Of all the places I have visited around the world. New Zealand is my favorite. One of the reasons is people like you. I wasn't out of my hotel room in Auckland for for very long before several people offered me assistance in finding where I was heading.
Actually, I was just exploring the surroundings before heading to dinner at the hotel. Everywhere I went I met people like that. If my car broke down on a rural country road, I'm sure that it wouldn't be long before someone stopped to help me out.
Most of us Americans did not support Trump (Felon-47) in the election. Too many didn't vote. Too many believed Trump's lies. It's now obvious to everyone who voted for Trump with the exception of his cult followers who "drank the kool aid" that they were lied to.
Thanks for your support and encouragement. I would expect nothing else from a New Zealander.
I know that you have some rotten apples too. People who appreciate democracy around the world need to come together and be united against the evil forces that exist in all of our countries. There always will be selfish, narcissistic and evil people in this world. We just cannot let them take control of our governments.
Thank you for your kind words Thomas. We kiwis are not isolated from global shifts ,most of us are horrified at what is happening and feel deeply for American folk. Yes, there are elements of MAGA in New Zealand but fortunately for us it’s a small percentage.
I do what I can ..subscribe to Substack , reach out in support,air the subjects with fellow kiwis .
At some point this dystopian nightmare will explode. That’s when reaching out will matter even more .
Thank you for your sympathy, Ann. We certainly need it. (Don't mean to get greedy!) I've always been proud to be an American until this Dictator Criminal Deranged Dingbat Psycho stepped back into the Oval Office. The first time was bad enough but even then I wasn't terrified like I am now. Please don't give up on us! We know he and his cronies are s**ts and we're doing what we can to save our country......and restore our friendship, support, and good will with our allies. Hopefully we won't be totally under the Dump's dictatorship and make it to the mid-term elections (2026). If Democrats win the majority in both houses, the Dump just might be impeached, convicted, and sent to prison for the rest of his life. What a blessing that would be for everyone (especially for us)!
In what way does it matter? What tangible difference has Meidas made? Anything? Seems to me like the onslaught by Trump and his thugs continues unabated. Can Meidas point to a single thing they have accomplished?
Dik....are you....one of those MAGAs or BOTs? Or, have you just given up? Please don't bring that negative BS to this safe haven. YOU WISH Meidas would go away...without protest and dissent the demagogue would already be will on his way....we need more protest and dissent. We are NOT an autocracy yet! What do you suggest Dik, since you don't think any of this Meidas work matters?
Not a MAGA or a BOT. And I'm so sorry you don't support the 1st Amendment. The "negative BS" is my honest opinion. Why do you have a problem with that? Why do you want to suppress opposing opinions? I don't wish Meidas would go away, but I do wish they would show us what tangible effect they're having instead of constantly touting how they need our help.
I am not sure why any of my comments would lead you to believe I don't support the 1st Amendment. That is why I am a Meidas subscriber. When the Boss gets threatened with an investigation for expressing his 1st Amendment rights I think you need to be talking to the current administration about belief in 1st Amendment rights, not a Meidas supporter. Contact your Congress reps...do something instead of calling out Meidas for evidence of results. Be a part of making positive results happen rather than bringing a fire hose.
You're just fine, Richard. And 100% correct. Don't pay any attention to negative comments that in reality, sound like whoever writes them support the Dictator Criminal Deranged Psycho who sits in the Oval Office.. It's like those with negative comments support him and his cronies..
So sorry. Wasn't it you who wrote, "Please don't bring that negative BS to this safe haven"?
Regarding the other stuff you mention, I'd love to talk to "the current administration" about 1st Amendment rights. Instead, I'm talking and writing to my MOC and supporting about 15 Blues currently campaigning, just as I did in the last election.
Growth is one tangible effect as Meidas gets its words out to more people. Showing they are negatively impacting the administration across multiple channels with this growth is another.
Coverage of protests and actions is third.
Meidas is a news organization and they are doing an outstanding job reporting what is happening in our country.
We don't. It's just that I'm sure to a lot of us, you sounds so negative and depressing. Makes people think that it's useless to try to combat the Dictator and his Cronies. Let's not have a pity party here which is what that comment sounds like.
The truth is often negative and depressing, like the truth -- which is certainly depressing -- that we have "the Dictator and his Cronies" in power. Had the Dems -- and especially Biden and his gang -- faced up to the truth in 2023, we might not be in the depressing circumstances we're in and have no need for a "pity party," though I'm not sure what you're referring to.
We need to know the truth. Trump has bullied the major news sources,they have censored journalist . Substack is giving giving those who want an informed
What does Meidas do? They go out there and find the truth and report it so we can all be informed and take action.
Let's say that there was a hurricane on the way, a Category 6 Hurricane (even though they don't go that high, we are in a CAT 6 situation in our Country). Now let's say that nobody says anything about it and it hits the East Coast of Florida and takes out the entire State - levels it to the ground - nothing is left and 30 million people die?
We have to have reliable people telling us what is happening so that we can plan ahead for any potential disaster that might strike us. That is what Medias does. And many thousands and even millions of us are taking action - actionable and tangible tasks and events that are impacting what is happening in the U.S.
