A grieving testament to how lies shatter trust, turn brothers into strangers, and force a painful choice between belonging and truth; leaving you standing alone with what remains.
Your pain in this piece is palpable, and it reflects something larger than any single dispute. We're watching in real-time what happens when outrage becomes currency and patience for facts becomes obsolete.
When someone must submit sworn testimony under penalty of perjury just to be heard above the noise, it should trouble us all, not because of who's involved, but because of what it reveals about where we are as a country.
We've lost the muscle memory for critical thinking. The willingness to wait for evidence. The discipline to separate what we feel from what we know. In that vacuum, we've made it profitable to destroy reputations and nearly impossible to defend them.
The peril facing this country isn't just political, it's epistemological. When facts become negotiable and fury becomes fuel, we lose our capacity for truth itself.
We have to find our way back to reason. To evidence. To the uncomfortable work of distinguishing signal from noise.
Michael I felt your pain yesterday. I will stand with you. You are a good man. I know in my heart of hearts that your testimony will clear things up for you. I’ve lost so much respect for those who have turned their backs on you that I have unsubscribed from MTN and Lev. If others show the same criticism I will continue to do the it there as well. Punishment without proof is cruel and inhuman. Stand tall Michael Cohen. The truth will set you free. Then the healing will begin.
After a little research, I discovered the pursuit of discrediting Michael Cohen began on right wing social media some time ago. It was suggested over and over that he was coerced to turn on Trump. Cohen is getting too many followers to suit some people. What is this big revelation about his trials? And he even wrote 2 books about all of this. He has not been hiding in the shadows. So why now?
He has been open and honest. Lev has an axe to grind because of whatever reason crawled into his head. Maybe he wasn’t getting enough attention. He started this and MTN ran with their tail between their legs. Michael is hurt beyond belief. He will clear himself with the Oversight Committee which he has already contacted and then I hope he gives MTN and Lev and Tara Palmiri and all the rest the two finger salute.
Agree. Parnas has almost been frothing at the mouth hysterically demanding folk stop following Michael. And he says it’s not personal! Something isn’t quite right. To paraphrase Shakespeare “Methinks Parnas dost protest too much “
Carolyn. Would you have some information that you could share on this? Articles, substacks, I would appreciate anything you have. Maybe even sharing it here. Thanks. Good research.
I just subscribed to your substack to show my support for you. Whatever the lies that cost you the professional relationship with Meidas Touch, please know that I believe you.
Also know how disappointed I am to see another warrior in this fight for our democracy, turn their back on a fellow warrior. What message does that send? Shame on them.
Continue to sound the alarms! I'm listening, and I believe you. [insert heart emoji here]
I'm pretty sure I read his Friday substack, but maybe not, because I am clueless as well. It's not a bad thing to keep one's mind open. I am tired of hyperole, too. but I am still hanging with Meidas, AND Cohen, and a bunch of others. BECAUSE.
I am not going anywhere Michael. Keep writing what you believe and know to be true. Good luck. I have not heard or read anything from others that makes me shutter.
Yo dude I have been reading you for quite a while and recently became a paid subscriber. I will remain right here. I have been the unwitting victim of heavy handed authority myself and anyone who thinks it can't happen to them is delusional. Hang in and keep writing. I agreed with the Friday column but some people see what they want to see.
Michael, I am an annual paid subscriber and I will remain right here with you. I am not leaving. I heard and read all the noise yesterday. I did not want to jump to conclusions nor pass any judgement. I wanted to hear from you and I am satisfied with your explanation. I do hope you'll be able to move forward with the interview. Hang in there, we are here for you.
At this point, it often feels as though truth has lost its weight for far too many. Yet for countless others, it still matters deeply. Hold onto that. Stand in your truth and speak it.
