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AZJonnie

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55. Demanding the extrajudicial murder of people over mundane emails to Epstein is not "the moderate, level-headed position"
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 04:33 PM
12 hrs ago
We have actual government officials saying we can't go after everyone because the whole system would crash


Who is this, and what is the exact quote and context? And why does their experience with the facts exceed that of the DoJ (including 4 years of Biden's DoJ)?

IMHO, people should read the whole of this "Epstein Files Deep Dive" article by the Associated Press (from 9 days ago). I'd also humbly suggest some might consider moderating some extreme positions they may be taking, but to each their own

https://apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-client-list-sex-trafficking-049c96080a2ca2c12c84ac506437e50b

From the 2019 FBI notes in the files, copied from the article:
While one Epstein victim made highly public claims that he “lent her” to his rich friends, agents couldn’t confirm that and found no other victims telling a similar story, the records said. (snip)

No other victim has described being expressly directed by either Maxwell or Epstein to engage in sexual activity with other men” the memo said. (snip)


I'll add that much of this article may sound familiar if you've seen my many posts urging a degree of moderation on the whole "pedo cabal" conspiracy theory over the last 6 months

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Did anyone here ever imagine that we would see the US sink to a level Whyisthisstillclose 16 hrs ago #1
No. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #2
It's jarring leftstreet 16 hrs ago #8
That is what bdamomma 11 hrs ago #60
Did anyone here ever imagine that the media and a large part of the country are okay with it durablend 16 hrs ago #9
I don't think they're okay with it, just don't believe it either because they're MAGA or can't accept such things happen ChicagoTeamster 15 hrs ago #12
Or they're 'scared' of retaliations. Justice matters. 15 hrs ago #23
That mafia thug bdamomma 11 hrs ago #61
Naive, yes. But also because people shut out wnylib 6 hrs ago #88
They're not just ok with it fujiyamasan 4 hrs ago #98
What a silly comment to suggest the media is ok with it. ificandream 14 hrs ago #34
What about Besos and his Washington Post? wnylib 6 hrs ago #89
Bozos wants the same rocket ship money Musk got Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 2 hrs ago #103
no poozwah 10 hrs ago #72
No MustLoveBeagles 15 hrs ago #11
Sink to? Sally Hemings might like a word. IMO the real hope was that we had finally risen above... Ol Janx Spirit 15 hrs ago #13
This kind of debauchery and cruelty are not new. All one needs is to remember about the Hellfire Club in England and Texin 15 hrs ago #21
Well, Franklin was a literal pedophile, so... he would know obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #27
I have not kniwn of this? La Urraca 13 hrs ago #46
The only reference I can find to this is an insane conspiracy theory website Wiz Imp 11 hrs ago #67
I've never heard that of him before. Jedi Guy 4 hrs ago #99
I'm presently reading a book about Hollywood in the early movie industry. tavernier 14 hrs ago #42
Insightful post bdamomma 11 hrs ago #63
The battle between good and evil is a perpetuual one. wnylib 6 hrs ago #90
It is a much more complicated discussion, but there is good evidence that it is the evil... Ol Janx Spirit 5 hrs ago #92
Well, you are right that it is complicated wnylib 5 hrs ago #93
Your post reminds me of a quote from a character in a Stephen King novel. Jedi Guy 4 hrs ago #100
Yes - It's just no one JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #16
The statement is made but will the media ignore it? Probably. Katinfl 15 hrs ago #20
The media doesn't broadcast what they're investigating. ificandream 14 hrs ago #36
Investigating? trump? I doubt it. Katinfl 14 hrs ago #41
You don't know the media. ificandream 10 hrs ago #71
No, but I never expected to see a ruskie ASSet in the WH either, ruling like a mob boss. SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #33
Absolutely yes, all you needed to do was listen to Limbaugh Tumbulu 14 hrs ago #37
I never knew people in rural areas were warning about it blue_jay 13 hrs ago #49
ummm, yes. yobrault1 13 hrs ago #54
Point taken bdamomma 8 hrs ago #76
Never ... until the last year. It's been clear for a while KPN 12 hrs ago #58
HEAVENS NO vapor2 11 hrs ago #65
Never Playingmantis 8 hrs ago #79
Not in my wildest dreams. wnylib 6 hrs ago #87
Rep. Lieu and Congress must do the Press' job... Kid Berwyn 16 hrs ago #3
I want to give Ted Lieu a heart BeyondGeography 16 hrs ago #4
