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We're going to walk down to the Capitol because you'll never take back our country with weakness.
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It all began before January 6th, 2021.
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We can now project that former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected president of the United States.

Four years ago, Donald Trump incited a violent insurrection at the United States Capitol. The smoke had barely cleared from the Rotunda when Trump and Republican officials began their attempts to rewrite the events of that infamous day.

At MeidasTouch, we knew we had to act swiftly to create a record of what truly happened during the insurrection—moment by moment—so that our history could never be erased. Long before the January 6th Committee began its work, we understood the urgency of documenting this critical chapter. We quickly got to work on a digital short that explored not only the events of January 6th but also what led up to it and its aftermath. The result was a powerful mini-documentary film we call A Coup In Plain Sight.

We are honored to share this film with you now on the Meidas+ Substack. We are in an ongoing battle of information, with right-wing propaganda networks working overtime to distort the truth and brainwash the masses. It’s one thing for people to have access to the facts, but it’s another to ensure that right-wing outlets like Fox News are rendered ineffective in their efforts to neutralize the truth. This is why growing our pro-democracy community is so vital—and why, if you’re able, becoming a paid subscriber is more important than ever.

Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Please enjoy the film, share it widely, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. You can also watch it on YouTube here.

We will never let them erase the truth of January 6th. We will never back down in the face of these anti-democratic forces. Together, we will serve as the guardrails that protect our democracy.

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Bernie Drabik Smith's avatar

Continue to cover this throughout DTs Presidency..

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Public Servant's avatar

January 6 was the worst attack on democracy in our nation's history, as this documentary so clearly shows. Now the insurrectionists are taking power after their failed coup. Government workers will do everything we can do protect our democracy: https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/january-6-worst-attack-on-our-democracy

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Deb Martina's avatar

Thank you

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Sandy Pittinaro's avatar

Thank you for representing us so well. Be safe!💙

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Leah Baum's avatar

Thank you for sharing.

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Pat Russiano's avatar

Can still not digest the fact he was elected again. Whatever was overlooked, not done, done incorrectly, we must understand so it cannot happen again.

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Michel Equality's avatar

It’s simple. It’s the right wing media that fills the voters with fear and deprives them of the truth. Middle America voted for him based on gross misinformation.

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Frank Lara JR's avatar

Agreed! Might also reflect that his "lemmings" are unable to engage in critical thinking

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Carol McCullen's avatar

His win was purchased by musk through " lottery" give aways of 1million dollars,during rallies. Thousands more probably found their way into tight knit,poor Latino communities too.

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Rose Gargiulo's avatar

I'm really having a bad, bad day. I cherish my Meidas community more than ever today

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Patricia Massie's avatar

You are not alone. And, I sure feel better being here, too.

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Cindy Kopacek's avatar

I woke up this morning in tears thinking about what happened 4 years ago today. I feel so helpless and defeated. As a woman in my seventies, I have watched my whole family go from being horrified about the insurrection to "it's really not a big deal." I now have family members that are part of qanon and the worst part is my husband of 53 years, who used to be a Democrat before he started watching Fox News, is now a full blown MAGA.

The same family lives in their own little bubble and will never watch anything that tells the truth. So this is the text I sent out to my whole family today. It was empowering to know that at least I could speak truth to power to my own family and they would have to read it.

4 years ago today we saw it all happen right before our eyes. Trump and his supporters try to overthrow the government of the United States. We watched Trump thugs beat 144 police officers, shitting in the hallways and threatening to hang the vice president. Trump and his minions are trying to erase history and say j6 never happened and that the Insurrections were truly Patriots. We cannot let them rewrite history! Like the holocaust, we will never forget.

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Jen Renzaglia's avatar

Hi Cindy, As difficult as it may be, hold your head up around your family. There is a book called "The Brainwashing of My Dad" that you may want to read. It's also a documentary. The good news from the book is that the dad came back from his right-wing brainwashing--maybe that will happen to some of your family members. I also follow Joyce Vance, Dean Obeidallah, and Thom Hartmann to stay updated with truth and to stay sane. Also, remind your family that Donny is at 49%, not the 51% that was pushed before all the votes were counted--clearly not the will of most Americans. We're all here for you.

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Cindy Kopacek's avatar

Thanks Jen, I have watched the documentary, the brainwashing of my dad. It was really helpful to my daughter and I to know there were other people out there like us. Unfortunately my husband would not watch it. I did notice that it came out in 2015 and so much has changed since then. I see my family go down these rabbit holes and believe all these crazy conspiracies.

I do read several sub stacks and have found them so comforting, but the people that need to read the truth will never tune into them. That is why I found it so empowering when I emailed over 30 of my family members, sent them the video by Midas Touch and my statement from above. "I will Never Forget" They were shocked that old lady Cindy sent the truth but at least they listened.

