What Have You Learned from the Epstein Files? (Protecting Our Children)

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Anonymous wrote:Many in the ruling class do not see women as human beings.

This. And why won’t their wives walk away?

Money and power. Better to have it than not.

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Anonymous wrote:Many in the ruling class do not see women as human beings.

This. And why won’t their wives walk away?

Money and power. Better to have it than not.

Or proximity to it.

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Anonymous wrote:Don't vote for GOP/MAGA ever again since they clearly don't care about pedophiles and trafficking.

And, before anyone comes at me, not a single GOP/MAGA asked Bondi one thing about the Epstein files at the hearing. NOT A SINGLE ONE.

Ergo, this party condones child abuse.

Do you have the same concern about all the human trafficking across the border under Biden? A whole lot more of poor kids than were trafficked by Epstein in his dreams.

So are you saying that the GOP only cares about human trafficking during a Dem presidency? Is that really where you want to go here? They didn't care yesterday. You don't care that there are serious allegations of our POTUS raping children?

You're trash.

Not pp. Don't let them divide us. Yes, there were many GOP lawmakers in the files but there were also the tech bros, and people like Dershowitz, Chomsky, and Summers. This is not a political party issue. This is an elites issue and we need to get them all out of power, if not the country. This is coming from an independent who despises the Clintons (as well as the Chumps) yet vehemently disagrees that they should be first (or second, or third) up in any Congressional inquiry on the Epstein Files. This shouldn't be some psyops propaganda circus. If they are guilty they should be punished. But maybe they're not. The only way to find out is by first targeting the low hanging fruit and getting them to turn and provide evidence. Systematically. With an independent special prosecutor or ten. In the meantime, everyone named in the Files should be removed from public office or fired from any companies they're employed at. Forcefully, if needed.

My comment is not dividing us. Such a weird take.

I'm laying out facts. Every Dem in Congress and a single GOP asked questions relevant to the case at yesterday's hearing. Every single other GOP/MAGA talked to Bondi about immigration and the stock market, which aren't in her purview.

My original statement, to which PP made a gross whataboutism, was that pedophilia is now apparently (grossly!) political.

Thus, I said to not vote for another GOP/MAGA again. Why? Because if you care about bringing down the system, learning the truth about this network and whatever Dems and GOP did, then YOU NEED TO KEEP VOTING FOR DEMS.

I'm not sure why this needs to be explained. I never said anything about the perpetrators, only who was responsible for the coverup.

The Democrats are no better. It's a uniparty. I don't hear the Democrats en masse calling for various non-GOP figures to be toppled and arrested. Both sides are grandstanding and they need to all be cut loose. Which Democrats have done a +1 to Khanna and Massie? Why is it always only one of these two having to defend the release of the Files. Why has MTG's name been scrubbed from the discourse now that she's no longer in Congress? The Democrats are just as complicit as the Republicans. Seriously. Name one Democrat not named Khanna that has staked their career (and life) on the issue from the outset. Which Democrat is reciting, on the floor of Congress, the names of conspirators that are in the redacted part of the Files? All members of Congress not named Khanna or Massie need to be voted out, and MTG should be able to reclaim her seat (which is a heavily partisan and basically uncontested district anyway) if she wants, after the dust has settled.

This is just willfully ignorant. You clearly didn't watch the hearings and all the Dems with their receipts. So many Dems on social media talking about seeing the unredacted files, and organizing in committees to search for specific info. Rep Stansbury has been on TV, and I'm sure others (but I have to turn it off because it's so disturbing).

Also, I'm not sure why there needs to be more than two leads on the files. The country is falling apart because of this corrupt, pedophilia-loving administration.

Lawmakers will only name names on the floor of Congress because of the Speech or Debate Clause. MTG was supposed to do this until she was presumably threatened with her life. Funny how they always go after the women because, as mothers, they have so much more to lose. So show me the vids of legislators naming names. I assure you the list is very short.

Also, keep your claims fluid because Bill and Hillary are on the docket. And if you haven't heard, two things have strangely happened since the CLinton agreed to show up. Bill has asked for the entire Epstein Files to be opened. And Chump has decided that Bill is once again his buddy now. You actually think the Democrats are going to throw a flamethrower at the Clintons?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try to build your daughter's self-confidence so they don't need to rely on admiration from older men or men in general. Women are preyed upon all over - prisoners prey on female guards by knowing how to emotionally connect with them but it's all an act. Keep your kids close to you, meaning keep communication open.

Let's keep this thread about OP's question because it's a good one. Debating politics or Dem vs Rep can be discussed elsewhere.

This. Most of the girls Epstein preyed on didn’t have a lot of resources. He recruited them from the poor part of town or from foreign countries. A few he did lure with promise of jobs and connections.

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I’m not trying to distract from the main question — it’s good to prepare kids for all possible dangers. But sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by the dramatic stories and miss the much more common threats right under our noses:

1. Most youth SA (s*x abuse) happens in the family or extended family, from teachers or coaches or spiritual leaders, among family friends, etc. Try to nurture an environment where your children can always come to you with difficult questions, and teach them to beware of ANY circumstances that feel off, not just from strangers.

