Comments by "BigKandRtv" (@BigKandRtv) on "MeidasTouch" channel.

  1. She just blamed someone else for her own errors. She has proven herself to be MAGA.
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  2. Impeach Thomas!
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  3. The spouse of a Supreme Court justice being involved in cases that the Supreme Court ultimately heard is absolutely inexcusable.
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  4. Lawsuits are fine, but DeSantis needs to be locked up for violating federal law. Prison, baby!
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  5. WE THE PEOPLE indicted him, and WE THE PEOPLE will sit in judgement of Donald John Trump.
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  6. There’s just no bottom to this well of corruption, is there?
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  7. Time to face it: After we re-elect Biden / Harris we MUST expand the court. Full stop.
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  8. We cannot continue to permit this as a society. What we tolerate becomes the norm.
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  9. Lock them up!
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  10. Who is surprised? Anyone? Good job Ben.
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  11. Oh I love it! DeSantis should get what’s coming to him.
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  12. Tell us the truth, Ben- be it good news or bad news. And keep explaining the why behind it! I really appreciate your work.
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  13. Good luck Trump, don't drop the soap!
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  14. To the entire Meidas Touch team: this is high- quality reporting. And thank you to Adam Classfeld.
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  15. Here is the thing: Joe doesn’t get “absolute immunity “ either. NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.
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  16. $1,000,000 YouTube bucks says Trump fights releasing the search warrant!
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  17. If "Cheese Boy" can be ready to go to trial in October, Donald John Trump can be ready in March.
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  18. The ignorance and arrogance demonstrated by these MAGA are shocking. There is no way these people understand what they are doing, what they should be doing, or why they are in harm's way. No excuses, just an observation.
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  19. Woo HOOO!!!! I paid my kid's college in full, but I am really happy people who need help are getting it. Much love to you all!!!
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  20. People, we must keep the most important issues front and center in our discussions. Women’s rights, respecting the rule of law, rejecting insurrections, rejecting election deniers, taxing the ultra-rich, and the theft of top-secret documents. We have to stay focused and we have to stay on message.
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  21. Ben, I want your team to have the resources to hire staff. I want huge groups of people to be doing the leg work for stories. And I want you to keep delivering the critical news in a tee shirt. Love it!
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  22. It is an abundance of evidence!🎉🎉🎉
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  23. You know, I really respect judges who put aside their political ideology and faithfully apply the law. No matter who it is. And if Joe Biden ever pulls half the crap Trump did, I’ll be calling for Joe’s arrest as well.
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  24. I think the gag order was only on the court support staff.
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  25. This should be mandated for President, Vice President, and Congress!
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  26. This guy is just the tip of the iceberg. Those who enabled him must face the consequences.
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  27. I love it when Mr. P is smiling when the video starts!
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  28. Leave it to Trump to get arrested for stealing papers.
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  29. No co-conspirator shall escape justice. This is CRITICALLY important. I cannot over-state this.
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  30. I really, really appreciate getting analysis that’s based on laws, and Department of Justice procedures. Please don’t stop. Give us bad news where warranted, even if we don’t like it. We need to know the truth of what is going on. And of course I love the good news!
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  31. Dignity, intelligence, and competency won tonight.
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  32. Sadly, you are probably right.
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  33. Lock him up!
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  34. Ben, you’re doing a great job! We need you to tell us we’re wrong when we get upset about a ruling. We want the truth, not lies. We do not want to become like Maga. Tell us the truth and you’ve got a bright future ahead of you!
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  35. Actually, your comment was relevant and quite funny.
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  36. Woo hoo! Let’s get some justice people!
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  37. "I still cannot understand why so many people..." Still trying to reduce his accountability. Others are not who his letter should be focused on. Yet he makes a transparent attempt to diminish his culpability by pointing to other peoples' actions.
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  38. I am starting to get angry at our DOJ.
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  39. Can anyone tell me why he doesn’t just plead guilty?
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  40. What Cannon does not realize is that Trump will use her incompetence on appeal. She’s going to be the fall guy.
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  41. Couldn't happen to a better target.
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  42. A clear and present danger.
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  43. What a great day!
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  44. You are right, and this still must happen. I hope the only injuries are to the traitors who would attack this nation.
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  45. You are SO right.
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  46. About time.
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  47. Convict them ALL!
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  48. Ben & Meidas Touch: Keep telling the truth, be it good or bad. Keep putting the court orders on the screen as you explain them. We don't want to be the antithesis of MAGA, we want the truth delivered with excellent analysis. Do not stray from this formula.
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  49. I really appreciate being able to see the documents being explained, and to hear oral arguments to buttress the explanation. Thanks again MTN & Ben!
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  50. I’m not ready to go off the rails just yet. But I do need to understand a little more clearly the value of the fifth amendment to our society.
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  51. I can't lump Cannon's actions in with what Trump has done. She screwed up to be sure. But Trump is the worst thing to happen to this nation in its history.
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  52. You know, I really approve of this response from Beto. I thought it was appropriate and proportional to the conduct of the attendee. I also approved of Beto calling the guy who laughed about children being murdered an "MF'r". It too was appropriate and proportional to the conduct of the attendee. Take notice, Dems. This is how to handle things.
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  53. Yes I’ve noticed that too. And you can see the hosts are visibly uncomfortable because they know that their job is to put on programming that will maintain or increase ratings.
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  54. I am looking for a tee shirt with Fani Willis, Leticia James, and Tanya Chutkan's photos on it. :_Chutkan::_Chutkan::_Chutkan:
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  55. Get them all!
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  56. WRONG. He will have a home, and it is very, VERY secure. 😁😁😁
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  57. Will Matt Gaetz nominate Trump after McCarthy is removed?
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  58. I suppose one has to be pretty dumb to serve trumpy as an attorney or paralegal, so this screw up should not be a surprise. When this is all over, everyone who tried to help a would-be dictator will never be forgotten. Nor forgiven.
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  59. Thank you to the tipster!
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  60. We The People indicted him, and WE THE PEOPLE will sit in judgement of Donald John Trump.
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  61. HUGE victory!!!!!
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  62. Thank you to our Australian friends. I need to come visit your beautiful country soon.
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  63. I agree. Disney should use this opportunity to fully assert their rights, not just to punish this one hick but also for future conflicts.
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  64. This is one story that is true. No lawyer who wants to win their case would let Donald Trump take the stand. Ever.
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  65.  @albertross18  If "our political opponents" commit serious crimes, yes. You are correct.
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  66. Hear hear! And I’m warning the Democrats not to screw this up. Our nation is at stake and they have to get this right!
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  67. Nice!
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  68. RE: The HEROS Act- I read the section Ben referenced, and it does say what Ben claimed. I don't see how this power isn't EXACTLY what Congress delegated to the Secretary of Education.
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  69. Yep. When they control the mic, they are tough guys. When someone gets to question them and they have to answer, they crumble. (See Alex Jones)
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  70. You are right. So many think this is incompetence when in fact they are triggering those who are ill informed and gullible. This is on purpose.
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  71.  @arceusthomas2447  Repubs supported a presidential candidate that mocked (at a debate, on national television) a handicapped reporter. They supported mockery not of politics, but of the deformed arm of the reporter. The extraordinary disrespect of a less fortunate American was dehumanizing. The contempt for physical deformities smacks of future brutality and genocide. And the policy of failing to protect the people of our nation from the China-originated virus was exceptionally deadly to our people. The policy of declaring in a debate BEFORE the election that the only result you would accept was one where you stay in power is UN-AMERICAN.
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  72. My spouse is friends with the spouse of one judge on this panel. They are conservatives, but in the old sense of the word. Not the new synonym for Fascism. I feel torn: happy that I have confidence in this panel following the law, and sad that I don't have that confidence in the SCOTUS.
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  73.  @wesleygordon1645  Here is the truth: WE THE PEOPLE in the jury have the say that counts. 😊
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  74. This is a non-dischargable judgement.
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  75. Yes, "Traitor Trump".
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  76. How do we stop the hate? How do we stop the murders? At what point is preemptive action appropriate?
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  77.  @Bound4Earth  I agree with your point, it’s almost as if Trump waited two weeks to see if it would get denied. If it were denied he would’ve had something else to cry about. there is good news here. The assessment of the damage to our national security continues unrestricted. It’s also good news that the judge did not rule immediately after the hearing, but instead waited several days. This gave the FBI additional time to evaluate what they had, and pursue leads. I understand that any setback feels like justice denied at this point, but this is not the end of the world. I implore those who want justice for Donald Trump‘s crimes to remain civil and patient.
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  78.  @musiclover9361  Correct. One was at execution of the agreement, the other is payable before this calendar year ends.
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  79. When in prison, Donnie RICO will need to mind his GAAP!
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  80. Especially when the underling takes action(s) in furtherance of said crime. 😁
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  81. And she does not see the ending. Yes, we probably won’t be able to prove her criminal involvement, but she doesn’t seem to recognize the inescapably of her fate. Nor can she see the futility of her misconduct.
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  82. I went to some additional sources I trust, and it looks legit. I donated to them.
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  83. "She" is probably a young, starry eyed person who has yet to see the under-belly of the world.
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  84. Indeed. I am grateful. And I tell anyone who will listen to check out this network.
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  85. Zing!!!
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  86.  @mulemule  Wow, great reference!
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  87. And on the topic of Jack Smith’s wife being credited in a documentary about the Obamas, so? I mean think about the guy who was making the documentary with Roger Stone leading up to the insurrection January 6. Would any of us say he was politically aligned with Roger stone? No. He was making a documentary.
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  88. To the WINDOOOOOOWWWWW, to the Walz!!!! "till Donnie's in orange cover alls!!!!
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  89. That’s the first thing that came to my mind.
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  90. Where were these "patriots" in 2016?
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  91. He does not need us to take him seriously. He only needs enough dimwits, and that's who he is talking to. Imagine a dog whistle being blown. You and I don't take it seriously, but the dogs are going crazy.
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  92. There must be more sane and intelligent people in J'ville than I thought. I stand corrected.
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  93.  @djparsons7363  DJ, trump’s own secretary of defense said on Newsmax that Biden followed trump’s plan to the letter. Trumps own defense secretary laughed at Newsmax when they tried to say it wasn’t trumps plan. Sometimes reality is disappointing, and you better get used to it.
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  94.  @snorgviggle5852  You are right, it will be difficult. But the cancer will metastasize if we fail.
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  95.  @Sawertix  I think the majority of us want those who we see evidence of criminal activity arrested.
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  96. Decomposition, but yes I agree. It makes it easier for me to believe that we live in a generally just and fair world. Donald Trump has been like a malignant colon polyp on the backside of America.
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  97. I want very much to be an informed voter. And in the 13 months I have been listening to MT, everything they have told me has turned out to be true. Keep it that way, Mr. P!😊
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  98. Popok, you are a damn delight. Keep telling us the truth, be it good news or bad news.
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  99. Prison, along with everyone who aided and abetted him.
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  100. Good one!
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  101. More to the point, the jury made up of WE THE PEOPLE said he was guilty.
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  102.  @hoost3056  it does, and it will be appealed. However, you need to read the Supreme Court opinion cited in this ruling. Read Brett Kavanaugh‘s opinion in the case where the January 6 committee sought evidence from Trump. I don’t like this ruling, but I have a feeling as long as Clarence Thomas and the other judicial activists sit on the bench, this ruling will stand.
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  103. HAHAHAHA!!!
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  104. Biden's team would be smart to keep these outreaches active, and keep MT in their rotation. This network has told us the truth so far, and they are earning and keeping our trust.
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  105. I think that is scheduled for this Sunday.
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  106. Ditto the 11th Circuit. I read that ruling, and they were very careful to do the right thing.
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  107. An official insurrectionist... I am loving this!
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  108. No need. They are dismantling themselves. Never interrupt your enemy when they are making a mistake.
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  109. Nice!😅
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  110. Seven feels like it’s on the low side.
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  111. Thank you to everyone who works to keep the power in the hands of the PEOPLE!!!
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  112. With Trump out of the WH and Biden in, I predict that any attacks will be met with appropriate force. Not with "We love you, go home."
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  113. I don’t know if this has already been covered, but it occurred to me. Trump must physically be present for the entirety of the trial, right? Can you imagine how crazy sitting quietly for eight hours a day is going to make that man?
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  114.  @marylewis3311 <<<You win the internet today with that comment! 🤣🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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  115. With trumpy and the "lawyers" willing to work for him at this point, it seems plausible.
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  116. Correct. Trump is his own worst enemy.
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  117. It is time the people of all backgrounds get their turn to lead our nation.
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  118. He surrounds himself with "yes" men and women. He would rather go up in flames than to be told "NO!"
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  119.  @jacekpaszkowski2000  O.K., challenge accepted. Here is one quote that stood out to me: "... they’re also pioneers of a radical transparency model that the notoriously opaque world of Super PACs could stand to learn from." 🙂 "Radical transparency model". I am on board with that.
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  120.  @jacekpaszkowski2000  Here, let me balance out my prior post with a negative: "One media consultant describes MeidasTouch’s media buys as “pissing in the wind.” Unfortunately, Rolling Stone failed to mention who that "media consultant" is.
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  121.  @robynadams6033  Same here. Thanks Nova!
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  122.  @5DNRG  " to ensure the illness of obesity is not normalized." THAT'S your one-armed man? That is the cause you think is worthy of your time in light of all that is happening to our Nation and society?
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  123. Let nothing keep you from voting in 2024, and EVERY election thereafter.
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  124. Was the answer to her question to go ask god, not him? What a cop-out!
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  125. What Miss Carol is doing takes a heavy toll on her. I am thankful She has the strength to continue the fight. Respect!
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  126. I sort of agree. I want it to be done legally, not outside the law. But I really want to see Trump and his co-conspirators brought to justice. But within the law!
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  127. Hey Karen! I am worried about your book shelf. Those boards are bowing quite a bit.
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  128. The evening he is indicted / arrested (whatever day that is) raise a glass with friends and family. Take selfies and post that all over the net. Massive celebrations on the day of his arrest is probably the most powerful thing we can possibly do on such an historical day. We must make indictment day a household term, to be superseded only by conviction day. The expression we make on that day will live in the history books as the voice of sane America. Let's make it count.
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  129. It is, but I don’t like the slow-motion aspect.
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  130. It already has. This move was checkmate.
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  131. Yes, and his followers are suffering from a serious psychosis.
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  132. The law of holes is “stop digging“. love it!