If you are wondering what those things are, then you are not listening to Meidas and other independent media.
As if I haven't heard that comment about my name dozens of times. Takes a small and salacious mind to make that comment. As far as following Meidas, I'm stuck with them. I requested a refund and was refused.
Well, since you are here, you have two choices. You can keep participating and see if your side of things pans out - have an open mind and listen to what people here have to say - or you can take this bookmark off your browser and go where you feel more comfortable. Your choice!
Oh my goodness!!!! He has lost many many lawsuits.his approval is tanking even by his cult. Democrats have won election after election. Who r u really did? Hmmmm
"Who r u really did?" Sorry, don't understand what you're asking. If you're referencing Trump losing lawsuits, what has that to do with Meidas? Did they represent any of the plaintiffs? I hope they did and I'm just not aware of it. "His approval is tanking even by his cult." Yet there are still many of Trump's cult who would and will vote for him again. What "election after election" have Dems won?
Not a purveyor of American History, now are we? Just in my lifetime, LBJ won two terms, Clinton won two terms and balanced the budget. Obama won two terms and pulled the country out of a financial collapse. FDR won 4 terms and pulled the U.S. out of the great depression that was brought about by the republicans doing exactly what trump is doing right now.
I know this stuff off the top of my head. Were you hoping that we were all so stupid that we couldn't push back on your challenge? Also, you have access to the Internet - go form a cogent argument for your position and then come back and we'll debate it.
Oh, so sorry. It sounds like you are a "purveyor" of American history, doesn't it? I was not aware you were speaking of Dems winning past elections but rather recent relevant ones that have something to do with what Meidas does, which was the topic of my "position."
Well, then you need to follow the news more closely and see that the DEMS are winning predominantly Republican seats in red districts that trump won by double digits - these are state seats. If you do the research, you will see that local elections are starting to be won by democrats and left -leaning independents as well. All recently.
They can't report everything as there aren't enough of them - yet! So, that means that WE have to do the research and WE have to spread the word of how the DEMS are taking back our country - even if it is only one seat at a time - it is in typically RED America - which means even the MAGAs are starting to wake up to reality.
And we will continue to win! We are going to get our mojo back and be the party of the working class and the 98% where we should have always been. Watch and see!
He should never run and hide that is what trump wants. We can’t give in to him and his evil regime if we all do then they win. Just like they will try something when we keep protesting and keep speaking out but I be damn if I stop doing any of that and I don’t have the protection or just to up and move. But I will not stop none of us should run and hide from these bastards.
A while ago before anyone heard of Meidas, . I came upon it and started watching. A basic premise is everything they present is backed up by tangible evidence. We see it. At a time months and months ago when did not believe ANYTHING from news networks….. Meidas was there. Thankyou to everyone involved in this effort to save our DEMOCRACY! God bless
When the Nazi's would overun European countries, the leadership took refuge in England.The King of our independent nation Canada is coming to open parliment. This is a statement that Canada is not for sale and WILL NEVER BE THE 51ST STATE...EVER!!!!!!
That should give freedom fighters in the south strength fo fight the Trumpian nazi regime with EVERTHING the have.
Tim Snyder did not move because of Donald Trump. It worked out that way for other personal reasons. Scaring our biggest voices/defense out of the country is not what we should be doing. We don’t run. We fight. It’s the only way to win.
That is in part true for Timothy Snyder, though the security of a professorship abroad in no way minimized his deep abiding fears of what he's seen for the future.
Of course Tim Snyder has fears. It’s human nature. Especially now in America, but I don’t think he would recommend ppl run and hide. Actually I’ve never heard him say that. He wrote a book ON TYRANNY which tells you how to respond and what to do in these situations. ( although, I’m sure you’ve read it) Not only that but he’s a historian/expert on authoritarianism. He’s going to give his certain thoughts.
“Be a patriot”
“Set a good example of what America means for the generations to come. They will need it”. —Timmothy Snyder
I don't believe I intimated Snyder advocated nor encouraged flight. I have read Tyranny, actually a couple times, have given it for a gift, and have been on his substack "Thinking About." My innate sentiment is missing him. Obviously you are one of his adherents which is maybe why we're all with Meidas now.
I’m not trying to argue with you. I think that’s the last thing any of us should be doing. My point is we should not be scared. We should not run away based on what others “supposedly” did. We should stand tall and fight.
Truly I agree your reinforcement of that conviction is essential to keep foremost in these turbulent times, certainly what I should hold close to heart. Maybe I simply need another shot of courage you share.
Yes Amen me either it just makes me stronger I hate being bullied trump and his regime don’t run my life and get to tell me what to do they didn’t bring me into this world
I wonder how many undocumented persons work at Mar-A-Lardo. I wonder how many undocumented persons work in the homes of Congress. Many have servants and maids and childcare persons who many not be American citizens. Polititicians have gone to other countries to fool people into coming to America for schooling and a "better life" only to have their passports taken as they work behind the scenes for unscrupulous liars in government. Believe it, or not!
