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[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 77 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This Epstein issue really could be different. The “democrats are pedophiles and Trump is going to stop them” myth is fundamental to MAGA. I don’t think they realize how foundational that was to their movement.

Meanwhile, Trump is clearly a pedo, ICE grabs kids at the border who disappear, and the administration’s laughable lack of confidence has put the coverup on display for everyone to see.

It’s not just Epstein. Do you think Trump just gave up on his favorite pastime after he and Epstein had a falling out? He’s the most powerful person in the world, and he has zero self-control. Where are his new victims coming from?

[–] Tehbaz@lemmy.wtf 22 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I wonder if his new 'plug' after Epstein was working for the Russians, and the kompromat is hard evidence of Trump fucking children. Either that, or they have hard evidence of him fucking his own daughter - what he's said about Ivanka over the years implies he's crossed that line.

[–] NobodyElse@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Hard evidence existing may be met with his administration releasing more provably false videos, like the one of Obama being arrested. He’ll then claim that the evidence was manufactured.

[–] griff@lemmings.world 54 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

George Houraney, a Florida businessman who arranged the event, told the Times in 2019 he was surprised when he saw the guest list.

”I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “‘You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”

Jill Harth, Houraney’s then-girlfriend, later accused Trump of forcibly kissing her and fondling her, and keeping her from leaving the same night of the party.

In 2002, Trump told New York Magazine that Epstein was a “terrific guy.” “I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy,” Trump said. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it — Jeffrey enjoys his social life.”

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 43 points 2 months ago

The rest were trafficking victims

[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Three's a crowd anyways.

[–] saimen@feddit.org 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What is a "Calendar Girls Party"?

[–] datavoid@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 months ago

When you invite a bunch of models over for you and your friend to harass

[–] notsure@fedia.io 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You meant "stop raping kids". Sex is a beautiful thing reserved for consenting adults.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

...forgive my generalisation...

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Wasn't meant as a critique. Just being cynical.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

...care to join the Digenes club of human beings?...

[–] MousePotatoDoesStuff@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Depends. Will it get people to stand out of my sun?

[–] notsure@fedia.io -1 points 2 months ago

asterisk aside

[–] notsure@fedia.io -1 points 2 months ago

...only if it hotter than Uranus...

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip -1 points 2 months ago

Can I have my own cask? 🤔

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Great guy. Never met him. Wish him well.