I think he should make a run JustAnotherGen 15 hrs ago #18
BeyondGeography........ Upthevibe 13 hrs ago #43
Kick dalton99a 16 hrs ago #5
And the worst has already been expunged, redacted and deleted. Marcuse 16 hrs ago #6
Ted Lieu is correctly calling the victims children, not young women. ShazamIam 16 hrs ago #7
I've been disappointed in Rachel Maddow lately Bayard 16 hrs ago #10
I think she leaves the Epstein files to other late-night commentators. I'd rather hear Jen Psaki and especially generalbetrayus 15 hrs ago #14
Nichole Wallace is on the Epstein files every night sheshe2 12 hrs ago #56
The protests give me hope. wnylib 6 hrs ago #91
I agree Grim Chieftain 15 hrs ago #15
DONALD Trump says Lawrence.... maddiemom 9 hrs ago #75
Maybe it makes her physically ill. This has that effect on some people. I'm one of them. SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #35
That or it could be a trigger for her - TBF 14 hrs ago #40
Could be SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #44
U.S. media... Multichromatic 15 hrs ago #17
and he just "Exonerated" himself yesterday Submariner 15 hrs ago #19
Ted is not mincing words! Thank you, sir. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 15 hrs ago #22
I'm am going to keep saying this angrychair 15 hrs ago #24
Demanding the extrajudicial murder of people over mundane emails to Epstein is not "the moderate, level-headed position" AZJonnie 12 hrs ago #55
This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair 12 hrs ago #59
"agents couldn't confirm that and found no other victims telling a similar story," Wiz Imp 10 hrs ago #68
Completely False? Okay, friend, I have a proposal for you AZJonnie 8 hrs ago #78
I don't care who said that. It's a fact that many victims have provided testimony that Wiz Imp 8 hrs ago #83
Well, ignoring who's saying that is convenient AZJonnie 6 hrs ago #86
Get over yourself. You're not as smart as you think you are. Wiz Imp 5 hrs ago #94
Are you this far into this discussion, saying mean things to me, NOT having looked into who said all that yet? AZJonnie 1 hr ago #104
Ted, I love you man, but these allegations have been public since 2016 AZJonnie 14 hrs ago #25
AZJonnie on the spot dpibel 14 hrs ago #30
I ignore many, many Epstein posts I disagree with, but on THIS topic, yes I will often comment AZJonnie 12 hrs ago #57
Your definition of facts dpibel 11 hrs ago #62
You happen to take notice when my conclusions appear to do so AZJonnie 10 hrs ago #70
Fun FACT, AZ!! dpibel 8 hrs ago #77
Okay, well ya got me! I should have gone back and re-read it, I took your word for it AZJonnie 8 hrs ago #82
Lieu actually has some relevant experience dpibel 8 hrs ago #84
Ya know what, I kinda like you dpibel AZJonnie 4 hrs ago #101
There is video proof that Trump went to parties with Epstein. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #95
OH ABSOLUTELY!!! I'm saying I probably vaguely recalled seeing video of Ted saying "evidence" just days ago AZJonnie 3 hrs ago #102
It's his job evidently questionseverything 11 hrs ago #64
If Lieu is talking about the anonymous tips that we've seen EdmondDantes_ 13 hrs ago #50
Many of the FBI Tips were not anonymous. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #96
It's insane that Stephen Colbert gets fired... Initech 14 hrs ago #26
Child rape, sexual assault, thirty-four felonies Grim Chieftain 14 hrs ago #28
I think that will be my sign at the next protest. Ilsa 13 hrs ago #45
And so does his worthless fucking family. Initech 13 hrs ago #47
Could not agree more Grim Chieftain 13 hrs ago #48
Not really related bdamomma 8 hrs ago #80
Our media is not concerned about Epstein at all. spanone 14 hrs ago #29
It's surprising to me how much control there actually is over the media right now. hamsterjill 14 hrs ago #31
Post removed Post removed 14 hrs ago #32
WTG Rep. Lieu! For a story that was six months ago declared dead on arrival Torchlight 14 hrs ago #38
The U.S. needs more Bob Woodwards and Carl Bernsteins. C Moon 14 hrs ago #39
Or bdamomma 8 hrs ago #81
1972 to 1974 period Woodward and Bernstein. Wiz Imp 4 hrs ago #97
And moscow mitch thought Kamala "would be our worst nightmare!" SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #51
Never forget Rule#1 czarjak 13 hrs ago #52
That's better Ted awesomerwb1 13 hrs ago #53
Jeezus Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #66
Oh, Trump is gonna sue his ass off... Swede 10 hrs ago #69
Dunno. Social media ablaze with Iranian hackers saying AllyCat 9 hrs ago #74
PREACH IT TED Skittles 10 hrs ago #73
the motherfucking child rapist POTUS needs to resign... but will Republicans pressure him? LymphocyteLover 8 hrs ago #85
It's up to us. A lot of news organizations are compromised ecstatic 1 hr ago #105
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