Let’s talk about the most important election in the country that you might not have heard about: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. The outcome will determine whether the court maintains a pro-democracy majority—or if it becomes another rubber stamp for MAGA extremism. And guess who’s trying to buy it? Elon Musk.
I sat down with Judge Susan Crawford, who is running to keep Wisconsin’s Supreme Court from falling into the hands of far-right Trump loyalist Brad Schimel. Musk has already dumped millions into deceptive attack ads against her. Why? Because Wisconsin’s courts matter—to Trump, to MAGA, and to Musk’s wallet.
As Judge Crawford put it bluntly: “He doesn’t care about Wisconsin. He’s never been here. He doesn’t even know who he’s running these ads against.” And if you need proof that this is nothing more than a power grab, the first attack ad against Crawford used a photo of a completely different Susan Crawford—because these right-wing billionaires don’t care about facts.
Brad Schimel isn’t just another conservative judge. He is a full-on MAGA extremist.
He believes the Wisconsin Supreme Court "screwed over" Donald Trump by not overturning the 2020 election.
He has openly stated he wants to be part of a "support network" for Trump.
He is running with Musk’s millions behind him, because they know he will do the bidding of billionaires and far-right extremists, not the people of Wisconsin.
Schimel’s election would mean a far-right Wisconsin Supreme Court, one that could gut reproductive rights, healthcare access, environmental protections, and public safety laws. This is about more than just one seat—it’s about whether Wisconsin’s highest court protects people or corporate power.
It’s not just about politics—it’s about profit. Judge Crawford explained that Musk has personal financial interests in Wisconsin’s legal system, including a Tesla lawsuit trying to overturn state laws preventing direct car sales. He doesn’t want a fair court. He wants a bought-and-paid-for justice.
And let’s not forget DOGE—Musk’s shadow government. His crew of unelected, unqualified lackeys is already invading people’s privacy, digging through medical records, tax information, and personal data. Wisconsin voters are furious at what Doge is doing—and if Schimel wins, that government overreach will get a hundred times worse.
Judge Crawford isn’t running to serve billionaires or MAGA extremists. She’s running to be a fair and impartial justice who upholds the law and protects the people of Wisconsin.
“I never lose sight of the fact that the decisions I make as a judge involve real people and real problems,” she said. “We need a Wisconsin Supreme Court that works for the people—not for Elon Musk, and not for Donald Trump.”
Wisconsin’s election is April 1st—and it could decide the future of democracy in one of the country’s most critical swing states. If you live in Wisconsin, VOTE. If you don’t, help spread the word—because Musk and MAGA are already spending millions to take this seat.
This is how we fight back.
Watch my full interview with Judge Crawford above, spread the word, and consider joining now as a paid subscriber to help us meet our weekend goal.
Need to take on citizens united ruling and stop these rich people from continuing to take away our democracy! …. Pass federal and state laws to finance elections!
Worst court ruling in history and goes a long way toward explaining the hell we find ourselves in now.
I couldn’t agree with you and @TonyRestivo more! Our Congress opened the door for this kakistocracy of tech bros and old white billionaires.
Just goes to show what happens when we don’t act and react when we need to … should have been a priority several years ago !
But, Jefferson worried that the people - and the argument goes back to Thucydides and Aristotle - are easily misled. He also stressed, passionately and repeatedly, that it was essential for the people to understand the risks and benefits of government, to educate themselves, and to involve themselves in the political process. Without that, he said, the wolves will take over. —Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men. ―Plato
Unless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence and liberty will be gone, and the general public will find itself in a condition of serv tude to an aggregation of organized and selfish interest. ―Calvin Coolidge
Much more on this here: Apathy is the Fire in Which We Burn: https://simulationcommander.substack.com/p/apathy-is-the-fire-in-which-we-burn
Yes NoQuidProQuoALITO’s corrupt ruling
Right!
Well the wolves have taken over but Americans are FINALLY pissed off and coming out in numbers since GOP WONT HOLD TOWN MEETINGS!
Then have your own town meetings and ask MAGA why their representatives are not there
Absolutely, but there's this fetid SCOTUS festering there...
Really can’t depend on Supreme Court and I never thought I would say that .
Biden talked about expanding Supreme Court but never did … we don’t have a lot of time to save this country.whatever we do it needs to be fast !
I keep thinking can we put a referendum to control trump on the ballot... I'm thinking in another 4 months even MAGA will be disillusioned with him...
First we need to elect pro-democracy candidates in large enough numbers. Plus, I wonder with this Supreme Court -- who delivered the 2009 ruling and is now even more right-wing -- how could any law not get struck down the same way they ruled against key provisions of the McCain-Feingold Act, which was passed by Congress? We need a better SCOTUS too.
