Friday, September 5, 2025

Murdoch Clearly Gave the Order Against Us…


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Thank You Ben, Brett, and Jordy for the creation of the Meidas Mighty. I saw the first episode of MeidasCanada with Charlie Angus. Also the episode with you and Charlie Angus. Thanks to Mr. Angus, I now know where the word BOYCOTT came from. The Meidas Mighty are promoting the resistance against fascism all around the world.

The one line in the Bible that always seems closer than ever “THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH”. I believe that has arrived in our United States government. Trump and his cabinet secretaries are the most unqualified and inept people ever since the founding of our country. The leaders of all the other countries in the world are all laughing at Trump’s America. We are losing our democracy.

America used to be the envy of the world. This is a culmination of condoning bad behavior and corruption. This is the most inept government in the history of our country. Without discipline our country will collapse. The American people used to be proud of our leaders because they had the people’s best interests first and foremost. Trump was elected president by the people to be president for all Americans. We know how that is working out.

The world has come to a fork in the road. Will we remain on the present path to our own demise, or will we take our freedoms and liberties back from this fascist takeover.


The fight, persistence, perseverance, and might MTN has is incredible and divine …. Please don’t ever stop or give in to the pressure to cave and bend the kneeπŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ₯Ή


Murdoch and the rest of the corporate media are scared of independent journalists like Meidas. CBS is spending 200 million to acquire Bari Weiss and will control what they report. After CBS News caved to the regime how can anyone trust what is being put out ?!

Those who are not beholden to corporate overlords and the political elite and bring receipts are who the people are trusting more and more each day.


I wonder how many people reading or watching Meidas posts are still also consuming the NFL on CBS (or Fox, ABC or NBC).

Its time to hit them where it hurts. Corporate media has sold out America. So quit putting money in their pockets. BOYCOTT their programming. The bottom line is the only thing that matters to them.


It's true that while David Ellison will serve as the Chairman and CEO of the new Paramount Skydance, Larry Ellison, through his family business entities collectively known as Pinnacle Media, holds the controlling stake in National Amusements Inc., the entity that controls Paramount Global. This effectively makes Larry Ellison the majority shareholder of the company.

Additionally, Oracle, the company founded by Larry Ellison, is reportedly in discussions with Skydance Media for a significant cloud software deal, indicating a potential business relationship between the two entities beyond the ownership structure. Oracle's CEO, Safra Catz, is also a member of the newly formed Paramount Skydance board of directors.

I'm hoping that the son is not the same as the father and that CBS can improve its value by adding voices like Meidas once Paramount takes over. According to Nielson, it doesn't have a single top ranked program. ABC dominates. https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/cbs-2024-25-tv-season-ratings-updated/

On social media, Meidas is cleaning Fox's clock. That means the future value may be bigger, especially in stock value. The cost to produce a talk show should cost a fraction of what they've been paying Colbert, which was a losing proposition.

Note that David and his wife donated a $million to the Biden campaign last year. David was "talent" before he became a manager. His wife is Sandra Lynn. https://www.youtube.com/sandralynnmusic

Note that she is still "talent."


It was only a matter of time before Bari Weiss caved to the almighty $. They’ll need to change the name of their org to “The Constrained Press”, “The Muzzled Press” or who knows what.

I once liked Bari Weiss and the Free Press. I no longer trust it.

Thank you for your continued resistance and reporting the TRUTH and what is real !!


Keep up the amazing work of journalism and truth .❤️❤️


Read this and cry harder, Rupert, MAGA, et al. DONALD TRUMP WAS NOT SHOT IN THE FACE. OR ANYWHERE ELSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter.


I am an old ER nurse Donald quack whack wasn't shot by a high powered rifle - it was all staged thats why there was little follow up no medical records and his ear is still intact not even a small chunk of skin was removed! What a terrible joke what a fragile ego he has


Can you believe Trump is begging his supporters to send him 15dollars to ensure he goes to heaven. What a grifter. I would gladly send him 100hundreds dollars to dispatch him to HELL!


I finally realize the affinity Murdock has for Trump. Like Trump, Murdock has made his fortune through an absolute disregard for the truth. And like Trump, when facing any challenge, Murdock resorts to more lies.


As a child during the 60s&young adult when Reagan was shot, Trump’s “gun shot” was an anomaly.

We are used to hearing from the doctor who treated the victim. One would think the noise&percussion alone would have warranted a night in the hospital. We heard from law enforcement&press constantly.

