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Trump Claims Publication Of Files Absolves Him of Wrongdoing?

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mae13 Fri 06-Feb-26 06:40:46

But, in order to claim absolution, one has to admit to having committed an act considered a sin (and therefore requiring forgiveness) in the first place.

I therefore consider Trump's absolution boast as a full admission of guilt due to activities committed in his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.

grannybuy Sat 07-Feb-26 15:27:03

I wouldn’t know if he has dementia, but I certainly think that he’s ignorant. I sometimes wonder how he was brought up. He reminds me of my brother, who has Borderline Personality disorder.

David49 Sat 07-Feb-26 15:29:36

UK media is concentrating UK connections, US media on US connections, there is plenty.

Maremia Sat 07-Feb-26 15:42:33

I wish Trump was a pantomime villain. Then at least we would all get a laugh, and he would get his come-uppance in the end.

Maremia Sat 07-Feb-26 15:44:51

Why are we not concentrating on pedophile grooming gangs?
We are.
Epstein ran such a 'service' for very rich and powerful white men.

Maremia Sat 07-Feb-26 15:45:56

What were those stroke/dementia tests for, if not to assess his cognitive decline?

StoneofDestiny Sat 07-Feb-26 15:48:34

Why are we not concentrating on pedophile grooming gangs?

What do you think Epstein was doing?

icanhandthemback Sat 07-Feb-26 16:12:46

undines

Here we go again - Trump bashing. It seems to be the main topic on everyone's mind. Here we have grooming gangs still not properly investigated, and we have a royal family, the king and his brother, closely involved with two highly active paedophiles. Among many other crucial topics that I could mention. But let's not ask disturbing questions, let's carry on having a go at our pantomime villain.

I think you'll find there are threads on Andrew and Mandelson. At least there have been some consequences for them on this side of the pond which is more than you can say for those on the other side of the pond.

Menopauselbitch Sat 07-Feb-26 16:15:15

Then they’d have no one to blackmail.

Paperbackwriter Sat 07-Feb-26 16:17:34

M0nica

Well he would, wouldn't he?

Ha - I was just about to say the same. Love that Mandy Rice-Davies quote!

imaround Sat 07-Feb-26 16:17:37

Here is a it of entertainment for you. Harmless overall. I bet they could make a fortune if they sold tickets to do just this.

shock

wtfdetective.blog/trump-wax-statue-pulled-texas-punched/

Dreadwitch Sat 07-Feb-26 17:13:00

Not sure where or how anything absolves him. A court found him guilty so we know what a slimeball he is.... I don't need some files to prove or deny anything, I believe 100% he's had sex with children, whether that's on Epstiens island or not.

Oreo Sat 07-Feb-26 18:49:05

Dreadwitch

Not sure where or how anything absolves him. A court found him guilty so we know what a slimeball he is.... I don't need some files to prove or deny anything, I believe 100% he's had sex with children, whether that's on Epstiens island or not.

Define children?
You don’t know anything of the sort without evidence.

Oreo Sat 07-Feb-26 18:50:33

Shall we just dispense with evidence all round and convict from the comfort of our sofas?

Oreo Sat 07-Feb-26 18:51:25

If there’s evidence to be found then it will be found, but until then…

Madwoman11 Sat 07-Feb-26 19:13:11

He had many of the files "Disappear"

Delene100 Sat 07-Feb-26 21:12:39

AGAA4

Focusing on Mandelson and AMW takes the heat off the those men in the US who are being protected but have been involved with Epstein.

You would think that the two British men were the only ones who are guilty. It's about time those in the US were rooted out and faced the consequences.

I completely agree. Trump has lots to hide. I understand he had information on Melania redacted. For one man, he has too much power.

WithNobsOnIt Sat 07-Feb-26 23:23:37

To borrow from the now famous Mandy Rice Davies quote.

"Well he would. Wouldn't he?"

Maremia Sun 08-Feb-26 08:46:23

As Time Team says
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence
Too much has been redacted.
Would an innocent man have to arrange that?

Oreo Sun 08-Feb-26 08:47:10

I think we borrow that handy phrase a lot don’t we?😊

Oreo Sun 08-Feb-26 08:48:00

Oreo

I think we borrow that handy phrase a lot don’t we?😊

To WithNobsOnIt

M0nica Sun 08-Feb-26 12:04:45

undines

Here we go again - Trump bashing. It seems to be the main topic on everyone's mind. Here we have grooming gangs still not properly investigated, and we have a royal family, the king and his brother, closely involved with two highly active paedophiles. Among many other crucial topics that I could mention. But let's not ask disturbing questions, let's carry on having a go at our pantomime villain.

Well, given that this thread is about Trump, of course his name and behaviour dominate, but there other threads discussing other protagionists.

Never generalise on a sample of one (thread)

Maremia Sun 08-Feb-26 12:16:37

Go on then, undines, ask those disturbing questions, if you so wish.

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 08-Feb-26 12:37:36

I wonder what the only person in prison, Ms Maxwell, might know about these matters. Would it be in her best interests to divulge- or not?

silverlining48 Sun 08-Feb-26 12:40:25

She has already been moved to a ‘nicer’ prison for spilling a few beans, she is the only one who knows what’s gone on.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 08-Feb-26 12:53:24

Oreo: children are legally anyone under the age of 18. Plenty of women have said that when they were under the age of 18 (children) they were sexually assaulted by, amongst others ex-Prince Andrew, Epstein and trump. It’s about time they were believed.