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  133.  @foxylady7523  Old white guy here. It's about damn time we put a smart, capable woman in charge. Kudos to you for your hard work and struggles.
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  134. Good work, people!
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  135. May I steal that?😂
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  136. Of course they did.
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  137. And Adam Kinzinger.
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  138. Philly peeps are not inclined to suffer BS quietly.
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  139. There has to be more than monetary penalties. Daily retractions in the amount of 20X the number of infractions committed, and no more than 3 retractions per day. Make them say daily over and over that they reported false news. Credit to user Planet Earth for the core idea.
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  140.  @FishFreddie  Still hoping to see the US Constitution suspended?
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  141. Ruby, Shaye, and Carroll have kicked Trump’s ass!😊😊😊
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  142. Wouldn't it be a hoot if her name is actually on the Trump trial witness list, which Trump now has access to?
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  143.  @adamyoung480  Better vetting: all three Trump nominees lied during confirmation hearings. Not my opinion; objective data.
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  144.  @jacekpaszkowski2000  Here is ANOTHER negative in that article: "“There’s no way any message was getting across with [these buys]. None. Zero. Zip. It’s not possible,” says Joe Trippi, a veteran Democratic political consultant who ran both Howard Dean’s presidential campaign..." We all know how Howard Dean's Presidency went. 🤣🤣🤣
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  145. How can ANYONE think the statute requires all the elements to be present? It clearly says "OR". It's frightening that two judges don't understand that "OR" is a conjunction. Conjunctions LINK TWO or more separate things. Example: "I am going to eat 2 bananas, or two apples." We all understand that I am eating either bananas or apples. NOT BOTH.
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  146.  robinelizabeth386 I really wish Trump would show up to the debate. I feel confident that Trump would mouth off once too many times, and Christie would beat his ass.
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  147. We should all raise a glass the evening of indictment day, and post selfies all over the internet. It may be the most powerful expression at our disposal. Fill the corners of the net with celebratory photos!
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  148. Ben, do you ever sleep? Get some rest my friend. This is a marathon, not a sprint. We need you for the long term!
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  149. They ASKED for this 4 weeks ago.😮
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  150. Right and correct. And if Dems ever screw vets to score political points, we should end their political careers too. I just can't understand how so many voters lost their way on such a simple concept: Government exists to protect its citizens. That includes those who served. Any politician or political organization that acts contrary to this first principle should be voted out of existence.
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  151. Thank you Stephanie. And tell your fam a rando on YT said to tell them thanks as well. The more we look at the policies and accomplishments of our elected officials, the better we can do when we vote.
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  152. Dems will find that they have to be more aggressive, more assertive, and more skilled at delivering the "sick burn" in the form of a sound bite. Every Zinger Joe launches at MTG is music to my ears.
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  153. You have no idea how correct you are. Two weeks ago, Fox news covered flying saucers wall to wall for consecutive days.
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  154. I would like Ben to answer that. Or the MT Network.
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  155. He IS, isn't he? Just incompetent. Sometimes I have to re-watch the press conference where he suggested putting UV lights into our bodies to battle COVID. It helps me confirm this is just a stupid narcissist.
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  156.  @phonty1  Wow! I only guessed that based on the structure of her writing. She set traps for herself, so I assumed it was due to inexperience. Thanks for the info.
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  157. Agreed. I can’t help but think of how many other powerful people have gotten away with huge crimes and injustices, because of the difficulty associated with prosecuting them.
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  158. "We are not interested in whether or not the accusations against Vice President Biden are accurate or not..." - Chuck Grassley (R)
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  159. Oh, I am going to do both.
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  160. Anthony, odd are strong that you are right. But this must be done. I hope any injuries are limited to the traitors who would attack our nation.
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  161. He would take a Sharpie and draw their homes back on the map.
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  162. I have confidence in Raskin.
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  163.  @phonty1  Agree on the hesitation you described. I typically wait until I see a willful attempt to disregard evidence that runs contrary to the position someone wants to promote. But when I see it, i do not give the benefit of the doubt thereafter.
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  164. Where is that Nelson GIF??? Well, I'll do it: HA! HAAA!
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  165. Money is not enough. Daily retractions in the amount of 20X the number of infractions committed, and no more than 3 retractions per day. Make them say daily over and over that they reported false news. Credit to user Planet Earth for the core idea.
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  166. I feel very confident that if or when Trump is ever in a court room he will employ the Alex Jones approach but on steroids. He will be so incessantly disruptive and unresponsive the judge will have to make a decision to arrest him for contempt or not.
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  167.  @KBSunshine  I am certain we are going to do just that. But I am equally certain that fascism will not go away after the election.
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  168. They MUST make excuses for him. Last week they were calling Harris "a DEI hire". Now that the "DEI hire" demolished their candidate, they are in a panic.
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  169. I know, right? WTF?
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  170. 🦃🦃🦃
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  171.  @wetawatcher  Thanks a lot WW, you made me look up a word. Agree on the value MTN and Ben in particular is bringing to our society.
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  172.  @JM-ot8ux  Yep, a start.
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  173. EXACTLY. Hearing that exchange I assumed Coke Jr. thought he was going to get a date out of the deposition.
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  174. And tamper with witnesses.
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  175. Yep. I assume Trump would not let them offer an alternative date. Trump wants as much to cry about as possible.
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  176. Vote. NEVER skip another election.
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  177.  @Victory..I To be Speaker, one does not need to be a member of Congress.
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  178. Same here. I have been holding my breath since the judge said she would give the defendant's attorney a little time to come up with an argument to block. I really feared that the fascists would bomb the plaintiff attorney's office and the information would be lost forever.
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  179. Exactly. He only has the ability to comprehend how he affected himself.
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  180. Guilty. WE THE PEOPLE have spoken.
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  181. Sign me up. I believe that for-profit news agencies must tell the truth, or pay the victim 5% of their gross annual revenue, plus 20X redactions on air, max 3 per day.
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  182. I read Brett Kavanaugh‘s opinion which this judge cited in the ruling, and I don’t think she could’ve ruled any other way. Our problem is the corrupt fascists on the Supreme Court.
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  183. All sales final. No refunds.
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  184. You do not need to apologize. I realize you may feel embarrassed, but you don’t owe an apology. 👍🏻
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  185. Time for the Republican party to be tossed into the dust bin of history.
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  186. These are different, and the ‘dam has broken’.
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  187. Yes, maybe MTN will take on that work to put together an outline or flow chart.
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  188. As it should be. When people make it a priority to respect and support people who are not like them, we all benefit. It is THE way of creating social capital and wealth.
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  189.  @joycedominguez1828  you make good points. Still, I think it’s plausible that Trump is telling them what to do, and they are doing stupid things at his direction.
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  190. Minor correction Debra: Trump's SUPPORTERS just purchased a bus. The grift continues.
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  191. I’d rather let her go first. She seems like she can get it done, and she probably has less Interference than the DOJ would. Plus, he could always be convicted a second time at the federal level. Any holes in the case could be exposed at the state level, right?
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  192. He did not have the guts to be in the same room with Carroll. She is courageous, he is a coward.
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  193.  @susanbradleyskov9179  Oh, you are right about that. And while that damage cannot be undone, money can and does give some assistance in dealing with the permanent damage they are living with. The very least that Rudy and Trump can do is to fork over tens of millions of dollars to these ladies. NOW, not next month.
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  194. Don't get baited by the radical maga. Safe travels.
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  195. You probably know this already, but these harsh laws were aimed at black Americans from the start.
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  196.  @danithompson8743 4 weeks ago Repubs said they wanted this. Well, they got it.😊
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  197. Not true. This is an old trailer, and you can't have more than one person in a room at a time. Otherwise, the trailer may fall off its blocks.
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  198.  @jabbermocky4520 I agree. His mind is broken, and he no longer understands what he is doing, or what he has done.
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  199. "anger-tainment" I love it!
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  200. We all know he does not behave in a way that is constrained by reality. So 24 hours until he snaps and violates the gag order?
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  201. As long as there is a backstop to impede corruption, I say let her try. We are flushing out as many crooks as possible.
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  202. 24 hours.
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  203.  @oldtimer5316  Correct, and correct. The $175 M is what it is. And while that reduction was a disappointment, $175 million is not peanuts.
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  204. The sooner, the better.
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  205. You live in "America's attic"? 😁😁😁 Seriously though, I love Canada and Canadians. Can't wait to come back!
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  206.  @gail9566 That scans. All the dirty crap is below Canada.
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  207. Why does this not surprise me?
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  208. Instant gratification is not a feature of the US Judicial system.
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  209. Well done, Jacksonville! Thank you for moving us one small step closer to sanity. Don't let your people down, Donna!!!
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  210.  @frankingram3477  Oh, that's brilliant. I am stealing that.
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  211. Good for you! There are actually many things to be smiling about. The Special Master and the order from the 11th Circuit are the indicators that our nation is going to survive.The rule of law will prevail.
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  212. Former drinker here. I promise you that alcohol is more harmful to society.
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  213.  @nmarks  I don't know about that. Isn't the warrant, the search, and the special master part of this criminal trial? And the idea that a judge who was just given a great job by the defendant would not recuse herself to avoid the appearance of bias is beyond shameful. And to make my position as confusing as possible, I suspect that originally Cannon did not realize Trump really is the worst criminal in our nation's history. But she does now, and she (wrongly) wants to make sure Trump doesn't get away with it. Ergo she is holding onto the case. I don't like that either, because I want ALL people to get a fair trial. God, what a tangled mess the Republican party has created by facilitating this dark chapter in our nation's history.
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  214.  @greylagoons32373  Yes, you heard correctly.
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  215. Every day I think this can't get better. But it does get better. Every single day. This is fantastic!
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  216. Every. Single One.
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  217. Interesting take, Deep. I suspect that being labeled mentally unable to form intent or mentally incompetent would be more damaging to his ego and his brand than being convicted of espionage. I just don't think that's his intent, though I cannot rule out the court forcing that defense upon him.
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  218.  @rosecirigliano5706  Agreed, but QUICKLY. People are being harmed every second this goes on.
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  219. I don't think that alone is enough. We've got to decide if we are going to accept this as something we can't prevent, or do we try to end it?
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  220. Another spot-on observation.
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  221.  @ystrw  No, you are right. And not recusing herself is beyond belief. Sitting in judgement on the guy who gave you the gavel? Unbelievable. My point earlier is that Trump's damage to our nation is many orders of magnitude larger.
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  222. You have my support, my respect, and my alignment vis-a-vis voting. At this point, I am better dead than voting red.
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  223. I promise to vote accordingly. However, we've got to do more than vote. We have to demand real accountability, and meaningful justice. Additionally, the last few years have exposed how inadequate our laws are against inciting violence and inciting insurrection. We MUST tighten those up. Sedition is not and never was intended to be protected under the 1A.
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  224. Good point. They didn't mind being crammed together when they tried to overthrow our government.
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  225. Criminals gonna crime.
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  226. Thank you for reminding us of that golden-oldie!
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  227. Ben is pretty careful to keep personal opinions in check and when he does present them it’s clear he’s not presenting them as fact. I think he’s doing a good job.
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  228. Eh, fair point. Time will tell, so long as that bastard doesn't get reelected.
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  229. Meh, thank the people who voted. The citizens are the saviors here.
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  230.  @davidsmith385  It would be a waste of money. Those citizens can't read.
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  231.  @tomterific390  Excellent work!
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  232. You probably heard about her visiting a Union civil war monument, but have you seen the memes of her looking up at the Eiffel Tower? They have her looking up at a power transmission line tower in a meadow. Pure gold!
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  233.  @no_rubbernecking  it sure looks that way from the outside, but on the inside, there are always minutia that must be dealt with.
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  234.  @peacefuljourney4994  I say some “scientists” think the Earth Is flat.
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  235. Oh, he is. He does not know the difference between intelligence and wisdom.
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  236. Yeah, Ben's a gem.
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  237. At what point should we try to prevent the next attack on our neighbors?
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  238. Have you heard the news? Gingrich has a new proposal for Americans. It’s called “conspiracy with America”!
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  239. Welcome! I feel the same way about this group. I also like seeing the filings on-screen, and they are pretty consistent in providing them. As long as they stick to facts I am on board. I want the truth, be it good news or bad news.
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  240. I prefer an insolvent RNC.
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  241.  @stevenmcclelland1859  Cult45, brilliant!
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  242.  @johnstallings4049  nay, I am more interested in the fact that A sitting US president suggested throwing out the peoples’ ballots. That is stunningly and unbelievably un-American.
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  243. Ms. Abrams, I have much respect for your intelligent and on-point response. I love the fact that you kept your focus on the camera, and the voters. You presented the more capable and competent choice in that debate.
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  244. Liz Cheney & Adam Kinzinger, those are two more who looked down the road and knew that doing the right thing would cost them. And they did what they thought was right ANYWAY. That's what I call leadership.
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  245. He absolutely is his own worst enemy.
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  246. That pitch sounded a lot like a suicide note, in as much as suicide notes also ask for money.
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  247. Go GEORGIA!!!
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  248. Quite plausible.
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  249. I laughed harder than I should have.
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  250. Even if we give these dubious claims the benefit of the doubt, it still says he is dangerously negligent in the duty to be informed.
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  251. If that is true, I predict that sheriff will need to have some deputies with him at all times.
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  252. I does not. Sorry!
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  253.  @matcam6235  I missed that. Thanks for pointing it out.
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  254. Agreed. As long as this guy resist the urge to bend the truth, he will remain my favorite new source on YouTube. The moment any newscaster starts to act like Maga, or like Fox, I’m out.
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  255.  @shakostarsun  I understand that you believe you have a solid point, but the law applies before your points can even apply. The REPUBLICANS made it a federal crime to transport, and this only had to check one box to be a crime. It checks 6 by my count.
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  256. Even if that were possible, I would assume that sort of appeal would be viewed in light of whether the defendant received sufficient protection of his rights. And given the volume of attorneys working for him, it would be hard to conclude his council was ineffective.
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  257. Popok is the kinda lawyer I trust to tell me the truth; good, bad, or neutral.
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  258. Sex for money is a transaction as old as time, and there is a name for it.
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  259.  @fayseverin2305  $108,000 for haircuts.
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  260. It is up to us to vote. 100% on us.
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  261.  @anotherjoshua  The risk of failure is immaterial to justice.