In light of this country’s experience with politically motivated shootings,& the oddities of Trump’s own behavior, I think you should go on asking questions.


Murdock is almost dead and so is Trump. It is a party 🎈 time in the USA


“Newly unredacted filings in the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News have revealed private messages sent by Fox personalities and executives in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election.

The communications, disclosed through court filings, shed light on how some of the network's most prominent figures discussed the fraud claims they later covered on air.”

https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-hosts-private-texts-revealed-lawsuit-bombshells-2116299

News network Newsmax files antitrust suit vs. Fox News

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/03/news-network-newsmax-antitrust-lawsuit-fox-news-00543044


Was he on Epstein’s island? Why else would anyone try to protect a child rapist?


Ya’ll need to be safe. We have seen & lived through this insanity (so far) and hatred of the president & his cult. We the people are fortunate to have a community that are not easily distracted and ARE dedicated to supporting our Constitution, Democracy and our values. Thank You for truth!

Bring it on!!! They are going through the archives to find dirt and coming up with dust. If we did that with Fox we would be listing pages and pages of lies. Not sure why anyone watches that garbage.


They’re hooked on it like a drug. Propaganda media should either be forbidden or riddled with disclaimers, like it used to be on social media. It’s absolutely awful to watch people I know be sucked into the mental black hole of FOX propaganda. It’s like watching someone you thought you knew turn into a zombie. Go Meidas!


It's always a great day and a proud day when trump gets a beat down😊Mr rotten hands days are numbered.Stay strong and believe in the cause of freedom" is a powerful expression of encouragement and resilience. It has been used throughout history in various contexts, from political and social movements to personal struggles, to inspire perseverance and faith in a just cause. πŸΊπŸΊπŸ‘©‍🦽🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🀩


You all should be very proud in your fight to resurrect American democracy against bad bad bad bad bad ass hats…. People that care about their pockets and power…at the expense of Americans - beginning with their MAGA MENSA worshippers. Thank you for all you do to bring light to the matter, just like Newsom and others.


I’ve said it before: If Murdoch is taking verbal shots at you; say thank you for the free advertising! Not his intention, but you’ll always know when you hit him where it hurts. I wonder how many FOXies have been asking him about Midas coverage, and why FOX didn’t have that!?

Stay safe please. And thank you. We love you.


And you also have one other thing going for you: you’re on the side of enlightenment; the Murdoch oligarchs are on the Dark side…yet, I believe there’s a “French curse” that goes thusly: May you have a client who’s in the right!


Congratulations on the growth in your supporters. The Australian content is very much appreciated too


Mammals can’t regrow ears. They grow scar tissue to close any gap. There is none of that in or around his ear.

I’m patiently waiting for the next “ attempt “ to try and garner sympathy Or to promote his fund raising grift around ‘ my days are apparently numbered because of lunatic liberals. I need to get to heaven, send $ now’.

Or just maybe the next ‘attempt’ will be a deliberate one, not approved by Trump, that won’t miss and is used to usher in Vance and garner support for him from a shell shocked base he wouldn’t otherwise have support from…




Fox News Hosts' Texts Revealed in Lawsuit—5 Bombshells FOX NEWS ELECTION LIES FOR RATINGS!

 


“Newly unredacted filings in the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News have revealed private messages sent by Fox personalities and executives in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election.

The communications, disclosed through court filings, shed light on how some of the network's most prominent figures discussed the fraud claims they later covered on air.”

https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-hosts-private-texts-revealed-lawsuit-bombshells-2116299


News network Newsmax files antitrust suit vs. Fox News

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/03/news-network-newsmax-antitrust-lawsuit-fox-news-00543044



Fox News Hosts' Texts Revealed in Lawsuit—5 Bombshells



Newly unredacted filings in the $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News have revealed private messages sent by Fox personalities and executives in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election.

The communications, disclosed through court filings, shed light on how some of the network's most prominent figures discussed the fraud claims they later covered on air.


Fox News has consistently denied Smartmatic's allegations. In court filings and public statements, the network has argued that it was reporting on "newsworthy" statements made by the president and his lawyers, not endorsing them.


Why It Matters

The newly disclosed text messages go to the heart of Smartmatic's defamation case against Fox News, highlighting a disconnect between the private doubts of network hosts and the on-air amplification of election fraud claims.

For Smartmatic, the contrast supports its argument that Fox acted with "actual malice" by prioritizing ratings and audience retention over verified reporting. For Fox, the lawsuit tests its defense that covering statements from a sitting president and his lawyers was protected, newsworthy journalism.