Trump Inc uses temporary visa workers to displace Americans at Mar a Lago and the Doral. He is the poster boy for employer sanctions for using undocumented workers on his jobsites.
Question to ponder-what did our founding fathers do in our Revolution? Did they head to Europe or Canada & send letters back on how people should fight? Consider what most chose to do, & how many had money to do something different, & if making a different choice to be “safer” would have changed the outcome.
That is my thought and when I express it people don't know what I'm talking about. Our forefathers faught for this country and prevailed against the British. Are we going to turn and run at the first threat of fascism? Then what, leave America as the sole fascist state with the world largest military? It's not just about individuals it's about this country and the whole globe. Running from it is exactly what it sounds like, running away
Leaving North America by sail was then. Staying protected and continuing the fight from another place keeps the movement alive. Running and out manoeuvring are two very different things that can break or make you. Live to fight another day.
Economist Steve Rattner on MSNBC: "If you're in the top 20%, you're gonna get 3.7% increase in after-tax income from tax cuts. If you're in the bottom, you lose $800. You get a small tax cut and and a large cut in Medicaid and other benefits. This is a highly regressive bill that favors the wealthy, doesn't do much for the middle class, and hurts the poor."
Well, I guess Trump was right all along. Remember this :
"If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican.
They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they'd still eat it up.
The folks who burned crosses and held public hangings called themselves Christians too. Today they are in Congress and inside mega churches set to repeat the horrors of the past. This is one reason among many why they are against Critical Race History. Trump is a tool and a puppet who has sold this country out for personal gain. We have to stand together because unity is what demagogues fear. It is what defeats them. If you voted for Trump now is the time to join the Resistance. He has nothing for you except more suffering. Stand!
The Orange fake Christian nationalists have never read Matthew 25. They wll never thread the needle into heaven. The fires of Hades awaits all Maggots.
I watched that day he said that and that worries the hell out of me if he can fix it so nobody can vote and what are we where's freedom and decency been will we ever get it back I'm going to fight like hell for it I'm going to lose my social security my medicare my housing everything I have but I'm going to fight like hell after
It's absolutely insane, what 47 has managed to get them to pass in that bill. And what's even more unbelievable is that people aren't screaming from the rooftops.Especially those who are about to lose their medicaid coverage, all I can think, is, ithey're not up-to-date on the news. Thank you for being here giving us all the updates and the truth We are here to fight with you. We must stop 47 and his regime.
The Democrats are in the minority in the halls of government, therefore there is nothing that can legally done by them. Our actions are to protest, call your representatives and talk to others about what is being done to this country. In these ways, the hope is that more people will vote in the coming election and turn the tables.
They've bought the snake oil not realizing they have no friend in the WH. When they realize they're in the soup with the rest of us I hope they wake up and join this movement for the restoration of the America we know and love.
I doubt that these diehard magas will ever realize that this regime is working against them! As they truly believe that DT is on their side and will save them because they are such ‘good little soldiers’ and bear his standards!
When they lose their food stamps and rental assistance it’ll hit them square in the face. Remember Trump being asked about grocery prices after he won? “I can’t guarantee anything … once prices are up it’s hard to bring them down.”
Excuses and/or claiming “I never said that—you said that!” An orange sh*tshow and his faithful (paid for) entourage. As he continues to show signs of dementia it’s likely they’re already plotting against him. Brutus was a confidant of Caeser and, we saw how that played out. “A funny thing happened on the way to the forum!” Tik Tok.
I believe thwarting nation-wide public response and mobilization on that date is enough of a threat to impose what Ben warns, the Plan deployed to quell public outcry by force.
Yes. JAN6 was the day he and Flynn planned to call for martial law. If it failed and they immediately began to plan Project 2025. JAN6 was only the beginning, and it failed to allow him to stay in office, which was his plan all along. Now he's in power and he has immunity, and he's pulling out all the stops to install himself as dictator of America.
Indeed! That's what they're waiting for, I think. It may well be the tipping point into national chaos. (Ha! And you thought we were already there... .) Scary times.
Now I see why the Georgia Guidestones were destroyed. I'd like to know who the vandals are and who gave the order. One of the things that was inscribed was reducing the population to "manageable numbers." Trump tried to do it with the sloppy way he handled Covid19.
Now he's got RFK Junior in place to continue to allow people to become sick and die. Reducing and cutting out social programs is all part of what they're trying to do. If the sick can't get medication and the poor can't get food and other social help, people will die. That is part of Project 2025. Up with the Resistance. Down with tyranny!
It's said he's the one who whispers in HIS ear first thing every day, he initiates the ideas, gives the orders. I see photos of him and Goebbels side by side and in some they look nearly like twins. Evil incarnate, yes!
Doofus has no mind of his own. He is a mimic and a puppet. He relies on others to articulate his intentions. That’s why he uses “filler language” such as “I don’t know, we will have to look into it,” We will have a press conference on it in two weeks,” “Somebody must have done that,” “… And many other things …. .” He’s stuck on repeat—wash. rinse, repeat.
