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Metaphorical

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29. Actually I think guilt by association is perfectly valid here

Reply to VeryProgressive (Reply #24)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 10:10 PM

Aug 5

Epstein did this for a long time, and after a short while, that kind of reputation gets around. I have no doubt that it snared a few Democrats (Bill Clinton being an obvious one), and frankly he's effectively been retired for a long time. The problem is that people still associate with him after that reputation began to circulate. At some point, you have to start asking whether this association was an indictment of character.

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Epstein scandal broadens as trove of letters from famous figures published [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 5 OP

I am guessing the list will include names that make one say "I'm not surprised, I alway thought he was a creep". twodogsbarking Aug 5 #1

I got a major case of the "icks" from that Woody Allen quote Shipwack Aug 5 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Kali999 Aug 5 #11

He could win a prize for creepiest but the competion will have experience too. twodogsbarking Aug 5 #21

Associations VeryProgressive Aug 5 #24

Actually I think guilt by association is perfectly valid here Metaphorical Aug 5 #29

Woody Allen is completely disgusting. 3catwoman3 Aug 5 #28

Are these letters and photos a planned drip, drip to keep this cover up alive? Deuxcents Aug 5 #3

Works for me. . . . h2ebits Aug 5 #6

Me Too WiVoter Aug 5 #8

It is currently my mission to keep the Epstein sh**storm alive. h2ebits Aug 5 #25

There is so much to it NJCher Aug 5 #14

Hope so. So many people have seen this evidence now, leakage should be unavoidable. travelingthrulife Aug 6 #33

The Woody Allen letter reads like coded pedophile stuff Prairie Gates Aug 5 #4

Noam Chomsky just came for the conversation...just kidding, who knows? travelingthrulife Aug 6 #34

I would be curious as to how the map of Israel is depicted in Epstein's Mansion? Uncle Joe Aug 5 #5

Maybe it's just me, but I find a list of guests to a dinner party that includes "magicians"' a bit creepy in and of itse FadedMullet Aug 5 #7

I expect they may be referring to this guy BumRushDaShow Aug 5 #9

Yes. Yes indeed. A perfect example. That Blaine dude too. FadedMullet Aug 5 #19

In 1991 he judged the same modeling contest as trump: see this article: IcyPeas Aug 5 #22

And his most recent issue was pretty prominently in the news (thanks to #metoo) BumRushDaShow Aug 5 #23

There you go. Creepy magicians. Like I said. FadedMullet Aug 6 #30

I need to take a shower after reading this article Pachamama Aug 6 #31

You can expect a sternly worded letter BoRaGard Aug 5 #10

LOL h2ebits Aug 5 #26

Meaningless. Grins Aug 5 #12

It is the drip friend that matters hookaleft Aug 5 #13

The letters were written by carefully-chosen friends of Jeffrey Epstein FakeNoose Aug 5 #15

Have you learned nothing over the past four decades? Keep him in the slimelight. JHB Aug 5 #18

+1000 h2ebits Aug 5 #27

Not that I'm on anyone's A-list but BaronChocula Aug 5 #16

The second time Woody Allen & Soon-Yi went to Epstein's for dinner, Soon-Yi said: red dog 1 Aug 5 #17

They like the skinny look. Kid Berwyn Aug 6 #32

The party is getting larger. republianmushroom Aug 5 #20

"enjoy your table"..."you know everything about everyone"...hmmm! n/t AntiFascist Aug 6 #35

Anyone surprised about Woody Allen? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 6 #36

I'm sort of surprised Bannon was a member of his pack. LudwigPastorius Aug 6 #37