this post was submitted on 18 Feb 2026
117 points (96.1% liked)

The Trump-Epstein Files

896 readers
840 users here now

We keep track of the release of the files, but also to explore what’s already available, and why – with enough exposure – this could bring the man down, and who knows even his regime or the empire.

Want to start digging yourself? Check out our sticky post

Our Rules

(Subject to Change)

Our Justice System

This community is run by volunteers so please don't test the justice system, as with all justice systems it is critically underfunded.

founded 6 months ago
MODERATORS
 

Yeah, this one is worth a full browse.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] joshthewaster@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I do. They were here when I moved in and are common in the area. Animals, including my pets, aren't interested in them and they aren't a problem if you don't eat them. Since I learned what they are I do wash my hands after handling them out of an abundance of caution but I'm not getting rid of them because they grow well and look awesome.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

Unfortunately some animals learn to avoid it from trying it. But I'm sure, like a lot of poisonous plants, it's probably pretty bitter for most animals.

My buddy had chickens and a peacock running around and birds will sometimes eat a lot of random stuff.

They sure are very pretty flowers and seem to grow easy.

Just too bad they are so dangerous.

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Yeah this, I'm sure Epstein raped and drugged tons of minors but I don't think he needed to grow datura to do that. It's just a somewhat common plant to have. There are loads of better daterape drugs, especially for someone who is wealthy enough to own their own rape-island.

Even the legendary Terence McKenna didn't use datura. He did try it a bunch, but apparently found little to no use for it.

Terence McKenna - Deliriants like Datura and Ketamine vs. Psychedelic Tryptamines