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  262.  @LouiseMZeitlin  I have to disagree. There are reports of FBI agents raging over the DOJ's slow-walk of the Jan. 6 investigation. A couple of them are saying that if not for the House Select Committee forcing the DOJ's hand, there would have been no real investigation. Jack has been on the job since November 18 on an espionage case where elements of the crime took place in at least three states/jurisdictions, involve US war plans and Nuclear weapons information, and obstruction of justice. The only recorded evidence seems to be the MAL security tapes, the book interview tapes, and Trump's interviews and social media posts. In 6 months, Smith went from "where is my office?" to indictment. Jan 6 was video taped by a dozen or more media outlets. We are almost 2.5 years out, and Jack has been simultaneously working on that case while securing charges for espionage. Garland should have had Jan 6 wrapped up and indictment(s) secured before Trump even announced for 2024.
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  263. I would like to see G Thomas testify before Jan 6 committee.
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  264.  @no_rubbernecking  I could be wrong, but I think some of the most time consuming work is securing proof that you and I have seen in a way that makes it admissible evidence.
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  265. I would pay to see Randy Rainbow get a shot at that role.
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  266.  @Eldritch-1  That is not representative of how the vast majority of progressive thinkers feel.
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  267. She is leading by example.
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  268. I don’t think Christopher is actually a foreign national. He is a registered foreign agent and I have seen his actual application to be a foreign agent. I think he’s a US citizen though. But I’m not certain.
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  269. 100%
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  270.  @bamabythegraceog391  Oh yes, I have seen it and it did make my day. Jones stuttered and stammered, and the best he could come up with was “I am not a tech guy.” What a putz.
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  271.  @Lindaastewart7015  I think the same thing. Rather than a legacy of administrative work, garland, and the people at the DOJ will instead have the distinction of saving our republic.
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  272. Ahhhh, I'm not so sure about that. Hubris is one of the MANY trump traits.
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  273. With appreciation to Biden and Harris, I disagree. Informed voters are going to save our democracy.
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  274. Same.
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  275. Possibly. They land on whatever appeals to the lowest common denominator.
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  276.  @robotrix  None of us chose our parents, though.
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  277. Well chicken is delicious, so duh! 😁
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  278. It is, but not where we think it is at the moment. If you read the ruling this judge cited the Supreme Court’s ruling against the January 6 committee as they sought evidence pertaining to the insurrection. This judge is kind of stuck with what we all know to be a poor interpretation of the presidential records act. Let’s be sure we hold the right people accountable, and from where I’m sitting it’s Kavanaugh, Thomas etc.
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  279. Is your AR more important than solving problems we all suffer from? As a nation and a society, we face dozens of tough choices. Accepting any outcome so long as we get to keep our guns seems like a ridiculously low expectation.
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  280. Someone might want to follow Alina around for a while. Seems likely she is going to "find" a bag of cash soon...
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  281. Smart. It seems like it could be.
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  282. We can’t keep running. Eventually you know where to run to. Stay. Stand up!
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  283.  @loki6626 Oh I agree. She knew what he is, and chose to be a part of it.
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  284. Even now, I cannot believe he actually said that.
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  285. Seriously! If they can keep their act together, we can have an amazing future.
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  286. I support a letter writing campaign, sans the ad hominem attacks. Attack the performance, it’s harder to dismiss that way. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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  287. If one knows that one is going to lose, one should look as good as possible while doing so.
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  288.  @Zomby_Woof  I agree it’s bad at least with respect to espionage. I still believe the case of obstruction of justice is solid. I am less educated when it comes to miss handling classified documents. I do think it’s important for us to behave like sane Americans until such time as we know we do not have a functioning justice system. I do not think that time is now.
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  289. Absolutely unforgivable. If we DO forgive this, we are making it far more likely our children or grandchildren will lose our republic all together.
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  290.  @kaptinkinnakeet1124  serious question here. Do you actually know anyone who is trans? do you believe that if someone had been teaching you what trans means when you were young, you might have become trans?
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  291. That is why I love Ben, and enjoy this network. I want less opinion and more mechanics and technical details. MTN is the best I have found at doing these things.
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  292. CFO, and knows nothing of GAAP.😂
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  293.  @rundoetx  Probable cause is my assumption. They don’t meet the burden.
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  294. This. Every damn one that committed crimes.
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  295. I wish she had been mature enough to know better than to ever join this criminal organization.
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  296.  @MajorAnthonyNelson Got Rhinoplasty?
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  297. Unfortunately this is true.
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  298. Fantastic! Come on judicial system, save our nation!
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  299. Seriously. Ben is my go-to for technical explanations I can understand. I do wish he would have elaborated on why "manifest" was important in this ruling.
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  300. Nice. I am going to steal that.
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  301. There is much to be afraid of, and you don't need help to find it. But there are a significant number of stories that will bring you hope. Stories of justice, accountability, sanity, and logic can be found. Stay positive, hug your loved ones, and plan your future. I am convinced that we are not going to lose our democratic republic. The struggle isn't over and it might get worse, but decency and accountability will prevail.
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  302.  @dave_by_day7632 Why is that needed? It is impossible to make someone understand something they don't want to understand. Let's keep Trump, MAGA, and the sundry Republicans out of power. That's the only attainable objective.
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  303. I agree with hitch. The impression I’ve gotten from Pat is that he would justify honestly and completely if the privilege claim was proven false.
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  304. Too low- Seriously. The point of damages has (at least) two prongs: 1. It's the closest thing we can come up with to make the injured party "whole". 2. Deterrence for future injuries. As long as Trump is a "billionaire" and his supporters are willing to send him millions, we have not affected sufficient deterrence.
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  305. I bet they take at least 2 days. These citizens probably know that everything they do will be examined to the -nth degree.
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  306. They truly don’t remember just a few weeks ago Gomer brought a witness that said Weiss should have been give this power. They demanded it, now they are crying.😂
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  307. You misspelled psycho.
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  308. Thank you for referencing the law you are addressing! Many of us then go read the law.
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  309.  @faiththrower7951  "...the hate is more important than the truth." Wow, on point and succinct.
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  310. ​ @skumchiken01  Kaptin: I know something you don't know. SJ: Good for you sweety, now run along and play. Kaptin: (confused why the mean man on YouTube isn't interested in hearing about his Pokemon collection...)
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  311. My knee-jerk reaction is to feel the same way. However, it does give Trump a little more time to sit there and stew in the mess he made of our nation.
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  312. I plan on stealing that.
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  313. Confirmation bias.
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  314. You may already know this, but some may not: Some of the Republican National Committee Media outlets (i.e. News Max and Fox News) are actively policing / moderating their comments section on recently posted videos. They are hiding comments that tend to refute the narrative being delivered to their viewers by the interview / video. You can see this in the mis-match between the number of comments visible in a thread versus the actual number of comments you can read. It is part of how they keep control of the narrative, clearly. If you want to know how this can be done, go to your channel and pull up any comment on your video(s). You will see three dots. Click on that, and you will see how you can control the discussion on YOUR channel.
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  315.  @annbardue3473  Word on the street is that the walls of MAL are already coated with ketchup.
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  316. For sure. There are no guarantees of course, but I see it this way: The exact opposite of the feelings we had when Garland was doing (apparently) nothing- that’s where I am this summer.🎉🎉🎉
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  317.  @missd369  Abbreviating Midas touch Netwerk, because I am lazy sometimes.
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  318. Thank you for this comment. It prompted me to read about it, and I learned something today!
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  319. Exactly.
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  320. A fragrance to cover up his odor? That's so on-brand.
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  321. Seriously. Criminals should just obey the cops!
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  322. Same. And never will I miss any election- including special elections- and I will never check a Republican again. My family knows I will vote against my own children if they ever run as an R.
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  323. If Mercedes doesn't permit cameras, it will be an massive miscarriage of justice.
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  324. I don’t see how that’s possible. Former presidents get lifetime Secret Service protection. I just don’t know how we could lock them up.
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  325. Seriously. Ben is looking back while the world moves forward.
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  326. Yikes! Who did Hannity's make-up???
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  327. I realize that Ben and Michael are the forward facing people of this great network, and I deeply value their work. But I want to offer a sincere, warm, and heart-felt thank you to the people behind the scenes that I don't know. We might not ever know your names, but you are doing important and valuable work. Your efforts are meaningful, impactful, and appreciated. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
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  328.  @Mayonnaisetdy  Now that would calm this down and save lives. But that's not what they want, is it?
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  329.  @tonymurray814  Bet. It's going to be like taking candy from a baby.
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  330.  @FishFreddie  “… protect and uphold the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
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  331. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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  332. With God as my witness I will NEVER vote for ANY Republican again. Dems better behave, or I will go third party (after the next two elections), but I will not even vote for a family member with an (R) by their names. And I have told them as much.
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  333. That's deep.
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  334. You guys are AMAZING. This is critical information the nation needs to know.
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  335. Well, WE THE PEOPLE are. As long as the Dems behave themselves, there will be something in it for them.
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  336. According to the ruling there were a few documents that were found by the investigators instead of the privileged team. Those investigators referred them back to the privileged team and said something like hey we’re not supposed to have these. That’s what the judge is citing. I don’t like it, but that’s what she said.
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  337. Your point is not irrelevant, but the way I see this is that we can (and many of us do) check his work, his opinions, and his conclusions. MP- and really all the contributors to MT are smart and conduct themselves with integrity. The value of MP's credentials are superseded by his work products.
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  338. I think it will. The MO of Donnie RICO is delay, delay, delay. The judge has already indicted he expects it to last well into December, and Donnie will bring in finger-puppets to fill all the time he can.
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  339.  @garfield2439  Good question. Could it be some embarrassing information in the testimony transcripts?
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  340.  @Zomby_Woof  You are mistaken. The DOJ does not have the authority to shut down Congress.
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  341. Woah, woah woah! Let's not act like MAGA please. So far, no action this judge has taken has done any harm to our national security. At most it has inconvenienced the DOJ by necessitating a response. This judge may have actually HELPED the DOJ, because this hearing gave them a clean opportunity to let the public know much more than could be revealed without this hearing. Still no ruling from the judge to hamper national security concerns / appoint a SM, so please reserve your scorn.
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  342.  @---Dana----  True. Won't it be an amazing day when we get to see our least favorite reality show host doing the perp walk?
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  343. Maybe I’m late to the party, because I just comprehended this. When Matt Gates said several weeks ago, that he might just nominate Donald J Trump, it was a threat. But it wasn’t the threat I thought it was. Now the congressional record will show for all of history that Donald J Trump was an actual candidate for the US House of representatives speaker ship. It will also show that he lost, having collected only one vote. Thank you Republicans! You are bringing serendipitous joy to Americans!
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  344. And don't forget that the Senate confirmation of Wray happened while REPUBLICANS had the majority in the Senate.
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  345.  @backyard_expert  Woah there tiger. Time for a cold shower.
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  346. Fact.
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  347. I absolutely do not recognize this Republican party. At all.
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  348. Damn. Right. 👍
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  349.  @howardwhitney2615  This sounds really hard. Best wishes to you, and your family. Even the wayward ones.
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  350. This guy is a gem, for sure. In the year I have been deeply active with MT as a viewer, I have spent many hours verifying what Ben, Michael, and the rest have said. I am delighted by their accuracy, and the clever humor is the icing on the cake. Having said that, I don't want Willis / Smith / Bragg letting too many people off the hook.
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  351. Welcome, and thank you for putting reason and our Constitution ahead of all else. Dems should not take us for granted, either.
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  352. Indeed. Special Master Dearie, 11th Circuit, this judge...
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  353. One thing I fear is that Ben will get some exceptional offers from some big network, and Ben will move on. I fear he will get swallowed up by the big-business compromises that happen in those networks. Or his introduction into the national scene will be met with aggressive polarization. A new target for the grist mill of Fox News, if you will. I hope that this MTN program remains intact, and finds a path to success that keeps the principles unchanged.
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  354. Facts that can unjustly imply guilt are what they are talking about. An example might be a defendant (M, 35) charged with bank robbery who also got suspended in middle school for stealing a stapler. That stapler theft might be a fact, but its prejudicial impact outweighs its probative value.
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  355. Jackie, are you O.K.? Take a deep breath.
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  356. At this point there can be no reasonable expectation that we can reach and save those people. Better to focus on those we CAN help, and leave the rest behind. It seems to me that this is the real-life "trolley dilemma".
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  357. I'm howling over here, dog! Good one!
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  358. Bingo!
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  359. Some of those agents belong in the cells based on their own actions. The fact that Secret Service texts were completely deleted on a day where insurrection happened cannot be ascribed to accident. It takes significant additional effort to fully delete that sort of thing.
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  360. Write to them in prison. Interesting idea...
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  361.  @sharonroyal1410 Four years ago I would have said the same thing.
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  362. Of course she is. That’s why marijuana was classified the way it was. It was meant to keep Black people down. Of course she’s upset with Bidens pardons.
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  363. How can they say this is a complex case? Trump keeps saying this is legal under the Presidential Records Act. If that’s true, this should be easy. Bring a copy of that law to a hearing, and get the charges dismissed.😊
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  364. Count me in, and save me a spot in the parades!
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  365. Be encouraged. This was a brilliant move.
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  366.  @kimberleyrumburg9472  I totally get it. And I am sending positive thoughts your way.
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  367. Great to see you Al!
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  368. I hope every single co-conspirator suffers the full consequences of their crimes.
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  369. Right? $108,000 for hair care...
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  370. Every. Damn. One.
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  371. This network does a great job of providing us the actual documents they are explaining.
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  372. ABSOLUTELY.
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  373. That’s the impression I got.
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  374.  @louisemccoy9410  Well done! Keep them coming, people! Who can forget Obam-nah?
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  375. Yes, but those of us who don’t know the law are impatient. We want what we want when we want it. This network is doing an important service for society by keeping us informed, as well as helping us manage our anxiety and rage.
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  376. Yep. And just last week they were calling her "a DEI hire". Well that DEI hire just whipped your dear leader. NOW what?
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  377. I want to say it again: An inseparable component of the value of The Meidas Touch Network is that you SHOW us. You don’t simply TELL us.
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  378. I must decline that bet. Trump suffers from Dunning-Kruger, and does not know it.
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  379. Bingo! This rage and indignation she constantly demonstrates happens in spite of her being happy? WTF?
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  380. The idea of this is logical, but I don't think I see the evidence needed to prove insanity. Depraved? Absolutely! But it does appear that Trump had the mental capacity to appreciate right from wrong.
