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MichMan

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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

Jul 19

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 Jul 19 OP

I certainly don't want any Democrats to oppose the release. yardwork Jul 19 #1

let the chips fall where they may. Blues Heron Jul 19 #2

Fiat justitia ruat caelum. "Let Justice be done though the heavens fall" SharonAnn Jul 19 #72

100+ InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 19 #104

Bill who? perfessor Jul 19 #3

You're right! He isn't in any type of office any more. BlueKota Jul 19 #11

Lock up any asshole that molested these young girls. Swede Jul 19 #4

I agree. BlueKota Jul 19 #14

Abso-fuckin-lutely!! I don't care who the fuckin pedo is!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 19 #103

I promise not to support Bill Clinton for office if he's in there. n/t ok_cpu Jul 19 #5

I promise to never support bill Clinton for office if he isn't SSJVegeta Jul 19 #108

Yes, I do SARose Jul 19 #6

Yeah, and Jilly_in_VA Jul 19 #56

Absolutely. Let the chips fall wildly as they may. MineralMan Jul 19 #7

There there Prairie Gates Jul 19 #8

Yes, release it all in its entirety and if there are Emile Jul 19 #9

I suspect that after Maxwell was tried, karynnj Jul 19 #10

I prefer to identify criminals, not protect them. Kid Berwyn Jul 19 #12

It's time for a reboot of ethics and morality. Baitball Blogger Jul 19 #13

Are you suggesting Democrats should engage in "team" politics? UniqueUserName Jul 19 #15

No, what I'm saying is that people need to prepare for the possibilty. indusurb Jul 19 #28

For the record, I agree with you on this /nt UniqueUserName Jul 19 #29

True, any release by the current DOJ is suspect. thought crime Jul 19 #105

I've thought about that, but . . . . . no_hypocrisy Jul 19 #16

I don't think the reaction would be big yawn Polybius Jul 19 #54

Yawning at trafficking minors to celebrities? blubunyip Jul 19 #85

Clinton himself released information about the flights JI7 Jul 19 #17

I would hope everyone here would agree that anyone involved with pedophilia should be outed and punished Wiz Imp Jul 19 #18

New York Post? please don't share right wing sources here SouthBayDem Jul 19 #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 Jul 19 #99

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

I'm more concerned about the victims of the crime than the perpetrators, milestogo Jul 19 #20

Melania? enid602 Jul 19 #77

YES!! bluestarone Jul 19 #21

Sara Wood LessAspin Jul 19 #22

Yes, and like his BFFE. Donald, Epstein liked to latch onto famous people, GoCubsGo Jul 19 #63

Yes. Quiet Em Jul 19 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 19 #24

I think that he has videos. Pics. And receipts of blackmail payments thru his hedge fund JT45242 Jul 19 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Ken Dayenu Jul 19 #70

If you want people to trust you, don't protect predators and don't take their money. Passages Jul 19 #25

Yes I want all of the names released. Love the Big Dog but if he did something Autumn Jul 19 #26

We Democrats are very unlike the Maga Republicans Stuckinthebush Jul 19 #27

Yeah Jilly_in_VA Jul 19 #60

give me a fucking break. burn them all. we know most of them are GOPedo. Nimble_Idea Jul 19 #30

Am for releasing everything, yet it seems as if this whole topic is a dog allegorical oracle Jul 19 #31

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; Ping Tung Jul 19 #32

"This very well could be the reason the Biden administration didn't pursue this matter." BULLSHIT emulatorloo Jul 19 #33

What was the real reason they weren't released before? MichMan Jul 19 #43

they were under court ordered seal til 2024. mopinko Jul 19 #50

When in 2024? MichMan Jul 19 #51

2024 he was President Polybius Jul 19 #53

According to a link from another poster, Trump is also prohibited from releasing them MichMan Jul 19 #67

Using the DoJ materials for an election stunt is very Republican thinking Prairie Gates Jul 19 #66

Doesn't matter with this gang orangecrush Jul 19 #34

I am all for those participating in the trafficking and raping of kids going down for it. travelingthrulife Jul 19 #35