The bad part every time they tried Dem have had only on part of Congress it never pass. I think we need to focus on ELECTION AND THAT THE PSYCHOPATHS IN WH AND SPEAKER DONT CHEAT AMERICANS MUST STOP USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR NEWS OR FOX NEWS. WE MUST STOP BELIEVING A DAMN WORD TRUMP SAYS. MUSK MUST BE CUT OFF FROM DONATING PERIOD THAT MEANS GOD WILL DJT ALLOWS OUT ELECTION GO FORWARD WITHOUT CLAIMING MARTIAL LAW. DEMS TAKE BACK HS AND SEN THEN ITS TIME 1 IMPEACH BOTH PRES, VO ANS OUT JOHNSON IT CAN BE DONE READ FEATHERS OF HOPE. WEISS LAST NAME IVE POSTED IT SEVERAL TIMES
THEN PASS A LAW WHERE NO MORE DARK MONEY, LIMITED CAMPAIGN $ TO FAIR PRICE NO DAMN 270mil is gross or fake LOTTERY/PETITION WHERE EA PERSON IS PAID TO SIGN IT. MUSK LIED ABOUT BUT LAWYERS COULD NOT I READ COURT PAPERS IT WAS SICKENING MUSK PAID $300 to $2,000 ea SIGNATURE WHO SIGN THAT PETITION IT DISGUSTS ME NOWONE SIGN A WORD IT WAS THE LAST DAY
THIS BILLIONAIRE REPUBLICAN CHEAT AND ARE OK WITH IT
I AM SIGN OF DEMOCRATS STAY POLITE MY GOD THATS ENOUGH OF TAKING THE DAMN HIGH ROAD WHILE DAMN REPUBLICANS CHEAT GET MOB BOSSES THAT ARE MENTALLY ILL MALIGNANT NARCISSISTIC PSYCHOPATH IN WH AS SHOWED US HOW SICK HE AND IS LAP DOG ED MARTIN IN DOJ ARE NOTHING PUT Henchmen for mafia in White House
HOW LONG BEFORE AMERICANS GET PISSED ENOUGH TO STOP IT BEFORE WERE RUSSIA AND HUNGARY BECAUSE THIS IS THE EXACT PLAY PSYCHO ORBAN DID WITH HUNGARY PEOPLE GET LAZY. IS THAT WHAT WE WANT??
I say WE PICK TIME & DAY THE ENTIRE WORKING CLASS GET UP AND WALK OUT OF THEY GO TO NEAR GOVERNMENT OFFICE CAPITAL PROTESTERS WITH SIGNS SIT STAND FOR 3 hour AT LEAST I DONT CARE WHERE PEOPLE ARE BUT WE CAN HAVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISTS EVERYWHERE NO DAMN CORPORATE THEY ARE BOUGHT & PAID FOR. THAT WHAT MUST BE DONE. I WISH WE COULD ALL WALK TO DC KIND OF HARD
WE ORGANIZE
WE GET MANY INDEPENDENT
JOURNALIST GET MANY BELIEVE IN DEMOCRACY AND DEMAND DEMOCRATS MARCH TOO
THATS WHAT I THINK WOULD WORK NOT ON A SUNDAY
Yes, Citizens United (and the corrupt Supreme Court that made the ruling) is our biggest logistical problem. We have to crush it. And the ONLY way to do that is to ELECT MORE DEMOCRATS. Which the men empowered by CU are spending billions to stop. It's a vicious cycle.
It's too late now with all the maga people in our government, but there needs to be a limit on donations. $1000. That's it. No more buying US politicians.
Please Bernie go there and campaign
Bernie was in Wisconsin this weekend--it's written up in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. the header reads: Bernie Sanders energizes thousands at UW-Parkside rally, ahead of state Supreme Court race. The byline is Ricardo Torres.
And he had multiple overflow sites for a 9,000 audience in MI.
👏👏👏. I pray this gets people to the polls
I, PRAY, that Musk isn't allowed to pay people to vote for the uright right!!!!!!!
oops, I meant the UNRIGHT RIGHT !
Folks, the election will not matter unless the state of Wisconsin makes sure that the ballot counting that took place in the general election doesn’t take place again. This, in addition to, keeping the MAGA thugs out of the areas where they could eliminate/remove ballots that should be counted under the guise of false accusations that ballots shouldn’t count. The last election was in fact stolen. There is widespread evidence that it happened, including the bomb threats that took place in the races that mattered. We need to make sure that does NOT repeat itself. I don’t know how this can be done, but I do know it has to be done. We need a secure election in April in Wisconsin. And that means hand counting ballots. It means thorough oversight by the LAW. This must be done or all the campaigning in the world won’t stop him from winning
I agree with you. I have sent in an application to be an election worker and an inspector in New York. I will be insisting on hand counting all ballots. I do not trust the voting machines at all. I am not sure how to get all the information to Wisconsin voters.
Trump & Horrors have their eye on privatizing the USPS and no longer allowing voting by mail. This could put an end to voting in many ways and areas! Beware!
Speak up! Contact your members of Congress.
The US has to start changing these campaign finance rules. Rich people shouldn't be allowed to spend stupid amounts of money - basically buying thier way to a win. I support campaign finance reform for all parties. That's just ridiculous.
Donated to the cause. Small donors add up I hope
Is there any way you can post a link to where you donated?? (It may be elsewhere in the comments but I think I’m a little delirious due to late season flu 🙃) thank you!!!!
I tapped on the judge underlined name in the article and it took me to the donation page immediately
Gotta love the Meidas touch. lol
Absolutely!!! And for anyone else interested in donating it was super easy and very fast!
Ty. We should all try to donate a few dollars.the corruption is right there. Have the courage to stand up.
Thank you!!!
Thanks for covering this race! I live in Wisconsin and am well aware of her campaign.
WAS THE 2024 ELECTION STOLEN BY MUSK/TRUMP?
Mark Thompson's show interviewed Nathan Taylor of ELECTION TRUTH ALLIANCE, a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization. I know Trump's claims of election fraud makes progressives leery of leveling the same charge, but Nathan Taylor seems to lay out a compelling argument based on facts as to why election fraud could be the reason for a Trump win. How did Trump manage to pull off winning EVERY single swing state, even those with abortion rights on the ballot which voted to keep abortion legal? During the midterms, states that had abortion rights on the ballot caused Democrats to over perform, but somehow that wasn't true with the 2024 election. Add to that Trump's praise of Musk after the election where he credited Musk with helping him win PA because Musk knows those "vote counting computers" really well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9gCyRkpPe8
Need I mention that Musk and his young hackers got into the Treasury Dept. computers illegally.
Lastly, Trump said in a Republican Governors' meeting that come the midterms, all Blue states will probably disappear.