You misspelled "lust." And the increasingly feeble trump IS pathetic & weak, but that does not mean he is not going to enable all channels available to him to follow what Timothy Snyder says is the playbook of all authoritarians: to stay in power until he can die in bed IN power so as to stay out of jail. But I'm still waiting for someone to outline what we do in the face of the rapidly- becoming implemented martial authoritarian regime.
I following from Germany. I‘m 87 now and I remember the end of the 3rd Reich. I‘m very much afraid to see so many parallels to what happend in the 1930th here in Germany. I‘m very fond of your work and hope you can continue to do it. Thank you for all you doing. You‘re doing it in the name of Democracy for us too
Ben’s right. Martial Law is coming, right after the wannabe dictator has his military parade on his birthday. The day of the parade the MAGA machine will have their peacock feathers in full plumage, and the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers will be acting as false flag operatives to agitate the MAGAs. It’s a powder keg. Meidas Mighty, stay out of DC on the 14th! First, dear leader only cares about crowd sizes, so low attendance will get under his skin. Second, he cares about ratings, we cannot watch cable news the day of the parade, no live stream of events. MTN should only read transcripts and show the lowlights the next day. If you choose to participate in the “No Kings” Protests in major cities around the country, please participate peacefully! I promise the Executive Order initiating Martial Law will already be written on June 14th (if not already) and if there is ANY violence/riots/property damage/etc that WILL be signed.
Great advice, Adam. Virginia and Maryland both have several DC suburbs that would make excellent places to draw people out of DC to protest PEACEFULLY.
Congress and the courts may already be co-opted in that regard and not willing to act so boldly in defending our democracy at the appointed time. I'm afraid to believe any sanctions will be enacted as we'd expect in a dire constitutional crisis. I'm pretty sure it's just us as in "justice" at this approaching historical juncture.
There are 300+ million of us. The sheer numbers will be powerful. We got this! Let’s stick together and remember that ordinary good democratic-loving Americans will overcome this. We are still good people. It shows in the way most Americans want Ukraine to prevail, etc. We can’t let the Russian negative bots detour us.
We the Meidas Mighty will resist with every fabric of our being. This authoritarian regime is going to fall faster than any other. They are evil, but incompetent and smug. That will be their downfall.
Exactly Ben he is already getting ready for that. He is coming after everyone he said remember what he said about Liz Cheney he meant every word of that. He is a sick disgusting monster and he will get enjoyment out of seeing martial law happening. I saw something where they’re training people this is getting more dangerous and about to get more violent. This monster needs to be stopped. You can forget about the ex Republican Party because they like to see people get hurt too like he does. But Ben like you said I feel it too the big summer of protests. Every one of us has to get out there and protest against these evil monsters in office. I will not back down Maga trump bring it.💪💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯💯💯🖕🖕🖕🖕
We should also be protesting on Memorial Day, as the presence of any Trump voter at a commemorative service desecrates the sacrifice of America's Fallen Heroes.
Following you from New Zealand . You are all doing an amazing job . Thank you . Your reach is global …it matters .
Wish I were there as what seems inexorably inevitable unfolds here. Your sentiments are most gratifying.
Agree
Of all the places I have visited around the world. New Zealand is my favorite. One of the reasons is people like you. I wasn't out of my hotel room in Auckland for for very long before several people offered me assistance in finding where I was heading.
Actually, I was just exploring the surroundings before heading to dinner at the hotel. Everywhere I went I met people like that. If my car broke down on a rural country road, I'm sure that it wouldn't be long before someone stopped to help me out.
Most of us Americans did not support Trump (Felon-47) in the election. Too many didn't vote. Too many believed Trump's lies. It's now obvious to everyone who voted for Trump with the exception of his cult followers who "drank the kool aid" that they were lied to.
Thanks for your support and encouragement. I would expect nothing else from a New Zealander.
I know that you have some rotten apples too. People who appreciate democracy around the world need to come together and be united against the evil forces that exist in all of our countries. There always will be selfish, narcissistic and evil people in this world. We just cannot let them take control of our governments.
Thank you for your kind words Thomas. We kiwis are not isolated from global shifts ,most of us are horrified at what is happening and feel deeply for American folk. Yes, there are elements of MAGA in New Zealand but fortunately for us it’s a small percentage.
I do what I can ..subscribe to Substack , reach out in support,air the subjects with fellow kiwis .
At some point this dystopian nightmare will explode. That’s when reaching out will matter even more .
Thank you for your sympathy, Ann. We certainly need it. (Don't mean to get greedy!) I've always been proud to be an American until this Dictator Criminal Deranged Dingbat Psycho stepped back into the Oval Office. The first time was bad enough but even then I wasn't terrified like I am now. Please don't give up on us! We know he and his cronies are s**ts and we're doing what we can to save our country......and restore our friendship, support, and good will with our allies. Hopefully we won't be totally under the Dump's dictatorship and make it to the mid-term elections (2026). If Democrats win the majority in both houses, the Dump just might be impeached, convicted, and sent to prison for the rest of his life. What a blessing that would be for everyone (especially for us)!
