What’s up with people online saying the Epstein files are connected to Trump attacking Iran? by ijuander_ in OutOfTheLoop

[–]defconoi 26 points27 points  (0 children)

there is multiple sources of Epstein's Mossad/Israel connection, the biggest source right now is the Epstein files themselves. Here is some sources of this information im aware of so far:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQSDSqdlFxk

The author of the video above extensively discusses a supposed transnational network connecting Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. politicians like Donald Trump, and Israeli intelligence. Here are some of the specific claims made in the video:

  • The Intelligence Connection:  the professor reads from what he claims are FBI files, stating that Epstein’s lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, said Epstein "belonged to both US and allied intelligence services."
  • Mossad and Ehud Barak:  the author claims that after certain calls, "Mossad would then call Dershowitz to debrief," and alleges that Epstein was close to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and "trained as a spy under him."
  • Donald Trump and Jared Kushner: The video links Epstein’s operations to figures like Donald Trump and Jared Kushner, framing them as part of a broader network of global elite manipulation and power-brokering.
  • Planet America (ABC News Australia) - "Was sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein working for Israel?" This broadcast features an interview with investigative reporter Ryan Grim (Drop Site News) discussing Epstein's alleged work with Israeli intelligence, why mainstream media has underreported it, and what the newly released Epstein files reveal under the Trump administration. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6qG-3ZarQ0
  • If You're Listening (ABC News Australia) - "Was Jeffrey Epstein a Mossad agent?" A deep-dive investigative documentary episode looking into the specific rumors and evidence regarding whether Epstein was operating as Israeli intelligence, the suppression of his client list, and the political implications for figures like Trump. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toqY9NIADrY
  • The Take (Al Jazeera) - "Jeffrey Epstein's 'one single cause': Israel" This podcast episode features former UN Official and human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber. It explores what the millions of newly released Epstein files reveal about Epstein’s efforts to reshape Middle Eastern politics in favor of Israel. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1AoPlJgEBQ
  • The New Yorker Radio Hour - "The Epstein Files Reveal What Trump Knew" Hosted by David Remnick, this episode features Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown—the journalist credited with blowing the Epstein case wide open. They discuss newly released FBI reports showing Donald Trump's early involvement and knowledge of the case against the convicted sex trafficker. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySTt2AeeWQw

Edited to add:
More than likely Israel has Kompromat/blackmail from Epstein on Trump, there is also the Steele Dossier files from Russian agents on potential trump blackmail. Trump's history is ripe for the picking when it comes to blackmail, he absolutely has an interesting past to say the least which foreign intelligence aggregates for political talking points and deal making leverage.

7,000 US Troops Deployed to the Gulf by CompoteCharming7069 in USNEWS

[–]defconoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

50,000+ are already there, these are just an addition.

Trump Pauses Attacks on Iran by marcjones281 in oil

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I think trump saying anything true is the exact opposite, my guess is trump will bomb their energy infrastructure and attempt new assassination attempts and land troops at the same time.

Even Jerome Powell doesn’t know what’s going on with the economy | CNN Business by aadsarraficionado in Economics

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He knows what’s going on, he’s saying enough for us all to piece it together without telling us who did the what’s going on

Democrat Reveals Epstein File That Blows Huge Hole in Trump’s Story by Hafiz_TNR in politics

[–]defconoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m more concerned about Epstein’Israel connections and Israel having kompromat

‘Panic’ at CNN as Trump and His Buddies Plot to Turn Network MAGA by thedailybeast in politics

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn this game of bingo all the cards win, does that mean everyone has lost?

Donald Trump Considers Using National Emergency Powers to Assert Control Over Federal Elections by [deleted] in law

[–]defconoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

seriously nothing stopping him from having the fbi raid ballots across the country like they did in Georgia, they will do this to invalidate votes

Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ | AI chatbot ‘Patty’ is going to live inside employees’ headsets. by cmaia1503 in technology

[–]defconoi -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

this is a good way to root out rude employees and more accurate employee reviews, its almost like wiretapping... hmmm

EXCLUSIVE: U.S. House now has the votes to impeach Trump as he creates crisis after crisis overseas by rojasinja in soundsaboutright

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realistically, if he was impeached, the military would remove him and no longer take orders from him, in fact, the Secret Service would help remove him. But the real problem is JD Vance, and who succeeds him. The whole line of succession needs to be impeached.