The case follows Fox's earlier $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems in 2023, which also centered on the network's coverage of election fraud claims. Unlike Dominion, Smartmatic operates primarily outside the United States, but the company alleges that Fox's broadcasts caused significant reputational and financial harm.

The outcome could have broad implications for how courts weigh press freedom against accountability for misinformation in high-stakes political coverage.

What the Texts Showed

Fox News host Jesse Watters
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Fox News host Jesse Watters appears on air during the Fox News Special prior to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress. Waters was broadcasting from Fox News' D.C. Bureau on March 4, 2025 in Washington,...

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Jesse Watters on Ratings and "Stop the Steal"

One of the most widely cited revelations concerns Fox News host Jesse Watters. On December 5, 2020, Watters allegedly texted colleague Greg Gutfeld: "Think about how incredible our ratings would be if Fox went ALL in on STOP THE STEAL."

The comment, included in Smartmatic's filings, appears to suggest Watters was weighing the ratings implications of amplifying election fraud narratives. According to The Washington Post, Watters later testified under oath that he had seen "no evidence that Smartmatic Technology switched votes in the 2020 Election in the United States."

In another November 2020 exchange with producer Megan Albano, Watters described "an audience uprising vs. Fox like I've never seen" after the network's decision to call Arizona for Joe Biden. In separate texts to colleagues, he referred to Trump lawyer Sidney Powell as having "lost it" and being "radioactive now" because "[w]hat she is peddling is out there."




Jeanine Pirro speaks 

The now-U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro holds a press conference at the Patrick Henry Building on August 12, 2025 in Washington.


Jeanine Pirro Texts About 'Helping Trump'


Smartmatic's filings also reference messages from other Fox figures. Jeanine Pirro, then hosting Justice with Judge Jeanine, allegedly texted in November 2020 about "helping Trump while at Fox News," according to the company's motions,


"I work so hard for the party across the country," Pirro texted then-Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, according to the court filing. "I'm the Number 1 watched show on all news cable all weekend. I work so hard for the President and party."



Bret Baier's Desire to 'Fact-Check'

Bret Baier, anchor of Special Report, expressed concerns over misinformation, the court filing said.

In a November 2020 text, Baier wrote Fox News Media president and executive editor Jay Wallace that "None of that is true as far as we can tell," when confronted with fraud allegations being promoted on-air. "We need to fact-check this crap."



Fox News Skepticism


Other hosts expressed skepticism about Powell. According to the filings, Sean Hannity referred to her assertions as "insane," while Laura Ingraham texted Hannity and Tucker Carlson that Powell was "a complete nut" and said, "no one will work with her."

Maria Bartiromo shared claims from Trump's legal team about Smartmatic with Fox colleagues while acknowledging privately that the information was "not verified." Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox Corporation, texted an executive in November 2020 that it was "really bad" Giuliani was allowed on air with unverified claims about Smartmatic.


Fox's Response


In court filings and public statements, Fox has argued that it was reporting on "newsworthy" statements made by the president and his lawyers, not endorsing them.

In May 2025, the Associated Press reported that a New York appeals court allowed Fox to access Smartmatic records related to a bribery case in the Philippines, which the network has argued supports its defense that Smartmatic's reputational issues predate its 2020 election coverage.


What People Are Saying

Fox News said in a statement: "The evidence shows that Smartmatic's business and reputation were badly suffering long before any claims by President Trump's lawyers on FOX News and that Smartmatic grossly inflated its damage claims to generate headlines and chill free speech. Now, in the aftermath of Smartmatic's executives getting indicted for bribery charges, we are eager and ready to continue defending our press freedoms."

Smartmatic alleges the network: "amplified false election fraud claims as a strategic response to viewer backlash" after calling Arizona for Joe Biden.

What Happens Next

The case, still moving through New York courts, will test the limits of defamation law as it intersects with political coverage and press freedom. No trial date has yet been set, but proceedings could extend into 2026 given the scope of evidence and pre-trial motions.


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A Really Well Insulated Attic


“If the entire foundation falls out from under your house, it does no good to have a really well-insulated attic,” the judge said. “It sure would be nice if someone had our backs.” An anonymous federal judge made that comment to NBC News in a remarkable piece that published this morning.