This is the link to the Election Truth Alliance interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdg5YFwNayQ
MTN NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS. THIS IS WHAT JOURNALISM IS ALL ABOUT!!
YES!!
There's another issue that Ezra Klein discussed in a recent podcast: people are leaving several blue states (i.e., CA and IL) because the cost of living is so high; that will eventually cause blue states to shift red because working and lower income folks are leaving.
Five stars; go watch it, everybody!
It’s easier for Musk to buy a crooked judge than arrange for an honest judge to fall out of a high window. Google “judges and windows in Russia.”
5 Million Patriots --- bring five million citizens to Washington UNTIL: MUSK is expelled; and, TRUMP and VANCE are impeached. 5MillionPatriots.blogspot.com Feathers of Hope. https://jerryweiss.substack.com/p/remove-impeach-impeach
National wide uprising is necessary to stop this evil administration…
Read Feathers of Hope. Acquiescence to Putin is the common denominator.
Fight the good fight, LORD, let goodness prevail! Help her LORD
This is all making sense! No wonder Sen. Sanders included Wisconsin in his fight the oligarchy tour. C'mon Wisconsin voters vote for democracy.
Loved this. I’m Susan Crawford’s neighbor & was at a fundraiser last week. She’s amazing! Please donate what u can to counter Musk’s millions in an attempt to buy the court!!
Thanks for sharing this. I have been trying to promote it where I live. And on my socials.
National March this Friday 3/14 see the YouTube channel of Jessica Denson for more info #nowmarch.org
Go Judge Susan!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻
Wisconsin...we LOVE traveling to your state (and your cheese) in Illinois lol. So VOTE HER IN! Stop putting your faith in the same rhetoric that's hurting YOUR state!
Musk is a tumor that grew on the orange cancer that’s attacking our way of life and our democracy. Let’s win this election and the other 3 special elections all happening on April 1st. 💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸✊🏽✊🏽
Take money out of politics
I've been writing postcards to WI voters to encourage them to vote for Judge Crawford. So can you, https://postcardstovoters.org/ . Act quickly to become an approved postcard writer. Early voting starts 3-18.
I have sent postcards to Democrats in WI, encouraging voting for Judge Susan Crawford too. It is through the program you mention. I am in CA.
Please, please phone bank for this one. You can help from any state!!!!
https://www.mobilize.us/workingfamilies/
Hey medias media; Wisconsin really could use your help. The Democrat's campaign for Susan Crawford is anemic.Most Democrats and Independents in Wisconsin don’t know much about Crawford. The media here is barely covering this upcoming election. Please help the campaign focus on the dishonesty, misinformation and actual harm that musk and maga are perpetuating and causing.
Someone needs to put Elon Musk on one of his SpaceX flights and just send him off.
Just remember, "Schimel" is the Dutch word for mould!
This SOB Is Something Else He Bought The Election For Trump That’s Why Trump Is His Lap Dog. Now He Wants To Buy This. He Bought All Te Seats For The Republicans Too. This Man Thinks Cause He Is The Richest Monster In The World He Can Buy Anything And Anyone And I Guess It’s Working Because Nobody’s Doing A Damn Thing At All. We Have To Stand Up Because Nobody Else Is.
Musk cheated for 4547, who admitted it. See comment above about Election Truth Alliance.
"March with Pride Stand By Their Side!" March 14th a Veteran Led Event. Every State Every Capitol, Noon. True patriots and their familieswill attend in support. Why? Imagine dedicating your life to defending your country, only to face the stark reality of being forgotten once your service ends. Many veterans find themselves in this position, struggling to access the healthcare, support, and resources they desperately need.
The march on March 14th is more than just a protest; it's a united stand for justice, dignity, and respect for those who have given so much. By attending, you're not only showing gratitude for their sacrifices but also demanding that our government honors its commitment to them.
Your presence can make a powerful statement: that we, as a nation, refuse to turn our backs on our heroes. Let's come together to ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. March with us on March 14th and be the voice for those who served especially while Alina Habba said many veterans getting fired aren’t fit to have federal jobs. She was asked about the high percentage of vets who are federal employees getting fired by DOGE: “We have a fiscal responsibility to use taxpayer dollars to pay people who actually work. That doesn’t mean we are going to forget about our vets - we are going to care for them. But perhaps they’re not fit to have a job at this moment or they’re not willing to come to work.”
Negative statements about veterans can have profound and lasting effects, both on individuals and the broader veteran community. Here are some key impacts:
1. Mental Health Challenges: Veterans already face higher rates of mental health issues like PTSD and depression. Negative rhetoric can exacerbate feelings of isolation, worthlessness, or stigma, making it harder for them to seek help
2. Employment and Reintegration: Statements questioning their fitness for work can create barriers to employment and hinder their reintegration into civilian life. This can lead to financial instability and further social isolation
3. Public Perception: Such remarks can shape societal attitudes, potentially leading to reduced support for veterans' programs and services. This can erode the trust veterans have in institutions meant to support them
4. Physical Health:
Stress and stigma can contribute to physical health issues, including cardiovascular problems and chronic illnesses, as seen in long-term studies of veterans
5. Community Impact:
Negative narratives can affect the morale and cohesion of the veteran community, making it harder for them to advocate for their needs collectively
It's crucial to foster a culture of respect and understanding to mitigate these effects and ensure veterans receive the support they deserve. What are your thoughts on how society can better support veterans
Especially while those in charge have been showing us they don't even know why they are doing this sounds like they just have a list of programs and people to get rid of so I ask you all. If DOGE doesn't know. She doesn't know Elon doesn't know. Who gave the list. Why do they want to break the American economy and kick veterans at the same time. Who do they work for what are your thoughts? #veterans #elon #trump #DOGE #truepatriotspunchnazis #civilian #civilwar #WorldWarThree #worldwartwo #WakeUpAmerica #woke #PartyOfThePeople #whatareyougonnadotostayfree #NeverForgetWhatTheyDid #watchthehandsnotthemouth #USA #shameful #list #WhosRunningTheShow #divided #DividedWeFall #staytogethercallitout #rage #Americans"The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. For too long, policies have been allowed to erode the rights and dignity of the disabled community—creating barriers instead of building bridges. These challenges are not abstract; they are lived realities for countless individuals and families who depend on essential programs like Medicaid, SSDI, and workplace accommodations to not just survive, but to thrive.
