Epstein sheep dipped himself by doing whatever he did in Florida where the age of consent is 18.
Why not fly to the islands, go into international waters, or go to a state where the age of consent is lower?
Because then we will not have a mythology that is now being used to pretend like a foreign country controls us.
This Chomsky connection helps me see more now. He's a CIA asshole who didn't want to question the official stories of the JFK assassination, 911, or COVID. (Neither have Snowden or Assange)
The truth is likely that Israel is being hyped up as the boogeyman to take the blame for what the US MIC did and does.
What better way for politicians to claim their corruption was due to threat of blackmail?
Trump and those blocking the release of the Epstein files are playing the role of making it seem true when it likely is full of holes as you have exposed.
I don't know if Chomsky read the grand jury transcript but I have and you're 100% right on. Prostitution was the ONLY possible charge they could bring against Epstein. For all her claims in her memo. Maria Villifana would have never been able to prove her proposed charges that Epstein had used commercial transportation to fly to Palm Beach to have sex with minors.
By the way, that girl they used as the basis for the charge also told the grand jury she feared being charged for prostitution herself and that was the only reason she agreed to appear. Fortunately, they had compassion and did not charge her as the PBPD would have probably done if the prosecuting attorney had accepted their charges.
It's no surprise that Epstein and Chomsky associated with each other. He was known for his relationships with scientists and academics. No, the fact that Epstein pleaded guilty to charges of prostitution and served time is no reason for his friends and associates to turn their backs on them. Men have been consorting with prostitutes as far back as the beginnings of history,
As for why this saga is continuing, the explanation is very simple - the average IQ in America is 96. Unfortunately too many people are gullible and believe anything and everything without ever verifying media accounts with facts.
Epstein's intellectual soirees could certainly have been fulfilling and rich things to be a part of, irrespective of what may have been happening in back rooms (and whatever Epstein's motives in gathering the thinkers).
Very fair take on this Michael. I also think we should all bear in mind that Epstein by all accounts was an incredibly charming and charismatic person whenever he wanted to be. And this kind of networking, fixing and schmoozing was pretty much his job. Not even his cover story but a key part of his actual job.
I even believe Dershowitz never partook, well, 85% believe. Even though the man is vile.
Thanks for sticking with the story, Michael - you’re a beacon in a sea of spin. What has become of the critical/analytical faculties of other journalists?
The continued, and erroneous ( in my opinion) use of the words ‘pedophile’’ and ‘trafficker’ as descriptors of Epstein have ensured that the narrative is, and will continue to be, constrained within those boundaries. Hardly makes for genuine investigative reporting on Epstein.
Great piece . You have repeated Epstein here instead of Chomsky here : Nor is it conceivable that Epstein would have consorted with Epstein if he felt it would make him complicit in some Israeli intelligence plot, given that Chomsky has been perhaps the world’s most visible and vociferous critic of Israel for literally decades. Take from
Michael has largely persuaded me that much of the Epstein mythology is just that- mythology. But even assuming that everything Epstein did was legal and that he only had a penchant for consensual relationships with 18-year-old girls, I still think some social sanction of Epstein is a reasonable response to that sort of behavior. FWIW, I'm not as sure that secondary social sections against those who associated with him are justified however, it probably depends on the nature of the association.
Epstein threw parties with young and attractive women around. That is sure to make you popular, especially with people who are not too finicky about whom they associate with.
Have you followed any of Michael Wolff’s work on his interviews with Epstein or his upcoming court case to get Trump and Melania to testify under oath about their relationship with him?
Epstein sheep dipped himself by doing whatever he did in Florida where the age of consent is 18.
Why not fly to the islands, go into international waters, or go to a state where the age of consent is lower?
Because then we will not have a mythology that is now being used to pretend like a foreign country controls us.
This Chomsky connection helps me see more now. He's a CIA asshole who didn't want to question the official stories of the JFK assassination, 911, or COVID. (Neither have Snowden or Assange)
The truth is likely that Israel is being hyped up as the boogeyman to take the blame for what the US MIC did and does.
What better way for politicians to claim their corruption was due to threat of blackmail?
Trump and those blocking the release of the Epstein files are playing the role of making it seem true when it likely is full of holes as you have exposed.
I don't know if Chomsky read the grand jury transcript but I have and you're 100% right on. Prostitution was the ONLY possible charge they could bring against Epstein. For all her claims in her memo. Maria Villifana would have never been able to prove her proposed charges that Epstein had used commercial transportation to fly to Palm Beach to have sex with minors.
By the way, that girl they used as the basis for the charge also told the grand jury she feared being charged for prostitution herself and that was the only reason she agreed to appear. Fortunately, they had compassion and did not charge her as the PBPD would have probably done if the prosecuting attorney had accepted their charges.
It's no surprise that Epstein and Chomsky associated with each other. He was known for his relationships with scientists and academics. No, the fact that Epstein pleaded guilty to charges of prostitution and served time is no reason for his friends and associates to turn their backs on them. Men have been consorting with prostitutes as far back as the beginnings of history,
As for why this saga is continuing, the explanation is very simple - the average IQ in America is 96. Unfortunately too many people are gullible and believe anything and everything without ever verifying media accounts with facts.
I feel if he hadn't died he'd be invited on all these dopey podcasts and shows who conspiracy monger about him now lol.
Epstein's intellectual soirees could certainly have been fulfilling and rich things to be a part of, irrespective of what may have been happening in back rooms (and whatever Epstein's motives in gathering the thinkers).
Very fair take on this Michael. I also think we should all bear in mind that Epstein by all accounts was an incredibly charming and charismatic person whenever he wanted to be. And this kind of networking, fixing and schmoozing was pretty much his job. Not even his cover story but a key part of his actual job.
I even believe Dershowitz never partook, well, 85% believe. Even though the man is vile.
You need to correct “Epstein would have consorted with Epstein” in the final paragraph.
Thanks for sticking with the story, Michael - you’re a beacon in a sea of spin. What has become of the critical/analytical faculties of other journalists?
The continued, and erroneous ( in my opinion) use of the words ‘pedophile’’ and ‘trafficker’ as descriptors of Epstein have ensured that the narrative is, and will continue to be, constrained within those boundaries. Hardly makes for genuine investigative reporting on Epstein.
Great piece . You have repeated Epstein here instead of Chomsky here : Nor is it conceivable that Epstein would have consorted with Epstein if he felt it would make him complicit in some Israeli intelligence plot, given that Chomsky has been perhaps the world’s most visible and vociferous critic of Israel for literally decades. Take from
Michael has largely persuaded me that much of the Epstein mythology is just that- mythology. But even assuming that everything Epstein did was legal and that he only had a penchant for consensual relationships with 18-year-old girls, I still think some social sanction of Epstein is a reasonable response to that sort of behavior. FWIW, I'm not as sure that secondary social sections against those who associated with him are justified however, it probably depends on the nature of the association.
Epstein threw parties with young and attractive women around. That is sure to make you popular, especially with people who are not too finicky about whom they associate with.
Have you followed any of Michael Wolff’s work on his interviews with Epstein or his upcoming court case to get Trump and Melania to testify under oath about their relationship with him?
Continue banging the drum, sir
Yes, there is an immense amount of unhealthy obsession about Epstein. IMO, you all need to get a life.