I imagine it must be like waking up to a nightmare everyday .
There does seem to be an increasingly large ground swell of resistance evolving so keep hope alive . Kiha Kaha Jean.
In what way does it matter? What tangible difference has Meidas made? Anything? Seems to me like the onslaught by Trump and his thugs continues unabated. Can Meidas point to a single thing they have accomplished?
Dik....are you....one of those MAGAs or BOTs? Or, have you just given up? Please don't bring that negative BS to this safe haven. YOU WISH Meidas would go away...without protest and dissent the demagogue would already be will on his way....we need more protest and dissent. We are NOT an autocracy yet! What do you suggest Dik, since you don't think any of this Meidas work matters?
Not a MAGA or a BOT. And I'm so sorry you don't support the 1st Amendment. The "negative BS" is my honest opinion. Why do you have a problem with that? Why do you want to suppress opposing opinions? I don't wish Meidas would go away, but I do wish they would show us what tangible effect they're having instead of constantly touting how they need our help.
I am not sure why any of my comments would lead you to believe I don't support the 1st Amendment. That is why I am a Meidas subscriber. When the Boss gets threatened with an investigation for expressing his 1st Amendment rights I think you need to be talking to the current administration about belief in 1st Amendment rights, not a Meidas supporter. Contact your Congress reps...do something instead of calling out Meidas for evidence of results. Be a part of making positive results happen rather than bringing a fire hose.
You're just fine, Richard. And 100% correct. Don't pay any attention to negative comments that in reality, sound like whoever writes them support the Dictator Criminal Deranged Psycho who sits in the Oval Office.. It's like those with negative comments support him and his cronies..
So sorry. Wasn't it you who wrote, "Please don't bring that negative BS to this safe haven"?
Regarding the other stuff you mention, I'd love to talk to "the current administration" about 1st Amendment rights. Instead, I'm talking and writing to my MOC and supporting about 15 Blues currently campaigning, just as I did in the last election.
Growth is one tangible effect as Meidas gets its words out to more people. Showing they are negatively impacting the administration across multiple channels with this growth is another.
Coverage of protests and actions is third.
Meidas is a news organization and they are doing an outstanding job reporting what is happening in our country.
We don't. It's just that I'm sure to a lot of us, you sounds so negative and depressing. Makes people think that it's useless to try to combat the Dictator and his Cronies. Let's not have a pity party here which is what that comment sounds like.
The truth is often negative and depressing, like the truth -- which is certainly depressing -- that we have "the Dictator and his Cronies" in power. Had the Dems -- and especially Biden and his gang -- faced up to the truth in 2023, we might not be in the depressing circumstances we're in and have no need for a "pity party," though I'm not sure what you're referring to.
I think you just like to argue.
We need to know the truth. Trump has bullied the major news sources,they have censored journalist . Substack is giving giving those who want an informed
What does Meidas do? They go out there and find the truth and report it so we can all be informed and take action.
Let's say that there was a hurricane on the way, a Category 6 Hurricane (even though they don't go that high, we are in a CAT 6 situation in our Country). Now let's say that nobody says anything about it and it hits the East Coast of Florida and takes out the entire State - levels it to the ground - nothing is left and 30 million people die?
We have to have reliable people telling us what is happening so that we can plan ahead for any potential disaster that might strike us. That is what Medias does. And many thousands and even millions of us are taking action - actionable and tangible tasks and events that are impacting what is happening in the U.S.
If you are wondering what those things are, then you are not listening to Meidas and other independent media.
If it were in FL, it would be reported and Trump would be first in line, overinflating the value of Mar a lago and demanding immediate payment.
Why do you follow Meidas then? Your first name says it all.
Good one, PeggyJo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It absolutely does.
As if I haven't heard that comment about my name dozens of times. Takes a small and salacious mind to make that comment. As far as following Meidas, I'm stuck with them. I requested a refund and was refused.
Well, since you are here, you have two choices. You can keep participating and see if your side of things pans out - have an open mind and listen to what people here have to say - or you can take this bookmark off your browser and go where you feel more comfortable. Your choice!
Oh my goodness!!!! He has lost many many lawsuits.his approval is tanking even by his cult. Democrats have won election after election. Who r u really did? Hmmmm
"Who r u really did?" Sorry, don't understand what you're asking. If you're referencing Trump losing lawsuits, what has that to do with Meidas? Did they represent any of the plaintiffs? I hope they did and I'm just not aware of it. "His approval is tanking even by his cult." Yet there are still many of Trump's cult who would and will vote for him again. What "election after election" have Dems won?
Not a purveyor of American History, now are we? Just in my lifetime, LBJ won two terms, Clinton won two terms and balanced the budget. Obama won two terms and pulled the country out of a financial collapse. FDR won 4 terms and pulled the U.S. out of the great depression that was brought about by the republicans doing exactly what trump is doing right now.
And "The Democrats have controlled the House of Representatives for thirty-six consecutive years, and fifty-six of the last sixty; they have run the Senate for fifty of the past sixty years." Think they haven't won over and over and over? You go look it up! https://www.nationalaffairs.com/public_interest/detail/the-permanent-democratic-congress
I know this stuff off the top of my head. Were you hoping that we were all so stupid that we couldn't push back on your challenge? Also, you have access to the Internet - go form a cogent argument for your position and then come back and we'll debate it.
