand. I suspect that many of the MAGA crowd will cling to their Dear Leader no matter how inept and morally repugnant he is, or how much he degenerates going forward. Meanwhile, all the Leader's shadowy enablers will abandon him as soon as his grift stops working for them. Let's hope that happens before Trump starts a war in Venezuela and kills more thousands of people.

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ramona j's avatar

True . Unfortunately I have little faith their demented psychosis over this asshole, will never stop.

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Leigh Horne's avatar

They can keep trying, but without our acquiesce and passivity they will at least have to retreat to their gilded enclaves and lick their wounds.

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