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  381. Hats off to the YouTube channels "Tim Wildsmith" and "Really American" for catching this: Trump's "bible" includes the Bill of Rights as we all know. But those rights end at #10 (states' powers). Trump cut off the right of women to vote from his "bible". It also deleted #15 (race can't be used to restrict voting rights).
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  382.  @Trollzrfunni  it’s amazing how soft on crime conservatives are when the criminals are white.
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  383. There have always been traitors in our mist. This is just one more scoundrel, living in our nation and then attacking it. He betrayed the PEOPLE of the United States. Eff him and his entire family.
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  384.  @littlebitofhope1489  Point taken.
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  385. I used to pay $250 an hour for analysis like this. Ben, you are a gem!
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  386.  @jphb7730  Pause at 1:39 and look closely at the plaintiff on the document.
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  387. 100%
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  388. "...which is subject to an automatic recount under Arizona law." Take note Fox News: It isn't all that hard to tell viewers things they might not like.
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  389. I never met the guy.
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  390. Nothing can redeem those who do not want to be redeemed. It’s time for us to let go of stupid voters. Prosecute, incarcerate, and move on.
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  391. Satan did not destroy religion in the United States. The church did.
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  392. I will contribute $100 to his plane ticket!!!
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  393. Damn.
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  394. Same.
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  395. Let justice be done.
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  396. Is the end game Matt is after to dislodge McCarthy and nominate Trump?
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  397. $100,000,000 sounds right.
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  398. I am sitting on 24 hours.
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  399. Trump and his goons are nasty.
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  400. Coke Jr. thought he was going to get a date with that attorney.
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  401. I think the majority of us have. The problem is that the MAGA cultists can't or won't think critically about what people like "Forrest" Hawley say. All these Russian plants have to do is use a code phrase like "America First", and the poor fools are triggered. They stop thinking, they stop listening, and they start shouting down anyone that points out that adding more countries to our side is a good thing.
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  402. Air 🪗
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  403. Me too, but I realize she knows far more than I know about appeals. I trust her to follow the law justly.
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  404. The department of justice is saving our republic, slowly, but steady. Thank you to everyone who is a part of restoring the rule of law!
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  405. My SO gets bent out of shape over a guy on YT that I watch. He does a show called Space Time, and his tee shirt always looks like it wrung out and dried that way. 😆
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  406.  @lyad3618  this is why I have hope for our nation. For every idiot trying to burn it down, there are smart people pushing back. And I love the worker bee comment.
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  407. Four Seasons Total Landscaping!!!
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  408. Obey the cops!!! MAGA Scum!!!
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  409. Trump is going to prison.
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  410. It's sad that we've gone this many years without that as a guiding principle. Heart breaking, really.
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  411. I think the gag order was day 3.
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  412. Well done!
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  413.  @vernalc2449  well, he did have a record number of riots while he was POTUS.
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  414. I do not know that appointing a special master would exceed the judge's authority. Would it?
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  415. THIS. If you reasonably expect the witness to lie, you don't put them on the stand. If the CFO can refute the charges, the DEFENSE should call him.
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  416. Well done, Huntsville. Well done.
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  417. I like the orange and Rich explanation. I think there’s another one though. I could be wrong, but I don’t think Trump has crossed the legal threshold yet. Yes, he has Doxxed them. Yes, he has called them evil. But I think the threshold for arresting and charging someone is higher. Now if he were in a courtroom and called the judge evil during a court proceeding, I think that the judge could hold him in contempt, and have him arrested. I think he is just short of the line.
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  418. At this point, only the worst of the worst would work for trumpy.
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  419. Another Traitor to the nation, and her people. I hope Flynn's entire family gets justice.
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  420.  @ckcnj9175  ah, I didn’t know that.
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  421.  @juliaheger8127  <<< I am stealing this.
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  422. Coke Jr. thought he was charming the attorney, and that he might get a date out of it.
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  423.  @Cheryl_in_TX  I absolutely support banning those who legislate from trading stocks on the companies they regulate. count me in.
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  424. Yep. How many weak minded fools have done terrible things for someone they worship? Millions. Punishment must be strong enough to be a deterrent. Should have been 15 years...
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  425. Yes, but criminals do have rights. Even dirt bags like Trump.
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  426. One should not paraphrase a criminal’s bad action.
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  427. I did it. I listened to the entire phone call Trump and Mark Meadows made to Georgia officials. Start to finish. You've heard the best SINGLE line from the call, but nearly the entire call is really bad for Trump. ESPECIALLY if you listen to the entire thing straight through. I would argue that the call in its entirety is more damning than that best line of "11,780 votes". Trust me, listening to Trump yell for more than 50 minutes is exhausting. This tape is every bit as bad as the press presents it as, perhaps worse. Listening to the entire thing straight through leaves you feeling the grinding pressure Trump is accused of.
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  428. Ben and this network do quality work. No BS titles, no exaggerations. This is the way.
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  429. It is critical that we have a news source that shows us as well as tells us. We have that with Ben and his team.
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  430. That's a fact, he is a traitor. And he is not the only one.
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  431. Hang on- I want to see Trump in orange. But what unethical behavior by the Judge? Did I miss something? Uninformed, maybe...
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  432. Good morning to the MeidasMighty! Joyce Vance has a new letter, and this week she mentioned something I want to share. YouTube does not like hyper links, so you will have to put some thought into this. The US Government operates a site where one can pull up court records. That site is called Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). You can get there by going to PACER period US Courts period GOVerment. It's not as handy as having Ben put rulings up on screen and explain them, but you should at least know it exists.
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  433. Aristotle
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  434.  @mimimurphy3244  Excellent, and I agree. I may have misread the comment, but I took it as support to Beto's assessment of wepons of war just prior to the MR'f response. Could be wrong.
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  435.  @NAGames1100  The girl you replied to, I just shortened cbr1thou down to CBR.
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  436. I think it’s obvious in the years that Trump has been a public figured that he is not intelligent. He has the gift of gab, and he is a bully. And those two traits can present as intelligence sometimes.
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  437. What a sick man.
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  438. The Democrats already stole the 2024 election. Harris cheated last night. She knew in advance what she was going to talk about. She took advantage of Trump by baiting him over and over. She came in with a positive attitude, without permission. She abused her charm to make Trump look like a pissed off felon. She mentioned Trump's sensitive areas (e.g. rally size) and didn't have permission to do that. She kept talking about what she would do for the American people, like they are somehow important in all this. Yeah, those dems cheated again!
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  439. What, 4 years of investigating Hunter with no charges? Sounds like a "cold case" to me.
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  440. Word.
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  441. Not automatically, and not until they take office. The existing Congressmen continue to serve until like Jan 3 I think.
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  442.  @sithguitarist698  I think that's right. But I want our system to work the correct way; do things the proper way.
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  443. Nice!
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  444. Trump has a base of people that will always endure any level of cognitive dissonance required to remain by his side. This performance is for them. How he looks to most people no longer matters.
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  445.  @barbie19604  And I did not mean to imply that you do. I did not make that presumption, I only meant society at large. Cheers!
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  446. Meh, Trump is a billionaire. So this is chump change, right?
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  447. It is possible to do damage that a write-off cannot repair.
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  448. Get ‘em, MTN!!!😊😊😊
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  449. Criminals always have, and always will crime. The difference here is that the other Republicans sat on their hands and let it go on. One of the many lies that Rush Limbaugh told me through the years was that Republicans “eat their own“. He said that when Republicans are bad actors, other Republicans take them out. He said that in the context of the Clinton Lewinsky scandal. Democrats rallied to Clinton’s defense, and said it was all about a BJ, when, in fact, it was bigger than that.
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  450.  @squeaky7798  RE Republican pedos. There is a list of more than 70 Republicans who have been caught diddling children on the internet. I've been going through it slowly (as time permits) and searching to find court records confirming the allegations. I've completed 7 so far, and all 7 were true.
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  451.  @---Dana----  I would gladly make that trade. I would be willing to throw in Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell too. But not Matt Gaetz, he belongs in our prisons not Russians.
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  452. He went to the Wharton school of business, but knows nothing about GAAP...
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  453. That infomercial sounded like a 'farewell, cruel world' note.
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  454. I love this news channel, and I love the analysis. I also love the in-depth explanations, however. I read the ruling, and I looked up the supreme court ruling she referenced. It is wrong, but not legally wrong. This ruling is based on what trumps Supreme Court did vis-à-vis the January 6 committee’s subpoena. let’s keep our heads, this is not over. Let’s not become like the MAGA morons.
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  455. Without a doubt. But get ready for more gridlock, and more recriminations. Repubs are going to fight against each other, and Conservatives will blame Dems for it all.
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  456. I was on the fence about the first alien show I watched, but this one was great. I’ll be back!
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  457. Correct. LGBTQ people are dramatically less frequently the perps in violent crime. Consistently, their arrest rates for violent crime is lower than the aggregate. They are not hurting anyone, they make our neighborhoods and our country better, and they typically only agitate for simple human rights. They've been living with mistreatment and fear far too long. It's time to put that shoe on the other foot. Make those violent haters hide.
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  458. Interesting. I need to go learn about that.
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  459.  @Dadson23  <<< Correct. I have experienced this with my TV, at least the accessibility if power is connected. Green is excrement walking the halls of Congress, but I do find her TV claim at least plausible. As the video points out, she has publicly admitted being wrong before. Also, just a few days ago Trump got access to the huge witness list against him.... wouldn't that be something Trump's enablers would do?
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  460. And those in his cult that know better will play along as a means to an end.
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  461. Like alternative facts? Love it!!!
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  462. Maybe everyone in AZ refuses to call? Perhaps they are done with this guy. Good point about the calls coming from TN and MS getting past the phone screener.
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  463. I won't dispute the age, but he appears to be getting closer to more charges. THAT is newsworthy.
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  464. No.
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  465. I've voted Republican many times over the decades, especially in local offices where I knew the candidate. Never again. Republicans bought themselves an 8 year ban on Jan 6. When they defended the theft of top secret documents and called on people to attack the FBI, that ban became a lifetime ban. When their treasonous calls were answered by a nut in Ohio (who died attacking an FBI office), they lost any chance of parole or pardon. If the Dems act up before I die, I will just vote 3rd party only.
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  466. I agree, but this isn't the time to do that. The attorney asked for additional space/furniture. Being overly dramatic while doing so doesn't rise to the level of "sleazy". To paraphrase Marie Antoinette: Let them have table.
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  467. Thank you for giving him over to the nation. Now we have to do our part in November!
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  468. I used to read about the Holocaust and wonder how anyone could possibly be convinced to do those things. I used to have contempt for prior generations that they could be led to such unspeakable evil. Now I understand better. A significant portion of the population - at any given time- is suffering from psychosis. Any politician can tap into that and wreak havoc.
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  469. Three different courts have ruled Trump engaged in insurrection. Maga has killed police, attack the capital, attacked the FBI, threatened judges, and more. They are a clear and present danger.
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  470.  @veryoldjohnson  Brilliant!
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  471.  @gwilymyddraig  I need to look into that.
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  472.  @Stonedwiredandtwisted2  Awareness of our society’s history.
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  473. Take the victory, Jim. Each step of the way, take the victory. And please join us whenever the arrest does happen. The evening of "indictment day" we should raise a glass, take selfies with friends, and plaster the entire net with the photos.
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  474. Somebody needs to "gently" remove that American Flag from this traitor's head. "Gently", of course.
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  475.  @arlenesecrist354  Let me re-emphasize that point. Hiring someone to be the CEO of one of the largest businesses on the planet would be stupid if they had no Business experience. Likewise, hiring someone to be the executive officer of the greatest superpower on earth is equally as stupid when he had no experience in governing. Trump failed miserably.
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  476. It doesn't automatically make her a MAGA toadie, but it does look like she was in over her head at the hearing.
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  477.  @Terry-lh8cn You are right, and there is nothing we can do to change that. So I suggest we look for silver linings.
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  478. Buncha liars, for sure.
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  479. They are in the cells beside yours...
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  480. Not to worry. Mean and stupid is a combination we can deal with. Now if he were intelligent and mean, then we would worry.
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  481.  @thomashalterman5231  If I understand correctly, he was the subject of a restraining order prior to assaulting Capitol Police in the insurrection. I doubt he will be able to earn 'good behavior' benefits.
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  482.  @thomashalterman5231  no, you’re right. I didn’t articulate my idea very well. What I should’ve said is that he doesn’t have the ability to govern himself. And though the opportunity does exist, he won’t be able to capitalize on it. Anyone who ignored 60 Legitimate Court rulings and still concluded the election was stolen is a loose cannon. That will make it very hard for him to earn time off for good behavior.
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  483. Eff this traitor's entire family.
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  484. "I'm keeping your $15." 🤣🤣🤣
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  485.  @blklbluvr  Disagree on your first point, agree with your second.
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  486. 10 points to Big Dan!
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  487. Funny how the Republicans were just fine with Michael Cohen going to prison for what trumpy is now on trial for.
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  488. I’m with you on that regard. I think there’s conspiracy in Georgia, stolen top secrets in Florida, fraud in New York, rape in New York, plus whatever this California thing is. What did I miss?
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  489. ewww.
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  490. We can visibly see how stressed this lady was, because she knew her job was on the line. She was supposed to create programming that supported Trump, and what she provided was the opposite. Wonder how long it will be before she leaves Fox?
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  491. Twenty five well placed and well spaced (over about 5 minutes) shots would have ended the insurrection on the steps. No breach would have occurred if the LEO had not been handcuffed. I hate violence, but I also hate learning of cops dying while doing the right thing. They deserve to go home to their families each day.
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  492. Absolutely correct.
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  493. For sure.
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  494. Smart and COMPASSIONATE!
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  495. Well, maybe. Or maybe we men have learned some lessons. Maybe women were just as capable 100 years ago, but our societal structure held them back more than it does now.
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  496. Fair criticism. What would you recommend as an appropriate title?
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  497. I can't see how he DIDN'T commit felonies. I want ALL the crooks brought to justice. This is only a deterrent if we get ALL the crooks.
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  498.  @sallydaniel1023 Yesssss!
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  499. Republicans have completely earned my lifetime ban from ever voting Republican again.
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  500. Mr. P, please keep getting it right. We need you to stay steady. Truth is the foundation, or aggregate of your work. Your expertise is what differentiates you from the competition. ❤
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  501.  @duncanbryson1167  I could be wrong, but I think that is in fact what happened. I think I remember the current administration being asked to confirm executive privilege, and they declined. I could be wrong.
