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Reesa Savett Glassman's avatar

We count on your podcasts and truth to power!!! Keep it going!! You’re a very important part of the resistance to oligarchy.

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Keith Olson's avatar

Thank you Reesa,

My editorial addition: If you’re looking for alternative facts, AKA artificial facts, FOX NEWS, the artificial news network!

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Vicki Lee's avatar

I really got a lot out of looking into AI which, under ethical considerations, can be biased depending on what is used to train the computer. Faux news definitely shows how that bias is used against people.

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olderwoman's avatar

You have a cute icon too Vicki Lee

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Donna Kenny's avatar

🇺🇸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Morg's avatar

We understand the assignment. I will stream it from my 7 devices day and night just to be petty.

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olderwoman's avatar

Hey Morg, I love your "pettiness" 😊

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psd505's avatar

Ditto!

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I'm not sure how to do any of this. But I will continue to support MeidasTouch, Brian Tyler Cohen and Occupy Democrats.

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Mary L Smith's avatar

Sounds like a good plan!

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Meemaw's avatar

I do that as well

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olderwoman's avatar

Love your forum name Meemaw. ❤️

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olderwoman's avatar

I would LOVE it if you would get a forum icon, it makes it so much easier to get to know people as there are too many names to remember, but you do kind of remember people by their icons.

Just google: Profile Icons

There are millions of them free on the internet.

I always just kind of get the feeling people are more invested in the community when they have an icon instead of leaving the default colored circle as an icon.

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Morg's avatar

I’m technologically challenged at times lol 😂

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Diane J's avatar

But you have a cool icon.

Mine needs to be changed, think I'll use my pups, pit/boxer and Staffie mixes. They can represent taking a bite out of the felon.

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Mary Brunner's avatar

Or you could make it a picture of the Biden dog, Commander.

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Sugarcookie2164's avatar

Me too.

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KCM's avatar

Thanks for the tip!

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olderwoman's avatar

AND KCM gets an icon on their account. 😛

Somehow I always feel that people who take the time to add an icon to their profile are more invested in the community.

People who leave a default colored in circle, I just always kinda feel (rightly or wrongly) that they are not as invested in the community as they didn't even take the time to change to an icon, and leave instead the default colored circle icon. I pay more attention to comments where the people have taken the time to add an icon to their profile.

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KCM's avatar

I never thought about icons much, but I'm all for it if they make people feel more connected to the community.

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Robin D's avatar

Respectfully, you are wrong and I am a 68 year old "olderwoman" myself. I have bad eyesight and can barely see what the icons are and frankly couldn't care less what anyone's icons look like, but please don't think those of us who use the generic one are any less committed members of the Meidas community (or the 25 substack accounts I follow and PAY for). Maybe look at the bottom right for that 4 corner crest that shows we are PAID SUBSCRIBERS to see how committed we are if you need to use that as your metric. I would never pay less attn to a free subscriber who either doesn't want to pay, or more importantly can't AFFORD to pay no matter what their icons look like. I value people's opinions...not their icon or ability to pay. Do you know there are substacks where you can't post comments or even read them unless you ARE a paid subscriber like Anthony Davis who is Ron's partner on UNCOVERED?

Not that it is any of your business, but I have been a loyal viewer and subscriber of the MTN youtube channel since we were under a million during covid and subscribe on youtube and/or Apple podcasts for all of MTN's contributors and PAY for the substacks of Michael Cohen and Anthony Davis too to support them. So you don't pay attention to comments with generic icons? That's your loss. I don't think you realize how incredibly insulting your comment is. Also, I don't have a bio and keep mostly everything PRIVATE by choice. I have liked and commented on many of your posts but since I see you don't look at or value mine I'lll be sure not to bother you again.

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olderwoman's avatar

I'm glad you wrote!

You-"So you don't pay attention to comments with generic icons?"

What I wrote was, "I pay more attention to comments where the people have taken the time to add an icon to their profile."

Please note the word "more."

