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amcgrath

(431 posts)
32. Treat everything with caution
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:29 PM
Feb 3

We know the DOJ has padded the files release with ridiculous and easily disproven claims. Calls and tips from the usual cranks who confess or testify to crimes that never occurred. Remember the reams written and posted on events in a basement that never existed in Pizzagate.
We have seen cases in the past where authorities, media and the public have raised certain witnesses and claims that are extreme and grab all the attention. This is intentional. By setting them up, the authorities draw all attention to a story or witness that is easily debunked. Then when they burst that bubble the entire thing is discredited, and credible claims and evidence are just cast aside.
A large scale investigation in the UK some years ago was begun after a number of victims came forward. The police and media promoted one claimed victim whose most spurious and fantastic of claims were given full attention. He became the whole investigation for police statements and the media. Ten minutes of actual background checks would have exposed the "victim". Instead he was made the poster boy - before he was finally exposed - by the police - as a liar and abuser himself. That was that. The investigation was immediately shut down and the credible witnesses and victims testimony was tossed out with the garbage.
There is enough credible evidence and enough credible witnesses to win many cases. I distrust Clarence Thomas completely. I'm just saying don't be distracted

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Well, we know Clarence is for sale at the right price for just about anything. Vinca Feb 3 #1
Yepper...............and if we take back the Congress I think at least 5 possibly 6 justices need to be brought turbinetree Feb 3 #3
I'm thinking 13 EYESORE 9001 Feb 3 #5
That's why we have 9 now - it was increased after more districts were set. SeattleVet Feb 3 #18
There are 13 Judicial Circuits. I used to call them districts as well. n/t aggiesal Feb 3 #36
Noooo! His administration would put another, younger Judge. Buddyzbuddy Feb 3 #27
Hoped that the Biden admin. would've looked into those judicial issues, but understand allegorical oracle Feb 4 #53
Trump is a mobster and is protected by the Republican Party, the Court System, and a dirty media. Botany Feb 3 #2
I always believed Anita. CT is in the Sasha Riley tapes. Clouds Passing Feb 3 #4
Who is Sasha, CP? littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #10
Very controversial right now.... Clouds Passing Feb 3 #15
This seems like it should be its' own post. I have never heard of this before now. Multichromatic Feb 3 #19
I can't go there right now. 🙈 It would not be good for me. Thanks for your reply, CP. littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #34
Do not go there then. It's very triggering. Keep yourself healthy. 💚 Clouds Passing Feb 4 #50
❤️ littlemissmartypants Feb 4 #51
I spent the whole day listening to the audio files on substack. 1WorldHope Feb 3 #47
Exactly. And GHWB was accused of raping a teen boy in that scandal too. Clouds Passing Feb 4 #49
I've been thinking about this for a while, but in my head it happened in the '60s OR '70s. 1WorldHope Feb 4 #55
I have always believed Anita HIll Jilly_in_VA Feb 3 #33
He was a dirty young man. As EEOC chair he was Anti DEI before Anti DEI was cool. Marcuse Feb 4 #52
I watched that entire hearing 😧 Clouds Passing Feb 4 #56
I still believe Anita Hill......... malaise Feb 3 #6
Me too. Any decent person should. LymphocyteLover Feb 3 #22
I believed every word Anita Hill said about "Long Dong Silver" aka Clarence Thomas. Greybnk48 Feb 3 #30
I still believe Anita Hill.............. Auggie Feb 3 #7
During the Anita Hill testimony, it was so obvious who was telling the truth. walkingman Feb 3 #8
I agree. I believed Anita Hill also. debm55 Feb 3 #23
That will forever UpInArms Feb 3 #29
Kick for truth. Thomas is corrupt. bronxiteforever Feb 3 #9
Psychopaths and pedophiles are everywhere in our government, apparently. littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #11
Clarence Thomas hit with astonishing accusation in Epstein files MLWR Feb 3 #12
Entirely predictable. Irish_Dem Feb 3 #13
I never doubted Anita Hill - unlike some other people. Same goes for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. flashman13 Feb 3 #14
I sure don't want to see Justice Thomas leave before we take control of the Senate or Oval Office. patphil Feb 3 #16
Oh yes, I always believed Anita Hill PatSeg Feb 3 #17
Thats what you'll say after listening to Sascha johnnyfins Feb 3 #20
That is pretty much what my daughter said PatSeg Feb 3 #25
He's long overdue for IMPEACHMENT! LymphocyteLover Feb 3 #21
Hope his so called religious wife questions hubby's bluestarone Feb 3 #24
I doubt she cares. So long as she still has her access and social position. haele Feb 4 #54
I wonder if there is fear the Democrats have a chance to win the Senate karynnj Feb 3 #26
Ssshhh! We don't need to help them strategize. Buddyzbuddy Feb 3 #31
He's morally bankrupt Jbraybarten Feb 3 #28
Treat everything with caution amcgrath Feb 3 #32
Appreciate your voice of reason. Boomerproud Feb 3 #42
Justice Clarence Thomas raped me at a church in Massachusetts when I was about four or five years old. ... aggiesal Feb 3 #35
I CALLED IT!!!! Deep State Witch Feb 3 #37
Nothing disgusting done by Uncle Clarence Thomas suprises me mdbl Feb 3 #38
Anita Hill tried to tell us dlk Feb 3 #39
I have always, always believed Anita Hill. ShazzieB Feb 3 #40
Beast/Belly czarjak Feb 3 #41
Why am I not surprised? Joinfortmill Feb 3 #43
The SCOTUS is forever tainted by having abusive monsters on the court. Blasphemer Feb 3 #44
I always believed Anita Hill. Faux pas Feb 3 #45
I really hope there i something prosecutable here, but I rather doubt it. Thomas is a sexually deviant predator. Martin68 Feb 3 #46
Disrobe this corrupt fraud and abomination to "justice" Blue Owl Feb 3 #48
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