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  502. Great catch! Very interesting!😮
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  503. Agreed. The only questions I have are what does the court DO about it, and does anyone named get harmed?
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  504. Indeed he did!😁
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  505. I don’t think it will stop him from lying.
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  506. Michael P: Do not deviate from your formula. 1. Truth (good news or bad) 2. Put the document you are referencing on the screen so we can pause and read it. 3. Expert explanations. We don't need a $2 million studio, we don't need outside opinions or guests. And we don't want to wait 12 hours to hear the news. You and your network partners are NAILING it right now. Absolutely nailing it. The value your network is adding to our society is difficult to over-estimate. Keep up the great work!
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  507.  @shakostarsun  TITLE 8, U.S.C. 1324(A) through (I). Read it!
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  508. I want all of my sane, just, and true Americans to take a deep breath, and don’t become what those fascists have become. I don’t like the ruling, but the judge sided Brett Kavanaugh‘s opinion when the January 6 committee subpoenaed evidence of trumps insurrection. It would’ve been inappropriate for her to ignore it. I’m not saying she’s clean, I’m just saying this doesn’t prove she’s dirty yet.
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  509. As well he should. Someone get on that, please!
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  510. The numbers that I am finding are: more than 750,000 registered Republicans in the state of Iowa. Approximately 110,000 registered Republicans showed up yesterday. Trump won 51% of that.
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  511.  @reneedeal2960  No, I have not. And if that ever happens, I will turn my back on him. No one is above the law. Do we agree?
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  512. Thank you MTN, and thank you Ben! Please do keep sharing these nuggets- the things you find buried in the documents. There are simply too many things for us to read everything ourselves.
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  513. Same. They really have a good group of contributors. And as long as they tell me the truth, I intend to keep sending them my money.
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  514. Agreed. The damage that sack of turds and his apologist lackeys have done to our society is beyond our ability to measure.
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  515. A 10 year old! They are going after someone for helping a 10 year old rape victim!!!
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  516. Ben has said differently. Ben has said Jack does not have grounds yet.
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  517. He introduced his OWN DAUGHTER to Epstein?!?!?!
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  518.  @frankdavidson9675  Oh Frank, if only politics was so black and white.
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  519. I could not agree more. All drugs come with risk and consequences, but making them illegal is the way to create dangerous cartels that drive people to immigrate to the United States. it is significantly and dangerously naïve to assume that every problem has a perfect solution. Some problems do not, so you have to identify the least terrible option available and implement it.
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  520. Eh, you sure about who they worked for?
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  521.  @JO-mg6xc  Uh, making accusations? Is this reply for me? I realize my questions might be stupid, but I really don't recall making an accusation.
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  522.  @sydnidowney3598  Deep breaths Sydni, deep breaths! It's OK.
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  523. Best day ever, SO FAR!
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  524. Even if all settlements are deductible, if revenue is wiped out then deductions won’t save Fox.
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  525. This network has the sort of reputation that makes me think it is possible someone in a position of influence might actually read some of the comments on this channel. So I am shooting my shot: In the Presidential debate, Biden should dangle a pardon in front of Don every time he acts out. Just mock trump. "Don't be rude, Donnie. As long as I am President you can't buy a pardon." or "Look, I know you want a pardon. But to get a pardon the recipient has to admit what they did. As long as you are in denial I am not going to help you." Don't say 'I can't help you', say instead 'I WONT help you'. Make it clear Biden is in charge, and it is his decision. This kind of thing will resonate with the kind of people who vote for Trump, and it will make Trump so mad that he will not be able to concentrate.
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  526. Dems might not always get my vote, but I will NEVER vote Republican again. No exceptions.
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  527.  @Zomby_Woof  Robert, that's my impression here. I want to see Trump behind bars, and MAGA on boats leaving our shores to start their own Fascist Nation. But let's not call anyone we disagree with guilty of obstruction of justice. It takes the meaning out of words, and that's part of our problem right now.
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  528. Can someone please start a petition to get Ben Shitpero to fight a female soldier? I will absolutely donate to the cause! Can someone start that challenge? Let's not just sit by and say "tisk tisk" to someone insulting and belittling Women. We have to do more as men to call out those among us who act this way.
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  529. Same.
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  530. This is an inescapable fact. It is also an inescapable fact that the war on drugs was actually a war on drug users. That war also failed. So it is time for us to try a different approach. And as you had said there is no way to permanently eliminate supply without first addressing demand.
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  531. As I understand it from Ben, Jack needs an appeal-able act first.
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  532. George, what unethical behavior? Did I miss something?
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  533. I agree. History will show her and her heirs as traitors. These MAGA do not see the truth, which necessarily means they cannot see the futility of their crimes.
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  534. And if convicted, Trump will turn on her.
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  535. I absolutely appreciate, honest and straight talk. Always give us the truth, whether it’s good news bad news or other. Always the truth!
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  536. Mr. P, I respect you immensely. But you should not have made excuses for those charged with this investigation and prosecution. Five weeks is enough.
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  537. I know, right?! Often times TMT will show them, then I can go find and read them myself. It gives me both context and the ability to keep my news sources honest.
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  538. It was treason, but let’s not make a mistake. No martyrs!
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  539. I don't know how to feel about this comment. Brilliant and meaningful for those who know about the ashhole who makes similar comments about the death of George Floyd here on YT. But at the same time I don't want to become like those defective, broken people.
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  540. Oh, I think trumpy is VERY motivated and focused on staying out of prison.
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  541. This.
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  542. Why is this styled as "President"?
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  543. Without exception, Republicans have fully and permanently earned a life-time ban from my vote. I do not guarantee I will always vote for Democrat candidates, but NEVER another Republican. My kids feel the same.
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  544. Why not? With the changing of a few laws, Toyotas increase in value ten fold.
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  545. @ Doug Jones: Thank you for not inflaming passions further. Thank you for acknowledging that the man who lost his life believed he was doing the right thing. Thank you for confronting the people who mislead the deceased man with their rhetoric. Thank you for your service to our society.
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  546. She has gone through HELL to hold this dirt bag accountable. In doing so, she has gifted our society a small measure of deterrent for others who might do what Trump did.
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  547. I don't know, The bilbo shop / lawn mowing service may have been better.
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  548. I can't even say I almost feel pity. Do the harm, pay the price.
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  549. The evening he is indicted / arrested (whatever day that is) raise a glass with friends and family. Take selfies and post that all over the net. Massive celebrations on the day of his arrest is probably the most powerful thing we can possibly do on such an historical day. We must make indictment day a household term, to be superseded only by conviction day.
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  550. Please people, remember Ackbar: "It's a trap!" Trump will be as disruptive as he possibly can to force the judge to order bailiffs to chain him to his chair and tape his mouth closed. That image will become a source of lingering violence. Think this through, people.
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  551.  @b62boom1  Well done!
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  552. Stupid enough to work on behalf of a man who intends to "suspend the Constitution".
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  553. Trump would be nothing more than an orange stain in Florida if not for him ENABLERS.
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  554. Well, the system is working then. Trump is getting more than a fair shot at pre-indictment motions, and even some help from the Judge. And three days later, there's still no special master order. Fair all around, if inconvenient for the DOJ to allocate time to responding.
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  555. Anger always covers fear of loss? That's deep, and I need to think about that for a while. 👍
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  556. Exactly. We are not living in the 1800's. He is espousing outdated battle needs.
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  557. I would not be surprised if the MT videos end up being part of basic education in 30 years.
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  558. FTC
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  559. MeidasTouch, you guys are killing it! Much love!
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  560. Stop calling that guy “President” or “Ex-President”. He is DEFENDANT Trump.
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  561. I thought this attorney left Trump many months ago?
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  562. I've watched probably 40 of this guy's videos, and I have not found an error yet. Fingers crossed!
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  563. I think I am ready for that "divorce" the anti-American crowd said they want. But WE are keeping the house. They can move in with Putin. After we elect Harris/Walz, we have GOT to fix the $upreme Court.
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  564. OK, this is a big deal!
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  565. Republicans let wolves into the party. Into Congress. Into the White House. The wheels of justice are turning slowly, but they are turning. I only hope that we can bring our nation back from the brink of disaster.
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  566. Debra, US nuclear secrets have already been compromised. Trump has been very cozy with Saudi Arabia, and Iran has tried to assassinate Bolton and Pompeo. We are well past "IF."
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  567. I don't think sanity is missing from her cranium, at least as I understand the word. What I think we are seeing is the surfacing of sociopath megalomaniacs in our society. They have always been there, but racism lead to this type of person being elected. A significant part of the population was so outraged by the black man living in the White House, they were forever changed.
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  568. *Asshats. Fixed it for you.
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  569.  @trumpisamoron1212  That’s possible, but my hunch is that she is just that poorly informed. Either that, or she is willfully evil.
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  570. I have a feeling that the first step will be attaching liens. We will see.
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  571.  @justsayn5255  It comes with the territory. Wake me when they pay out 3/4 of a BILLION for lying. 😁
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  572.  @justsayn5255 And you are correct! I have not heard any news on the other suits. Wonder where they are in the process...
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  573. It is indefensible for her to remain on this case. Trump GAVE her the sweet job she has. It's not like the Cult of Trump, where there is only one human who can do the job. There are hundreds of options (Judges) available to try this case. Having said that, I suspect she now realizes what Trump is and wants to hold onto the case to ensure his punishment. THAT is wrong too. So yeah, pro-criminal / anti-criminal / neutral, it does not matter. She should not be on this case. I do not want Trump's looming convictions overturned because Cannon was found to be working AGAINST Trump. She's already shown poor judgement, which makes it seem possible she would screw this trial no matter what her bias is.
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  574. Good evening to the Meidas Mighty! Fun fact but off-topic: Fox News is actively reviewing and hiding comments tonight (07/22/23) on their YT channel. As of 9:00 PM Eastern, they are policing the video titled "Trump 'can't be our candidate: GOP Governor sends a message to his party". As you may have assumed, they are hiding comments that run contrary to their attempt to get the conservatives to stop supporting Trump.
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  575. Yeah, me too! I was just exercising my executive privilege!
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  576. I am not for the idea of shutting down news sources with conservative principles. Like you, I think there is a place for alternative perspectives- even value in those perspectives. But the lying must stop, no matter which side it comes from.
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  577. No matter which way this ends, Cannon will further divide our nation if she does not voluntarily recuse herself. And I don't mean she will only upset the sane people. She's going to screw this even if she has seen the light on who Trump really is.
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  578. Yes, this is a very meaningful distinction. Let's get it right!
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  579. An exceptionally high cognitive dissonance is necessary to become or stay a Republican in modern times. It should come as little surprise Pence doesn't seem to care about his own well being.
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  580.  @originalismisacrock166  Jordan could not pass the Bar.
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  581. Nice!
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  582. I don't think Trump's attorneys don't know how to serve the government. I believe it is an intentional omission, designed to prompt the Judge to dismiss the motion without hearing it. That would play favorably to the MAGA dimwits. I hope this Judge does not take the bait!
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  583. What exaggeration? There is a blood connection to a MAGA gun nut mother, and a MAGA Election denier politician grandfather. This is a straight line connection.
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  584. Well, if losing tax revenue gives us standing to block something let's look at all the tax revenue lost by states who have banned abortions. Those medical service agencies sure as hell paid taxes, and now that revenue is gone.
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  585. You should be. Trump is going to be convicted, and the republican party is attacking itself.
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  586. 24 hours.
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  587. Seriously. I hope they stick to what they are doing.
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  588. And his mamma played some serious head games on him. He needs therapy, not a microphone.
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  589. Fox called Harris "a DEI hire" last week. This week she demolished the old goat. THAT'S pissing them off more than anything. A woman of color is smarter and better than... if I name his race and gender YT will delete my comment... If Harris is an example of DEI hires, I want more of that.
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  590. Trump's new name: Peaches Stickyfingers.
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  591. If those cultists could be reached, they would have turned long ago. It will have no effect.
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  592. Crazy prediction here: I suspect that the ruling by the 11th will of course end this process, but ALSO suggest that Judge Cannon review and learn about the threshold for asserting equitable jurisdiction. I could be wrong.
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  593. Well, they will keep lying. But I understand your passion. And if that is too blunt, I'm Sorry Miss Jackson!
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  594.  @itsknotmagic  I disagree. I hate to be guilty of going “Godwin’s Law”, but we are getting close to it being a reasonable comparison. Just because only a handful of the guards at Auschwitz open the gas valves to commit murder, the rest of the soldiers and guards are not innocent. They had the same blood on their hands as the ones who opened the gas valves. At this point, any Republican not actively and publicly challenging the fascist element in their party is complicit.
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  595. Hello to the Midas mighty! If you want to have some fun today, look into what is known as a discretionary trust. If you wonder what would happen to Donald’s assets while in prison, it will be a fun exercise. I also note that Melania Trump is still married to Donald, but she’s being very quiet right now. Biding her time, perhaps?😊
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  596. I have a suspicion that more than a few of those idiots are about to get hurt, one way or another.
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  597. Traitors, every one of these seditious scum.
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  598. I am un-apologetically pro democracy. I approve this video response.
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  599. The world you and I knew is gone. Preserving our democratic republic is a higher priority than restoring the customs and sensibilities we once knew. And frankly, the latter is impossible. You can't "un-ring" a bell. Republicans KNEW what trump was in the 2016 primaries, and they opened the can anyway.
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  600. Hey guys, you need to go find the story where the state of Tennessee is declaring a 70-year-old man and navy veteran is not a US citizen. This is an example of what Republican policies are going to do to citizens. If you haven’t covered this already, you need to!
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  601. That train left the station decades ago.
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  602.  @Rovingdog628  Cannon's middle name.
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  603. Eat that, Bannon! Rot in prison.
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  604. I objective is to be accurately informed, not argue for the sake of arguing. Having said that please help me out. My understanding is that the woman who suddenly says she was not representing Trump did in fact sign the affidavit indicating there were no more secret or classified documents. If that’s true, how can that lady say she wasn’t representing him on the search warrant?
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  605. The fact the Corkie made his underling sign the false affidavit implies he KNEW trump was lying.
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  606. At this point, only the dumbest lawyers and paralegals are foolish enough to work on behalf of a would-be dictator.
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  607. 6, max.
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  608. Karl, Freakin' Rove!