Yes sometimes I get busy and I kind of scroll the page looking at comments quick like, it is true, I recognize some people by their icons and ---if I am pressed for time--- I am naturally drawn to those comments more. Because I recognize the people via their icon.

It does NOT MEAN I ignore all other comments (those without icons), I don't ignore them by any means, not at all.

If I have plenty of time, I mostly read them all. Practically every day.

We are all different, each of us with our strengths and weaknesses. I am terrible, just terrible with names, like in real life terrible, so for me I do like it when people use icons. I remember more icons. Plus I think it makes the page more colorful. For you with your bad eye site, icons are not for you. That's okay. I understand your point of view. I understand it.

In fact you subscribe and contribute more than I am, you are to be honored and congratulated for giving that financial support. I only am a paid subscriber to MeidasPlus.

I do read all comments Robin, when I have time.

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Robin D's avatar

And I truly appreciate your understanding and classy response. Thank you for not ignoring me, but I was so taken aback when you said you felt those with generic icons were not as committed to the community. I also know how words can be misconstrued when we write and don't speak so forgive me if I overreacted. The last thing I am looking to is have words with anyone else here. I have one foot out the window from Trump as it is. This is one of my safer spaces.

With 25 substacks plus, I don't have enough hours in the day so there are times I have to pick and choose. My emails are overflowing and many times I have to scan the transcripts of the videos but I follow MTN every day (and live for Ron's recap every night). I'm not looking to be honored. I know I am fortunate to be able to be able to give my paid support where I can, but I also understand what a financial hardship it is for many others who can't, so luckily there are important substacks like MTN where all are welcome to talk to each other (except for the brainfog spam which makes me crazy) paid or not.

At least know that I don't need the Hubble Telescope to tell it's you...I always know your icon.😊.

FYI...I was just on yourube because the substack videos don't play nice with my Kindle Fire and found that Ben-Brett-Jordy were on MSNBC with Stephanie Ruhle for a 14 minute interview 5 days ago. I didn't know.. So proud of these guys.

Thank you again olderwoman! Take care.

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olderwoman's avatar

Yes Robin I rather LIKE my icon. It really stands out 😛

I am not gay, but I am a strong supporter of ppl who are LGBT.

I didn't know BBJ were on MSNBC for 14 minutes, I missed that one.

We had a lot of family in for our 50th wedding anniversary at the tail end of last week and the week-end so I didn't stay as up on MTN as I usually do so I missed that.

You take care, I knew when I read how many substacks you are financially supporting you were a good person. I can see why you took it the way you did, but now.... moving on, can I convince you to get an icon? 🙏🏻 😆

I'll even go pick one out for you, I want to continue to "notice" you more. 😛

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Robin D's avatar

I 'm not gay either but many of my male friends for over 40 years (I've been to more gay weddings than straight ones!) are and I am a supporter as well. I had a cousin whom I adored and he would be over 100 if he was alive. It always hurt me for him that he couldn't live his life out and proud. He must be gone 35 years or more. We never talked about it then. I don't even know if he ever had a partner. I hope so. Everyone deserves to find love.

Happy anniversary. 50 years is fantastic. Many more.

I didn't see the guys mention being on MSNBC. I was watching Political Beatdown with Ben and Cohen earlier on Youtube and the algorithm fed it to me. That's how I find a lot of things I may otherwise miss.

😂 about the icon. Maybe soon. In the meantime look for a sometimes foul-mouthed woman who loves to vent here about the Hillbilly couch-fucker. 😉

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olderwoman's avatar

I love you Robin ❤️, seriously.

I remember the saddest comment I read on a gay blog.

A gay man was with his partner for 40 years. His partner was kicked out of the navy for being gay, a dishonorable discharge, he carried that scar the rest of his life. After all that time together his partner died. When gay marriage won at the Supreme Court what he wrote on the gay blog was this, "I'm happy for everyone but I can't help but think of (mans name), he lived and died never having experiencing true freedom."

