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dpibel

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48. Archive link

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sun Nov 23, 2025, 12:56 PM

Nov 23

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/20/jeffrey-epstein-files-trump-justice-department/

Put generously, I'd say the twitterer who's quoted in the OP is engaging in clickbaitery.

For instance, the actual bit about Clay Higgins is:

The lone congressional objector, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana), has a point when he says this indiscriminate release “abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America” and could “result in innocent people being hurt.”

I don't believe Higgins is right, but I also don't think that graf constitutes praise.

In my defense, I'm not slightly in the habit of defending the WaPo. It mostly does wicked. The fact that it comes up short of wicked in this instance does not excuse any other misbehavior.

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Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Nov 23 OP

Pedocracy thrives in darkness BeyondGeography Nov 23 #1

Pedocracy thrives in Darkness Dwild Nov 23 #43

From the editorial: Now that the law has passed so overwhelmingly, it is essential for the government to promptly comply Celerity Nov 23 #51

Sounds both-sidesish MorbidButterflyTat Nov 23 #62

Half of them are probably on it. Blumancru Nov 23 #2

Wanna bet someone in Bezos' inner circle is in there JT45242 Nov 23 #3

I have $5 that says Bezo is on the list of "inner circle" of Epstien...any takers? NotHardly Nov 23 #34

Maybe that's why Mackenzie Scott dumped him Jilly_in_VA Nov 24 #83

He doesn't need to be on the list, look at what he wants from Trump. Bezos Bev54 Nov 23 #39

This. The window is closing. JB is getting what he can, while he can. Maru Kitteh Nov 23 #41

Yep. That was my first thought. Also, who else among the so-called elite are in the documents? Texin Nov 23 #46

This makes me suspicious. There is something there the Post does not want revealed. CTyankee Nov 23 #4

Let me fix your title edhopper Nov 23 #5

Right after Donvict threatened him. KS Toronado Nov 23 #37

Jeff Bezos just TOTALLY added his name to the pedo perps! BComplex Nov 23 #50

Fuck that rag Aviation Pro Nov 23 #6

This FalloutShelter Nov 23 #7

I regret I only had one cancellation to give for my MaeScott Nov 23 #31

Imagine that. 2naSalit Nov 23 #8

The WP doesn't exist except as a name. nt BootinUp Nov 23 #9

The $$$ says no, and the Board Bows Tesha Nov 23 #10

"A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests. Ping Tung Nov 23 #11

Here is WaPo's argument Sympthsical Nov 23 #12

Problem WmChris Nov 23 #19

Agree Sympthsical Nov 23 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author yonder Nov 23 #61

It's not as if Bezos and his editorial board are unaware... returnee Nov 23 #66

Is the WP just left open as a loss leader for Bezos to pump out propaganda and misinformation at this pont? NCDem47 Nov 23 #13

Not exactly onenote Nov 23 #14

Don't tell me, let me guess... YodaMom2 Nov 23 #36

Sniffs of Bezos calling the shots. Especially like the bit wherein "the Justice allegorical oracle Nov 23 #15

Yes, in Trump World PatSeg Nov 23 #33

It's "just us" to the oligarchs. n/t intheflow Nov 24 #81

Ah yes, very clever! PatSeg Nov 24 #82

Bezos Is In The Files Deep State Witch Nov 23 #16

The only conclusion is Bezos is a pedo alongside with Epstein Arazi Nov 23 #17

Have they issued a glowing endorsement of RWNJ Clay Higgins yet? Zambero Nov 23 #18

So WaPo is pro-pedo? That'll cost them. Vinca Nov 23 #20

Probably because bozos and the rest of the board are in the files. Clouds Passing Nov 23 #21

Hmm...seems Jeff Bezos is mentioned in those files. paleotn Nov 23 #22

The ONLY reason I can think for for WAPO to be this irresponsible is that someone on their board... Trueblue Texan Nov 23 #23

F the Post LilElf70 Nov 23 #24

Jeff Bezos is making a strategic strike to pay for his billion dollars in government favorable decisions. Baitball Blogger Nov 23 #25

Could Bezos possibly fellate Trump any more enthusiastically? Ocelot II Nov 23 #26

I do not have a subscription to the Washington Post. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 23 #28

Two things: Must be bad. R I.P. WAPO. Joinfortmill Nov 23 #29

I cancelled my digital subscription to the WaPo earlier this year. Here's hoping Jeff Bezos generalbetrayus Nov 23 #30

I cannot verify this claim. Does anyone have a valid link?Yahoo had brief references. 33taw Nov 23 #32

I don't think it's much of a mystery. Martin Eden Nov 23 #35

Yes, it's just a long way of saying "we have to protect powerful men who use young girls for sex Walleye Nov 23 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author Uncle Joe Nov 23 #38

You should delete or at least update this post. Here is the opening of the editorial: RandomNumbers Nov 23 #40

🤔 Wondering if Jeff Bezos is on the Epstein List 🤔 n/t aggiesal Nov 23 #42

So they're saying the crimes of paying to rape children have "no public interest". I tripple dog dare them to go Hotler Nov 23 #44

I was a delivery boy for the Washington Post for seven years in the 1950s. ... dedl67 Nov 23 #45

Praising Clay Higgins? Please let me modify and mis-quote two oft mis-quoted phrases: Bo Zarts Nov 23 #47

Archive link dpibel Nov 23 #48

That is not an archive link. Here is an actual archive link: Celerity Nov 24 #84

My bad dpibel Nov 24 #86

All good! Celerity Nov 24 #87

Fuck you Jeff Bezos! Initech Nov 23 #49

They moved from All the President's Men to this shit. . . Stargleamer Nov 23 #52

This begs the question, whose name(s) might be released with the files? dlk Nov 23 #53

Archive link, no paywall: Ocelot II Nov 23 #54

We normally agree, but I think his post IS misleading due to this quote from the editorial: Celerity Nov 23 #69

I see your point, but I took it as the Post opposing their release in principle Ocelot II Nov 23 #71

Not exactly true or accurate, but that's never stopped anyone from posting. Here's some actual quotes from editorial. Silent Type Nov 23 #56

"Political clamoring" is the same thing as public interest Walleye Nov 23 #57

In other words, Bezos is in the files... regnaD kciN Nov 23 #58

The basic idea that it isn't in the public interest to release DOJ materials in this case RockRaven Nov 23 #59

Bezos Toilet Paper Mysterian Nov 23 #60

Morons run the WA Post. I wanna know and I am ......The Public !!!!!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 23 #63

So glad I dumped my subscription. phylny Nov 23 #64

Hunh... LudwigPastorius Nov 23 #65

I would agree during normal times Buckeyeblue Nov 23 #67

wapo used to be a fine newspaper mike_c Nov 23 #68

What a surprise. Bezos the Pedo Protector. Cha Nov 23 #70

Right after the meeting with MBS relayerbob Nov 23 #72

The Washington POSt needs a massive boycott Blue Owl Nov 23 #73

lol they must be really, really, really bad SamuelTheThird Nov 23 #74

If this stuff ever gets out its going to be spectacular Ruby the Liberal Nov 24 #75

Bezos on a leash. spanone Nov 24 #76

State run media Patton French Nov 24 #77

JFC orangecrush Nov 24 #78

Shameful decision by a once-respectable paper. (nt) Paladin Nov 24 #79

Shameful use of once was a great paper to spread misinformation and protect the people in an international Botany Nov 24 #80

The OP is misleading due to its using a clickbait X-tweet that false frames: Celerity Nov 24 #85