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  609. Yep. And I have a theory that CPAC 2022 went off the rails as it did because the Republicans know there are bombshells in the hands of the 1/6 committee. They may be doing all this crazy stuff to counter what we are about to learn.
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  610. You guys need to start hiring the talent that is resigning from the Washington Post. I’m sure everyone knows that Trump threaten Jeff Bezos, so Bezos is already giving in.
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  611. Let's not become the MAGA scum we despise. Nothing has been revealed so far other than the Judge was less informed than necessary.
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  612.  @garysmith9265  They refused to testify under oath, and they went through the difficult task of truly deleting their texts. Unacceptable.
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  613. Conservatives are mostly crooks. Big surprise.😮
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  614. Exactly. Once we defeat trumpy and his fascism, the courts have to be addressed.
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  615. Damnit, MT. I didn't want wet eyes this morning!
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  616. The Republican Party must be retired to the dust bin of history.
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  617. McDougal does not appear to be a first hand witness to the underlying charges. Unless they need her as a rebuttal, they are doing the right thing with Susan.
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  618. No way this lady is old enough to have worked anywhere for 30 years.
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  619. That's a fact. With God as my witness, I will never vote for another candidate with (R) by their name. The degenerate trash they have become is a threat to future generations.
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  620. Trump is going to handle DeSantis the way he handled Joe Biden. 🤪🤪🤪
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  621. Well, I suppose we should have seen that coming. Trump has always demonstrated a scorched earth policy. If he can’t have it, no one can.
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  622.  @layla_2250  I feel that.
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  623. It will not matter. He will get tens of millions of votes. We must campaign, reach out to others, donate to our preferred candidates, and SHOW UP on election day.
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  624. Thank you. We love ACCURATE information. Those "alternate facts" shysters can pack a bag and go live with Putin.
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  625. We are in a place of insanity. It feels like we have been babysitting 45% of our people for the last 8 years, and they are still on a bad acid trip. Up is down, bad is good, truth is a lie.
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  626. What exactly does "inspired by NASA" mean?
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  627. I keep running across MAGA who truly believe liberals are scared. They just don't understand how badly the Republicans have spit on the majority of Americans.
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  628. At first I was not bothered by this Judge saying she was inclined to grant the motion. Not ideal, but not that far out of line. Seeing the transcript from the hearing, she really should have kept her mouth shut before hearing arguments. The judge is several days past the hearing without ruling on the special master, and this really makes her look like she was unprepared to handle this. I am not suggesting she is corrupt, just unprepared.
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  629. Yes 100%!
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  630. Not Joe Biden. The witness list for Trump’s trial is in Trump’s hands.😮
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  631. Who likes data? I pulled trump's most recent REC filing for itemized contributions. I dumped them into Excel and looked for interesting patterns. One thing I found was that 38% of trump's donors indicate they are "retired".
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  632. This idiot lawyer just told the world how many Secret Service agents are guarding the ex-president when he travels. I would imagine that is not common knowledge.😮
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  633. I like Tim just fine, but I will say that Pete Buttigieg is a treasure for the Democratic Party. Between Harris, Tim, and Pete I feel hope for our nation. That is, as long as we do our part in November.
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  634. We need to be looking into the entire family.
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  635.  @auntbutton905  Bars-a-Lago is brilliant!
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  636. I've said a few times that it is possible that this judge is more competent than she appears. It is possible that she is asking super simple questions so they (and the answers) can go "on the record "and MAGA morons can read them and understand. She may have banned all communications from her court room to prevent Trump's attorneys from grandstanding... Still no ruling that would hamper the national security review, so I don't see justification to bash her on line yet.
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  637. @Medias Touch: You got this one wrong. Hawley is not a radical Republican. He is operative of Russia. An operative that is really good at planting misinformation. He made an argument that the MAGA people can and will believe. MAGA are a significant minority of the American voters, and they will not think about how adding these countries to our side will strengthen the U.S. influence around the world. When they heard "America First", their only thought was "Ah, that's what I like. No need to think any more about this. Libs SUCK!"
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  638. Left is law, order, and justice. Right is inequality, anti-constitution, and seemingly entitled to break laws. So yeah, he would have done a lot better in the military if he had been hard left.
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  639. Estoppel entrapment. Thanks to Ben I know what this means!
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  640. Good point, but I suspect that headline has something to do with character limits.
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  641. Clark in a word: Delusional. His lawyer may have simply drawn a losing hand, and this was the only play he had.
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  642. The uniform is not due respect, unless the wearer is true to their country. Traitors, every damn one of those insurrectionists.
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  643. All the quality attorneys and paralegals left trumpy long ago.
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  644. I give this situation a 50/50 chance that trumpy will blame Joe Biden for the mistake.
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  645.  @charlesfinnegan7930  Yeah, Trump's $7,000,000,000,000 deficit spending is still going to be hurting us for some time to come. But that's what the American people get for electing an idiot.
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  646. I predict that Gaetz has no inclination to work with the Dems. At all.
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  647. I saw the interview with former AG Bill Barr recently where he eviscerated Trump, and said there is enough to indict Trump. Then the host asked him if he would still vote for Trump if he were the Republican nominee in 2024. Barr said he would. Party over duty to the Constitution. No way to spin that.
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  648.  @mimimurphy3244  Absolutely relevant. Go search for Beto and "MF'r" comment. You will understand.
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  649. There is a surprising number of Harvard grads who are going to prison. WTF is Harvard teaching?!
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  650.  @NAGames1100  CBR's problem is that she will put her party first, but she won't put America First.
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  651. Whoa whoa whoa! Man am I on your side, and I want to see Trump and everyone of his co-conspirators in prison. But let’s don’t act like the Maga. I like to think that we are better at reasoning, staying calm, and being civil. I feel confident Trump is not going to walk away free.
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  652. "Shady" Vance is the best name I have heard so far.
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  653. I wish we were shown the actual rulings.
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  654. I sure hope the feds are tapping this judge’s phones. There’s got to be coordination with the Trump camp.
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  655. FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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  656. What I want to know is why some news agencies saying this arraignment might be delayed because Trump does not have a lawyer (they all quit). Why should he get special treatment? Assign him a public defender, and let's move on!
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  657. Lindsey, you need to stop telling black people what they need. Instead, listen to them. I won’t ask you to support them, because I know you won’t.
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  658. GaKK! Stop it!!!
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  659. Fox called Harris "a DEI hire" last week. Then Harris mopped the floor with their candidate. Looks like we need more of that DEI stuff to clear out all the OLD deadwood.
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  660. Joe, I am starting to like you.
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  661. WTF??? Turn that sh!t over! Yesterday!!!!
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  662. I so desperately want to see Trump and every single other person involved in both this espionage, and the January 6 in surrection in prison. However, the ruling sites a Supreme Court opinion, so I went and read that. I hate this, but let’s not draw and quarter the judge yet. This decision was based on verifiable misinterpretations of the presidential records act by the Supreme Court of the United States. They’re wrong, but this ruling appears to be legitimate as far as honoring the supreme courts established opinions. But there’s nothing to overturn the obstruction of justice, so let’s keep our cool.
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  663.  @michelebella677  you said it. We cannot become like MAGA morons. Let the process proceed and let’s not get hysterical. I don’t think the special master will be over turned, especially after I read the Supreme Court opinion this judge cited. frankly, as long as they don’t appoint somebody like Lindsey Graham or Rudy Giuliani to the special master position, i’m fine with this. The scope of the special master is written appropriately narrow to focus on the right things, and I want Trump in prison along with all of his conspirators but I want it done right.
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  664.  @egnbigdave  Thank you for posting that. Section (a) looks pretty interesting, however I don’t think simply being appointed by Trump is in and of itself enough. I don’t like her ruling, but I don’t think the ruling is wrong. Let’s do this right. Trump belongs in prison and then in hell. Let’s do it the right way.
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  665.  @michelebella677  I agree, more has come out and we will have to see where this goes. But in some ways, I think I’m right. Trust the process and keep behaving like a patriotic American who loves justice.
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  666. I believe he is such an idiot and self-absorbed megalomaniac that he does want to testify. I believe that his lawyer told him that if he takes the stand, he’s quitting the case. There is no bottom to the well of ignorance and arrogance Donald Trump possesses.
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  667.  @HeWentThattaway  <<< This is correct. Remember everyone, the SS went to extra lengths to completely delete their texts on Jan 6. More importantly, they REFUSED to comply with subpoenas from the investigative committee. An insurrection to overturn an election, and they REFUSED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. They refused to aid the investigation. The SS has zero credibility with me.
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  668. You know, I am not so sure this judge is going to disregard law and standards. I read many of the rulings from Trump's first big lie, and I saw nothing to indicate those judges were willing to end their career and freedom for Trump. I don't know of anything that makes me worry about a SM, other than the delay in protecting our overseas operatives that could come from this. Unless of course we end up with Lindsey Graham, or Matt Gaetz as SM.
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  669. ZERO self-control. He's an orangutan with a suit.
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  670.  @arceusthomas2447  You are on YouTube at this moment. Type "trump mocks reporter" into the search window. 3 of the first four results show it.
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  671. Ah, interesting point. "Computer" meant a person who "computes".
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  672. Followed closely by his incompetence.
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  673. 2:08 Ben, let’s not miss an opportunity. trumpy has publicly waffled on abortion. His cult members should not be able to look at their phone or TV without seeing that.
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  674. The display on-screen of the documents being discussed is critical to me. I fact-check every news I receive (if it is important; e.g. I don't care about Don Jr.'s drug use), and Meidas Touch Network makes that work easy. Also, I use multiple EXPERTS to cross-check things. Example: Former Federal Prosecutor Joyce Vance (daughter-in-law of assassinated Federal Judge Robert Vance) produces a podcast called "Sisters-In-Law" with some other top notch lawyers. She also does a newsletter, and from the one she sent this morning I have already seen the important parts of the transcript from yesterday's Hunter Biden plea drama.
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  675. I am watching Trump’s interviews and public comments with great pleasure. This evil despicable man tried to overthrow our government, and stole top-secret documents. He deserves what he has gotten, and what he is going to get. May justice be swift and thorough.
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  676. Maybe a lack of probable cause? I don't know.
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  677. Couldn’t happen to a more deserving group of anti-Americans! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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  678. It will be reviewed, but we need to remain calm. This judge is ruling cites a Supreme Court ruling where the January 6 committee subpoenaed evidence pertaining to Donald Trump‘s insurrection. Brett Kavanaugh‘s opinion is that even after leaving office an ex president can block the release of their information. This judge really had no choice other than to do this. She Took her time in ruling, but ultimately many of us could see this was inevitable. We believe the Supreme Court, Kavanaugh, Thomas, etc. are corrupt and have misread the presidential records act of 1976. That’s where we need to be focused. The Supreme Court!
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  679. I think he is throwing his own case on purpose. What could get him more sympathy with MAGA?
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  680. Here come the trolls and the foreign agents to spread misinformation!
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  681. Hey I hate this ruling to, but I read it, and then I read the Supreme Court opinion she cited. Her hands were tied. Brett Kavanaugh and the other activist judges blocked the January 6 committees subpoena of evidence pertaining to trumps insurrection. This judge had no choice. Our problem with corruption lies in the Supreme Court.
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  682. Mr. Hankey, the Christmas poo...
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  683. Yeah, disrespecting the women who have served, fought, and/or died for this nation is inexcusable. Ben saw Trump insult a POW, and disrespect a gold star family so he thinks it's provocative and cool to disrespect female soldiers. Ben can go to hell.
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  684. Take a deep breath, it’s going to be OK. This does not prove that the fix is in. Her ruling references an opinion issued by the Supreme Court specifically Brett Kavanaugh. That opinion dealt with the January 6 committee’s attempt to subpoena records of Donald Trump’s insurrection. This judge would have been in trouble if she had ignored that existing opinion. Trust me, I don’t think this is over. Obstruction of justice is still crystal clear.
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  685. No doubt.
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  686. Republicans are sowing the seeds of massive damage to our nation. Failing to recuse yourself from a criminal trial against the PERSON WHO GAVE YOU THE GAVEL is beyond crooked.
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  687. Hurry up! Do it!
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  688. I predict the defense will make sure there is coffeve in the courtroom this morning.😁😁😁
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  689.  @quashiesuzanne  Correct, e.g. rage / equanimity: we don't want to accept everything with resignation. MAGA distrust almost everyone and everything. We don't want to trust almost everyone and everything. Fox feeds their ravenous audience non-stop bad news. We don't want non-stop GOOD news. Or should I say that I DON'T? Does it make more sense now?
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  690. Real talk: It looks like the House will be (R). Regardless, we must hold Dems accountable to restore women's rights. Within the month of January, 2023: Get on the new cycle; interviews out the wahzoo. Repeat "Yes, Repubs may not take up the bill but we must try!" Sponsor the bill to codify the right to choose abortion. Make Repubs either take up the bill for consideration, or refuse. Perhaps with the Mid-terms fresh on their minds, there will be a chance of success. If not, get back on the media cycle and hammer home the repudiation Repubs suffered at mid-term, and point out they are still saying eff you to 1/2 the nation. Reintroduce another CLEAN bill first week of June, 2024. Make Repubs either refuse to consider, or go on record against women having authority over their own bodies. The fact we went nearly 50 years without the right being stripped from us was due to it being a useful tool for both political parties. At least while the status quo was in place. Republicans and Democrats had an issue that motivated their bases. But Dems failed to protect 1/2 the nation's rights, and they don't get a pass. No effort trophies! No more blaming Republicans to sway voters. Fix this, or find yourselves out of power.
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  691. Dial back the the passion by 12%, and decrease dynamic movement by 15%. 😁
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  692.  @oldtimer7635  Any time there is a large sampling group, there WILL be a lot of idiots.
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  693. I see a direct line from right-wing hate speech, and mass murders. It's not going to stop by itself.
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  694. Google this organization. I found useful pieces on PBS, as well as The Marshall Project and NBC. Add that Meidas Touch has my trust, and I am in. I have made a small donation. Thank you MT, for bringing this to my attention.
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  695. Well, it looks like the silver lining of Trump is that he’s going to flush the legal system of quite a few unethical lawyers.
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  696. It is probably temporary. After Georgia, I suspect that we will return to a crawling pace.
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  697. I swear on my family name I will NEVER vote Republican again. For ANY role. I have told my kids I will publicly campaign and vote against them if they ever run as a Republican.