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ellen casteel's avatar

Whenever I post something like that on my timeline, it is completely ignored by my entire family.......they don't want to see it.....they don't want to hear it.....They believe all the RW lies and BS.....

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Cindy Kopacek's avatar

I hear you Ellen, I don't post anything on Facebook. Because I'm the oldest one in our family, I insist that we communicate via email or a family text group. It's usually just talking about family events. That's why when I wrote about "Never Forget January 6th" I knew they would read it. NOT ONE family member could present any evidence that the whole thing was peaceful. Especially after seeing the video from Midas. Many of these people had never seen actual footage especially if they only watched Fox News.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

Your family sounds like mine. I'm glad you're at least trying to make them remember.

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Lynette Mason's avatar

It is just as I remembered it. Treason! Keep the video in front of everyone.

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Jeff Lazar's avatar

Bravo, Ben and Colleagues.

NEVER FORGET -- A domestic traitor fomented an attack on his own country on January 6, 2020.

Perhaps we should henceforth call that date "Insurrection Day."

Pearl Harbor Day (December 7, 1941) arguably pales by comparison.

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Harriet Romero's avatar

💙 Yes! How does that get done?

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Robin E Ervin's avatar

I like that

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Cynthia Pruitt's avatar

Biden is a very effective president honest integrity and loves USA

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Linda Rey's avatar

He’s a fraud. There’s NO FVCKN WAY he won legitimately.

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Deb Martina's avatar

No. Fuxxing way. Period.

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Carol McCullen's avatar

I agree. His human credit card ,musk,bought it for him.

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Madeline Sehna's avatar

I still canʻt wrap my head around the fact that he was never punished and set to be President in just a couple of weeks!!! Absolutely mind boggling!!!!!!!

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CE's avatar

Too late..they’ve already rewritten it. And today,shamefully, it went largely unremarked in the mainstream media. We re-elected its architect to the office he sought to keep four years ago. He was confirmed today and will be inaugurated in a couple of weeks. Decency lost, oligarchy won.

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Cynthia Pruitt's avatar

Liars taking the house. Shame on9 every Trumper Shame on orange guy he has brain rot under the influence of 666 . Sickness is invading our country

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MJ Delaney's avatar

We will NEVER forget. We will never allow America tro forget.

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Mark's avatar

There was no respect for our Constitution across the board.

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Diane E Bellard's avatar

Good job on telling this story succinctly and effectively. It certainly was a coup in plain site, and they came close to getting away with it. Trump started setting the stage for this months before the 2020 election, claiming that the election was rigged, because he knew he was going to lose. He deserved to lose. The fact that he hasn't been held accountable and was able to ascend to the office of president again is the worst miscarriage of justice in American history. We must continue to be in opposition of his lawlessness and corruption. This is OUR country, not his, and he works for us.

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Adam Knight's avatar

He & Elon doing the rigging.

He said "We'll have it fixed so good. You have to vote again"!

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ellen casteel's avatar

You'll NEVER have to vote again.....

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Adam Knight's avatar

Won't have to vote again...my typo error.

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Sal Teodoro's avatar

You should post this daily throughout the next 4 years. Excellent work. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Lori's avatar

I am SO STRUGGLING with WHY (at least Democrats in Congress) would NOT stand up to BLOCK certification of electoral votes when the person being “certified” (the “Felon”) is CONSTITUTIONALLY DISQUALIFIED!🤷🏻‍♀️. Please help my understanding. I heard NOTHING TRUTHFUL on your podcasts and others that led me to believe it was wrong for “Congress” to block certification. (In fact, I thought Congress, the supposedly EQUAL BRANCH of the Federal Government was the last hope.🤷🏻‍♀️ IF Congress wanted to acknowledge the “supposedly” fair election results WHY didn’t they go through with the 2/3 vote to remove his disqualification? BTW SO many reasons to doubt the “fair” part of this election💁🏻‍♀️ Just one example ⤵️

https://youtu.be/fF22jp2VBJg

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Annie Moore's avatar

Will Trump make Jan 6th a national holiday after he pardons all these criminals? Is there anything to be done? He’s going to sit in our house! Has anyone thought about this? We can’t stop this crazy loon as of now.

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Deb Martina's avatar

Hopefully someone is doing something ‼️

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Harriet Romero's avatar

Hopefully 💙💙💙💙

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Carol McCullen's avatar

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 No one has the balls! No One is doing anything to rescue you!

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Carol McCullen's avatar

Exactly why I voted Blue. As a convicted felon,he is allowed to run but bc he IS A FELON,HE IS DISQUALIFIED! Not 1 Democrat has the balls to support the constitution! We are on the right side,the constitution is written to prevent this very thing. Sorry ass weak political sissies.