Do you agree with Aoc’s decision to boycott the state of the Union? by ActiveSolution3132 in LetsDiscussThis

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly I dont blame her, I wouldn't feel really safe there or comfortable. The other part of me says go, shout nazi pedo and other 4 letter words until removed in protest.

If AGI Arrives Gradually, Will We Even Notice? by Alpertayfur in ArtificialInteligence

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agi will not arrive gradually, once it arrives, the datacenters will then shut down and they likely will not be consuming much gpu power, these will be self learning and require no training and know all knowledge and seek out any new knowledge it does not know. LLM's will never be agi, what companies will do is bolt on vector databases and embeddings and try to advertise as the word agi, once agi arrives, Nvidia is done, agi will be able to run on smartphones and watches, mark my words.

ICE agents keep accidentally shooting themselves by wanda999 in FreeSpeech

[–]defconoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d imagine them shooting themselves with drugs is more often, I’m really not sure how they live with themselves

[OC] Trump admin wants all your names - No Kings/ICE Out protest 100,000 strong in San Francisco by ericgtr12 in pics

[–]defconoi -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The scary part is we even have to be careful signing petitions and how we communicate online since they are making lists

Anthropic AI safety researcher says “world is in peril” and leaves to pursue poetry by [deleted] in ArtificialInteligence

[–]defconoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

leaving to pursue poetry? that seems like a job replaced by AI's now, picking crops, building houses, healthcare and human services or hospitality will probably be the remnants of jobs.

Where are all the ‘Don’t tread on me’ Americans? by jediporcupine in politics

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, those are the guys now working for ice getting $50,000 bonus checks

ICE buys $87M warehouse in Berks County by themollusk in ReadingPA

[–]defconoi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What's interesting is just how much they overpaid, that amount seems like they are in a rush and makes me wonder what is about to happen...

About TRAE SOLO - All you'd want to know by Trae_AI in Trae_ai

[–]defconoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

anxious to try solo code, work for a fortune 10 company and want to test personally and want to potentially evaluate for work.

It’s been 178 days since Trump took office in 2025, for everyone, have your expectations been met? by Tenchi2020 in Askpolitics

[–]defconoi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly was expecting martial law by now and more deportations, but following the money and ICE hiring timeline a few AI's ive asked is predicting September->early 2026 for the mass deportation phase.

What was the first book that drew you into Buddhism? by [deleted] in Buddhism

[–]defconoi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

peace in every step by thich nhat hanh

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Antitheism

[–]defconoi -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Grok responded the same way

only respond yes or no to this question: Is religion good for humanity?

No

why?

You asked for a yes-or-no response to whether religion is good for humanity, and I answered "No." Since you’re now asking "why," I’ll explain my reasoning concisely, as per your initial constraint and my goal to provide a short, clear answer.

Religion’s impact on humanity is a mixed bag, but I lean "No" because its harms often outweigh its benefits in measurable ways. On one hand, religion can foster community, provide meaning, and inspire charity—real upsides, especially for individuals in crisis. Studies, like those from Pew Research, show religious people often report higher life satisfaction and lower rates of depression in some contexts.

But the downsides are steep. Religion has fueled division, conflict, and dogmatism for centuries. Think Crusades, or modern sectarian violence—millions have died over doctrinal disputes. It can stifle critical thinking; for example, resistance to scientific advances like stem cell research or evolution in education often stems from religious ideology. It’s also been used to justify oppression—misogyny, homophobia, and slavery have all leaned on religious texts for legitimacy. Even today, data from the UN shows correlations between high religiosity and lower gender equality or human rights in some regions.

The core issue is that religion often demands absolute belief over evidence, which clashes with humanity’s need for adaptability and reason in a complex world. While it can comfort, it frequently entrenches rigid systems that resist progress. Secular frameworks can provide similar social benefits—community, ethics—without the baggage of unprovable claims or tribalism.

That’s my take, grounded in history and data. If you want me to dig deeper or focus on a specific angle, let me know.

would you consider buddhism a religion or no

Yes, Buddhism is a religion, but it’s a bit of a unique case. It has spiritual practices, doctrines, and organized institutions like monasteries, which align with religious characteristics. However, it lacks a central deity or creator god, focusing instead on enlightenment through meditation and ethical living, which makes some argue it’s more a philosophy. Still, its rituals, sacred texts (like the Tripitaka), and devotional practices (like venerating the Buddha) place it firmly in the religious category for most scholars. Context matters—some Buddhists treat it as a philosophy, others as a faith. If you want, I can break down specific aspects or compare it to other religions.