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erronis

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4. Epstein exposed huge weaknesses in the psyches of men: lust - for power, money, sex

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 06:18 PM

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Not saying it doesn't exist in women, but men seem to lose all executive function when tempted.

I'll guess that there those so far named are only 10% of those influenced by Epstein.

And that most of the others would react similarly if approached.

Sad commentary on my subset of humanity.

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Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties [View all] BumRushDaShow Friday OP

These slime balls are hiding in plain sight and need exposed because they don't have the decency to go on their own Deuxcents Friday #1

His view was, 'I would take money from Satan if it permitted me to do God's work,'" the report stated. UpInArms Friday #2

"The problem with tainted money is there t'aint enough!" Seinan Sensei Friday #6

"who had previously claimed he was not friends with Epstein - made about 25 visits to Epstein's townhouse, a two-day vis BlueWaveNeverEnd Friday #3

Epstein exposed huge weaknesses in the psyches of men: lust - for power, money, sex erronis Friday #4

And they exploit insecurity in all men jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #9

It's the "Big Three": power, money, and sex. calimary 7 hrs ago #14

Steely Dan's Fagen and Becker attended Bard College back in the day. generalbetrayus Friday #5

He didn't even get a proverbial slap on the wrist. eggplant Friday #7

His "resignation" date is 30 June. The college is letting him stay in offfice niyad 16 hrs ago #11

The board is complicit. eggplant 8 hrs ago #12

Yes! jfz9580m 21 hrs ago #8

". .an ORDINARY (emphasis mine) sex offender . .rehabilitated, since niyad 17 hrs ago #10

Bard College should lose any accreditation it has. flvegan 8 hrs ago #13