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Annie Moore's avatar

“Rescue you”?

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Annie Moore's avatar

I’m a 💙💯🇺🇸as well

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Barbara Gierzak's avatar

Never forget January 6th!

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Patricia Massie's avatar

Eye witnessed on TV. I know what I eye saw. Insurrection. Captained by DJT. Keep shouting. We will be heard.

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Mary Lou Williams's avatar

The fairy tale “Of the people for the people and by the people “ continues to be a joke as of 1/10/25. Thanks American judicial system.

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Jane in NC's avatar

The only day worse than January 6th in recent memory was 9/11. I had the same sick feeling in the pit of my stomach watching it unfold - except this time I was watching a domestic terrorist attack on our country. No amount of whitewashing will the change the verdict of history.

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Black Raven's avatar

Folks, share this substack ad from Meidas Touch far and wide!! Everyone should see it. Share to all of your social media. Share it on X. Share it on the orange mango mussolini social media.. Share, Share, Share! Even if you don't have these accounts, do it as a guest. Just share it. It is extremely important that we DO NOT forget what happened on January 6th, 2021. I, frankly, believe that with all the gerrymandering these republican traitors have done pulled this win for the felon. This is why, to me, he will always be illegitimate. He does not deserve the title of president. He is a disgrace and continues to be a threat to all humanity.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

I agree. Gerrymandering and voter suppression laws won it for most of the Republicans that got elected.

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Robin E Ervin's avatar

I will never forgive DT or his followers for this travesty

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Diane Newman's avatar

"We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore," he(trump) said.

Also the 14 amendment -

trump will swear to uphold the constitution! An insurrectionist can not be president.

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ramona j's avatar

We all know this. Don't forget his invite. Jan 6, be there. Will be wild! So Guilty . But no justice. Terrible day.

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ramona j's avatar

I can't watch today. To have had to see it happen is stuck in my head forever. I have no words for how AMERICA let all this happen.

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kimberleyscotland's avatar

How the hell is this Orange Toad not in prison.. He's a bloody disgrace to America and decent Americans..

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Diane E Bellard's avatar

Our country is a huge embarrassment for not only allowing him to get away with it but for also re-electing him. I

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Jane Alynn's avatar

The facts must be shown every day to wake up those who are sleepwalking! Repetition is key.

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Janet's avatar

Im crying for our country and my couple of maga family members who believe his BS

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Janet Roy's avatar

I’m mostly disgusted as like you-my husband is a trumper😥🤬. It’s so freaking hard and have to find something to do on the 20th as he’ll have it on f___g news all day and night. I will leave the house for the “rally” on the 19th🤦‍♀️😵‍💫 but 20th will be a bigger challenge.

Can only speak about family/surface issues as it is. Hope we make it 4 years🥺

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Mickey Peterson's avatar

Friggin' magas see this in a really warped way. Thank you meidastouch for Truth, Justice & the American Way!!!!

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Danita Hamilton's avatar

They may forget but I will never forget that day. They can sugarcoat it as much as they want too. But I will never forget coming home on that day thinking I was going to see the results of that very close race in Georgia of Warnock and Ossoff against Maga Perdue and Loeffler. And saw that all over tv this day was a day evil invaded the capital. And God Bless All the officers who protected the traitors who say this day was peaceful and just want to forget about it. The True Americans know what happened on that violent insurrection day.

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ET's avatar

Don’t ever let people forget👍

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Linda Drake's avatar

You are doing a great job.thank you.

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Adam Knight's avatar

Can't watch today.

Far to painful.

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Patricia Massie's avatar

Me either. Went out and shoveled snow for the neighbors Dem and Repub alike.

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BonC13's avatar

We must NEVER let the world and this country forget what the traitor-in-chief and his cult did. It is bad enough that we are the laughing stock of the world because that traitor has never been held accountable for his actions but was allowed to run again and get re-elected to the very office he betrayed and then physically trashed as he sneaked out of town out of town like the pathetic ungracious loser he was and still is, instead of being an adult and participating in the peaceful transfer of power.

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Michael Westerland's avatar

We look forward to and appreciate Meidas Touch the way we once, years ago, appreciated WaPo.and the NYT. Now those papers are gone and fading into irrelevance because MT has overtaken and shown them to be false; This channel of *all of us* is gonna keep on growing!

A suggestion:

With all trump's promises/threats to use the U.S. military for one evil thing or another, may i suggest you dig up all the slurs he's made against our troops, put an essay or brief video together, and put it in heavy rotation on all of the MT channels.

