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Metaphorical

(2,613 posts)
27. Of course it was
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 02:02 AM
22 hrs ago

Last edited Tue Feb 24, 2026, 02:40 AM - Edit history (1)

It was a massive intelligence conspiracy, with sex trafficking and drugs no doubt a part of it as well as selling of state secrets and it was no doubt how Trump was both able to keep others under control, and how others made sure that Trump remained at least somewhat under control. He is not the mastermind, though likely he is part of a cabal.

Here's the problem for him. Trump is now a liability. He's exposing the network due to his incompetence and increasing senility, and important people - not just those who were ensnared but also those who were involved - are increasingly coming under the spotlight. He's making mistakes and losing enough support that no amount of electoral shenanigans are going to keep the illusion that he has popular support - or that he actually won the election in 2024 that he likely lost (note, I have never believed that he legitimately won in 2024, not by the margins that he did).

Things are unravelling. We have a GOP Texas Congressman that is embroiled in a major sex scandal who may tip the House, Democrats are winning in by-elections that they've not done in decades, and the spotlight is now on elections at a very bad time for the GOP - and Trump. He doesn't have hold of the military, and ICE, while not neutered, has been dealt some serious blows.

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If it walks like a duck... GiqueCee Monday #1
I entirely agree with you. Also, I think that it still exists. . . . h2ebits Monday #2
Knowing the Chief grifter, like we all do popsdenver 13 hrs ago #39
Agreed and all roads lead to Putin. There's a reason why Trump and his gang are pro-Putin and why everything they do Doodley Monday #3
Yup, all roads lead to him being a ruzzian asset..nt mitch96 12 hrs ago #57
Trump was right in the middle of all of it Blues Heron Monday #4
Trump......Putin.......Elon popsdenver 13 hrs ago #40
I've said that a few times on this site and I'm sharing that with anyone who talks about Pedolf. Probatim Monday #5
they come to the casino to see a show or gamble rampartd 23 hrs ago #26
Yep. Bread and Circuses Monday #6
But it's all tied up with capitalism Farmer-Rick 13 hrs ago #44
"...capitalism always degrades into corruption. Capitalism eventually ensures that psychopaths and criminals get control Trust_Reality 13 hrs ago #47
I forgot to mention the FOX News cult, by my assessment, a for profit propaganda and misinformation enterprise. Trust_Reality 12 hrs ago #48
Yeah, I see what you are saying Farmer-Rick 12 hrs ago #55
I actually think you are right Farmer-Rick 12 hrs ago #51
and from a real island, not a non-existent basement under a pizza parlor. Norrrm Monday #7
I hope that I live long enough to LakeVermilion Monday #8
In 2016 we already knew about a golden showers pee tape. How quaint. And we knew Putin had interfered in our election. BadgerMom Monday #9
It's Almost TOO Quaint. Wonder What It Really Means. ForeGoneLegsBirne 19 hrs ago #30
TSF may have isolated us from all our allies, but those allies will facilitate ... Trueblue Texan 15 hrs ago #36
No, we didn't Random Boomer 13 hrs ago #41
Read my posts! usonian Monday #10
Sex was just the party favors Random Boomer 13 hrs ago #43
Check out the movie "Eyes Wide Shut" usonian 13 hrs ago #46
Right on! kentuck Monday #11
The sex trafficking was the hook, Hassler Monday #12
And with the recent allegations surrounding Howard Lutnick... Initech Monday #13
Was Lehman Brothers drmeow 10 hrs ago #69
That is a good question. Initech 10 hrs ago #70
That's a good question. Hmmm. yellow dahlia 3 hrs ago #79
Yeah, just like in the movies Figarosmom Monday #14
Of course it was Warpy Monday #15
I've come to realize that sex trafficking was just a hook. patphil Monday #16
I believe murder was also involved. Epstein purchased 220 gallons of sulphuric acid, possibly to dispose of bodies. Fil1957 Monday #17
And possibly killing girls. iemanja Monday #18
Way more than possibly womanofthehills Monday #19
It gets more awful by the day. iemanja Monday #20
WOW Just_Vote_Dem 15 hrs ago #37
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby 13 hrs ago #42
Yes, of course. H2O Man Monday #21
Absolutely correct! HappyLarge Yesterday #22
Accountability will probably come from Europe and non-US countries. nilram Yesterday #23
I read about Epstein talking to scientists hoosierspud Yesterday #24
I wonder who raised those Aryan babies. Where are they now? 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #49
The ultra wealthy crime syndicate. roamer65 23 hrs ago #25
Of course it was Metaphorical 22 hrs ago #27
That's exactly why I believe it's unlikely Dark n Stormy Knight 22 hrs ago #28
I wish I could recommend this OP a million times. Irish_Dem 21 hrs ago #29
You know who knows everything... Ghislaine Maxwell IcyPeas 19 hrs ago #31
And the survivors. BELIEVE THEM. 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #50
I totally agree .. Bo Zarts 17 hrs ago #32
Yup, a komromat factory for wealth and power accumulation. GoCubsGo 17 hrs ago #33
Far more. OldBaldy1701E 16 hrs ago #34
David Icke and the Bilderberrg conspiracy theorists get the last laugh Ponietz 11 hrs ago #64
Correct is right malaise 16 hrs ago #35
K&R orangecrush 14 hrs ago #38
involved with Intelligence of several countries Richluu 13 hrs ago #45
Anything can be profitable particularly if it's scarce and illegal bucolic_frolic 12 hrs ago #52
And pretty much you can tell who is being blackmailed by PuraVidaDreamin 12 hrs ago #53
I wonder what they have on Fetterman but it must be substantial Ponietz 11 hrs ago #65
Yes - I think there is much more to it - TBF 12 hrs ago #54
Yep and the tentacles are wide ... Day Walkers must go .. where's Blade uponit7771 12 hrs ago #56
What amazes me Jilly_in_VA 12 hrs ago #58
+1 leftstreet 11 hrs ago #60
Lots of CT's have proven Reality lately. PuraVidaDreamin 9 hrs ago #73
Go read the files we have. nt Trueblue Texan 7 hrs ago #74
Seems like we've finally found the Deep State! oysterpoint 12 hrs ago #59
100% evolves 11 hrs ago #61
Goes hand in hand Blue Full Moon 11 hrs ago #62
The sex trafficking swong19104 11 hrs ago #63
Umm, I believe it is quite obvious to all by this time that "it was more than just a sex trafficking ring..." Martin68 11 hrs ago #66
Money Laundering Quanto Magnus 10 hrs ago #67
Add that DEA investigation into your list of crimes neohippie 10 hrs ago #68
Hmmm yellow dahlia 3 hrs ago #80
Epstein was focused on meeting Putin flamingdem 9 hrs ago #71
Don't forget the drug trafficking Native 9 hrs ago #72
feels almost squid game-ish TalenaGor 7 hrs ago #75
I'm willing to bet there are bodies buried at Epstein's ranch. Zelda_Orchid 5 hrs ago #76
It Was More Than Just Sex Trafficking Deep State Witch 3 hrs ago #77
"Same as it ever was..." n/t Buttoneer 3 hrs ago #78
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