Yes. I'm not interested in protecting predators. Happy Hoosier Jul 19 #36

If they are criminals they need punishment. Blue Full Moon Jul 19 #37

I really am not expecting any smoking gun johnnyfins Jul 19 #38

Let the chips fall where they may Ritabert Jul 19 #39

Yes. Rip off the fucking bandaid n/t TexasBushwhacker Jul 19 #40

Yes, of course, any child sex predator should be exposed no matter who they are. Think. Again. Jul 19 #41

Yes, to HELL with wealth & privilege shielding pervs from accountability Martin Eden Jul 19 #42

I have no loyalty to any one participating in Epstein's child molestation scheme. I dont give a damn Nanjeanne Jul 19 #44

The world of kid touchers has a revolving door. Those going in see who's going out. Hotler Jul 19 #45

Absolutely yes, release all the information Metaphorical Jul 19 #46

Yes. I'm sure. And anyone who molested a little girl should be prosecuted. ANYONE. Scrivener7 Jul 19 #47

I don't care if my grandma is on a list of rapists, release it EdmondDantes_ Jul 19 #48

Boston had a list of men who used a Tesha Jul 19 #49

Much more important that the files be released to show his supporters what a liar he is andym Jul 19 #52

I frankly DGAF who's on it Jilly_in_VA Jul 19 #55

I'll wager Buttigieg, AOC, Booker, Newsom and all the other rising stars in the Democratic party aren't in those files. sop Jul 19 #57

The fewer child molesters free the better, I am not attached to politicians or celebrities and their perceived status. Brainfodder Jul 19 #58

lol what!? Oneironaut Jul 19 #59

The nearest thing I have to a reservation is intelligence matters, and that's mainly because... JHB Jul 19 #61

FWIW From a Reddit post emulatorloo Jul 19 #69

100% MuseRider Jul 19 #62

Yes, let the chips fall where they may. republianmushroom Jul 19 #64

According to another post, Trump is prohibited from releasing them MichMan Jul 19 #68

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. hamsterjill Jul 19 #71

If Bill Clinton KentuckyWoman Jul 19 #73

Of course. Ferrets are Cool Jul 19 #74

Why would anyone want a pedophile to get away with it? usedtobedemgurl Jul 19 #75

Bullshit. W_HAMILTON Jul 19 #76

Anyone who is in the file TheFarseer Jul 19 #78

So what if there are Dems in those files... MiHale Jul 19 #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 Jul 19 #80

Yes. ANYONE who hurt children needs to be taken down. still-prayin4rain Jul 19 #81

I want anyone who raped women and girls outed. nolabear Jul 19 #82

Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of justice. LudwigPastorius Jul 19 #83

you may be at the wrong board FHRRK Jul 19 #84

Even if it's Hunter Biden? ChrisW001 Jul 19 #92

Lol FHRRK Jul 19 #96

Merrick Garland was an incompetent idiot, and the Biden Administration played an outdated antiquated political game. lees1975 Jul 19 #86

Yes of course. Woodwizard Jul 19 #87

Everyone knew about Trump's affiliation with Epstein LS0999 Jul 19 #88

It didn't have an effect because his cult followers didn't believe he was involved. Now they some suspect Pisces Jul 19 #89

If the Dem party can't survive disclosure, snot Jul 19 #90

There is a difference between being on a plane and being on a video/CD showing assault on minors. Attilatheblond Jul 19 #91

Bill Clinton has long been out of politics and is already scarred by a sex scandal... AntiFascist Jul 19 #94

How do we "prepare for the possibility"? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 19 #95

Good question. Head to the storm cellar? Fast and pray? I'm not sure either. Scrivener7 Jul 19 #110

#1 I think Epstein did favors by offering flights within the US to important people ... Hekate Jul 19 #97

Why is this right wing talking point on this forum? BootinUp Jul 19 #98

Clinton used the plane to promote charity around the world. He never went to the island. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 19 #100

Yes. Justice for the raped children. Irish_Dem Jul 19 #101

Take the sabbat hunter Jul 19 #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 Jul 19 #106

I don't give a flying fuck if Democrats are on there. GaYellowDawg Jul 19 #107

YES. Jirel Jul 19 #109

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