You're right, Bluesmurf. It looks like DdB hasn't studied American history so he doesn't know what patriotism is all about.
Oh, so sorry. It sounds like you are a "purveyor" of American history, doesn't it? I was not aware you were speaking of Dems winning past elections but rather recent relevant ones that have something to do with what Meidas does, which was the topic of my "position."
Well, then you need to follow the news more closely and see that the DEMS are winning predominantly Republican seats in red districts that trump won by double digits - these are state seats. If you do the research, you will see that local elections are starting to be won by democrats and left -leaning independents as well. All recently.
They can't report everything as there aren't enough of them - yet! So, that means that WE have to do the research and WE have to spread the word of how the DEMS are taking back our country - even if it is only one seat at a time - it is in typically RED America - which means even the MAGAs are starting to wake up to reality.
And we will continue to win! We are going to get our mojo back and be the party of the working class and the 98% where we should have always been. Watch and see!
Ben you and your family must temporarily move to Canada 🇨🇦 to be safe and to keep the news channel going.
He should never run and hide that is what trump wants. We can’t give in to him and his evil regime if we all do then they win. Just like they will try something when we keep protesting and keep speaking out but I be damn if I stop doing any of that and I don’t have the protection or just to up and move. But I will not stop none of us should run and hide from these bastards.
Your words give much strength! Thank you!
Thank you. We all need it trust me this community has made me even stronger since that moron got into office.
Yes. 100% right you are!
A while ago before anyone heard of Meidas, . I came upon it and started watching. A basic premise is everything they present is backed up by tangible evidence. We see it. At a time months and months ago when did not believe ANYTHING from news networks….. Meidas was there. Thankyou to everyone involved in this effort to save our DEMOCRACY! God bless
When the Nazi's would overun European countries, the leadership took refuge in England.The King of our independent nation Canada is coming to open parliment. This is a statement that Canada is not for sale and WILL NEVER BE THE 51ST STATE...EVER!!!!!!
That should give freedom fighters in the south strength fo fight the Trumpian nazi regime with EVERTHING the have.
Wear masks like ICE! Black if possible.
Tim Snyder did not move because of Donald Trump. It worked out that way for other personal reasons. Scaring our biggest voices/defense out of the country is not what we should be doing. We don’t run. We fight. It’s the only way to win.
That is in part true for Timothy Snyder, though the security of a professorship abroad in no way minimized his deep abiding fears of what he's seen for the future.
Of course Tim Snyder has fears. It’s human nature. Especially now in America, but I don’t think he would recommend ppl run and hide. Actually I’ve never heard him say that. He wrote a book ON TYRANNY which tells you how to respond and what to do in these situations. ( although, I’m sure you’ve read it) Not only that but he’s a historian/expert on authoritarianism. He’s going to give his certain thoughts.
“Be a patriot”
“Set a good example of what America means for the generations to come. They will need it”. —Timmothy Snyder
I don't believe I intimated Snyder advocated nor encouraged flight. I have read Tyranny, actually a couple times, have given it for a gift, and have been on his substack "Thinking About." My innate sentiment is missing him. Obviously you are one of his adherents which is maybe why we're all with Meidas now.
I’m not trying to argue with you. I think that’s the last thing any of us should be doing. My point is we should not be scared. We should not run away based on what others “supposedly” did. We should stand tall and fight.
Truly I agree your reinforcement of that conviction is essential to keep foremost in these turbulent times, certainly what I should hold close to heart. Maybe I simply need another shot of courage you share.
Right on!
Thought the same.
Or Mexico 🇲🇽
Timothy Snyder and other important leaders of the Movement have indeed departed for Canada as they know what's coming.
This is when they need to stand and fight. I am 66 years old and I will not stand down
Yes Amen me either it just makes me stronger I hate being bullied trump and his regime don’t run my life and get to tell me what to do they didn’t bring me into this world
Can still move and fight. If anything happens..we need their voices.
If they departed, they aren't leaders. They are cowards. The only wat we beat this is if we stay and FIGHT.
Ben is like President Zelensky - he doesn't need a ride. He needs our help.
The threat is to us all we can't all move to Canada
What does a person need to do to move to Canada? My husband and I are want to move out there so bad but we don’t know where to start.
They are potential targets for the regime.
Are you a target? Have you had your name plastered all over American media? 🤨
I agree!
Be safe? You are nuts.. The most fear this assole experiences is wondering if maid gets caught in traffic
I wonder how many undocumented persons work at Mar-A-Lardo. I wonder how many undocumented persons work in the homes of Congress. Many have servants and maids and childcare persons who many not be American citizens. Polititicians have gone to other countries to fool people into coming to America for schooling and a "better life" only to have their passports taken as they work behind the scenes for unscrupulous liars in government. Believe it, or not!
