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43. What was the real reason they weren't released before?

Reply to emulatorloo (Reply #33)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:52 AM

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Would have been a great October surprise against Trump.

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Are you sure you want the Epstein files released? [View all] indusurb Saturday OP

I certainly don't want any Democrats to oppose the release. yardwork Saturday #1

let the chips fall where they may. Blues Heron Saturday #2

Fiat justitia ruat caelum. "Let Justice be done though the heavens fall" SharonAnn Saturday #72

100+ InAbLuEsTaTe Saturday #104

Bill who? perfessor Saturday #3

You're right! He isn't in any type of office any more. BlueKota Saturday #11

Lock up any asshole that molested these young girls. Swede Saturday #4

I agree. BlueKota Saturday #14

Abso-fuckin-lutely!! I don't care who the fuckin pedo is!! InAbLuEsTaTe Saturday #103

I promise not to support Bill Clinton for office if he's in there. n/t ok_cpu Saturday #5

I promise to never support bill Clinton for office if he isn't SSJVegeta Saturday #108

Yes, I do SARose Saturday #6

Yeah, and Jilly_in_VA Saturday #56

Absolutely. Let the chips fall wildly as they may. MineralMan Saturday #7

There there Prairie Gates Saturday #8

Yes, release it all in its entirety and if there are Emile Saturday #9

I suspect that after Maxwell was tried, karynnj Saturday #10

I prefer to identify criminals, not protect them. Kid Berwyn Saturday #12

It's time for a reboot of ethics and morality. Baitball Blogger Saturday #13

Are you suggesting Democrats should engage in "team" politics? UniqueUserName Saturday #15

No, what I'm saying is that people need to prepare for the possibilty. indusurb Saturday #28

For the record, I agree with you on this /nt UniqueUserName Saturday #29

True, any release by the current DOJ is suspect. thought crime Saturday #105

I've thought about that, but . . . . . no_hypocrisy Saturday #16

I don't think the reaction would be big yawn Polybius Saturday #54

Yawning at trafficking minors to celebrities? blubunyip Saturday #85

Clinton himself released information about the flights JI7 Saturday #17

I would hope everyone here would agree that anyone involved with pedophilia should be outed and punished Wiz Imp Saturday #18

New York Post? please don't share right wing sources here SouthBayDem Saturday #93

Listen to Clinton, folks. "I never visited his island." He used the plane for flights promoting charity around world. nt Bernardo de La Paz Saturday #99

Yes they should be released. No question. emulatorloo Saturday #19

I'm more concerned about the victims of the crime than the perpetrators, milestogo Saturday #20

Melania? enid602 Saturday #77

YES!! bluestarone Saturday #21

Sara Wood LessAspin Saturday #22

Yes, and like his BFFE. Donald, Epstein liked to latch onto famous people, GoCubsGo Saturday #63

Yes. Quiet Em Saturday #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Saturday #24

I think that he has videos. Pics. And receipts of blackmail payments thru his hedge fund JT45242 Saturday #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Saturday #70

If you want people to trust you, don't protect predators and don't take their money. Passages Saturday #25

Yes I want all of the names released. Love the Big Dog but if he did something Autumn Saturday #26

We Democrats are very unlike the Maga Republicans Stuckinthebush Saturday #27

Yeah Jilly_in_VA Saturday #60

give me a fucking break. burn them all. we know most of them are GOPedo. Nimble_Idea Saturday #30

Am for releasing everything, yet it seems as if this whole topic is a dog allegorical oracle Saturday #31

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; Ping Tung Saturday #32

"This very well could be the reason the Biden administration didn't pursue this matter." BULLSHIT emulatorloo Saturday #33

What was the real reason they weren't released before? MichMan Saturday #43

they were under court ordered seal til 2024. mopinko Saturday #50

When in 2024? MichMan Saturday #51

2024 he was President Polybius Saturday #53

According to a link from another poster, Trump is also prohibited from releasing them MichMan Saturday #67

Using the DoJ materials for an election stunt is very Republican thinking Prairie Gates Saturday #66

Doesn't matter with this gang orangecrush Saturday #34

I am all for those participating in the trafficking and raping of kids going down for it. travelingthrulife Saturday #35

