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In reply to the discussion: Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files [View all]Ocelot II
(128,412 posts)26. Could Bezos possibly fellate Trump any more enthusiastically?
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Washington Post editorial board comes out against releasing the Epstein files [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Sunday
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From the editorial: Now that the law has passed so overwhelmingly, it is essential for the government to promptly comply
Celerity
Sunday
#51
I have $5 that says Bezo is on the list of "inner circle" of Epstien...any takers?
NotHardly
Sunday
#34
Yep. That was my first thought. Also, who else among the so-called elite are in the documents?
Texin
Sunday
#46
This makes me suspicious. There is something there the Post does not want revealed.
CTyankee
Sunday
#4
"A public man has no right to let his actions be determined by particular interests.
Ping Tung
Sunday
#11
Is the WP just left open as a loss leader for Bezos to pump out propaganda and misinformation at this pont?
NCDem47
Sunday
#13
Sniffs of Bezos calling the shots. Especially like the bit wherein "the Justice
allegorical oracle
Sunday
#15
The ONLY reason I can think for for WAPO to be this irresponsible is that someone on their board...
Trueblue Texan
Sunday
#23
Jeff Bezos is making a strategic strike to pay for his billion dollars in government favorable decisions.
Baitball Blogger
Sunday
#25
I cancelled my digital subscription to the WaPo earlier this year. Here's hoping Jeff Bezos
generalbetrayus
Sunday
#30
I cannot verify this claim. Does anyone have a valid link?Yahoo had brief references.
33taw
Sunday
#32
Yes, it's just a long way of saying "we have to protect powerful men who use young girls for sex
Walleye
Sunday
#55
You should delete or at least update this post. Here is the opening of the editorial:
RandomNumbers
Sunday
#40
So they're saying the crimes of paying to rape children have "no public interest". I tripple dog dare them to go
Hotler
Sunday
#44
Praising Clay Higgins? Please let me modify and mis-quote two oft mis-quoted phrases:
Bo Zarts
Sunday
#47
We normally agree, but I think his post IS misleading due to this quote from the editorial:
Celerity
Sunday
#69
I see your point, but I took it as the Post opposing their release in principle
Ocelot II
Sunday
#71
Not exactly true or accurate, but that's never stopped anyone from posting. Here's some actual quotes from editorial.
Silent Type
Sunday
#56
The basic idea that it isn't in the public interest to release DOJ materials in this case
RockRaven
Sunday
#59