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Ms.Katz's avatar

There are no more rules. We have a convicted criminal living in the White House who makes up and breaks rules as it suits him. Rep. Grijalva should just go to DC to HER office and take HER seat to which she was elected. Make a scene. Cause good trouble.

WeAreStillUnited's avatar

Meanwhile, Dems could have a very good chance to turn TN CD7 blue because Republican voters don't even know there is a primary election going on right now. As of Fri. 9/26, there was only a 1,600 vote difference between GOP Primary Voters and Dem Primary voters.

It is reported that the primary votes so far show a marked increase in Dem voters in that district, that have traditionally been GOP voters. If "all" Dem voters get out to vote, but a low % of Republican voters know about the Special Election, Dems do have a chance to win. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/26/tennessee-politics-nashville-turnout-low-special-congressional-race/86329533007/

The easy chance to add a 2 new Dem US House Reps. by 12/2/2025 seems like a "no brainer" to me, but everyone else wants to just give it away. I simply don't understand my fellow American's apathy sometimes.

WeAreStillUnited's avatar

p.s. Today (Sunday), there is only a 1,384 primary vote different between Dem/GOP, (per https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information).

Jen Wozniak's avatar

Exactly. Trump hasn’t gone by the constitution once so his executive orders and pardons are garbage. Everything he has done is garbage. Rules are out the window. I’m disgusted with democrats playing nice and by the rules. Everyday that man is in office the world gets worse. The whole Trump family is toxic. Get him and his minions the fuck out. Miller wants to bomb more ships in Venezuela. These people are psychotic and need to be dealt with. Democrats have done nothing. Most are weak, not all.

Jon Notabot's avatar

"..the two were building a massive international sex ring to blackmail people in power. That is why Donald Trump and many of his allies including in the corporate media—are so desperate to move on from this story."

That's a bullseye. I often wonder for whom in particular Epstein and Maxwell were working on behalf of. I absolutely do not believe they were somehow independently operating a global blackmail factory. There's a much bigger hand behind them, a more powerful beneficiary of the dirt they generated. I look to nation states/ crime syndicates with flags who at present operate with impunity, no matter the atrocity. I can only think of one.

Jaime Ramirez's avatar

Epstein apparently had numerous Russian connections & Putin was supposedly on the list.

Sally Devoe's avatar

There’s a rumour it’s the Israeli Prime Minister who has the tapes. Often rumours are true.

Jaime Ramirez's avatar

Could explain why Putin (& other leaders) is so quiet about Israel, the US is so compliant to Netanyahu, & Israel refuses to help Ukraine (with their protective "dome", etc.).

ang mac's avatar

Looks and sounds like one of the organizations was mossad epstien was jewish and maxwells father was working for mossad some people even believe c Kirk was taken out by mossad because he was demanding the release of the epstien files

Jon Notabot's avatar

per Drop Site -

"..the emails paint a detailed picture of Epstein’s influence in shaping Israel’s foreign security and intelligence relationships. This article is the first in a series exploring Epstein’s covert role in state military and technology interests abroad."

Joan Wiersma's avatar

I just read something on that today, and it looks like Israel.

James Kolka's avatar

Donald and friends should be swimming in their own shark tanks. Bye Bye creeps!

Barbara Aran's avatar

They already live in the sewer

John Capewell's avatar

Good insight Jon. Domestic and international government's were also involved financially with Epstein, and there is a link between them and Epstein's "sweetheart:" deal. Keep scratching this itch. Much more dirt to uncover. Plus, Dean is absolutely spot-on with his assertion that the financials and international ties are what's keeping the tangerine turd from releasing the Epstein files. This house of cards, if it falls, will land squarely on the person who opens the trap door. T-rump would rather be impeached that be that person.

Nancy Kanzenbach's avatar

Death is the only other option!

Barbara Aran's avatar

I have said from day one: orange sicklydraft dodger is protecting HIS DONORS!!!! And himself. 😬🥴💩

John Capewell's avatar

This is WAAAY bigger than T-rump and his donors; it includes his friends, Epstein clients who could seek retribution for releasing their names, international heads of state who could seek retribution for releasing their names, dozens of billionaires who would seek retribution for releasing their names, banking industry illegalities that could cause investigations, lots of wealthy and powerful people have their ass in the wind over this ...blah, blah, blah.

James Kolka's avatar

We have had a hideous excuse for a pathetic excuse for everything that has happened with Donald and Epstein. I can only assume more events and stupidity will be added!

