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In reply to the discussion: Maxwell's Silver Hammer [View all]H2O Man
(77,717 posts)51. Great question.
Let's start with a Beatles song, shall we?
One of the least understood things involving Epsein et al is this idea of "blackmail." That this is how Epstein made his millions, by threatening to release documentation of some creep's perversions. As if that would be beneficial beyond one individual. No, we need to start thinking differently to understand it is all about unspoken leverage. Having enough of a hold on someone that they will make the financial/trade deal that you benefit from. This isn't some Hollywood movie where threats are made out loud.
Now let's look at an example. This Maxwell woman is in prison, exactly where she belongs. We are seeing a quiet campaign to make her appear to be yet another victim of Epstein. Give me a fucking break. At the very least, they were equal partners. Far more likely, as she was smarter than him, with longer connections to "dark" intelligence, she was directing his show. Obviously, she would be the one to recruit underage girls like any other pimp. That was merely because the underage girls trusted her.
Next, where did the WSJ get the felon's birthday card for Epstein's 50th birthday? It wasn't from a DOJ file. Let's think ..... she wants out of jail. Who could quietly exert leverage that would then become headline news? Who might have had this? Oh, her brother, a Maxwell with quiet clout in England. You get me? Is that not a clear message to the felon, to let her out before more humiliating records are released?
Let's test that theory. Immediately upon rumor of this hit the fan, the felon's lawyer -- now #2 at DOJ -- contacting his good friend, who happens to be Ms. Maxwell's lawyer. They arranged for him to meet with her. This is the silent language of leverage. None of them have to say, "I beg your pardon." It is one of those deals.
Now, some may ask, why now? I will speculate that the answer to that is found in your question!
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But a lot of what is going on is tied to psychology and social psychology.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jul 26
#30
i have posted on here before, when he croaks , i will raise my pinky finger in victory dance and only then.
AllaN01Bear
Jul 26
#5
i remember seeing public domain news reels of the celebration of vj and ve day.
AllaN01Bear
Jul 26
#35
This is easily the best thing posted here in the past week, maybe longer. Nicely done, water dude. Erudite, even.
FadedMullet
Jul 26
#13
January 6 should stand as another example of a type of very toxic emotional contagion...
AntiFascist
Jul 26
#28
Why waste your life making the grocery checker miserable, lift them up, joke, laugh, smile.
Clouds Passing
Jul 27
#45