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Metaphorical

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27. Of course it was
Tue Feb 24, 2026, 03:02 AM
Feb 24

Last edited Tue Feb 24, 2026, 03:40 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 Feb 23 #1
I entirely agree with you. Also, I think that it still exists. . . . h2ebits Feb 23 #2
Knowing the Chief grifter, like we all do popsdenver Feb 24 #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 Feb 23 #3
Yup, all roads lead to him being a ruzzian asset..nt mitch96 Feb 24 #57
Trump was right in the middle of all of it Blues Heron Feb 23 #4
Trump......Putin.......Elon popsdenver Feb 24 #40
I've said that a few times on this site and I'm sharing that with anyone who talks about Pedolf. Probatim Feb 23 #5
they come to the casino to see a show or gamble rampartd Feb 24 #26
Yep. Bread and Circuses Feb 23 #6
But it's all tied up with capitalism Farmer-Rick Feb 24 #44
"...capitalism always degrades into corruption. Capitalism eventually ensures that psychopaths and criminals get control Trust_Reality Feb 24 #47
I forgot to mention the FOX News cult, by my assessment, a for profit propaganda and misinformation enterprise. Trust_Reality Feb 24 #48
Yeah, I see what you are saying Farmer-Rick Feb 24 #55
I actually think you are right Farmer-Rick Feb 24 #51
and from a real island, not a non-existent basement under a pizza parlor. Norrrm Feb 23 #7
I hope that I live long enough to LakeVermilion Feb 23 #8
In 2016 we already knew about a golden showers pee tape. How quaint. And we knew Putin had interfered in our election. BadgerMom Feb 23 #9
It's Almost TOO Quaint. Wonder What It Really Means. ForeGoneLegsBirne Feb 24 #30
TSF may have isolated us from all our allies, but those allies will facilitate ... Trueblue Texan Feb 24 #36
No, we didn't Random Boomer Feb 24 #41
Read my posts! usonian Feb 23 #10
Sex was just the party favors Random Boomer Feb 24 #43
Check out the movie "Eyes Wide Shut" usonian Feb 24 #46
Right on! kentuck Feb 24 #11
The sex trafficking was the hook, Hassler Feb 24 #12
And with the recent allegations surrounding Howard Lutnick... Initech Feb 24 #13
Was Lehman Brothers drmeow Feb 24 #69
That is a good question. Initech Feb 24 #70
That's a good question. Hmmm. yellow dahlia Feb 24 #79
Yeah, just like in the movies Figarosmom Feb 24 #14
Of course it was Warpy Feb 24 #15
I've come to realize that sex trafficking was just a hook. patphil Feb 24 #16
I believe murder was also involved. Epstein purchased 220 gallons of sulphuric acid, possibly to dispose of bodies. Fil1957 Feb 24 #17
And possibly killing girls. iemanja Feb 24 #18
Way more than possibly womanofthehills Feb 24 #19
It gets more awful by the day. iemanja Feb 24 #20
WOW Just_Vote_Dem Feb 24 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Feb 24 #42
Yes, of course. H2O Man Feb 24 #21
Absolutely correct! HappyLarge Feb 24 #22
Accountability will probably come from Europe and non-US countries. nilram Feb 24 #23
I read about Epstein talking to scientists hoosierspud Feb 24 #24
I wonder who raised those Aryan babies. Where are they now? 1WorldHope Feb 24 #49
The ultra wealthy crime syndicate. roamer65 Feb 24 #25
Of course it was Metaphorical Feb 24 #27
That's exactly why I believe it's unlikely Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 24 #28
I wish I could recommend this OP a million times. Irish_Dem Feb 24 #29
You know who knows everything... Ghislaine Maxwell IcyPeas Feb 24 #31
And the survivors. BELIEVE THEM. 1WorldHope Feb 24 #50
I totally agree .. Bo Zarts Feb 24 #32
Yup, a komromat factory for wealth and power accumulation. GoCubsGo Feb 24 #33
Far more. OldBaldy1701E Feb 24 #34
David Icke and the Bilderberrg conspiracy theorists get the last laugh Ponietz Feb 24 #64
Correct is right malaise Feb 24 #35
K&R orangecrush Feb 24 #38
involved with Intelligence of several countries Richluu Feb 24 #45
Anything can be profitable particularly if it's scarce and illegal bucolic_frolic Feb 24 #52
And pretty much you can tell who is being blackmailed by PuraVidaDreamin Feb 24 #53
I wonder what they have on Fetterman but it must be substantial Ponietz Feb 24 #65
Yes - I think there is much more to it - TBF Feb 24 #54
Yep and the tentacles are wide ... Day Walkers must go .. where's Blade uponit7771 Feb 24 #56
What amazes me Jilly_in_VA Feb 24 #58
+1 leftstreet Feb 24 #60
Lots of CT's have proven Reality lately. PuraVidaDreamin Feb 24 #73
Go read the files we have. nt Trueblue Texan Feb 24 #74
Seems like we've finally found the Deep State! oysterpoint Feb 24 #59
100% evolves Feb 24 #61
Goes hand in hand Blue Full Moon Feb 24 #62
The sex trafficking swong19104 Feb 24 #63
Umm, I believe it is quite obvious to all by this time that "it was more than just a sex trafficking ring..." Martin68 Feb 24 #66
Money Laundering Quanto Magnus Feb 24 #67
Add that DEA investigation into your list of crimes neohippie Feb 24 #68
Hmmm yellow dahlia Feb 24 #80
Epstein was focused on meeting Putin flamingdem Feb 24 #71
Don't forget the drug trafficking Native Feb 24 #72
feels almost squid game-ish TalenaGor Feb 24 #75
I'm willing to bet there are bodies buried at Epstein's ranch. Zelda_Orchid Feb 24 #76
It Was More Than Just Sex Trafficking Deep State Witch Feb 24 #77
"Same as it ever was..." n/t Buttoneer Feb 24 #78
Of course it was. But it was also a sex trafficking ring. Iggo Feb 25 #81
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