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  698. I am OVERTLY progressive. I am NOT a partisan. I have been and continue to be committed to straight party ticket voting (Dems) through 2024 as repudiation of the fascist Republican attack on the United States of America. Beyond that election, the Dems won't "own" my vote. Republicans would have a theoretical possibility of securing my vote on one or two offices again in 2028, IF and only if they were to stop the criminal, anti-democratic behavior soon, BY JOINING THE PURGE OF FASCISTS from our nation. Nothing short of Repubs taking the lead to eliminate those who would over-throw our government will ever earn my vote. That is my line-in-the-sand. Nothing short of that will ever see me vote (R) again. I will be open to voting 3rd party again after 2024.
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  699. On a related note, Democrats should take notice. Do not ever think that because others have gotten away with this crap that you can too. We will turn on you in a heartbeat if you ever support crap like these Maga cultists support. It won’t take eight or nine years for the party to die.
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  700. I disagree. The number of Fox viewers who would care/ change their views would have been zero.
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  701.  @sammymiller253  speaking of shit posting, read the video transcript and find where it says “answered all questions fully.”
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  702. 0:47 to 1:02 is very interesting.
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  703. Good point. You will know Meidastouch has "made it" when MAGA flock here to spin lies.
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  704. Obstruction for? At this point she's received a motion, held a hearing, and is slow to rule. It seems clear she could have granted a special master on Thursday and slowed down the damage assessment, but she has not done so. Did I miss something?
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  705.  @Darkempress45  Thank you, Dark. Take a few breaths please. We are probably like minded, you and I. So Trump went judge shopping and filed elsewhere. Trump drew one of his appointees. Trump filed a motion, the court heard it. DOJ made many points, including that the judge has no jurisdiction. Still no ruling on the special master request. So here we are: My question was to Derek, and i asked "obstruction for?" I am not intentionally ignoring things, I just don't understand how the above is "Obstruction of Justice". What constitutes obstruction of justice?
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  706.  @Zomby_Woof  I haven’t been to the US Capitol in several decades, but I’m pretty damn sure they’ve got a copy machine there.
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  707.  @bdhu2001  I don’t follow your reasoning there. Assuming there are Trump loyalists still there, so what?
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  708.  @Zomby_Woof  “would he have hesitated to block the committee…?”Again, the executive branch (DOJ) cannot “block“ the legislative branch (congressional committees).
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  709. Hey, MT. I would appreciate it if you would cite your sources for things like polls. I’m not challenging you, I’m just in the habit of reviewing source information.
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  710. Yes, but is this Judge? Still no ruling from her that would harm the national security review. If anything she is giving them time to complete their assessment without interference from the courts.
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  711. Well, not much actual consequences yet is there? Some fines, Rudy lost his license, and what else? It's discouraging.
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  712.  @MrShobar  Conservatives genuinely hate themselves. And people who hate themselves do crazy and irrational things.
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  713. What blows my mind is that the co-conspirators haven’t gotten the message yet. If they indicted Trump and his personal aid, they will certainly indict lower level employees.
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  714. Ben, I would love to hear opinions on NASDAQ permitting a stock being traded on their market that is widely known to be manipulated.
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  715. Ben is straight, and Ben is married. Stop trying to turn him on.
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  716. I disagree. I see it as all the bases (except the direct involvement to be delivered by Cohen) has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury is not dumb. They will wonder why both the prosecution AND the defense didn't call the CFO.
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  717. He worked there for George W., went into private practice, then came back under Trump. He was a political lackey from day one.
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  718.  @tbird4a  Cheating? WTH are you talking about? Felons are subject to arrest on the LEO's time table. Any accommodation given to this traitor is nothing more than a courtesy.
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  719.  @marynraven  I hope they 'bump his head' a few times putting him in the cruiser.
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  720.  @Bodezefah  As long as the MAGA sheep don't wake up, they are safe. And if after Jan 6, and knowing Trump stole 180 + classified documents didn't disturb their slumber, nothing will.
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  721. And Legal AF!
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  722. No more than 439 times. Never upstage Trump.
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  723. Add me to your group. I have voted (R) multiple times before. NEVER AGAIN. I may not vote Dem if they start acting up, but the Republican's attack on our democracy has earned them a lifetime ban. NEVER will I vote Republican again.
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  724. Weeks after those top secret documents landed in Mar-a-Lago the Saudis give the Trumps $2 Billion. Trump is charged with sharing the US Military plan to invade Iran, as well as sharing the US assessment of Israel's military vulnerabilities. Last night ( on the day of his arrest for espionage) Trump is posting about LIV Golf. Seems like Trump should stop worrying about the Democrats and start worrying about the Mossad.
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  725.  @matt.604  Also true. Trump pleaded the fifth like 440 times the last time he was under oath. What a crook.
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  726.  @cbr1thou  Keep telling yourself that.
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  727.  @cbr1thou  You are going to kill me? You are going to kill Americans? Is that the plan? Edit: I see that you deleted your comment about killing Americans. Why? Did you change your mind about hanging Americans who don't share your political views? Look, if you have to take back things you said, it should make you realize you're not thinking clearly. And I am not against you unless you advocate hanging Americans for their political views. That's called terrorism. Terrorists SUCK, and if you saw the news yesterday you know we killed another terrorists.
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  728. Good work, Ron!!!!
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  729. Wayne, I have news for you. One can be racists but still be attracted to people they see as inferior. Think about all the white devils who enslaved black people, then fathered children with their hostages. Sexual attraction does not equal respect.
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  730. Are you implying that some foreign entity just bought Trump? Say it ain't so.
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  731.  @shirleysear7168 And she is a participant in the cult. I find it staggering that 15 hours after Fox pointed out there was a second grand jury still constituted in DC, Cannon demanded an explanation. This is a federal judge who is being guided by the fascist propaganda. ☹☹☹☹
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  732. I am leaning towards Willis.
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  733.  @lovethief660  hey friend, did you know that it was a Supreme Court justice’s home? I would love to see those women haters demoted to a federal judge role, but that has not happened yet.
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  734. Obey the cops, CRIMINAL!
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  735. Agreed, where Trump is an absolute idiot, Gingrich is clever and slippery.
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  736. I carry a lot of anger at the damage Don Plump has done to our nation. But violence is not the answer. We are not like conservatives.
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  737. First, the fact that Cannon has not recused herself from the criminal trial of the man who gave her the job is disgraceful. Second, defense will argue successfully that they would not be doing their jobs if they did not personally review every single thing for evidence that was exculpatory for their client. And they would be right. I say F$%& DT, but not our judicial system. Trump is entitled to a complete and competent defense, because WE are the U.S.A. This is a reflection of the REAL America, and our commitment to our principles. But damn, it will be hard to wait.
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  738. 🤣🤣🤣
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  739. Rudy thought he could abuse two black women from Georgia. These are women who bake cookies and volunteer their time to support their communities. And they have utterly destroyed him. Stomped him like the roach that he is. And I am loving it!😊😊😊
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  740. Gate-keeping by another narcissistic man... surprise, surprise.
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  741. All I can say is: MAGA voters are the ones to blame. They looked at a guy who was convicted of assaulting women, 1/2 a billion in fraud, and more felony convictions than Al Capone. MAGA voters thought it would be a good idea to nominate that criminal for a THIRD time. MAGA voters have no one to blame but themselves.
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  742. What the last 8 years of the US being infected by trumpy has proven is that on average, females have more backbone than males.
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  743. Yay! Back to work!
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  744. Your point is important. We see poll results, but NOTHING about how the numbers were reached. Are they only contacting people with land-line phones?
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  745. Two idiots in the same family. Not unusual.
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  746. Robert, I think violence is unavoidable. We learned that Jan 6. The important thing now is to prepare to WIN the violence. LEO should be gearing up, prepping, planning, activating assets, monitoring known traitors, monitoring the terrorists, and cleaning their weapons.
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  747. Well, if what he says under oath is corroborated by documents I would say he's credible.
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  748. In our system, it is best to just do the right things and let the cards fall where they may.
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  749. I strongly suspect that Trump himself insisted that Deary be on the list, against his attorneys' advice. Trump literally gas-lights himself. He believes that others believe the same bullspit he does, and that's why he thought Dearie would attack our justice system like Cannon did.
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  750. I don’t know man. At this point it sounds like a weak connection. I still can’t wait to see Trump in prison.
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  751. Wow! This is one of the times where the title is not hyperbole. That really is a smack-down!
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  752.  @ecbh8487  I hope so!
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  753. Take polls with a dose of suspicion. Much has changed since 2016.
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  754. Seriously, this is so valuable. Most times after Ben explains things I search for the court rulings or laws to further understand and verify what he tells us.
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  755. i have been saying this for about six months.
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  756. A man who has no worth, but massive cost associated with him.
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  757. The “audit” was conducted in 60 court cases, and completed in December of 2020. The jury is going to be reminded of that many times. So good luck, buddy.
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  758.  @adamyoung480  I respect your position, but are you aware that just this morning the Supreme Court issued a ruling making racial gerrymandering in South Carolina stand? Every day that citizens can be forced to birth their rapist’s seed is a life-destroying day.
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  759.  @mcelf168  RE: Timid: politicians are human. They suffer from the same thing most humans suffer from, and that is denial of reality. They have it in mind that somehow we’re going to return to what we were as both a society and nation. And with that in mind, they don’t want to invite Republicans to respond in kind when they are in power. I am going to vote for Joe, but his actions indicate he thinks he is managing the nation through a painful chapter. He doesn’t recognize what we once were is gone forever.
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  760.  @adamyoung480  Also, I think we need to be discussing that possibility of a ‘slippery slope‘. What is it? What could go wrong? Let’s debate and flesh out the idea and the pitfalls. The number of idiots on the internet is obvious. But there are a lot of smart people too. Let’s hear their input. And remember, no matter what happens to Felon J. Trump from this point on we will NOT ever return to “normal”. That is just not possible.
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  761.  @mollyhackman4910  "We will break free of your corruption..." The MAGA will NEVER break free of self-induced hallucinations. MAGA enjoy feeling aggrieved, and have made Don Quixote look like a rational pillar of logic and lucidity.
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  762. Oh. My. God. MT got Lev!!!😮
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  763.  @them0ther  Cass: nah. She worked for evil, and initially committed perjury. Nancy: nah. She blocked the ban on Congressmen trading stocks.
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  764. Can you imagine if BLM attacked the US Capitol and tried to assassinate the House Speaker and the VP?
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  765. I suspect this isn't just an idiotic impulse statement from "Q-bert". I suspect a think-tank / focus group decided that the exceptional bond we feel with our pets could be leveraged. I don't think it will sway any more voters to their crime syndicate, because they already have 100% of the Dunning-Kruger crowd.
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  766. There are no smart legal professionals left that have not distanced themselves from the would-be dictator. The dregs are what is left.
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  767. Why am I not surprised? Conservatives know almost nothing about everything they care about.
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  768. Not yet. Joe and the Dems need to restore the trust in the Supreme Court, codify the right to medical treatment for women, end Gerrymandering, and re-establish and codify voting rights to both citizens, and those citizens who have paid their debt to society and victims. Until then, they have much more work to do.
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  769.  @waltsnow1762  let’s hear that number again. 81 million, and that is before trumps people attack the US capital, and Trump stole top-secret documents. That’s who would’ve thought.
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  770. This is a good question. I wonder if that 'sign-out sheet' is where some of their probable cause came from? Maybe that's one of the redactions.
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  771.  @meadowfjordside2825  5 people murdered, a dozen seriously injured, and your input is to both-sides this?! Get bent, d-bag.
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  772. I think it's time to recognize that even if we do nothing, that is in and of itself a decision. With that in mind, let's make the right decision. When would it become appropriate to take preemptive action? Grim, yes. But innocent adults and children are being slaughtered. It's not going to stop by itself. 😠😠😠
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  773. Yes I do, and no I don’t. The ignorance of my youth is not something to be celebrated or retained. When I was younger, this word did not exist. but I can clearly remember that the people did. We did not understand those people, and we had only a couple of words to identify them. Again, ignorance, cruelty, and brutality are unnecessary. In-human. Un-Christ like. Un-civilized.
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  774.  @mja91352  you have formed your question incorrectly. Laws exist to serve our society. Our society does not exist for the purpose of complying with laws. Your question implies a lack of understanding for the purpose of laws.
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  775. NPR says the guy's name was Ricky Shiffer, 42,
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  776. “Best in the world” is not equal to fast.
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  777. The smart lawyers and paralegals have left at this point. Only the "useful idiots" are left, and they are not always "useful".
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  778. Have you seen the economic numbers released today? Biden is turning this economy around.
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  779. Isn’t that the guy that put a $10,000 bounty on women’s heads if they get an abortion?
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  780. Dems were going to take it anyway, but sure.
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  781. So, does that mean we need to form a church with principles against straight white men?
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  782. They are going to rule in his favor on the special master, but all is not lost. Yes, the Supreme Court will uphold and possibly even block documents that would convict Trump of espionage. However, the obstruction of justice case seems to be unassailable.
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  783. If trump can't handle two "so called journalists" and one "DEI hire", he certainly can't handle Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea ganging up on him. They think they are making excuses for trump, when they are actually saying he's not up to the job.
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  784. Excellent news. Get him Ms. Willis!
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  785.  @RW8888w4k  i’m not so sure Peter. There is some precedent established when the Supreme Court blocked the January 6 committee’s subpoena for evidence on trumps insurrection. That does not mean Trump is not going to prison, it just may not be for espionage.
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  786. I am very unhappy to say it, but you are correct.
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  787. Raise your hand if you think within six weeks of the election Trump will be indicted?
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  788. Oh my! I have the vapors!
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  789.  @nakedreef  It is a possibility. I moved into a new place recently and bought a new super-duper TV. New place, new city, higher crime rate than before. On night two and at 2 AM, a male voice booms in my home "Sorry, something went wrong!" My TV was off, but it lost internet connection during an update. It took me three frightening nights to figure out what was happening. Hats off to Sony Bravia for invigorating night terrors.
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  790.  @JaniceHotchkiss  Trump’s toilet spied on him for years. That’s why he had it plated in gold.
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  791. Ratslennburger?
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  792. John Wilks Booth. John Wayne Gacy. Lee Harvey Oswald. Mark David Chapman. James Earl Ray. It's time to refer to the orange stain as DONALD JOHN TRUMP.