Yes. I'm not interested in protecting predators. Happy Hoosier Saturday #36

If they are criminals they need punishment. Blue Full Moon Saturday #37

I really am not expecting any smoking gun johnnyfins Saturday #38

Let the chips fall where they may Ritabert Saturday #39

Yes. Rip off the fucking bandaid n/t TexasBushwhacker Saturday #40

Yes, of course, any child sex predator should be exposed no matter who they are. Think. Again. Saturday #41

Yes, to HELL with wealth & privilege shielding pervs from accountability Martin Eden Saturday #42

I have no loyalty to any one participating in Epstein's child molestation scheme. I dont give a damn Nanjeanne Saturday #44

The world of kid touchers has a revolving door. Those going in see who's going out. Hotler Saturday #45

Absolutely yes, release all the information Metaphorical Saturday #46

Yes. I'm sure. And anyone who molested a little girl should be prosecuted. ANYONE. Scrivener7 Saturday #47

I don't care if my grandma is on a list of rapists, release it EdmondDantes_ Saturday #48

Boston had a list of men who used a Tesha Saturday #49

Much more important that the files be released to show his supporters what a liar he is andym Saturday #52

I frankly DGAF who's on it Jilly_in_VA Saturday #55

I'll wager Buttigieg, AOC, Booker, Newsom and all the other rising stars in the Democratic party aren't in those files. sop Saturday #57

The fewer child molesters free the better, I am not attached to politicians or celebrities and their perceived status. Brainfodder Saturday #58

lol what!? Oneironaut Saturday #59

The nearest thing I have to a reservation is intelligence matters, and that's mainly because... JHB Saturday #61

FWIW From a Reddit post emulatorloo Saturday #69

100% MuseRider Saturday #62

Yes, let the chips fall where they may. republianmushroom Saturday #64

According to another post, Trump is prohibited from releasing them MichMan Saturday #68

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. hamsterjill Saturday #71

If Bill Clinton KentuckyWoman Saturday #73

Of course. Ferrets are Cool Saturday #74

Why would anyone want a pedophile to get away with it? usedtobedemgurl Saturday #75

Bullshit. W_HAMILTON Saturday #76

Anyone who is in the file TheFarseer Saturday #78

So what if there are Dems in those files... MiHale Saturday #79

If there's a Democrat on the list, they deserve everything they get. It's as criminal for them as it is for Trump. Vinca Saturday #80

Yes. ANYONE who hurt children needs to be taken down. still-prayin4rain Saturday #81

I want anyone who raped women and girls outed. nolabear Saturday #82

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of justice. LudwigPastorius Saturday #83

you may be at the wrong board FHRRK Saturday #84

Even if it's Hunter Biden? ChrisW001 Saturday #92

Lol FHRRK Saturday #96

Merrick Garland was an incompetent idiot, and the Biden Administration played an outdated antiquated political game. lees1975 Saturday #86

Yes of course. Woodwizard Saturday #87

Everyone knew about Trump's affiliation with Epstein LS0999 Saturday #88

It didn't have an effect because his cult followers didn't believe he was involved. Now they some suspect Pisces Saturday #89

If the Dem party can't survive disclosure, snot Saturday #90

There is a difference between being on a plane and being on a video/CD showing assault on minors. Attilatheblond Saturday #91

Bill Clinton has long been out of politics and is already scarred by a sex scandal... AntiFascist Saturday #94

How do we "prepare for the possibility"? MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #95

Good question. Head to the storm cellar? Fast and pray? I'm not sure either. Scrivener7 Saturday #110

#1 I think Epstein did favors by offering flights within the US to important people ... Hekate Saturday #97

Why is this right wing talking point on this forum? BootinUp Saturday #98

Clinton used the plane to promote charity around the world. He never went to the island. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Saturday #100

Yes. Justice for the raped children. Irish_Dem Saturday #101

Take the sabbat hunter Saturday #102

Hell the yeah! I don't give a mouse's behind who's on the list, thugs, dems or anyone...but would like to know... wcmagumba Saturday #106

I don't give a flying fuck if Democrats are on there. GaYellowDawg Saturday #107

YES. Jirel Saturday #109

Yes. I don't care who's name is there, it should be public, and prosecutions should happen. mucholderthandirt Sunday #111