Trump Inc uses temporary visa workers to displace Americans at Mar a Lago and the Doral. He is the poster boy for employer sanctions for using undocumented workers on his jobsites.
Question to ponder-what did our founding fathers do in our Revolution? Did they head to Europe or Canada & send letters back on how people should fight? Consider what most chose to do, & how many had money to do something different, & if making a different choice to be “safer” would have changed the outcome.
That is my thought and when I express it people don't know what I'm talking about. Our forefathers faught for this country and prevailed against the British. Are we going to turn and run at the first threat of fascism? Then what, leave America as the sole fascist state with the world largest military? It's not just about individuals it's about this country and the whole globe. Running from it is exactly what it sounds like, running away
Leaving North America by sail was then. Staying protected and continuing the fight from another place keeps the movement alive. Running and out manoeuvring are two very different things that can break or make you. Live to fight another day.
Good morning Meidas Mighty,
Trump’s Big Ugly Billionaire Bill
Economist Steve Rattner on MSNBC: "If you're in the top 20%, you're gonna get 3.7% increase in after-tax income from tax cuts. If you're in the bottom, you lose $800. You get a small tax cut and and a large cut in Medicaid and other benefits. This is a highly regressive bill that favors the wealthy, doesn't do much for the middle class, and hurts the poor."
Well, I guess Trump was right all along. Remember this :
"If I were to run, I'd run as a Republican.
They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they'd still eat it up.
I bet my numbers would be terrific."
Donald Trump
People Magazine, 1998
Also Christians if you vote for me you will never have to vote again!
The folks who burned crosses and held public hangings called themselves Christians too. Today they are in Congress and inside mega churches set to repeat the horrors of the past. This is one reason among many why they are against Critical Race History. Trump is a tool and a puppet who has sold this country out for personal gain. We have to stand together because unity is what demagogues fear. It is what defeats them. If you voted for Trump now is the time to join the Resistance. He has nothing for you except more suffering. Stand!
The Orange fake Christian nationalists have never read Matthew 25. They wll never thread the needle into heaven. The fires of Hades awaits all Maggots.
I watched that day he said that and that worries the hell out of me if he can fix it so nobody can vote and what are we where's freedom and decency been will we ever get it back I'm going to fight like hell for it I'm going to lose my social security my medicare my housing everything I have but I'm going to fight like hell after
True.
It's absolutely insane, what 47 has managed to get them to pass in that bill. And what's even more unbelievable is that people aren't screaming from the rooftops.Especially those who are about to lose their medicaid coverage, all I can think, is, ithey're not up-to-date on the news. Thank you for being here giving us all the updates and the truth We are here to fight with you. We must stop 47 and his regime.
Right, but I want solid actionable ideas for what we DO to stop it. Emphasis on "actionable."
The Democrats are in the minority in the halls of government, therefore there is nothing that can legally done by them. Our actions are to protest, call your representatives and talk to others about what is being done to this country. In these ways, the hope is that more people will vote in the coming election and turn the tables.
I'm not the only one who'd say "IF there is another election."
It's gotta happen before then!
You got it right here in Meidas Mighty Country.
Got what? Typists? C'mon, Ed.
You’re in the wrong community, pal.
I’ve said the same previously.
Those that voted for him are so brainwashed that when interviewed they say give him a chance what he is doing is for the country’s good! 👹🔥👹
They've bought the snake oil not realizing they have no friend in the WH. When they realize they're in the soup with the rest of us I hope they wake up and join this movement for the restoration of the America we know and love.
I doubt that these diehard magas will ever realize that this regime is working against them! As they truly believe that DT is on their side and will save them because they are such ‘good little soldiers’ and bear his standards!
They’re doomed just as he is.
When they lose their food stamps and rental assistance it’ll hit them square in the face. Remember Trump being asked about grocery prices after he won? “I can’t guarantee anything … once prices are up it’s hard to bring them down.”
Excuses and/or claiming “I never said that—you said that!” An orange sh*tshow and his faithful (paid for) entourage. As he continues to show signs of dementia it’s likely they’re already plotting against him. Brutus was a confidant of Caeser and, we saw how that played out. “A funny thing happened on the way to the forum!” Tik Tok.
June 14. Everywhere. Resist.
Don’t forget June 6 rallying with the veterans in DC.
I believe thwarting nation-wide public response and mobilization on that date is enough of a threat to impose what Ben warns, the Plan deployed to quell public outcry by force.
Yes. JAN6 was the day he and Flynn planned to call for martial law. If it failed and they immediately began to plan Project 2025. JAN6 was only the beginning, and it failed to allow him to stay in office, which was his plan all along. Now he's in power and he has immunity, and he's pulling out all the stops to install himself as dictator of America.
He has so much help now. It's so hard to believe!
Indeed! That's what they're waiting for, I think. It may well be the tipping point into national chaos. (Ha! And you thought we were already there... .) Scary times.
Now I see why the Georgia Guidestones were destroyed. I'd like to know who the vandals are and who gave the order. One of the things that was inscribed was reducing the population to "manageable numbers." Trump tried to do it with the sloppy way he handled Covid19.