The attic they are referring to is the U.S. Supreme Court. A Court that is increasingly viewed in some corners as having abandoned the role Article III of the Constitution assigns to it, to act as a check and balance on the executive branch. But the concerns the judges expressed were about the process the Supreme Court is using to make decisions. The reporting was not an inquiry into either the substance of the high court’s rulings or the politics behind it all.

It’s all about the shadow docket, a term you’re familiar with if you read Civil Discourse. It’s a slightly snarky term coined by legal academics to refer to the Court’s emergency docket, which is used for time-sensitive issues, like last-minute requests to stay executions in death penalty cases. The Court also hears appeals involving emergency civil relief on this docket. That means that cases where pro-democracy lawyers seek injunctions to block some of the most egregious steps this administration is taking land, with increasing frequency, on the shadow docket, and that’s where they get decided.

But these cases aren’t like the cases on the Supreme Court’s regular docket, the ones that get fully briefed, orally argued, and then decided on the merits in carefully crafted, lengthy opinions that fully set out the decision and the legal basis for it. This kind of shadow docket ruling happens early in a case, and the decision, as in the birthright citizenship cases where the Court rejected the use of nationwide injunctions to obtain relief but didn’t weigh in on whether Trump could erase birthright citizenship from the Constitution, are on procedural issues, not the substantive merits of a case. The decisions are typically unexplained and unsigned. There’s usually no opinion. Maybe you get a couple of paragraphs. Sometimes a stinging dissent. But there is very little basis for understanding why the court ruled the way it did and applying it in the lower courts.

This is frustrating for us. We’ve had this experience in a number of cases. It happened when the Supreme Court signed off on letting the Trump administration deport noncitizens to third countries (countries other than their country of origin), desperately unsafe places like South Sudan. It happened when the Court okayed DOGE’s foray into Americans’ confidential data held by Social Security. The Court let Trump fire members of independent agencies.

Apparently, it’s frustrating for judges in lower courts as well. After all, they are being called upon to apply the Supreme Court’s decisions. Shadow docket rulings are precedent that lower courts must follow. But how do you apply something when there is no explanation for why it happened? That’s the position the lower courts are in and it’s what led 12 federal judges to take the unprecedented step of speaking anonymously to an NBC reporter about what’s going on at the Supreme Court.

The reporting characterized it like this:

“Lower court judges are handed contentious cases involving the Trump administration. They painstakingly research the law to reach their rulings. When they go against Trump, administration officials and allies criticize the judges in harsh terms. The government appeals to the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority.

And then the Supreme Court, in emergency rulings, swiftly rejects the judges’ decisions with little to no explanation.”

The judges had a deeper criticism too. One that is unique to the time of the Trump administration, where the president and his cronies have attacked judges who rule against the president’s policies or against him on personal matters, often placing those judges in the crosshairs of his supporters. As one judge put it, “A short rebuttal from the Supreme Court, they argue, makes it seem like they did shoddy work and are biased against Trump.” Trump cronies like Stephen Miller have accused judges who rule against the administration of engaging in a judicial coup and there have been calls for their impeachment. One judge said that the Supreme Court “is effectively endorsing Miller’s claims that the judiciary is trying to subvert the presidency.”

This unique criticism of the Supreme Court from lower court judges comes as the Court has granted 17 of 23 emergency requests made by the administration, asking it to undo lower court decisions on an emergency basis. The NBC report concluded that five of the 17 cases were decided without any substantive reasoning to back them up and seven of the others had less than three pages of explanation. And we’re talking here about highly important decisions about the scope of presidential power. Supreme Court decisions routinely exceed 100 pages.

Justice Kavanaugh seemingly conceded the issue in comments he made earlier this year that NBC included in its report: “‘There can be a risk ... of making a snap judgment and putting it in writing,’ even though it might not reflect the court’s ultimate conclusion further down the line.” But somehow the public is subjected to the Court’s snap judgement, and lower courts are expected to understand what the Court intends, when they can’t be bothered to write about it.

Some of the judges the reporter talked to hesitated to criticize Chief Justice John Roberts and the Court because of the tight spot that they are in, as are other institutions, under this administration. But it’s tough to figure out how the Court can require lower court judges and the public to follow their dictates when they don’t explain them. The court has a very difficult job. That job comes with unique privileges and unique obligations. The bottom line is, they signed up understanding that some of the most important disputes would come to them. They can’t back away when they do. The Justices need to do their jobs. And part of that job is upholding their constitutional responsibilities and not painting a bullseye on judges who sit on the lower courts.

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We’re in this together,

Joyce

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