Rub the bastard's nose in it, and don't let his fanboys ever forget or call it fake news! Shout out to all here!

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Susan Perine's avatar

Thank you!!! We can never normalize or diminish the tragic horror of the attempt to destroy our electoral process by INSERTING THROUGH VIOLENCE a candidate that LOST!! We were not prepared for this atrocity then. Now we must remain ready for the unthinkable!! The inauguration of this same inciter on the very ground where violent attacks against our Capital Police occurred is appalling. Never forget!!! Never Normalize!!!!!

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Filomena's avatar

I will never forget that day and it is always embedded in my mind. The fact that this country re-elected DJT is beyond my apprehension. Kamala Harris certified the election win with grace. I is the anniversary of the insurrection and it is ironic that today it is snowing, as Americans have gotten snowed.

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EcstaticRationalist's avatar

Today is a good day to download the report of the Jan. 6 committee, before Trump has it removed. https://www.govinfo.gov/collection/january-6th-committee-final-report

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Diane E Bellard's avatar

Good reminder! Thanks! We should also do that with Jack Smith's final special counsel report if it ever gets published. We have a right to know what evidence he had of Trump's criminal activity.

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Jorge Sylvester's avatar

Thanks for your commitment to TRUTH!

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Crystal's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Harriet Romero's avatar

Dear All Meidas, I am at a volunteer commitment now so won’t get a chance to watch the documentary. But as soon as I get home that’s the first thing I will do.

In the meantime Thank you. This is such a difficult day for me. The impending inauguration….and having to see/listen to all the maga pundits about trump 😫. So grateful for you guys 💕💙💙💙💙💙👳🏻‍♀️

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Expose NRA: Remember Mass shootings in USA. Don’t stop reporting!

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Expose Wall Street 2008 financial crisis each year. Educate Americans! Elania Tempertantrump can’t stop you. Someone else will pick up the torch!

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Janet Roy's avatar

As much as this hurts-it’s so well put together, guys. Please stay safe-we really need you now more than ever.

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Marijane Mercer's avatar

I own my hate for this regime....and hope to transform this feeling into pure kindness and compassion ....I wish and pray for this for of our MightyMeidas. I don't want us to hurt ourselves.

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Donna Wilson's avatar

I watched this excellent film. Then, as the four year anniversary approached, I posted the link on Facebook noting that there was no Democratic commentator, just the words and clips of the planners and protesters. I've happily lived in Connecticut for 19 years, but most of my Facebook friends are from rural Pennsylvania. Not a single comment or even a reaction! FAFO It breaks my heart for the Capitol Police and other law enforcement officers who stood tall that these scumbags will be pardoned!

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Jackie Naylor's avatar

Thank you for this film. I never want to forget that day. & the emotional turmoil I experienced watching it unfold. I wanted Trump treated like the criminal he is - instead he gets another chance to finish destroying this country.

Please continue your channel, call them out, tell the truth. You are true patriots💙✌️

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Joan Haber's avatar

Thank you for all you are doing. There are so many of us who feel exactly as you do.

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Gina's avatar

Wow ! I knew they were corrupt, I did not know the full extent! This is great.

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edward schmidt's avatar

If Trump believes that he won the 2020 election, then the 22nd Amendment dictates that he not be allowed to run again. It says nothing about serving in the office.

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Deb Martina's avatar

I'm still in denial and processing. How could this be happening?

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Dennis W.'s avatar

SO SAD! SO SAD!

4 years ago on January 6th 2021 and right after Biden's win of the election on November 5th 2020, it became total chaos!! Yes, this video is excellent... but, tooo late!!! Today Trump was certified today to continue his chaos, that he left in 2020. SO SAD!!!!!!!!

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Molly Burns's avatar

This needs to be kept in the forefront.

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Ellen From NJ's avatar

Question: Will this be aired on television? Will anyone see this besides the Meidas faithful?

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Kerry F Meehan's avatar

Keep up the great work; we need you

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Janice Laz- Romo's avatar

Thank you! Please continue to cover this violent attack continually. I hope it will be in history books with the picture of that monster who incited it watching it with satisfaction on TV.

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US Taxpayer's avatar

The American Dream has become a nightmare.

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Tony Bueno's avatar

trump the clown and con artist

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US Taxpayer's avatar

Expose him annually - each January 6th. USA Tienemen Square.

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deebie14@telus.net.'s avatar

I like Meidas Touch Network they are pro democracy. They telling the truth and facts only. So I support the Meidas Touch Network keep it up.

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Eileen's avatar

Thank you for this. A horrible episode in our nation's history. It should be watched every January 6, 2025 and every year untill he is out of office.

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Elin Hanley's avatar

As sad and angry as we may all be on this awful anniversary, imagine how hard it must be for the officers who were gravely injured and saw the chaos with their own eyes.