James Kolka's avatar

This is a pathetic excuse for an inexcusable story of stupidity and incompetence hidden by Donald Trump to hide his identity and idiocy from others. He lives and breathes sleaze a pathetic existence!

Brenda Lee Diaz's avatar

Netinyahu or Putin!!!!!!!

Marty Grant's avatar

My bet would be Peter Tiel as the puppeteer.

An Observer (Teresa L)'s avatar

Hmm... exactly. Blue n white flag for that evil fake ethnostate.

Betty Pasternak's avatar

Look what happened to Kavanaugh’s accuser & years before, Anita Hill. Both of these alleged abusers rose to sit for life on the highest court in the land, which stands for ultimate justice, fairness & adherence to the law. The testimonies of these women were discounted, ignored & even mocked.

Andrew Beaton's avatar

And all those girls who kept quiet about it...they got fast tracked into high places, where many still sit.

Andrew Beaton's avatar

Is not one married to the orange felon, Josie?

Sue W.'s avatar

She wasn't trafficked. She started as an escort of legal age. Then on to bigger and fuller wallets.

Andrew Beaton's avatar

How her psyche was crafted and the package delivered is up for grabs. She kept her mouth shut…she still does.

Nancy Kanzenbach's avatar

She was trafficked by her first sugar daddy

A Pat's avatar

As sick as all of the sexual abuse committed, this is also about major corruption. Folks must keep digging.

Daniel Boone's avatar

Pedophilia should’ve been the downfall of Donald Trump a long time ago. And as long as he continues to break laws and defy the constitution it’s only gonna get worse for him as time goes on.

Josie Esquivel's avatar

Do pedophiles ever stop?

Daniel Boone's avatar

Supposedly not. But it should be up to good people to stop them and not look the other way.

Robot Bender's avatar

I'm no expert, but I don't think so.

Jeff Urdank's avatar

I’ve heard that’s very hard for them to do. Here’s an answer from AI.

It's true that many professionals view pedophilia as a chronic condition or compulsion that can be difficult to change. For some individuals, it may be a part of their identity, and they may struggle with it throughout their lives. However, not all individuals who have pedophilic inclinations act on them, and some may seek therapy to manage their urges and prevent harmful behavior.

Therapeutic interventions can focus on helping individuals understand their feelings, manage their impulses, and avoid risky situations. The goal is often to reduce the risk of offending and promote healthier relationships

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Beth Holloway's avatar

What’s the question?

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Beth Holloway's avatar

Ah I see. A pedophile is sexually attracted to children. Is that any clearer? I know that you will probably pick that apart as that doesn’t imply follow through. Child rapist fits quite well.

BarbWire's avatar

Oh I get it...just like'WOKE' is a totally over used word of very little substance & stolen from a totally incompatible original source.

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Daniel Boone's avatar

I think you understood my point or you wouldn't be carrying on. Scientific thinking doesn't mean you have to be right all the time. RELAX.

Karen Scofield's avatar

It's soo painfully obvious,Dean, the length to which this Regime is protecting their leader🤬‼️ Another terrific article this morning ☕ and will reStack ASAP 🙏

Andrew Beaton's avatar

The orange pedophile knew exactly what was happening. This is how he got access to an already globalized organized crime syndicate. The same one that made him POTUS, terrorizes Congress, and compromised SCOTUS.

Sadly, none of this is brilliant, surprising, or shocking. It’s just business as practiced by delusional psychopaths.

ArtB3ing's avatar

Thank you for giving Lisa Phillips a platform to keep the Epstein files in the light. Even better, a public Oval Office visit would help these brave survivors inform the world of the corruption in places of money and power. Only with legal/criminal justice for these billionaires will these brave women get the closure they need. Stay strong! We believe you.

Josie Esquivel's avatar

Going anywhere near that pedophile rapist is anathema!

BarbWire's avatar

The oval office mist be the absolute last place these victims want to visit.

ArtB3ing's avatar

For sure, but it would bring the most attention and create the loudest noise and force open the files…

Patrick Daniels aka Cromulent1's avatar

Trump and Epstein were part of the transnational criminal syndicate, Trump was born into the Genovese crime family, with money laundering schemes globally. Epstein was Robert Maxwells protégés, an arms dealer and triple agent.

Paolo Zampolli ran a modeling and escort business that brought eastern bloc girls to NYC, one became Trumps wife Melania.

