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Amaryllis

(11,073 posts)
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 10:41 PM 5 hrs ago

Putin-Epstein: The Connection Nobody Explains



In this video, we dig into the Putin–Epstein connection and the claims swirling around it—then separate what’s asserted from what’s actually supported by documents and reporting. We walk through the information ecosystem: RT-style framing versus what the records suggest, allegations about honey-trap pipelines and strategic kompromat, and why certain names and institutions keep appearing in the same orbit.

We also look at how this story gets laundered through international coverage, what lawmakers are saying about the FBI and related figures, and why the “1,000+ mentions” talking point matters (and how to think about it responsibly). Finally, we widen the lens to the broader geopolitical moment—why this is resurfacing now, what it may be distracting from, and how to keep your footing when the headlines are designed to trigger outrage instead of understanding.

Video Chapters
00:00 - Putin & the Epstein Files

01:32 - FSB & Russian "Honey Traps"

03:10 - High-Profile Figures in the Documents

04:41 - Blackmail as an Intelligence Tool

05:58 - Alleged FBI Threats to Congress

07:44 - Trump’s Response & Michael Wolff

10:11 - International Connections (Norway & UAE)

11:51 - Shifting Global Alliances (Poland & Germany)

13:58 - Escalating Tensions with Iran

16:32 - Summary: Values vs. Geo-Strategy

Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points.

#Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Epstein #FBI #Geopolitics #Trump #Massie #patel

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Putin-Epstein: The Connection Nobody Explains (Original Post) Amaryllis 5 hrs ago OP
As we all do canetoad 5 hrs ago #1

canetoad

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1. As we all do
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 11:10 PM
5 hrs ago

I had reservations about the credentials of Professor Gerdes. However, I looked him up and found that he is indeed a professor at Charleston Southern University and has a big pile of qualifications in relevant fields. I've saved the video to watch later, but hope this answers any questions others may have about his experience.

https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/directory/gerdes-darin/
About Darin Gerdes

Dr. Gerdes holds undergraduate degrees in government and psychology from Liberty University. He received his MBA, MA in Public Policy, and his Ph.D.in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He is a tenured professor of leadership in the Hans. A Nielsen College of Business, the Director of Instructional Technology at Charleston Southern University, and the leadership program coordinator of Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry.

He has previously served CSU as the Director of Graduate Programs in the Nielsen College of Business, having designed the current Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program, and co-designed the current Master of Science in Human Resource Management program. He designed CSU’s new major and minor in Leadership under the Stack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry. Dr. Gerdes is actively innovating and engaging with undergraduate and graduate students to further ensure student success and have an impact on the future leaders of both global and local businesses, church bodies, and communities.

Outside of CSU, Dr. Gerdes is the former president of the Southeast Case Research Association (SECRA) and the South Carolina Home Educator’s Association (SCHEA). He is a member of the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA) where he was the recipient of the 2018 Teaching Award. Dr. Gerdes lives in North Charleston with his wife and six children.

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