To quote John Proctor in The Crucible: Hold to the truth!

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Carol McCullen's avatar

Enjoy the film? Share the film!? It's upsetting,full of hate & violence, I remember from witnessing it unfold! It literally makes me sick to my stomach & fills me with impotent rage! You are preaching to the choir brother! Wrong audience

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Still Learning's avatar

You could send it to MAGA acquaintances to remind them of the truth.

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Robert Ellisor's avatar

We cannot step back or stand down every! Too much at stake for and liars want their goddam lies to live

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Adam Knight's avatar

As A14-S3 is self disquliflying & 2/3rds of each house HAVE NOT voted to remove the Disqualification.

The Disqualification stands.

End Tranz!

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Susan  Cochran's avatar

Dear Ben Meiselas,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share a deeply felt idea that I believe could make a profound impact on our nation. As someone who admires the work of MeidasTouch in pushing for political integrity and accountability, I feel compelled to suggest a potential partnership that could bring real change to American politics.

The idea is simple yet powerful: a campaign based on the principle of “Country Over Party.” Adam Kinzinger has demonstrated time and again his willingness to stand up for what is right, regardless of party affiliation. I truly believe that if he were to run for President alongside Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, the two of them could form a leadership team that transcends partisan divides and inspires hope in the hearts of many Americans.

Senator Kelly’s experience as a combat pilot, astronaut, and current senator, combined with Adam Kinzinger’s military service and his courage in challenging political norms, could offer a unique and powerful vision for our country—one that prioritizes integrity, service, and the well-being of all Americans. The idea of a campaign focused on unity, bipartisanship, and restoring trust in our government could resonate deeply with voters who are tired of the polarization and gridlock that have plagued our political system.

I believe this ticket has the potential to inspire people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum. A campaign focused on the values of honesty, collaboration, and putting country first could bring much-needed healing to a divided nation. It would offer voters a choice rooted in service, not self-interest, and in leadership based on principles, not politics.

I hope you will consider this idea and the impact it could have on our country. I look forward to seeing where your leadership continues to take us, and I truly believe that the future of our nation could be brighter with leaders like Adam Kinzinger and Senator Mark Kelly at the helm.

Thank you for your time, and for your continued dedication to the service to the Meidas Mighty and this country.

Sincerely,

Susan Cochran

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Justize4all's avatar

There has to be way to get this man removed!

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San's avatar

How do I switch to paid subscription?

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Rita Brengle's avatar

This is so good! Thank you and I hope it gets hundreds of millions views!

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Billy Blackned's avatar

Alan Dershowitz is lying again…op-ed piece. Siding with Trump again.

Look for it.

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Stephen McAlister's avatar

Please reach out to Jessica Denson and show some appropriate respect after giving a valiant effort at acknowledging the Elephant in the political room when you and others were not willing to acknowledge the right to protest a blatant disregard for the Constitution by the Supreme Court and by the Republican Party at large. Smearing her or allowing others to smear her on your platform is not useful or appropriate. We as citizens will need to step up with a symphony of voices. Hers was just as valid as yours. The fact that Supreme Court Justices are violating their oaths to the Constitution does not mean that we at citizens have to be silent to the fact that the Constitution is crystal clear about how to deal with a disqualified individual.

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Dean Wiederin's avatar

It's a lot harder to govern than get elected. They are having their day in the sun but it's a short winter day.

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BenefitHumanity's avatar

I wonder who the F* more powerful than elon & trump are forcing this hitler backed movement globally. elon & trump are to got damn dumb, or stupid to try an turn our world's reality fascist. Open our eyes toward the true agenda for humanity. This is no longer being paranoid. This conspiracy now appears real folks.

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Kate Griffith's avatar

Democrats won't be storming the Capitol.

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Scott Bump's avatar

gosh it puts a pit in your stomach, doesn't it? How could any person do something like that? what a vulgar filthy piece of scrunchy pungent slime!! ugh! how could voters ignore this?

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Scott Bump's avatar

maybe they didn't and simply blindly followed! no need for a question mark zombie fools!!

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Fabrications's avatar

There needs to be a thirty second visual broadcast each evening that is representative of the insurrection that occurred on 6 January 2021. Let the lies be countered with truths.

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Linda's avatar

Excellent condensation of the horrific events that Trump and his minions incited on our democracy! In seeing and hearing it again, it STILL shocks me...And what continues to shock me is how the GOP politicians who quickly spoke out AGAINST Trump after the insurrection like Mitch McConnell and Lindsay Graham (to name just 2) saying he should NEVER be near the presidency again, did a complete 180 only 2 years later AGAIN supporting this blatantly obvious CRIMINAL in continuing his continued coup of lying, and delusional conspiracy theories..The GOP has NO backbone for standing up for what is right , no integrity or ethics....and only care about being in power.... I could go on and on. This video should be aired at least once a week while Trump is in office to keep reminding Magas of who he really is...I don't know that they would EVER see the truth, but we have to keep trying!