We stand on the shoulders of giants, those who came before us and fought and sometimes gave their lives for true freedom, true equality for all people. When I see our rights, and the rights of others being stripped away, I am enraged. Truly enraged. I only hope that the younger generation can pick up the torch and move us forward. That they pick up the batan and run the next leg of the race.

The Boomers have fought hard, women's rights, black civil rights, the right to an abortion, ending the Vietnam war, the grape strike, we fought. I can only do so much now, I don't have the energy I once had, I am hopeful when I see these young people like the Meiseles brothers step up, it gives me hope. They give me hope that the batan is being grasped and the next leg of the race is being run.

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Robin D's avatar

Dear olderwoman ❤

I'm sorry it's taken so long to respond. I have taken a break. I needed it as I was becoming overwhelmed. My mailbox...I have so much I just can't look at everything anymore. I've been reading transcripts on my Ipad for most of MTN podcasts but I do watch Uncovered on Wed at 4 with Anthony and Ron on YT. The thing about substack that's so overwhelming are the videos and chats. I try to read transcripts. I took a couple of days and watched movies. Everyday I just want to scream.

The story of the gay man with his partner for 40 years😥 I watched a movie on Netflix during covid but I don't remember the name of it. Two wonderful lesbian women who met when they were young, lovely women in the 1940s and were "roommates" until they were old and got sick and their younger family members embraced them told them they always knew they were a couple and finally towards the end of their lives they were finally able to be themselves until they both finally died and I think buried together. My G-d I was hysterical. 😭 I always watch documentaries like that. You would have thought we would have evolved but we're going back to the dark ages.

Lost so many people from AIDS. I knew one of the first guys with Karposi's Sarcoma right at the beginning. I have been living in NYC since I was 20. I have been to more gay clubs and discos you could imagine. I worked in fashion (nothing glamorous) but was friends with so many designers and creative people--gone. Yet a dear friend my age who brought me as his " beard" to some family function could not come out to his very progressive mother who was a reporter for a big newspaper. When she was dying I said don't you want to talk to her about it? He said no. She won't be able to take it. Sad. He's my only friend who did not come out to his family. Ever.

And the young gay kids today...they didn't live through the fight and take it for granted.They have PREP so no safe sex, but you know what they lost? The social aspect. Ugh. Grindr for hookups. At least at a gay bar there were plenty of people and fun. But many from very red and religious states who still have a rough time coming out. It just kills me what is happening again. Why can't these religious nuts realize it is nature. People are born this way. Nothing " turns" them. Not books. Not drag. I have friends in their 70s who told me they knew when they were 5 -8. I have friends where several family members are gay. I am heartbroken for the trans kids. I can't even imagine. When I was little I remember Christine Jorgenson. Renee Richards

who was the famous eye doctor and tennis player. Even the movie "The Danish Girl". They want to take us back to the stone age. Fuck them. Won't let it happen. I have lots of young nieces and nephews. I just want there to be a world and future for them. I don't care if they are polka dotted. Just want them to be good people. Will love them no matter what they are till the day I die.

I have loved being a boomer. Yes, we were there for it all. From JFK to this POS in the WH. I'm sorry to say I woke up this morning and saw he was still breathing 😩 Do you read the NYT? There was an article on Ben and the brothers the other day and mentioned Ron too. I was so happy to see it. Xo, R

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Susan Raquel's avatar

I had no idea where folks were getting the icons. So, now I found an icon so how do I add it?

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olderwoman's avatar

Go to google, search

--- Profile Icons

There are millions of free ones

Download one to your computer

Go to your substack profile

Select Edit/add icon to your profile

Add the icon you just downloaded

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Susan Raquel's avatar

It worked. Took a few tries LOL Thank you

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olderwoman's avatar

Cute! Another chicken, so appropriate for our times.

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Meemaw's avatar

Ok

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olderwoman's avatar

CUTE! You got a chicken icon, how timely considering the price of eggs 😊

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Meemaw's avatar

That's my almost ten years old hen

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olderwoman's avatar

Hey Morg! You got an icon!

Great. Now when I scroll through comments I will learn to recognize you by your icon.

