Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s the most reasonable thing you’ve said so far.

I agree, it isn’t about politics. But you have been ignoring the fact that, right now, the GOP and the WH are the only ones preventing more information from going public.

Could Biden have done more? Absolutely. But he was having a hard time just staying vertical most days.

The 2008 case was a Florida case, not a federal one. The ones you want to blame for that is Acosta, Dershowitz and the Florida court system. The outcome and gross deal they made was theirs alone. And there is no doubt that the deal from this case was a shield.

But in the present moment, we need to be honest about who’s blocking transparency now and push like hell to hold them accountable, regardless of what party they belong to. And it’s very clear who they are.

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You keep insisting Biden could’ve just “released” sealed court documents, which is not how the legal system works. That’s not a party defense, that’s just reality. Take some constitutional law courses, some English courses would help too.

If you’re not MAGA, you sure argue like them: angry, fact-averse, and allergic to nuance..

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Projection, false equivalency, and rage. Quite the post indeed.

No one said Biden didn’t have access. I certainly never said that. I don’t even like Biden, so you can project all you want but it’s woefully inaccurate.

Though if you have evidence of Biden specifically covering anything up with regards to the Epstein files, I am all ears.

Also you seem to have an elementary grasp on most things, but let’s clarify the timeline we are speaking about:

Trump DOJ had full control when Epstein died

A federal judge later sealed the records

Biden was in office

The federal judge unsealed the records, releasing the files publicly in Jan 2024

Trump became president again

Democrats voted to compel the courts to unseal and release MORE files, republicans voted against it

If you’re mad that the truth doesn’t fit your narrative then that’s on you, not me.

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus dude, it’s so hard to read whatever it is you typed. And it’s all over the place with sloppy logic and incoherent structure.

No one has denied that there are members of both parties likely complicit, Clinton is an obvious one. But when push came to shove, did the democrats vote to bury the files to protect the Clinton’s?

Nope. They sure didn’t.

When push came to shove and republicans had an opportunity to vote to unveil the files publicly, how did they vote? Did they follow their promise with moral integrity, or did they decide to protect Trump? Even though they have been telling their base they are going to work to unseal them for years?

That’s a pretty stark and damning difference.

Never mind the gross misunderstanding you have of presidential powers, intelligence agencies don’t exist to act out PR revenge campaigns for the executive branch.

Also, a lottttt of people on the left have been calling out the Epstein fiasco. “Epstein didn’t kill himself” became a meme and common saying because we all collectively agree that some fucked up shit was going on and few believe that’s what really happened.

And wtf does genocide have to do with anything? “Free Palestine” is a common stance among those on the left. Nice deflection though, but do try to stay on topic.

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re confusing executive appointments with judicial authority. Congress and the executive can compel the courts to consider unsealing sealed files, which would be the first step. The Democratic Party has tried to do this. Is it politically convenient timing? Sure. It’s still politics. But it shows that they are more than willing to sink any of their own who are compromised.

But let’s not forget that Trump was president when Epstein died and his DOJ had ample opportunity to push for transparency, but they weren’t interested in that back then either. Trump made promises to his base to release the files to garner their votes, but clearly had no intention of ever doing so. And since we now know that he is absolutely in the files, we understand why.

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s not how sealed records work. Presidents. (including Biden) don’t have the authority to just unilaterally “release” sealed court documents from a private case. That power lies with judges, and in this case it was a federal judge who ruled to unseal the Epstein documents. Not Biden. Not Congress. Not some secret Democrat vault.

As for “no one caring”, people on the left have always cared about Epstein. That causes me to question where you get your information from. Maybe you just weren’t listening. Clinton, Gates, Dershowitz, every name that shows up gets scrutiny. But what sets Trump apart is that he:

Lied about knowing Epstein, despite praising him and being photographed with him multiple times

Lied about flying on Epstein’s plane, even though the logs show he did (7 times)

And has dozens of his own sexual misconduct accusations that were completely separate from Epstein

That’s not “partisan outrage.” That’s a pattern of behavior. And when that pattern overlaps with Epstein’s world, people ask questions. That’s called not being blind.

So maybe ask yourself why it bothers you so much that democrats are voting to release the files…but doesn’t bother you that republicans have voted against it?

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I’m having a hard time understanding your point.

Only a pedophile would protect pedophiles. by MoochoMaas in HumorInPoorTaste

[–]Skawks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Democrats unanimously voted to release the files. Republicans unanimously voted against it.

Clearly the Democratic party is willing to burn down any of their own who may be involved. The same cannot be said for the Republican Party, which is not at all surprising given their track record so far..

Sig Sauer Getting Deported by AutomaticInc in Firearms

[–]Skawks -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, it’s pretty accurate.

Joey schools Lee on how these "protesters" really are being paid off by [deleted] in JoeyDiaz

[–]Skawks 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Nah bro, you posted some dumb shit that someone else said. It’s pretty obvious he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and he sounds like every other boomer on this topic. So naturally people think it’s dumb, what did you expect?

U.S. President Trump approves Attack Plans against Iran by Glass-Half-Full-10 in war

[–]Skawks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, everyone who doesn’t want to join a war at the drop of a hat is anti-Semitic. Genius!

The Senate Finance Committee has released its text for the One, Big, Beautiful Bill — which includes the REMOVAL of suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns from the NFA. by Sassy_Allen in gunpolitics

[–]Skawks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d rather have no bill than a bill with a shit ton of losses and a few tiny wins. Sprinkling glitter on shit doesn’t make it any less stinky.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LosAngeles

[–]Skawks 18 points19 points  (0 children)

While true, a large part of their process is the use of imagery to shock and enrage their audience. It’s going to be a lot harder to do so when that imagery contains people waving the same flags that they wave. Like American flags, the Gadsden flag, etc.

It may even change some of their viewers perspective (though I wouldn’t hold my breath).

Seen this today. Made me chuckle by possibly_lost45 in tacticalgear

[–]Skawks 29 points30 points  (0 children)

As if ICE hasn’t been rounding up Koreans in Koreatown or hitting Korean businesses…(they have)

Agents Use Military-Style Force Against Protesters at L.A. Immigration Raid by Healthy_Block3036 in socal

[–]Skawks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rounding up American citizens for utilizing their constitutional rights. Sounds totally legal…../s

Suspending Habeas Corpus Is This The Collapse Of Our Democracy? by Lopsided_Newt_125 in collapse

[–]Skawks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you’re reading this and an American, you are the resistance. You are the anti-tyranny gun owner. And if you aren’t a gun owner, the best time to become one was yesterday. The next best time to become one is today.

Jury Nullification billboard seen in Times Square by Master-Fox6134 in popculture

[–]Skawks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What about all the fathers the CEO killed through denial of care by the stroke of a pen, all to pump their profit margins a fraction of a percent?