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Truth.Matters's avatar

I have tried to share this up to Facebook, but I am only seeing it in my manage post as if it’s going right to the deleted bin anybody else?

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Elizabeth Linden's avatar

I’m sick. Elon bought this Election

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Thea Wood's avatar

I looked on your YouTube channel and cannot find this video. Is there a direct video link I can use on social media?

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RDR's avatar

It is unthinkable that the plurality decided to go with this in 2024! Boggles the mind! What can go wrong ?

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Georgia Fisanick's avatar

Please do a mini on the 15th anniversary of the Citizens United decision on January 21, the day after Trump's second inauguration.

That is the key event triggering the oligarchs' assault on decmocracy. It enabled everything that has occurred since. Money is NOT "free speech. "

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Ozzie DeWitt's avatar

It should always be remembered that on January 6th 2025 the Democratic Party handed over the reins of power and governance to the Republican Party in a dignified and sober way. No arguments, no nastiness, no obstructions. Just peacefully transferring responsibilities.

By the same token we should also remember the stark contrast between this transfer and the disgraceful behaviour of the MAGA Republicans on the previous transfer and that should never be forgotten or forgiven.

It also illustrates vividly the difference between those that value democracy and the American Way and those who don't. Those who refuse to accept the realities of life and those too ignorant to care.

Democrats now have the moral high ground even in defeat. Democrats have shown dignity even in defeat. Democrats will continue to show those higher moral standards and eventually will win again.

Believe in your values and believe in America and everyone will win again.

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Mike's avatar

Continued BAD memories that Americans would NEVER forget yet could of put behind them yet they voted this pond scum back in office! WTF IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE? THIS ALL COULD OF BEEN BEHIND US BUT NO, AMERICANS IN THE MIDWESTERN STATES ARE UNEDUCATED, brain dead, lazy people whom are so GULABLE, IGNORANT and plain stupid to put a convicted felon as our PRESIDENT? REALLY? F___ING IDIOTS!

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Katrina Billings's avatar

Thank you for the reminder. I just watched your mini-documentary A Coup In Plain Sight and was sickened to my stomach thinking this brigade of charlatans and crooks will be in charge again for the next 4 years...praying for you all across the pond. Having said that with Musk poking his nose in UK politics it seems we're all in this together :( I'm still hoping that Meidas Touch grows a UK branch next :)

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Gregory Del Giudice's avatar

What a let down for this country. They elected this orange buffoon to wreak havoc on our country once again. This time he has no guard rails to keep him in line. On January 6 his supporters still cheer for the insurrection that he caused and is still not accountable for his actions. Instead he is rewarded with the presidency once again to steal, pillage, and rape our country of our democracy. It's just horrible what 49% of this country did. Even when they get a taste of his crazy policies they still cheer for him. Maga morons till the end, so sad to see.

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Natalie's avatar

I...man, this is hard to say - I kinda think too many people are being naive about what's heading your way. All the best to you all. ❤️

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Mickey's avatar

Those of us who believe in the truth must continue to talk about that day and not allow the liars and fools who spread that BIG LIE about the election results and keep alive the memories- because now that the criminal has returned and has planned to gut the Constitution… We The People MUST and WILL stand up for the truth of that horrific day caused by a 4 year old crybaby who never learned HOW to lose.

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Mirna A's avatar

Sorry MeidasTouch Network loved "A Coup in Plain Sight"!

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Mirna A's avatar

We loved it. What better way to describe what occurred on J6. "A Coup insight " is detailed, informative and truthful. Thank you MeidasTouch Touch Network for creating this documentary.

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Bea Cardea's avatar

How deeply are your messages reaching people in the 'Red Bubble' who voted for Trump? Or, are you just reaching the blue voters?

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Barbara Laman's avatar

The film dies when I try to share it. Can you fix, please?

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Ken Sheetz's avatar

We launched this J6.

-l-WHAT IF.... Joe Biden of another Trumpiverse was tripping on mushrooms and decided, "Hell No, Trump cheated and Mar-A-Lago is his prison until I prove it...." Live NOW!! Please Listen/Read/Share--Chapter 1: Shroom and Gloom https://trumpsfeverdream.com

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John Wachuta's avatar

Just think for a moment of all of the things that happened that day all because he didn’t like loosing an election. Kind of mind boggling don’t you think !!!