We must ask ourselves: What kind of nation do we want to be? Turning a blind eye to these systemic injustices only deepens the divide. Advocacy, empathy, and policy change are not optional; they are our responsibility. Together, we can illuminate a path forward—one that ensures every citizen, regardless of ability, can live with dignity, opportunity, and inclusion.'" ~ Lumos C.
It's a heartbreaking REALITY that underscores the urgent NEED for STRONGER SAFEGUARDS and SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
I'm determined to shed light on these issues as i watch this administration attack all of the vulnerable. So i am going to remind you all of how hard it already is as this is an important issue. Issue that will get worse and is getting worse.
1. Cuts to Medicaid and SSDI:
Proposals like those in "Project 2025" the thing that trump says he has not read but that his executive orders directly quote and his people are implimenting. suggest reducing or removing public benefits like Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These programs are lifelines for many disabled individuals "
Remind me again how they are the party for the people? #inclusivestructure #humanrights #WakeUpAmerica #weliveinasociety #veterans #march14th #unitedstates
Emails need to be sent out to every Dem so they know where to meet and time and place for a better outcome…
It is being spread across platforms. I do agree. I am just putting it here for normal people who might not know.
How in God's name do we fight this!!!!?????????
As I noted elsewhere, Postcards to Voters (https://postcardstovoters.org/) is writing for Judge Susan Crawford, and I've already written a bunch. You can even listen to your favorite podcast while you're doing it!
get people to vote, vote, vote, vote, vote, vote vote!
Thanks for this interview, Ben. Judge Susan Crawford would get my vote if I lived there; she was very, very impressive.
I sure hope they plan to do hand vote counts, at least to audit a representative number of precincts. By this I mean the vote tallies, not just the number of hand counted ballots vs machine count. I don’t trust the results of any election Musk has dug his fingers in to.
PLEASE WISCONSIN, DON'T LET THE FAR RIGHT MAGA AND REPUBLICANS WIN. THIS IS A WAY TO MAKE SURE THE LAW IS FOLLOWED IN WISCONSIN! IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR MEDICAID, SOCIAL SECURITY, SNAP, CHIP, OR ANY OTHER SERVICES, THIS IS A WAY TO MAKE SURE REPUBLICANS CAN'T TAKE IT AWAY FROM YOU ILLEGALLY!! THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HELP SAVE WHATS LEFT OF OUR CONSTITUTION, AND OUR RULE OF LAW!! PLEASE HELP THIS COUNTEY, STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!!
I just sent out ten postcard to urge people to vote for her! I'll send more when I buy more stamps!
Wisconsin don’t get bull-“Doged” and ver-“Scimmelt”
Minocqua Brewery is working on the same thing. They are boots on the ground to get the word out to keep it blue
Trump is the whiner in chief
Everything they do is corrupt!
They know what musk is doing as illegal in Wisconsin.Trying to steal the election, why don't they put a stop to it?No, it's illegal.I don't understand that!
I live in Minnesota and I pray every day that my Wisconsin friends wake up to the facts and reality of what Trump and his cronies are doing before it’s to late! Ask anybody from Canada you “cheeseheads” they can tell you what’s happening.
Pretty sure Elon has intimate knowledge of our voting machines in the 7 swing states. Also more voter suppression needs to be fought! Marc Elias can't do it all! See following video: https://electiontruthalliance.org/2024-us-election-analysis
Easy to recognize that our American oligarchs are seeking power thru connections and huge donations to the campaigns. Is our democracy going by the way of this power grab with immense amounts of money? Numbers of those individuals are growing and cannot be countered or matched by the average citizen! Seems to me that democracy and oligarchy are not able to live together!
Is this a redo of a Supreme Court election where the losing Repug was challenging 60000 votes?
I wish I could get Schimel=Musk yard signs
Election monies donations need to be capped period! No person should be allowed to invest millions alone to buy a candidate or position. We know it happened with Trump and most of the Republican contests-Musk had his hand in all of them!
***Possible solution-Central Election Chest that is divided up for each candidate running-fairness to All! ***
LETS STOP THE ELECTION STEAL—ARREST & DEPORT MUSK for TREASON, IMPEACH TRUMP & VANCE FOR TREASON OF THE CONSTITUTION and perhaps the republicans in Congress will then be able to grow spines! And do the job they were elected to do!!!
Again everyone forgot the Corruption in NC. DEAR GOD republicans are trying to disqualify 60,000 voters to overturn the Supreme Court election.
https://ncnewsline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JeffersonGriffinList-AllegedIncompleteRegs-Names.pdf
The PEOPLE NOT $$$ MUST VOTE! WISCONSIN VOTERS BURY MUSK AND HIS CANDIDATE! MAKE THEM PAY FOR ONCE!
IT'S PAYBACK TIME
Good Luck Susan!! Musk (not even an American but that's neither here nor there) shouldn't be allowed to buy America..because that is EXACTLY what's he's doing.
Thanks for bringing Elon's attempt to buy another election to our attention. I just sent Judge Crawford a contribution.