I am a paid subscriber. I bought and read your book. What is really happening here Michael? MTN dropped you. The Lev/Zev podcast opined against you. “Don’t waste your money on Cohen.” Did you “fix” the KJ Jane Doe case? Are you really trying to get back in Canks’ good graces? I need to hear more from both you and MTN. Meanwhile, I will get drama-free, independent news from the Parnas Perspective.
I see your point but would urge everyone to get independent news from their own perspective, from reading multiple accounts. Never let anyone else's perspective cloud in any way cloud your truth seeking. Maybe you already think this. If so, apologies. It goes without saying that it's my opinion.
“The Parnas Perspective” is the name of Aaron Parnas’ news platform. Bearer of Light was saying they will get news from there. (I agree that it’s good to have various news sources.)
Hey, thanks. I knew that, couldn't remember it was Aaron Parnas, but I've heard of it and watched a time or two. He's Lev's son, I think. My motto is even if you trust someone, don't trust them completely to the point of losing sight of the truth. Seems cynical and sad, but unfortunately, most of us don't really know each other that well anymore, if we ever did, even our family members. But I get that that's a discussion for some other place and time... Cheers!
Maybe I should have said to try to see almost all perspectives, without bowing to any one in particular just because you think they're in your "tribe." Of course different perspectives are important to be seen and heard, especially from the "lowliest" or "the least of us." It's the only thing that may yet save this world.
Michael, couldn’t a lot of this “disagreement “ be solved if you met with Lev and the others and answered their specific questions? Many of us are struggling with who’s telling the truth!
Michael-
Your pain in this piece is palpable, and it reflects something larger than any single dispute. We're watching in real-time what happens when outrage becomes currency and patience for facts becomes obsolete.
When someone must submit sworn testimony under penalty of perjury just to be heard above the noise, it should trouble us all, not because of who's involved, but because of what it reveals about where we are as a country.
We've lost the muscle memory for critical thinking. The willingness to wait for evidence. The discipline to separate what we feel from what we know. In that vacuum, we've made it profitable to destroy reputations and nearly impossible to defend them.
The peril facing this country isn't just political, it's epistemological. When facts become negotiable and fury becomes fuel, we lose our capacity for truth itself.
We have to find our way back to reason. To evidence. To the uncomfortable work of distinguishing signal from noise.
Mika-
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Very well written!
Brilliantly stated Mika!!!
You said it, Mika!
Michael I felt your pain yesterday. I will stand with you. You are a good man. I know in my heart of hearts that your testimony will clear things up for you. I’ve lost so much respect for those who have turned their backs on you that I have unsubscribed from MTN and Lev. If others show the same criticism I will continue to do the it there as well. Punishment without proof is cruel and inhuman. Stand tall Michael Cohen. The truth will set you free. Then the healing will begin.
After a little research, I discovered the pursuit of discrediting Michael Cohen began on right wing social media some time ago. It was suggested over and over that he was coerced to turn on Trump. Cohen is getting too many followers to suit some people. What is this big revelation about his trials? And he even wrote 2 books about all of this. He has not been hiding in the shadows. So why now?
He has been open and honest. Lev has an axe to grind because of whatever reason crawled into his head. Maybe he wasn’t getting enough attention. He started this and MTN ran with their tail between their legs. Michael is hurt beyond belief. He will clear himself with the Oversight Committee which he has already contacted and then I hope he gives MTN and Lev and Tara Palmiri and all the rest the two finger salute.
Michelle. All your comments are appreciated.
Agree. Parnas has almost been frothing at the mouth hysterically demanding folk stop following Michael. And he says it’s not personal! Something isn’t quite right. To paraphrase Shakespeare “Methinks Parnas dost protest too much “
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Carolyn. Would you have some information that you could share on this? Articles, substacks, I would appreciate anything you have. Maybe even sharing it here. Thanks. Good research.
I just subscribed to your substack to show my support for you. Whatever the lies that cost you the professional relationship with Meidas Touch, please know that I believe you.