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Colt Stewart's avatar

Trump is now just bobble-head. Watch him with his billionaire buddies and his key staff members. He is much more senile than Ron Reagan was in his second term. Will we survive? I just don't know.

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John Wachuta's avatar

The saddest thing about Jan 6th is the brave officers who tried to protect these gutless politicians lost their lives that day. All the damage and injuries on that day just doesn’t seem to bother these maga nut jobs. There isn’t much more to say about this because they just want it to go away. I sure don’t like the direction this country is headed and all the harm that this administration will do through out the world. It’s going to get ugly come Jan 20. God bless this country. !!!

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Colt Stewart's avatar

Thanks. I also shared Ron's list of the 93 videos from Agenda 47. Excellent work. Please keep it up.

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Ms. Terry's avatar

NEVER Forget!

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Debbie's avatar

I’ve tried to sign in and share to FB the documentary several times and am blocked😡

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Mar Se's avatar

Thank you for all your contributions! It is certainly keeping me sane when thinks feel uncertain. I'll subscribe to the paid version once I get back to work. I just had an unexpected layoff at Christmas. Fingers crossed for that job! Thank goodness I saved $$ for times like this!

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Romell Reed's avatar

Thank you Meidas Touch for your comprehensive, accurate compilation of a coup in plain sight, which is exactly what happened on January 6, 2021. It's hard to believe any American could be a part of this and certainly not an ELECTED PRESIDENT!!! It's even more unbelievable that hundreds of other elected government officials would spend years afterwards worshipping a treasonous, racist criminal and enabling him to be re-elected to president again!!

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Madam Geoffrin's avatar

I appreciate your work but I couldn’t get through the video. It left me steaming with anger. Like others here, I can’t abide the look, the sound, the syntax of that POS. I can’t abide the craven cowardice of the GOP. Only a fool would still think the GOP respects or admires that Biden/Harris are participating in the peaceful transfer of power. It’s not that they shouldn’t, it’s just way past time to acknowledge what the GOP is.

So keep up the work. I hope we can stop talking about that POS soon.

And I am not sure I will ever forgive the American voters for handling the keys back to the POS.

Greed, fear and, yes, stupidity.

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Debbie E's avatar

Never let up on this. Every time he squawks about the "political hostages" this video should be shared. Every single time anyone claims this was a "peaceful" protest, show this video. I've shared this with all of my family and friends who refuse to denounce the traitor in chief.

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Marsha Medina's avatar

Thank you for keeping truth out there!

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Ruth Johnson's avatar

Great job, Ben! Thanks, this will get "the Undecideds" attention.

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Brigitte's avatar

From Europe (Dutch living in Germany): No matter how hard they try to rewrite history, they will never succeed. Because not only Americans but the whole world saw in real time what happened on Jan 6. We were waiting in front of our television screens for the police to come and arrest trump on the spot. As this didn't happen we waited for days to hear the news of his arrest. Unfortunately until today this insurrectionist has not seen a jail cell from the inside. But as I said already: The world will NEVER forget this stain on american history.

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Daniela Fabbian's avatar

I’m so disheartened today. How did he become president again? How are all his crimes wiped away? Why is Elon taking over and sticking his stupid nose in every country’s business? I am Canadian, so Justin Trudeau resigning has left me shook, and if something like Jan 6th cannot keep the bad guys out, I don’t know what will. I just am feeling really pissed off, and I hate seeing the bad guys win. That’s what it feels like. The bad guys are winning. Sorry to be negative Meidas Mighty… it’s the MTN that keeps me informed and I love being part of this amazing community. I think I just need to sleep on it

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Pete Lo's avatar

Great job, hopefully it gets shown all over and on other platforms........never forget!!

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Ron Riley's avatar

Thank you for putting this together. It should be shown to everyone who voted for the traitor.

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Anon's avatar

Just think, whatever bad happens from now on for four years and beyond magot will blame on Biden.

Literally everything. Another pandemic, war, extreme weather, prices going up...all will be Biden's fault. Don't ever think magots will wake up or ever blame their orange god. They are completely ensorcelled, like orcs in Lord of the Rings.

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Joyce's avatar

Powerful video. Excellent documentation of the Coup attempt.

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Mariana Gabel's avatar

Great work! Thank you for creating this video showing what really happened. 💙 💙 💙

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Teresa G's avatar

Sorry you had to put the orange blob on your site again

I am beyond words with all the shenanigans going on in our country right now

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Shantha Smith's avatar

His campaign people helped put together slates of illegal electors and and illegal electoral votes. No one has been held accountable for trying to steal our votes - our democracy. It cannot be forgotten. They must be held accountable. They are traitors and must be shunned by all patriotic Americans.