Your "headliner" says, "Trump's Wisconsin plan backfires as scheme exposed." I listened to the entire interview with Judge Susan Crawford, twice (in case I missed something) and not once did I hear anything coming even close to this scheme of Trump's "backfiring." I heard what it would be like if the far-right guy wins, what Musk is doing, and how Judge Crawford will serve. Why the not-so-accurate headliner? Or can you tell me what I missed?
General comment on subject of Trump-Russia-Ukraine: Trump’s abandonment of Ukraine by abruptly suspending intelligence sharing should prompt an international outcry and accusations of “Trump is a War Criminal!” He is directly causing death in Ukraine. Where is the outcry?
Wisconsin wake up, you see what Trump and Musk are doing. Musk can try to buy voted, but he can’t tell you how told vote.
Love it when he exposes these creeps.
PLEASE follow Heather Cox Richardson's lead and pronounce DOGE "doggy.'
Elon wouldn't try and buy an election would he lol I think it should be illegal I think there should be charges
MUSKRAT targeted agencies that investigated him or penalized him first!
WISCONSIN: SHARE & DON'T LET MUSKRAT WIN!
It's time to end the MAGA MANURE about the ELECTION! The Orange Turd LOST!
Then tried to OVERTHROW GOVERNMENT with the JAN6 CAPITOL RIOT!
Let's work together to restore SANITY & defeat the MUSKRAT!
The FAA was MUKRAT's 1st conspicuous ATTACK on MICHAEL WHITAKER for SPACE X EXPLOSION & MUSKRAT'S irresponsible actions - there's been another SPACE X EXPLOSION & MUSKRAT is 'entertained' no effort to clean up his debris.
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MUSKRAT targeted agencies that were investigating him first.
MICHAEL WHITAKER, head of FAA, had fined MUSKRAT because his SPACE X exploded over the Caribbean causing property damage & flights to be diverted. MUSKRAT thought it was great fun!
Because of MUSKRATS failures, carelessness, MICHAEL WHITAKER grounded SPACE X.
Clearly, you can't fault MUSKRAT even for his irresponsible conduct, so MICHAEL WHITAKER needed to GO!
MICHAEL WHITAKER was replaced with the CLOWN SEAN DUFFY & then planes began to CRASH....
There was NO SINGLE PLANE CRASH while President Biden was in office, or when PETE BUTTIGIEG was in charge.
180 Republicans Voted Against Funding the FAA, the Agency That Keeps Planes from Crashing
Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration. Read this exclusive research and reporting on Meidas+.
MeidasTouch Network
Feb 1
… WaPo reported that Elon Musk called for Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker to resign right before Trump took office, which lead to his resignation on Trump’s first day. The FAA was about to fine Musk's company SpaceX $630,000 for violations related to its launches, and Musk threatened to sue the FAA for "regulatory overreach."
… Sen. Tim Kaine: "Trump let Musk force the resignation of the FAA Administrator. He disbanded an aviation safety committee within DHS. He's got an OMB Director who is pushing a hiring freeze and saying, 'I want to traumatize the federal workforce'. He's got an anti-safety agenda. I think that's why he went the race-baiting route."
… WaPo reported that Elon Musk called for Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker to resign right before Trump took office, which lead to his resignation on Trump’s first day. The FAA was about to fine Musk's company SpaceX $630,000 for violations related to its launches, and Musk threatened to sue the FAA for "regulatory overreach."
… Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent out a memo to give priority grant funding to parts of the country with higher marriage and birth rates than the national average. The memo states that DOT will give "preference" for grant funding to "communities with with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average.
… On anonymous DOT official told HuffPost: "Considering fertility rates when prioritizing federal grants? We obviously have no idea what the full impact of that will be. It’s absolutely creepy. It’s a little like the Chinese government. I don’t know where else I’ve seen a policy of ‘we need to incentivize baby-making."
https://www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-politics-bulletin-61-13125
Firing people & you have no idea what they do? DUH?
MUST WATCH in its entirety: Sean Duffy FAA ADM
https://youtu.be/V-P7_vrQDrE?si=w04-LVucWXbqNeSM
MUSKRAT targeted agencies that were investigating him first.
MICHAEL WHITAKER, head of FAA, had fined MUSKRAT because his SPACE X exploded over the Caribbean causing property damage & flights to be diverted. MUSKRAT thought it was great fun!
Because of MUSKRATS failures, carelessness, MICHAEL WHITAKER grounded SPACE X.
Clearly, you can't fault MUSKRAT even for his irresponsible conduct, so MICHAEL WHITAKER needed to GO!
MICHAEL WHITAKER was replaced with the CLOWN SEAN DUFFY & then planes began to CRASH....
There was NO SINGLE PLANE CRASH while President Biden was in office, or when PETE BUTTIGIEG was in charge.
180 Republicans Voted Against Funding the FAA, the Agency That Keeps Planes from Crashing
Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration. Read this exclusive research and reporting on Meidas+.
MeidasTouch Network
Feb 1
Defund Elon. Rescind his government contracts.
Please everyone, donate! You can just click on her name where it is underlined in the article and it takes you to her page. This is critical.
Save judge Crawford we need honest judges for all the people
The people of Wisconsin have gotten wise to Deadbeat Donnie's lies and broken promises. He's never going to live down the Foxxcon debacle that cost Wisconsinites who lost their family farms, homes and never got any of the jobs that were promised.
But yet WI voted for Trump for some reason.
Simply vote for Susan Crawford!
If Musk is supporting a candidate! Run, not walk away from them!
What a worthy candidate to be running for WI's Supreme Court. May she win and go far in adjudicating fair outcomes!!
Donated and voting for Susan for sure!!
And contribute to her campaign! She needs our help to counter Musk’s millions.