2. Intervention from bystanders is one of the most effective ways to prevent SA in group situations like parties or school trips or sports. Encourage your kids to look out for one another.

3. Abuse of all kinds in teenage romantic relationships is more common than we’d like to think. Teach your kids what to look for.

4. Among things to look out for, teach them about things like “love bombing” as well as “grooming” type tactics. It’s counter-intuitive that someone being TOO nice or helpful or interested can be a red flag, and not all young people will naturally have that on their radar.

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Anonymous wrote:What worries me is that this wasn’t just shut down with his arrest/death. We have no idea who took over for Epstein. Is the threat still out there?

Someone charming and hiding in the wings (not front and center) of society.

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Anonymous wrote:I think the right makes fun of the "me too" movement, but I also think the "me too" movement is part of the culture shift that makes what Epstein did seem more appalling now.

What Epstein did was always appalling. People don't like pedophiles.

I hate to say this but I disagree. It was more accepted for men to be and act sleazy in the 80s and 90s, to ogle at underage women, etc. Anyone remember the countdown for the Olsen twins to turn 18? That was a joke back then and would be frowned upon today.

Did not know the joke about the Olsen twins. But, ogling is one thing. Behavior is another.

It was a topic of conversation on radio shows, talk shows. Girls who were 17, almost 17. The countdowns.

How old are you? I was their age.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Try to build your daughter's self-confidence so they don't need to rely on admiration from older men or men in general. Women are preyed upon all over - prisoners prey on female guards by knowing how to emotionally connect with them but it's all an act. Keep your kids close to you, meaning keep communication open.

Let's keep this thread about OP's question because it's a good one. Debating politics or Dem vs Rep can be discussed elsewhere.

This. Most of the girls Epstein preyed on didn’t have a lot of resources. He recruited them from the poor part of town or from foreign countries. A few he did lure with promise of jobs and connections.

Gislane Maxwell threw people off. The sisters Epstein was exploiting had parents. One sister thought Gislane was his girlfriend and it was OK. Back then, who would have thought she was in on it. Still don't understand how they let their 16yo go to his ranch, though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Try to build your daughter's self-confidence so they don't need to rely on admiration from older men or men in general. Women are preyed upon all over - prisoners prey on female guards by knowing how to emotionally connect with them but it's all an act. Keep your kids close to you, meaning keep communication open.

Let's keep this thread about OP's question because it's a good one. Debating politics or Dem vs Rep can be discussed elsewhere.

This. Most of the girls Epstein preyed on didn’t have a lot of resources. He recruited them from the poor part of town or from foreign countries. A few he did lure with promise of jobs and connections.

Gislane Maxwell threw people off. The sisters Epstein was exploiting had parents. One sister thought Gislane was his girlfriend and it was OK. Back then, who would have thought she was in on it. Still don't understand how they let their 16yo go to his ranch, though.

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^^ True but very sad. Can't imagine someone doing this to their kids.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What worries me is that this wasn’t just shut down with his arrest/death. We have no idea who took over for Epstein. Is the threat still out there?

This was sad, gross, and troubling.
Are there still pedophiles out there? yes.
Is Epstein circle still in existence? Doubtful. I think it revolved around him.

But, I remember my mom telling me that when she was a girl--before WWII that a stranger asked her for directions and asked her to get in his car. She said she just knew not to get in--no one had ever talked to her about pedophiles, she just knew.

This is not a new story. It is just a very sad story.

From all of the different things we are seeing in the files, I don’t think it revolved around him entirely.

[Anonymous]

Not just a lesson from Epstein, but lesson from Michael Jackson -don’t fall for promises and False praise. Don’t be blinded. Protect your child, don’t assume they know how to advocate for their safety- the parent must be diligent and responsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:After learning more about the case surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, what lessons have you taken away, especially when it comes to protecting our children?

Has it changed how you think about safety, awareness, or who you trust? I’d appreciate hearing your biggest takeaways and any practical steps you’re taking to safeguard your family.

There are different levels of justice in the country/world and it is clear that rich, white men are clearly above the law, and the more heinous the crimes, the more they are exempt from being held to account.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What worries me is that this wasn’t just shut down with his arrest/death. We have no idea who took over for Epstein. Is the threat still out there?

This was sad, gross, and troubling.
Are there still pedophiles out there? yes.
Is Epstein circle still in existence? Doubtful. I think it revolved around him.

But, I remember my mom telling me that when she was a girl--before WWII that a stranger asked her for directions and asked her to get in his car. She said she just knew not to get in--no one had ever talked to her about pedophiles, she just knew.

This is not a new story. It is just a very sad story.

The circle may not be fully in existence, but it is clear that people like Matt Gaetz were till taking advantage of the vestiges. That said, we know the names of the participants, other countries are holding those involved responsible. The question is, why isn't Trump and Bondi doing the same? And MAGA waits while the pedophiles they castigated via QAnon, run free.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What worries me is that this wasn’t just shut down with his arrest/death. We have no idea who took over for Epstein. Is the threat still out there?

Someone charming and hiding in the wings (not front and center) of society.

The scary thing is, there are probably other "Epsteins" out there doing the exactly same thing on behalf of foreign intelligence agencies.