Now he's got RFK Junior in place to continue to allow people to become sick and die. Reducing and cutting out social programs is all part of what they're trying to do. If the sick can't get medication and the poor can't get food and other social help, people will die. That is part of Project 2025. Up with the Resistance. Down with tyranny!
Yes, Stephen Miller is awaiting only the moment to give the order forward.
He writes all of Dumbo's speeches. He is a Nazi through and through. Evil incarnate.
It's said he's the one who whispers in HIS ear first thing every day, he initiates the ideas, gives the orders. I see photos of him and Goebbels side by side and in some they look nearly like twins. Evil incarnate, yes!
Me too! Miller, Goebbels and Roy Cohn are triplets!
Doofus has no mind of his own. He is a mimic and a puppet. He relies on others to articulate his intentions. That’s why he uses “filler language” such as “I don’t know, we will have to look into it,” We will have a press conference on it in two weeks,” “Somebody must have done that,” “… And many other things …. .” He’s stuck on repeat—wash. rinse, repeat.
Ben, we stand with you.
DJT is terrifying in his last for power.
DJT is also a pathetic, weak, malignant narcissist.
We outnumber MAGA.
Please, Meidas Mighty, keep your courage.
Speak up & shout out the truth!
You misspelled "lust." And the increasingly feeble trump IS pathetic & weak, but that does not mean he is not going to enable all channels available to him to follow what Timothy Snyder says is the playbook of all authoritarians: to stay in power until he can die in bed IN power so as to stay out of jail. But I'm still waiting for someone to outline what we do in the face of the rapidly- becoming implemented martial authoritarian regime.
I following from Germany. I‘m 87 now and I remember the end of the 3rd Reich. I‘m very much afraid to see so many parallels to what happend in the 1930th here in Germany. I‘m very fond of your work and hope you can continue to do it. Thank you for all you doing. You‘re doing it in the name of Democracy for us too
Ben’s right. Martial Law is coming, right after the wannabe dictator has his military parade on his birthday. The day of the parade the MAGA machine will have their peacock feathers in full plumage, and the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers will be acting as false flag operatives to agitate the MAGAs. It’s a powder keg. Meidas Mighty, stay out of DC on the 14th! First, dear leader only cares about crowd sizes, so low attendance will get under his skin. Second, he cares about ratings, we cannot watch cable news the day of the parade, no live stream of events. MTN should only read transcripts and show the lowlights the next day. If you choose to participate in the “No Kings” Protests in major cities around the country, please participate peacefully! I promise the Executive Order initiating Martial Law will already be written on June 14th (if not already) and if there is ANY violence/riots/property damage/etc that WILL be signed.
I absolutely agree with this! Please avoid DC on the 14th and do not engage with the parade. That's exactly what Trump wants.
Great advice, Adam. Virginia and Maryland both have several DC suburbs that would make excellent places to draw people out of DC to protest PEACEFULLY.
My only North Star is that if he does do that it's an impeachable offense.
But who's going to impeach him? This Congress? What a joke. And if the fascists have their way there won't be any more elections.
He has a growing list of impeachable offenses as the list grows longer… enough to put him and his cronies behind bars!
Congress and the courts may already be co-opted in that regard and not willing to act so boldly in defending our democracy at the appointed time. I'm afraid to believe any sanctions will be enacted as we'd expect in a dire constitutional crisis. I'm pretty sure it's just us as in "justice" at this approaching historical juncture.
Millions of peaches
Peaches for me
Oh, God, PLEASE STOP THIS INSANITY!! I'm finding it more difficult every passing day to remain calm and focused. 🇱🇷 💙
Hang in, don't give up...that's what they want. We're being tested...we can do this, together. 💙💪
There are 300+ million of us. The sheer numbers will be powerful. We got this! Let’s stick together and remember that ordinary good democratic-loving Americans will overcome this. We are still good people. It shows in the way most Americans want Ukraine to prevail, etc. We can’t let the Russian negative bots detour us.
We the Meidas Mighty will resist with every fabric of our being. This authoritarian regime is going to fall faster than any other. They are evil, but incompetent and smug. That will be their downfall.
Popok and all broadcasters should go too. Please keep yourselves safe, for all our sakes 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻👍🏼
Exactly Ben he is already getting ready for that. He is coming after everyone he said remember what he said about Liz Cheney he meant every word of that. He is a sick disgusting monster and he will get enjoyment out of seeing martial law happening. I saw something where they’re training people this is getting more dangerous and about to get more violent. This monster needs to be stopped. You can forget about the ex Republican Party because they like to see people get hurt too like he does. But Ben like you said I feel it too the big summer of protests. Every one of us has to get out there and protest against these evil monsters in office. I will not back down Maga trump bring it.💪💪💪💪💪💪💯💯💯💯💯💯🖕🖕🖕🖕
Stay grounded, fight freaking hard and do it together!! Giving in is not an option! Our families and friends deserve better.
We should also be protesting on Memorial Day, as the presence of any Trump voter at a commemorative service desecrates the sacrifice of America's Fallen Heroes.
I'm on this team!!!!! Gramma CeeCee