WTF! Another election that just might be bought by the Muskrat! Once again you should be nowhere near the White House!!! Take your chainsaw and cut yourself up!!!🙈🙈💩💩
When oh when will he be charged, sued?
Well-Well now who is surprised at that!!! NOT ME Why doesn't he go live on Mars like he talks about
Stop the Billionare steal! We need to fix this problem!
In addition to Musk "buying' this election, we probably want to be on the lookout for Musk and his MAGA cronies rigging the count tabulating machines if these are being used in in fashion. Hope would be to have this be a manual count of the ballots, with potential recount, and even post election audit. This is how corrupt and untrustworthy Musk and his Tech cronies are in today's political setting.
Hopefully the voters of Wisconsin are wise to the GOP’s and Musk’s attempts to buy the election and come out in DROVES to vote!
At the grass roots level, at the very least, ONLY refer to him as "BRAD SCHLEMIEL" from now on.
Especially in public.
Always.
You're getting this as gospel, straight from ye olde Schmendryck. I'd be willing to guarantee that even in Wistfulconsin, if y'do it enough, even the cheese state'll start shrugging expressively & talking responsively with a Yiddish accent. Just ask Ben Wikler.
WAKE UP WISCONSIN!!
Donate what you can! Today!
I donated!
Thank you. Eyes will be on Wisconsin . You are always on the case. Great,
I've seen this over and over. Rich Republicans just throw money at any problem.and it just goes away.
The rich get richer
Why aren't these judges and lawyers who wanted to overturn the 2020 election being disbarred?
Great interview! Thank you for bringing attention to the importance of this race!!! 💜💛🩵
I have sent a donation for this very important campaign!
When Trump was running this last time somehow someway they reached out to me thru my email and phone for a vote when it is a known fact that I am a die hard Democrat…Musk must have found out a way thru his teeny bop whiz kids how to find us to change our vote, that is election interference as far as I am concerned…We need to be on our guard…
He did change the mail in vote with the tabulators. They have the data to prove it. Check out Election Truth Alliance and Smartelections.us!!!
Has this been brought up to the Dems? Spreading statements like this is useful as much as the lies both Trump and Musk use for their base….
Unfortunately, they’ve already figured out how to manipulate elections. They did it in 2020 (just not enough to win), and in 2024. Check out the data in Election Truth Alliance and SmartElections.us. It’s shocking.
What about the fact that we now have more fair maps, less gerrymandering?
Everyone pray she 🏆
Duh, I guarantee that far right extremists wins! Elon is rigging elections and no one wants to admit to it! There is a reason why Donny is allowing Elon to run things and destroy America! It’s obvious, he ran right into the government buildings getting access to top secret data and terminating ppl insuring they won’t expose what him and those kids are doing; all while paying those kids executive levels salaries because money does talk!
Check out Election Truth Alliance and SmartElections.us. They are trying to do something about it.
If it is about money and I am
Not suggesting that it should be where are the liberals with money to combat his money !! I just pray that justice trumps over greed ! I pray justice isn’t for same
So how can the mighty Midas community help Wisconsin?
🤬. Oh no you don’t get to make choices for us. The Land of The Free!!!
🙏🙏 Wisconsin 💪💙🍊🐖💩
Wisconsin is known fir the most flavourful cheese, is Musk trying to replace the cheese that slid off Donald John Trump's cracker?
I donated.
I don't think him spending money on anything After this bad election was going to make a difference.
I don't think most voters believe him anymore.
People are so pissed off that musk is in office and running this country and I think they're waking up to what's going on finally!
Little wonder Elon thinks he can buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He already bought the US presidency and his fascist friends purchased the US Supreme Court. End the trump/musk treachery against The People. LOCK THEM UP!! LOCK THEM UP NOW!!! 🇺🇸
So glad to hear this interview.
So glad to hear this interview.
Ben, just listened to the Wisconsin Supreme Court podcasts. Thanks for providing.
You need to cover the NC Supreme Court race fiasco. Justice Allison Riggs won her seat on the NC Supreme Court by 735 votes, a close race! The NCSEB ruled her the winner after two recounts. Her PoS opponent Jefferson Griffins keeps challenging her win in court. She has yet to be declared the winner due to these challenges.
Now he is trying to get over 60,000 legitimate votes tossed because the NCSBE data base had some registration data entry errors. Many of these individuals have voted in NC for decades. Two of these potential disenfranchised voters are Justice Riggs parents, residents of NC for over 20 years!
You should get her on the MTN and cover her story. She needs help with raising funds for legal bills.
Would you please cover this story for NC?
In my opinion, (I’m not a lawyer) this has potential National implications because I’m sure every State voter registration database has some data entry issues.
Sorry for the lengthy post.
Simply vote for Susan
Yes support this race & the two races in Florida on April 1....they need our money!!
I'm trying to convince again. No matter what Susan Crawford is my bote
Susan has MY vote.
Overturn Citizens United
I keep wondering if enough citizens voted for it, if we could hold a vote on Trump's ability, a special election, because there's nothing else we can do until 2026. And it may be too late by then.
Ben: Is it true that MTN and Jessica Denson (Lights On) might scupper a powerful collaborative effort on 14 March because of a difference of opinion about strategy? Jessica has asked you to encourage some of your mighty millions to attend the 3.14 rally in Washington DC but it seems you might “withhold” that support. If so, may we know why?
I think they plan to offer the well-reasoned and well-supported argument that Trump is disqualified because he remains an insurrectionist. The Constitution says he is, legal authorities have adjudicated so, and SCOTUS didn't say he wasn't when they had the chance. It's unlikely that 2/3 of Congress would relieve him of this "burden” should they ever get to vote, so, although a bit oversimplified, this argument seems sound.