It takes time for it to sink in but eventually I do recognize the icons. The names forget about it, I am so bad remembering names, but icons I do gradually recognize over time.

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Juanita Talamantez's avatar

As do I❤️

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Victoria Jeanine's avatar

I have it just running all the time in my other room LOL! Thank you for all you do!

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Kimberly Wilson's avatar

This is my favorite podcast. Insightful informative whip-smart commentary!! Thank you for speaking truth to power!

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Proudscot's avatar

😂😂😂😂😂Peter FUCKER 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Anna Hart's avatar

😂😂😂😂Literally what came to my mind!!! Peter Trucker!!! Nahhhhhhh…. Peter Fucker will do just fine. POS.

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Adam's avatar

Ole Pete may as well wear an "I'm with Stupid" T-shirt with his own picture on it.

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I. H.'s avatar

Hey Peter Puffer, 👋 welcome to the conversation, ya POS!

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Ann Chesser's avatar

Peter the cousin fucker

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Kimberly Wilson's avatar

Intelligent conversation and even disagreement on substantive issues is healthy for a democracy and what I find on this podcast. Cursing at someone and insulting them reveals your fear and ignorance.

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Not Today Satan's avatar

Fear and ignorance = Trumpers

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Proudscot's avatar

They should be mocked RELENTLESSLY !!!, this is beyond puritanical niceties

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I reported the person. We don't need to be arguing with someone who clearly doesn't want to debate.

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ramona j's avatar

He won't go away but its good to try

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Anna Hart's avatar

While I appreciate the value of civil discourse, dismissing foul language outright overlooks its role in communication, particularly in passionate debate. Throughout history, strong language has been used not as a crutch for ignorance, but as an intentional tool to convey urgency, frustration, or emphasis. Figures like Winston Churchill, George Carlin, and even political leaders have strategically used profanity to cut through the noise and make a point more forcefully.

Cursing can also serve as an equalizer, breaking down artificial barriers of formality and making discussions feel more authentic. Of course, context matters—there’s a difference between hurling insults to shut down debate and using strong language to underscore a legitimate argument. But to say that all use of profanity stems from fear or ignorance oversimplifies language and ignores its nuanced role in rhetoric and expression.

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Juanita Talamantez's avatar

I totally agree…

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Must be “SnakeMcJake,” “MBoudet,” and/or “JimmyBubbles.”

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Norm Harold's avatar

Just block trolls. Do not engage.

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Suzanne Vincent's avatar

How do I block Peter *ucker?

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Debba's avatar

More like stupid*ucker 🙈😱

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Audrey Lord's avatar

Oh wow, somebody is Grumpy today!!! Careful there now, your intellect is showing....or I should say, "lack of".

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Proudscot's avatar

Dear leader is a fucking traitorous RUSSIAN ASSET……..and by supporting him so are you

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lfkarageorgiou's avatar

Peter Fucker, TDS (tiny dick syndrome), the maga virus.

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LoveLightandLincoln's avatar

Thanks for the algorithm boost, BUT this is NOT “X” and your hate is not welcome here. In a battle of wits, you’re clearly unarmed. Buh bye!

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Trent Williams's avatar

But why wouldn’t want to speak truth to power? Why in God’s name would you or anyone want lies? If I have a leader, they’d better be telling me the truth or they will no longer be my leader. I don’t care who they are. You should want the same for yourself.

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Neverforgethistory's avatar

peter F, Back to russia you putin puppet

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Sheila Gonzales's avatar

Awww Peter Fucker, the trump mushroom glazing smooth brained sheep ass is mad mad that his daddy, Putin’s bitch is exposed to be the self serving, lying, traitorous pos he is. Cry more bitch

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Jayne's avatar

Spoken like a true Trump voter. Nasty angry profanity.

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WJB Motown's avatar

True Trumper.......the only way he gets laid is tear down the bathroom door when his sister is in there alone

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AnnaMarie's avatar

Truth and MAGA are opposite so I get it! Listen to some truth, fact check and wake the hell up!