Elite Modeling Agencies Casablancas found work for them, laundering money with Epstein and his pal Trump…connecting the dots with Trump’s modeling agency and plethora of global pageants, it’s simple enough to understand why Trump fears the participation and money laundering of a scheme that blackmailed the likes of,

according to victims, and documents in our possession, which detail at least 20 men, including [Jes] Staley, CEO Barclays Bank, who Jeffrey Epstein trafficked victims to,” Massie said. “That list includes 19 other individuals, one Hollywood producer worth a few hundred million dollars. One very prominent banker, one high profile government official, one high profile former politician, one owner of a car company in Italy, one rock star, one magician, at least six billionaires including a billionaire from Canada, a CIA director, a Harvard law professor, the founder of one of the largest technology companies in the world, a man who served on the boards of Starbucks and FedEx, a former prime minister of Israel and much worse.

We know these people exist in the FBI files Dean. Excellent piece!

Mandy Wilson's avatar

The connected wealthy pedophiles gaining power over powerful wealthy men by recording them being their trueselves. Which then leads to the blackmailers becoming the most powerful and wealthy. Even in death Epstein wins. Such a horrific game they play. How many innocents did they destroy? Release the files!

Josie Esquivel's avatar

They tried destroy every life they touched. " Put gloves on, girl! You're dirty!"

Kathryn Schroeder's avatar

Now, take the next step and ask why so many Republicans are trying so "save" those wealthy men? Who among the Republicans might feel the need to protect major donors to their party or themselves? Is it not just an extension of the Epstein blackmail? I could entertain a possibility that DJT stepped into Epstein's shoes except that its more quid pro quo now and DJT is doing a "protection racket".

Robot Bender's avatar

I think many of them are in the files.

Kathryn Schroeder's avatar

Perhaps some, but I doubt many. People who hold elected office probably are more likely to have "affairs" instead of hiring sequential partners. Bill Clinton and JFK taught us that. Both were forgiven their "conquests" If either of them were with either children or males, history would have been different.

Josie Esquivel's avatar

Little girls are easy to rape, adults not so especially.

Susanne Faussner's avatar

Very obvious. Just think of Europe: Tariffs in exchange for security. I do admit Europe has not done enough for its own security, but USA also wanted to be the daddy protecting Europe. Those times are over. Europe will grow up.

Richard Elmendorf's avatar

Follow the money. I have always wondered how Epstein got so rich, and knew so many rich and powerful men. this makes a lot of sense.

Tom Kudla's avatar

question: does “congressional discharge petition release all of the FBI-controlled Epstein-files” equal “said all-files are to be released as ‘100%-not-redacted’”?

Greg Sandman's avatar

Everything Trump is doing now is part of the distraction. From blowing up Venezuelan fishing boats to Charlie Kirk’s murder to Portland.

Joseph McPhillips's avatar

Meanwhile, Trump & Co shut down government, fire tens of thousands of federal workers, prosecute critics, peddle more dangerous health propaganda & BS, & sendi federal troops "to protect War ravaged Portland...I am also authorizing Full Force if necessary” against phantom "terrorists”.

Gov. Kotek told the pres & HSS Noem "We do not need or want federal troops in Oregon.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/us/politics/trump-portland-troops.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pU8.VUMe.Y5jZsMwgByVg&smid=url-share

Get up stand up & resist the fraudster authoritarian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sXcZhDnzTg

Greeley Miklashek, MD's avatar

Thanks for this piece and your interest. I'm a retired physician/psychiatrist and treated over 100 childhood sexual abuse survivors, only to discover that I too was one of them. I suffered for a lifetime with high anxiety and terrifying reliving nightmares where I was in mortal danger and screaming for "HELP!/for my mother. I drank to turn it off and am now 14yrs sober, after a 12 yr. relapse and that after another 12 yr sober period. Until when I was blessed to tolerate facing the devil who'd been chasing me all my life, escape was my default. I know from practicing in several different states over a 42yr. career that there are many networks of powerful, wealthy men (mostly) who belong to at least one group providing young women for sexual encounters. I, also, took care of one of Epstein's victims who suffered a lifelong painful hip injury from forced sexual positions and was dependent on opiates. She never provided details and I did not ask. Just look at the lists of Epstein's male/female "customers", it's a little black book with the names (?) real or fake of wealthy, powerful men. Have blessed day and keep up the society wide cries for justice for these women/men.