I asked why this approach has met with disapproval and the modal answer was along the lines of “it’s pointless because SCOTUS would just scotch it”. That may have carried weight a while ago but wrecking-ball attacks on services, the withdrawal of aid and intel to Ukraine, and the alliance with Putin, have triggered a palpable shift which needs to be exploited right now. All available opportunities should be used to make the real power (people) aware of something concrete they can do, i.e., put pressure on their representatives to get Congress to reassert its authority, do its duty, and vote on the matter. We keep hearing "we're all in this together" but “how we get out of this together” is not so common. Please don’t miss this chance to work together.
Maybe a hot take..
Who cares if unelected people get into systems??
What is bad, is wasn't the elected ppl not allowed in those buildings to give oversight?
The argument is NOT that unelected people are there, but the elected officials are being locked out!!
https://open.substack.com/pub/2ndservant/p/three-possible-futures-and-you?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=36cu3l
You better watch out for these elections. There's proof that he rigged the last election to get trump in. They got into the White House by cheating - they should not be there. I've been telling everyone and nobody seems to care. They're criminals that were going to prison, of course they cheated, why wouldn't they? The evidence is on election truth alliance . Org or bluesky or podcasts with Jessica denson. Hopefully if I keep telling everyone - someone might care and actually do something. Musk rigged trump to win who is destroying the country. Of course he will rig this election and every other election bc he can. Don't believe me look at the evidence.
How do we stop Musk from buying another politician/judge? It is illegal what Musk is doing, but he's putting millions into Schimmel's campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
✅ Top 20 psychiatrist-recommended strategies
✅ Top 10 books
✅ Top 10 websites
America's Cold Civil War: Psychological Strategies for Countering Propaganda and Cult-Like Movements
For over a decade, the United States has been engaged in an ideological civil war. Weapons have not been widely drawn, but the battle for the hearts and minds of its people has raged with relentless intensity. Propaganda, disinformation, and psychological manipulation have replaced muskets and cannons, but the effects are no less devastating.
At the heart of this conflict lies a system of media outlets, most notably Fox News and similar networks, which have perfected the art of cognitive capture. Their narratives are meticulously designed to sound reasonable, appealing to those who may not follow politics closely. It offers them a worldview that seems rational, moral, and patriotic—but is, in reality, often misleading, divisive, and dangerous.
Psychiatrists and behavioral scientists who have studied the effects of cult psychology, mass persuasion, and radicalization warn us: direct confrontation rarely works. Reasonable, even-tempered discussions can help, but only with those beginning to see the cracks in the carefully curated illusion. The key is empathy, patience, and an unwavering commitment to truth—not for ideological victory, but for the health of our democratic society.
Below is a compilation of expert recommendations, including strategies endorsed by psychiatrists and communication experts, essential reading materials, and digital resources for those determined to counteract this psychological siege.
✅ Top 20 Psychiatrist-Recommended Strategies for Deprogramming and Engaging with Cult-Like Thinking (Trump Supporters & Similar Movements)
Build Trust First: Establish genuine rapport. Without trust, facts bounce off.
Ask Open-Ended Questions: Encourage reflection rather than telling them they’re wrong. E.g., “What made you feel that was true?”
Affirm Their Values: Frame facts in terms of their core values—freedom, fairness, family, patriotism.
Avoid Humiliation or Mockery: Humiliation deepens resistance and triggers defensiveness.
Validate Feelings, Not Facts: “I get why you’d feel angry about that.” Then, gently question the information source.
Introduce Doubt, Slowly: Plant small seeds. “That’s interesting—did you know Fox paid $787 million for knowingly lying about that?”
Avoid Overloading with Information: One point at a time. Overwhelm triggers retreat into comfortable beliefs.
Be Patient—It’s a Process: Deprogramming takes time. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Encourage Critical Thinking: Suggest they “check a few sources” rather than rely on one.
Don’t Argue Politics—Talk About Shared Reality: Start with apolitical truths and work toward more controversial topics.
Ask About Lived Experiences: Personal stories can challenge propaganda better than statistics.
Use “Third-Party” Evidence: Use sources they might respect (Republican judges, military officials).
Normalize Changing One’s Mind: Frame it as strength, not weakness. “The smartest people revise their views with new information.”
Point Out Manipulation, Not Just Lies: “It seems like they’re trying to make people afraid or angry—why would they want that?”
Encourage Breaks from Media Diets: Recommend media “fasts.” Propaganda loses grip in silence.
Offer Alternatives, Not Just Criticism: Suggest other media sources—“You might like this retired general’s take on it.”
Highlight Shared Concerns: Common ground on things like healthcare, safety, and family stability.
Praise Curiosity: Reinforce any move toward fact-finding. “That’s smart to dig deeper.”
Focus on Individual Actors Over “Sides”: Critique Trump or Fox’s behavior, not “Republicans” as a whole.
Stay Calm, No Matter What: Your emotional state guides theirs. Keep a cool, grounded tone.
✅ Top 10 Books on Understanding and Engaging with the Trump Cult (Psychiatrist & Expert Recommendations)
"The Cult of Trump" – Steven Hassan
(By a former cult deprogrammer; directly addresses Trump’s following through the lens of cult psychology.)
"Twilight of Democracy" – Anne Applebaum
(Explains how authoritarianism seduces democracies, focusing on elites enabling it.)
"Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present" – Ruth Ben-Ghiat
(Profiles authoritarian leaders and draws parallels to Trump’s tactics.)
"The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" – Bandy X. Lee, M.D., et al.
(Collection of essays from top psychiatrists warning about Trump’s psychology.)
"On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" – Timothy Snyder
(Concise, powerful guide on resisting authoritarianism.)