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Julie's avatar

Unbelievable! Never in my lifetime did I expect to see January 6th 2021 unfold before our eyes & then 4 years later, the instigator, of this horrific event, become confirmed as president elect. 😡😡

I’m angry…at the voters that didn’t show up, the voters that voted for trumpty, & the voters that didn’t like Harris so they voted for trumpty. I don’t hate any of them (well maybe trumpty). I’m angry… how could trumpty be ‘above the law’? How could so many drop the ball & leave ordinary citizens exposed to the crazy that is sure to follow?

Let’s all be proactive & resist.. this is our country & our democracy. We are going to fight for it.

Thank you Mighty Meidas for being a place to voice our concerns & share our thoughts with like minded people. Stay safe & stay strong everyone.

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Sheilawallace's avatar

Thank you for this.

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Cathy Delia's avatar

Every time I see that footage I get so angry. And when people try to explain it as anything other than an insurrection, I get even angrier. Republicans try to call it a peaceful protest. If they are seeing the same footage I am seeing, they must have a very distorted sense of reality. Trump calls it a day of love which is true for him because his followers did it because they love him. I wonder if the main stream media will air any of this footage today to remind people of the horror that took place 4 years ago. I doubt it. Americans should never be allowed to forget what happened that day. It's sad that so many have. Otherwise, why would they have voted for Trump.

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Y.B.TheTeacher's avatar

I urge you to don't lose hope. The certification is merely to show the people that this administration is holding up the constitution but Donvict will not be inaugurated president 2025. There will be overwhelming evidence for it to be overturned. He'll give a wanna be inauguration rally because he knows he's caught.

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Susan's avatar

What makes me laugh is that guy with the eye patch literally did it to himself 😜

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Janet Roy's avatar

I must admit I have never in my life hated anyone.(other than my rapist) But I will always despise and hate this creature and his face, voice and brainless comments that hurt so many so much. I’d much rather my pup was the President as this devil is the most evil pig I’ve ever known of!

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Donna Wilson's avatar

I'm so sorry, Janet that you experienced the trauma of rape.

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Janet Roy's avatar

I appreciate you. It’s been a long time but having this happen just means that more will suffer without any accountability at all. Just so brokenhearted.

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Donna Wilson's avatar

I agree with you, Janet. Sexual assault on women and girls seems to be acceptable behavior with Trump and too many of his cronies. These are not leaders; they are trash. Let's hope that there will be more justice going forward.

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Scott Bump's avatar

ha ha my pup would bite him!! certain of it!!

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Janet Roy's avatar

Thank you🌹

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Scott Bump's avatar

I hate to think I"m a hater ! :-) but just for calling the WW1 buried Soldiers" losers and suckers" I'd gladly do a straight on jab to his nose for my grandfather that fought infantry during that time!! so annoying !!

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Harriet Romero's avatar

💙 hate gets us nowhere, but I feel you.

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ramona j's avatar

I agree. But they are winning everything with hate.

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Harriet Romero's avatar

It may appear that way. I don’t think that way. Look at all the Meidas Mighty! They are not winning us‼️💙💙💙💙

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ramona j's avatar

The MeidasMighty is all I will believe. The give me hope. It is going to be a very long time until I can just accept the way some fellow Americans allowed this to happen. Sorry,but they really messed up . Today was what should have happened in 2021. More should have been done sooner and we would not be here. The stupid hats. The lies. The F Biden everything, I could go on and on. No one stopped it. Now, I can't just pretend I didn't scream warnings from the rafters . The disappointment is very deep. Triple G , (gelatinous Grifting Golfer) is already causing the same chaos . Hard to be positive today. Sometimes you just need to try to enjoy life.

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Anastasia's avatar

I am feeling exactly the same!! My heart is breaking to see this evil.

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Scott Bump's avatar

seems that way but i'm convinced one can not sustain themselves that long on McDonalds and letting all those destructive enzymes run that are associated with hate and rage!! it's gonna catch up with him

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Elin Hanley's avatar

Sometimes, anger can help keep us going, as at least an alternative to despair.

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Scott Bump's avatar

agree like knowing of a major injustice to all of us! for his own personal gain hopefully at least the 34x felon will stick by Friday!! I think his travel will be restricted unless he gets a special Felon VISA? well it should anyways

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ellen casteel's avatar

Same!!

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Filomena's avatar

I feel the same way.

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Anastasia's avatar

I feel the same way!!! It's truly unbearable!!

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Scott Bump's avatar

AGREE TOTALLY! just a filthy dirty pungent piece of vulgar slime!!

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Janet Roy's avatar

Yet another spot on description!

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Scott Bump's avatar

thanks Janet !! I needed that good laugh!!

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We can now project that former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected president of the United States.