On Epstein:

[conuly]

I'm just going to reply to you all at once rather than individually.

I try not to assume conspiracies, but given that this is one of the more probable sorts of conspiracies and that a great many of my more rational, level-headed friends think that it could've happened, I will concede that it's possible this was less a suicide and more a "...suicide". If nothing else, the fact that he was evidently taken off suicide watch is concerning. Of course he was still at risk! He was still in jail and likely to rot there, wasn't he? Nothing had changed, right?

However, I will reserve judgment until more information is forthcoming.

Comments

[jessie_c]

And of course Il Douche is spreading the rumour that Hillary had him killed because he's awful that way.

[conuly]

If Hillary is killing her enemies, she's not starting with Epstein.

[jessie_c]

But his cult will swallow that one like it's a tasty treat.

[conuly]

How about, idk, Donald fucking Trump as candidate numero uno for the death squad? He's an old man, and he doesn't exactly treat his body like a temple. He could die in his sleep and nobody would question it!

[conuly]

Alternatively: Ken Starr and/or Monica Lewinsky. I mean, if I were Hilary Clinton and apparently both willing and able to solve my problems with murder, I'd take some time for personal vendettas. Wouldn't you?

[poliphilo]

Starr and Lewinsky are no longer any kind of threat. They've done their worst. But Epstein might well have had information that would have hurt the Clintons.

But Bill and Hillary are simply the most famous of the many people who used to pal around with Epstein. The list of those who might have had reason for wanting him gone is as long as your arm.

[movingfinger]

Keep in mind that he usually accuses others of things he is doing himself, like a little kid saying the dog did it.

[siderea]

...excellent point.

[brokenallbroken]

Yeah, what's that thing teachers always say? If you're pointing one finger at someone else that's four fingers pointing back at yourself? The projection is strong with him.

[conuly]

Teachers say that because they resent having to actually deal with children.

[brokenallbroken]

I suspect most things teachers say (or said to me, at least) are because they resent having to deal with children.

[jessie_c]

Always. Every accusation he makes is actually a confession. If only the Democrats could make that connection...

[chanter1944]

Il Douche? I like that one! The name, not the named. Sounds like a mob boss with no concept of honor among thieves, meets a... well, you know.

[thewayne]

I used Cheeto Benito for a long time to label him, now I just use Our Glorious Leader. I also like Dolt 45.