"Propaganda" – Edward Bernays
(The classic guide on mass manipulation techniques—Trumpworld 101.)
"How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them" – Jason Stanley
(Analyzes the mechanics of fascist ideology and political manipulation.)
"Authoritarian Nightmare" – John W. Dean and Bob Altemeyer
(Deep dive into authoritarian personalities and their appeal.)
"Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy" – Larry Tye
(Historical case study of demagoguery with striking parallels to Trump.)
"Cults in Our Midst" – Margaret Thaler Singer
(Classic work on cult behavior, useful for understanding mass manipulation.)
✅ Top 10 Websites and Resources for Countering Trump Propaganda and Supporting Deprogramming Efforts
ProTruth Pledge
https://www.protruthpledge.org
(Evidence-based movement promoting truth in politics.)
Braver Angels
https://www.braverangels.org
(Focuses on depolarizing conversations between Americans of different views.)
Right Wing Watch
https://www.rightwingwatch.org
(Tracks and exposes far-right rhetoric and disinformation.)
Media Bias/Fact Check
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com
(Evaluates the reliability and bias of news sources.)
FactCheck.org
https://www.factcheck.org
(Nonpartisan fact-checking on political claims.)
OpenSecrets.org
https://www.opensecrets.org
(Tracks political donations and dark money.)
Democracy Docket
https://www.democracydocket.com
(Focus on voting rights and legal battles for democracy.)
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
https://www.splcenter.org
(Tracks hate groups and extremist movements.)
The Bulwark
https://www.thebulwark.com
(Conservative but anti-Trump commentary; helpful with conservative audiences.)
Republican Accountability Project
https://accountability.gop
(GOP insiders holding Trump-supporting Republicans accountable.)
Final Thought
This isn’t just politics—it’s about reality, identity, and mass psychological manipulation. And you’re spot on: it’s not about arguing or “winning” debates. It’s about helping people reclaim their autonomy and ability to think critically in a world flooded with lies.
If you want, we can craft specific scripts or responses tailored to your conversations with people on the edge of waking up. Just say the word.
Judges shouldn’t be elected they should earn the position. In fact politics shouldn’t play a part in employing a judge. There should be a bipartisan panel that chooses the judges based on work ethic, experience and their correct interpretation of the law. It shouldn’t matter what party they vote for and should they start ruling by politics then they’ll lose their job. Politics has infected almost every part of the judicial system and in doing so, the people have lost confidence in the courts. Make judges be judges NOT politicians!
1. So Judges can be elected or appointed based on their politics.
● But Americans expect them to be apolitical once upon the bench.
2. We have the right to bear and carry arms.
● But Americans expect gun homicides and suicides to be negligible.
3. Corporate and Wealthy donors finance political campaigns.
● But Americans expect the same elected politicians to work uncompromisingly on behalf of The People.
Strange Land...
My sister is out canvassing everyday in Wisconsin for Susan Crawford and I’m sending donations to help get Susan elected 👍🏼🇺🇸💥‼️
My friends and I are volunteering to help Wisconsin. We are writing postcards via Blue Wave to get folks out to vote for the Dem. People should consider helping in any way they can
Thank you for telling everyone the truth.
Yes, indeed the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race will decide the future of Democracy... not could! I'm writing letters to remind the voters how important the Supreme Court race is. Judge Crawford needs to win! I'm not even going to mention the other person in the race... because, he's such an idiot like Trump and Musk!!! Write or Donate for Judge Crawford she needs our help!.
Musk 🤬 & trump/GOP don't hide their corruption anymore, they're emboldened by the weak, silent Congress/ senate 👎🖕No 👑's or Space X 🚀's dip 💩's
Of course I've heard about it! I've been writing with Postcards to Voters since 2017, and I've already written a bunch for Judge Susan Crawford. What are the rest of y'all waiting for? https://postcardstovoters.org/
The Election Truth Alliance will soon and succesfully disclose information on the 2024 election interference. It will be indisputable that this presidency is not legal. March is the month of the truth. The circus and its clowns will be exposed.
Thank you for bringing this to light! I had to drive out of town this weekend and I can’t tell you how many GIANT signs I saw in people’s yards for Schimmel. I’m quite happy to see the turnouts for Bernie Sanders coming to our state. Now I’m praying everyone gets out to vote! This guy even had ads on tv with his children to go against abortion and attack Susan. He is not for WI just like Ron Johnson isn’t!
Tried 4 different times to donate through Act Blue and it never went through. I’ll try again later.
We need to win this battle. it is urgent. in 2019 a Wisconsin federal judge ruled that is unconstitutional for a state to deny people the ability to use State Medicaid to help offset the cost for any gender affirming care. he said it violated the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution and it violated Obamacare. I am well aware that this raise is for the state supreme court of Wisconsin, but in 2023 the state of Missouri passed a law that prohibits transgender and missourians from using State Medicaid to help offset the cost of gender affirming care in any way shape or form.
Flack v. Wisconsin Department of Health and Senior Services
My husband and I donated $$$ to this honorable justice, Crawford for wi.com. Wisconsins motto was Forward and known as the Progressive state, my state of birth and until 1969. Now I live on the Wisconsin - Illinois border. I still shop in Wisconsin and travel there daily. Go Bucky!
But didn’t Trump admit that Elon did “a great job in PA”. “He knows those voting machines “. Something to that effect. Does Starlink have anything to do with the voting systems in Wisconsin ?
Wisconsin can't be that stupid to allow this
After all good are doing
Well Wisconsin will pay the price
Support her at https://www.crawfordforwi.com/
meidas. Auto correct
Can you sum this up for us? https://commons.stmarytx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1051&context=lmej
Run, Run, Run!
this, is true election fraud
Sooooo sad to hear this😱