Also know how disappointed I am to see another warrior in this fight for our democracy, turn their back on a fellow warrior. What message does that send? Shame on them.
Continue to sound the alarms! I'm listening, and I believe you. [insert heart emoji here]
I stand with you Michael. I don’t know what happened but I totally buy into your fight for democracy.
I'm pretty sure I read his Friday substack, but maybe not, because I am clueless as well. It's not a bad thing to keep one's mind open. I am tired of hyperole, too. but I am still hanging with Meidas, AND Cohen, and a bunch of others. BECAUSE.
Yup, Freedom means "hanging with whomever you want", not everyone has to approve your choices.
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/p-184928523?r=l41kz&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
What's your point?
Sending support. Your voice is authentic, strong and necessary.
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/p-184928523?r=l41kz&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Antonio Cruz. Unless you have something specific to say in your own words, just stop with the repetitive ‘oh look at this.’
I’m not here to post for idiots. Out.
Roberta your comment has no info and is a waste of time. Zev says something important which is why I posted a link to his stuff.
I am not going anywhere Michael. Keep writing what you believe and know to be true. Good luck. I have not heard or read anything from others that makes me shutter.
https://substack.com/@zevshalev/note/p-184928523?r=l41kz&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Yo dude I have been reading you for quite a while and recently became a paid subscriber. I will remain right here. I have been the unwitting victim of heavy handed authority myself and anyone who thinks it can't happen to them is delusional. Hang in and keep writing. I agreed with the Friday column but some people see what they want to see.
I’m not sure what transpired on Friday. But you’ve had my support for 5 years, and that has not changed!
You have support Michael some of us can hear above the ‘noise’.
I hope MTN have a rethink.
Michael, I am an annual paid subscriber and I will remain right here with you. I am not leaving. I heard and read all the noise yesterday. I did not want to jump to conclusions nor pass any judgement. I wanted to hear from you and I am satisfied with your explanation. I do hope you'll be able to move forward with the interview. Hang in there, we are here for you.
Michael -
At this point, it often feels as though truth has lost its weight for far too many. Yet for countless others, it still matters deeply. Hold onto that. Stand in your truth and speak it.
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Stay focused. Hang in there.
I am a paid subscriber. I bought and read your book. What is really happening here Michael? MTN dropped you. The Lev/Zev podcast opined against you. “Don’t waste your money on Cohen.” Did you “fix” the KJ Jane Doe case? Are you really trying to get back in Canks’ good graces? I need to hear more from both you and MTN. Meanwhile, I will get drama-free, independent news from the Parnas Perspective.
I see your point but would urge everyone to get independent news from their own perspective, from reading multiple accounts. Never let anyone else's perspective cloud in any way cloud your truth seeking. Maybe you already think this. If so, apologies. It goes without saying that it's my opinion.
“The Parnas Perspective” is the name of Aaron Parnas’ news platform. Bearer of Light was saying they will get news from there. (I agree that it’s good to have various news sources.)
Hey, thanks. I knew that, couldn't remember it was Aaron Parnas, but I've heard of it and watched a time or two. He's Lev's son, I think. My motto is even if you trust someone, don't trust them completely to the point of losing sight of the truth. Seems cynical and sad, but unfortunately, most of us don't really know each other that well anymore, if we ever did, even our family members. But I get that that's a discussion for some other place and time... Cheers!
Maybe I should have said to try to see almost all perspectives, without bowing to any one in particular just because you think they're in your "tribe." Of course different perspectives are important to be seen and heard, especially from the "lowliest" or "the least of us." It's the only thing that may yet save this world.
Michael, couldn’t a lot of this “disagreement “ be solved if you met with Lev and the others and answered their specific questions? Many of us are struggling with who’s telling the truth!
Why should he stand in front of this civilian judge and jury? I know I wouldn’t.
I look forward to hearing your testimony. I hope this will clear everything up for you.
Is it true you “fixed” the Jane Doe case? KJ? That’s what they are saying.