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  793. Ben, you say that Trump will not testify because he is a coward. I think he will because he’s an idiot. I believe that his lawyer told him the only way he would take this case is if trump promised not to take the stand. I believe that Tacopina will withdraw from the case if Trump takes the stand or at least try to withdraw.
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  794. I saw that. What an absolute moron. How did we survive with Trump at the helm?
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  795. I am starting to think that Republicans are like sharks. They don't have a concept of wrong or right, they just do what they do.
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  796. Reich Wingers can get bent.
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  797. Honesty- no matter what.
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  798. Lock up every single one of them.
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  799. Or the sex shop.
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  800. RE David Pecker: I heard that guy is a real d...
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  801. Not more than 439 times. Dangerous to upstage the Orange Jesus.
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  802. Bingo. These people are: Malignant, self-absorbed, delusional, dishonest, and incompetent. You don't want to do business with people like that.
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  803. This is HUGE!!!!!
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  804. This is the MAGA brain defect on display.
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  805. Money is not enough. Make them pay 5% of gross annual revenue to each victim. Then, daily retractions in the amount of 20X the number of infractions committed, and no more than 3 retractions per day. Make them say daily over and over that they reported false news. 1 infraction = 7 days of admitting false reporting. Credit to user Planet Earth for the core idea.
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  806. For what? Let's not jump to conclusions of misconduct when we have only evidence of inexperience. Let's not become what the MAGA fascists say we are.
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  807. Straight ticket, plus each race where there is only a Republican candidate running I will be writing in a Democrat's name. I want to keep Republican vote totals aligned with how disgusted I am with what they have done to our neighbors, or institutions, and our liberties.
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  808. Do you think it is possible that the judge suspects this will be a key event in history, and she asked questions she wanted answered on the record so the MAGA morons could learn?
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  809. The corrupt ones are on the Supreme Court. This judge cited Brett Kavanaugh‘s opinion when the January 6 committee subpoenaed evidence on trumps insurrection. The whole thing is wrong, but what the judge did isn’t proof of her corruption. It is proof she deferred to an existing ruling from the Supreme Court. I really don’t like this, but let’s not become unreasonable. Let’s give our justice system an opportunity to complete its work.
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  810. Much, Much worse. Check other news sources. CIA is losing informants and covert agents at an accelerated pace.
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  811.  @prettyacct  Any defense team could make the argument that it is their duty to review every single letter of the information to provide their client a competent defense. And they would be right. Trump IS going to delay, and in spite of how badly I want Trump tried right now, I also love our (flawed) judicial system. He is entitled to his defense. Even if we all know it's really more about delaying.
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  812. What a relief! I had the video player set to 75% speed, and at first I thought Ben was having a stroke!
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  813. Jeebus- that infomercial sounded like a suicide note. Listen again.
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  814. Interesting. 😮
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  815. It seems that narcissism is a common trait in those who become entangled with Trump. Perhaps they think they are special, and it won't happen to them.
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  816. She will win the election, no doubt. The question is will the MAGA on these state election boards succeed in blocking the peaceful transfer of power?
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  817. They will try, for sure.
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  818.  @alexandersupertramp7353  I love your positivity, but MAGA will still say it was: faked, false, staged, untrue, edited, taken out of context, and not as bad as what the Dems / Joe/ Hillary / Hunter has done.
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  819. Our system of justice needed the Congress to make the Jan 6 report public before they were shamed into action.
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  820. Radical MAGA are not a legitimate political party.
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  821. Two things I am wondering about: 1. All parties hold back a "bombshell" against other candidates until a chosen time close to election day. 2. Why did the DOJ make very little progress on the Jan 6 investigation until Trump announced, and Jack Smith was appointed? I remember that there was friction between the Jan 6 committee and the DOJ during the hearings. I wonder if we are going to be told that the Biden administration had been slow-walking both Jan 6 and the stolen documents? That would surely hurt the turn out for Biden, especially if there appeared to be some truth to the allegation. Regardless, when this is finished I want to know why both the Jan 6 insurrection and the stolen documents cases took so long to begin moving forward.
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  822. I was hoping Trump would use that power to deflect the hurricane, but once again he let us down.
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  823. They are mad that they called Harris a "DEI hire" last week, then that DEI hire whipped trump on national TV.
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  824. They don't. Fox News and other dishonest entertainers keep telling them it is. When you hear a lie often enough, you believe it.
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  825. I would say “good”, but it seems like too little, too late.
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  826. It does surprise me that some of these Republican National Committee "reporters" are not aware they are collectively peddling lies.
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  827. Absolutely. A Judge would be a fool not to seek advice off the record from a mentor in a case that will be in the history books for generations.
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  828. I can't get over the shooting in GA. Republicans: Governor, state legislature, local Sheriff, and local school board. Their plan was to have armed officers in school. The two officers ran toward danger and prevented additional violence, like we hoped they would. Thank you to the officers! But THIS was their plan? Republican governed community from top to bottom, and their plan worked as well as it possibly could, yet there are parents at this very second with their hearts ripped out as they make final arrangements for their babies....😭😭😭😭😭😭
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  829. tRump is out on bail in four courts. He can’t tell Nikki Haley from Nancy Pelosi. Turn your caps lock off and watch.
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  830. Go easy here. The judge has done no harm to our country aside from requiring the DOJ to respond, and making people like me and you a little nervous. And as MT and others have pointed out, the DOJ took advantage of the opportunity in their response to clarify their case to the American People.
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  831. For sure. But is there anything that we can legally do about it?
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  832. Well, maybe. Or maybe not. Let us remember that while Trump won the electoral college vote, he lost to a disastrous candidate named Clinton when it came to the popular vote. Then he lost the house, the Senate, and the White House. And this month’s midterms elections didn’t reflect Trump’s anointing very well either.
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  833.  @michaelbeavis2632  Oh, they have the laptops. ALL of them! But no one can see them. They are really bad, so bad they can never see the inside of a court room.
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  834.  @michaelbeavis2632  The tunnel Under Comet Ping Pong Pizzeria, right?
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  835. Zero sympathy. She put lives in danger. She posed clear risk of serious harm to others. She was WARNED. Good shoot.
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  836. Affirmative action for the old white guy. Meanwhile, they call Harris "a DEI hire".
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  837. Evidence and Fact based.
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  838. If she does not recuse herself unprompted, she will further divide our nation. Think about it: If she plays this trial straight down the middle, Trump will be convicted and Republicans will see the judicial system as "rigged". If she appears to favor Trump, the sane majority of the nation will see the judicial system as broken. If she appears to favor the prosecution, both Republicans AND sane Americans will see the judicial system as broken. No matter how you look at this, Cannon is putting her own ego ahead of the credibility of our judicial system.
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  839. I listen earnestly to the MAGA traitors when they speak. I am beginning to believe there is a wide-spread delusional component to this. Maybe even psychosis? Rudy seems to truly believe what he says. Judge Cannon (unprompted) issued an order based on what she saw the night before on Fox News. Ashli Babbitt could have easily seen the gun pointed at her chest, but she climbed through the window anyway. After losing 60 court cases, many MAGA still profess to believe the 2020 election was stolen (but only the Presidential race). I am sure SOME are simply disingenuous, but many may actually be suffering from psychosis.
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  840. Everything he touches turns to shit.
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  841. I don't know you, and you don't know me. But I will also do whatever it takes to end this madness. After we elect Harris and Coach, the Democratic party better have a plan to fix the SCOTUS. We will never be the same after this insanity, and anyone who can't understand that will just be in our way.
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  842. Well I don’t think they were there to be a pain in the butt. I think it’s worse than that. I think they were there to try to curtail freedom of speech.
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  843. The evening he is indicted / arrested. Whatever day that is, raise a glass with friends and family. Take selfies and post that all over the net. Massive celebrations on the day of his arrest is probably the most powerful thing we can possibly do on such an historical day. We must make indictment day a household term, to be superseded only by conviction day.
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  844. They were watching it “cyberly”?
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  845. Thank you for the pure gold, I will be using that!
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  846. Felonies huh? No more voting!
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  847. Of course she did. She cheated! She practiced in advance what she was going to talk about. She tricked Trump into talking about his crowd size. She had economic proposals that she created in ADVANCE. She came in all happy and positive, THEN she promised the American people what she would do for them if elected! Blatant cheating, I tell ya!
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  848. When it results in death? Probably not.
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  849. Still rooting for ATL.
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  850. The incompetence of the Trump RICO gang is the silver lining in my opinion. These people are so delusional and un-skilled their failure is almost certain.
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  851. Biden's speech last night was a call to action for everyone who wants to save our nation from civil war. He specifically said to speak up. We are headed towards an asymmetrical terrorist style civil war. Will that be bombings by people who get away to strike again? How many innocent Americans will be killed? How weakened will we be as a nation? Will our adversaries take the opportunity to harm our interests, or even attack us directly? What will happen to our economy? Will the MAGA scum decide that if they don't get fascism, the USA doesn't get to survive? We have received our call to action. Talk and voting are no longer enough. Search and find companies that support the fascist war machine through advertising. Let them know you will not buy their products if they continue to fund the looming civil war (Fox is my family's focus). Then try to chose products from companies who are not funding the looming violence. Let them KNOW what you are doing, and why. You don't have to be perfect in your product purchases to be effective. And spread the word.
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  852. I don’t mean to take anything away from Jack, but it shouldn’t be that hard. Donald “Rapey” Trump isn’t that bright.
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  853. All the competent people distanced themselves from trumpy long ago.
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  854. Love the comments, people! I am heading over to Faux News to see how they spin this.
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  855. You may not see him convicted, but I promise you you will see him charged. this is a promise.
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  856. Yep. Maybe they will attack the police again. Then, RATTA TAT TAT!
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  857. Too early Jaime. Too soon. DOJ received a clear opportunity to release more data because this judge entertained the motion. Further more, the judge has not yet ruled in a way that hampers our national security review.
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  858. We've known Trump is an idiot for many years.
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  859. And criminal.
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  860. Man, Repubs have lost their minds.
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  861. Precedent? Like Roe v. Wade?
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  862. Sounds like justice to me.❤
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  863. What he paid for? So nothing? 😂
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  864. Speak the truth, no matter what.
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  865. Jim, I think some are missing just how funny your post was. Well done!
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  866. I request that the Harris /Walz administration REMEMBER the support of Republicans, and work extra hard to work with these Republicans.
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  867. Count me in. I agreed that Bill Clinton should have been impeached for lying, Hillary lost my vote with that stupid server security breach, and Trump belongs under the prison. This nation does not belong to political parties, it belongs to the people. And we should turn on any politician or news / entertainment source that damages the people's Nation. We should love our country more than our party.
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  868. Never going to happen. It is not in Trump's ability to do so.
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  869. Justice certainly is slow.
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  870. I think they are intentionally botching this process. If the Judge dismisses the motion on the grounds mentioned, Trump and Fox will shout about how Trump can't even get a hearing. It will play favorably to MAGA. I hope the Judge doesn't dismiss the motion.
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  871. Not all of them will. You may already know this, but some may not: Some of the Republican National Committee Media outlets (i.e. News Max and Fox News) are actively policing / moderating their comments section on recently posted videos. They are hiding comments that tend to refute the narrative being delivered to their viewers by the interview / video. You can see this in the mis-match between the number of comments visible in a thread versus the actual number of comments you can read. It is part of how they keep control of the narrative, clearly. If you want to know how this can be done, go to your channel and pull up any comment on your video(s). You will see three dots. Click on that, and you will see how you can control the discussion on YOUR channel.
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  872. Well, I don't think anyone will actually miss him.....
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  873. Wrong. His trailer does not have a basement. The only thing under his bedroom is the cement blocks holding up his home. Well, that and a few dogs.
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  874. Is sanity at hand? Let us hope.
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  875. A useful idiot.
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  876. You may be right about that. Trump may die of old age before he’s ever convicted. But this is still important, and this is still justice. The history books must show a thorough and complete process, and it must show an accurate and unassailable result.
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  877. LOL!
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  878. Ha, this is interesting! Seems like maybe there’s money to be made doing business with Trump. As soon as you see Trump breaking the law, see if there is a reward for blowing the whistle! I know there are numerous laws that do give some whistleblowers a portion of the damages as a reward for coming forward.
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  879. I don’t know, still sounds like crocodile tears to me.
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  880. Last week Fox was calling Harris a "DEI hire". Well that DEI hire WHIPPED trump. Clearly we need more of that sort of thing.
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  881. Holy crap! This is really big news! It seems more and more that the men and women of the DOJ are serious about bringing justice. No matter who it is.
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  882.  @whatyousay9816  I don’t think they do, otherwise they would take care to hide their hands after throwing rocks. Trump going on TV and destroying each defense after raising them is not indicative of cognition.
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  883.  @tjhill4044  I am committed to never again missing even a special election, and never again voting for a Republican. If any political party has EVER earned the death penalty, it is the Republican Party.
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  884. Why? What misconduct? I don't want to become like the MAGA and spew BS without justification...
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  885. I fully support a poison points of view getting a platform. But I do not support those who seek to overturn our democratic processes and institutions.
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  886. Respectfully, most replies to FunLight are derived from a flawed premise: You assume Trump is logical, and capable of choosing paths that will help him avoid the worst possible scenario. He is not. He never has been. He has been surrounded by people who would find ways to keep him out of prison. Those "smart" people are gone. We are seeing what Trump's mental capacity is when no one is around to save him from his own stupidity. Mark my words, Trump will try to turn the SM's order into a political speech, and cause a scene in court.
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  887. Oh yes he did! It was a big, beautiful school. It was a school like no one has ever seen before. Grown men with tears in their eyes come up to tRump all the time and say "Sir, I just want you to know that no one has ever went to school as good as you done".
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  888.  @gingerhickerson5792  He will announce a day or three before his indictment. That way he can say to his idiots that he was only charged because people don't want him to be President again.
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  889. You may be right.
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  890.  @renee6164  What harm?
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  891. I get it.
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  892. Pence, you jack ass! Congress may not have a right to your testimony, but I do! Me! A citizen of this nation, and a voter!
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  893. I will be pissed about that timely failure for many years.
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  894. Well, Presidents have an enforceable obligation to follow and defend the Constitution. Right wingers have abandoned the supreme law of the land, including their attorneys.😮
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  895. Trump and MAGA see the Constitution as a prop, not the foundation or our nation.
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  896. Yes, yes, and YES!
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  897. This guy should change his name to Donald "Gump" Trump, because stupid is as stupid does.
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  898. Trump is a slimy, stupid criminal. Lock him up!
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