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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRegarding Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert being so adamant in calling for release
of the Epstein files:
I've never seen this speculated anywhere, but does anyone think it is possible that they are so adamant in calling for the release of the Epstein files because they were sexually molested as girls? I know there are other possible explanations for their position, but being molested as girls could also explain what appears to be their general sense of inner anger/rage.
RockCreek
(1,165 posts)And are more likely to have been confided in than many of the male politicians.
leftstreet
(38,370 posts)Supported him, a known serial sexual offender
generalbetrayus
(1,393 posts)Polybius
(21,185 posts)Remember, they aren't that bright (especially Boebert).
MarineCombatEngineer
(16,922 posts)but Nancy Mace was molested as a child, that's why she is so adamant about releasing the files.
wiggs
(8,568 posts)that IF the files are released they have been redacted or altered enough. Or....they are taking this position hoping to extract leverage/something from the WH.
Not saying I know their personal histories but so far they've had no problem worshipping TSF, knowing his own personal history with women. The WH and MSM sure made a big show of the WH meeting with Boebert.
samnsara
(18,684 posts)...and...it leaves its mark forever.
ecstatic
(34,985 posts)They lack empathy for others.
PatSeg
(51,507 posts)So many women have been victims of sexual abuse, it is entirely possible that they can't ignore Epstein.
Irish_Dem
(77,999 posts)It is the obvious first thought.
GOP never stands up to do the right thing unless it impacts them personally.
Being sexually abused explains their speaking out, drug abuse, anger, sexual acting out issues.
MineralMan
(150,338 posts)is probably hearing from her Georgia constituents and realizes that her ties to Trump are going to hurt her in 2026. So, she's backing away from fealty to Trump, in hopes of saving her phony baloney job. It won't work, I think. but that's likely her reason.
Boebert is just an idiot. She will probably lose in 2026, whatever she does.
3catwoman3
(28,158 posts)...and she was one of the ones he flashed it to when she was only 16. Perhaps as she has gotten older she looks back on that a bit differently. One can only hope.
MineralMan
(150,338 posts)chowder66
(11,577 posts)She posted a text yesterday that she sent to him.
Image is posted in this article.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/marjorie-taylor-greene-posts-text-035932878.html
intheflow
(29,879 posts)for having ovaries. Im sure theyve witnessed and heard enough from Grand Old Pedophile party male leadership undermining them, their work, etc. Moreover, either of them have probably been groped by many Republican men, possibly including Trump.
MaryMagdaline
(7,935 posts)But you are right, if there was molestation over a long period of time, that might be a motivating factor. More likely, they have polled the women in their districts who still have a drop of human decency, and who want the Epstein files released. I cant help thinking that Alabama sent a Senator to Washington, albeit for two years, because the opponent was a pedophile. Enough right wing women stayed home, allowing Doug Jones to win.