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Adam's avatar

"Listen to some truth, fact check and wake the hell up!"

Or in the alternative, Pete can merely shut the fuck up!

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ramona j's avatar

Wow. Right on it Dicky boy. Do you wait up for your chance to make a fool of yourself. You are helping to prove our point. Such whiny little babies. You all have nothing to say we haven't heard before. Old tired granpa turd lies.

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Neverforgethistory's avatar

Back to the farm ramoana

putin is looking for his puppet

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ramona j's avatar

WTF are you talking about moron. The putin puppet is your master. Nice try at sarcasm. Weirdo

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Vicki Lee's avatar

Peter is a troll, likely sitting in his mom's basement in Russia.

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WJB Motown's avatar

Peter is in his trailer.....watching Fox news......someone tell him to try and get laid/fc#ked outside of the family unit........leave his sister alone!!!!!

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Linda Krause's avatar

😂😂😂😂😂

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Challenger revived Kh's avatar

Aren't we a cleaver Meat Sac of illiteracy!! If ya don't like where you are, and WHAT ya become, you have an option<<< Look into it,,, RENOUNCE your citizenship and leave,, ya never will be missed??, No reply necessary i dont read reply from the inane in the membrain..

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Keith Gliponeo's avatar

Oh man Coordinated those Trump supporters are literally desperate rn trying any means to discredit the MeidasTouch oh man they're low iq, the MeidasTouch keep fighting against dementia Don and his goons you got this.

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Mary Carpenter Burt's avatar

Thank you for keeping us informed. Unable to afford subscription, but podcasts i can with Meidas i give 5 stars.

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Geraldine Janes's avatar

MTN is our information rock.

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Kathy Smith Baird's avatar

Meidas podcasts are an intricate part of my day. Informative, truthful, analytical, with integrity. There’s nothing else like it anywhere. It’s the best!

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Gloria Wetzel's avatar

Russian cyberhackers and bully boys

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Get a lawyer. Trade libel. Identify “SnakeMcJake,” “MBoudet,” and “JimmyBubbles” and take them to the cleaners.

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ramona j's avatar

Ben is a lawyer. I'm sure he knows how to handle these things. MAYOR Of MEIDAS.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

APPARENTLY NOT!

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Phil De Luca's avatar

Five star truth machine

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Pam's avatar
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Let’s be blunt. Fuck them! It’s the only way they know how to play.

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Donna Newcomer's avatar

Love your podcasts! Real reporting!!!

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Lisa Cooper's avatar

This is the best venue for smart, intelligent and honest news about what is happening every hour with the Trump Administration. I feel informed with the correct information. I will not let our democracy go down the tubes with Trump.

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ACFensom's avatar

Aren't they brave! Maybe they should occupy their time and get a job!! I hear they're hiring at the WH... they need someone to shovel the bullshit because it's piling high!

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Jeanine Brown's avatar

Hilarious!! It made my day!!👍🤣❤️

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Geraldine Janes's avatar

The MTN are doing a great job and are very successful. Unlike the orange arse wipe who went backrupt six times. DOGE are raising America's treasury.

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ACFensom's avatar

Yes the Meidas are! They are the best! Did you misunderstand my post? I am referring to the ones that are giving Meidas a hard time.

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Susan Shumake's avatar

I absolutely love this podcast. I have been listening to and watching for sometime. The truthfulness of what is happening in this country is important to me. It gives me hope that we will prevail. Thank you MiedasTouchnetwork. Keep up the great work.

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Libby Stone's avatar

Five stars for you from me!!! I wouldn’t know what to do without you guys!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Adele F's avatar

We all know Trumpers have too much time on their hands, sitting in their trailers, otherwise nit wouldn't be an issue.

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Annominos's avatar

Losers!

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WJB Motown's avatar

There brother and sisters body parts are always firmiy in their hands and grinding into their groins.

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Marta's avatar

Wow. These fragile, petty MAGAs are so brainwashed! They don't even understand what they're supporting. I'll be leaving a proper review.

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