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Randy S. Eisenberg's avatar

I think given its legs, the nearly instant renaming and adoption of this epic blunder to “Operation Epstein Fury” gives me hope. And I don’t do hope.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Randy...YES.

When a name flips that fast...and STICKS...it means the narrative slipped control. The rebrand didn’t take. The public connected the dots on its own. I like that...a lot!

“I don’t do hope” is what makes your take powerful. That’s not fandom...that’s pattern recognition.

That moment when the frame breaks? That...is when accountability becomes possible.

-Jack

HKJANE's avatar

First, Jack, this article is precision. You break down the intersection of timing, politics, and accountability with clarity and rigor—making a complex, delicate subject both understandable and impossible to ignore.

The piece is a masterclass in connecting the dots between political vulnerability and foreign escalation. It doesn’t claim motive, but it highlights a structural truth: crises absorb attention, compress scrutiny, and insulate leaders. Whether the timing was intentional or coincidental, the pattern is undeniable—wars, real or threatened, become convenient cover for domestic controversy. The key takeaway isn’t conspiracy; it’s the importance of insisting on transparency and accountability even during conflict. Releasing the unredacted files would either confirm that political advantage played no role or reveal how much leaders prioritize optics over openness. Either way, the public and institutions must demand follow-through, because history remembers the absence of scrutiny as much as the events themselves.

#HOLDFAST

Elisabeth's avatar

Excellent piece! I agree completely - we will stay persistent and hold fast.

Roberta's avatar
3hEdited

As always, thank you for clarifying. And there are other benefits to this happy coincidence for the perpetrators: oil profits for one, money in motion for another. Fear in the next "victim" country as identified by Graham. #HoldingFast

Mary E's avatar

I hate to go this route but perhaps we need to resort to name-calling. May I suggest Desperado J Trump? He has always been deceitful, incompetent, evil and yet he’s more desperate now than ever. These Trump/Epstein files have weakened him. So have his falling approval ratings. When it’s time to refinance the US debt and there are no buyers, he will melt. He’s a pathetic, hollow desperado. It’s time he hears it non-stop.

Ilene Fischer's avatar

I don't understand why Trump and his clown show do not understand that "we the people" are NOT stupid! This is a "Wag the Dog War." The orange clown has no PLAN or reason for starting this war. Its only purpose is Distraction, Distraction, Distraction from the Epstein Files. After all, the 53-page missing pages were interviews and testimony with a woman who was raped and beaten by Trump. This came out publicly, and timing is everything! Interesting that the War started on Saturday at 2:30 am, after the story about the 53 missing pages and testimony of the woman who was raped and beaten by Trump came out on Thursday, and the momentum of the story started to grow. It's time to arrest him and his clown show for treason!

Judy Robinson's avatar

Jack, in a minute I will read your message. Thank you. For now I am sharing this war resolution related link:

🚩Here is the link from Senator Tammy Duckworth to sign Senator Tim Kaine’s War Resolution Calling Republicans back to Congress Immediately. I signed it and hope more people will sign and share it.

https://act.tammyduckworth.com/signup/tde-em-march26-iran/?source=em260301-1-15&akid=3517%2E813159%2ED1OFJb

Judy Robinson's avatar

Jack you for these guidelines and reasons they work! You are so encouraging!

Yes, we must keep the pressure on to have all of the Epstein files received by Congress, as unredacted as possible. Your suggestions are especially helpful. The lives of the survivors must not be put on the back burner longer, and actions need to be taken to prevent more atrocities in any of the line wrongs connected with the Epstein files.

Keeping in touch with all of the Congress members should be helpful. If the war resolution is signed and succeeds in the Republican legislators returning to their jobs, they should receive both our requests to end the war begun with ulterior motives, including distraction, and much pressure with polite questions about the Epstein files.

Thank you so much for being such a help, a guide with appropriate ways to meet our needs in these challenging times and situations! We shall keep at it!!!!

#HOLDFAST!

James Aldridge's avatar

Beware the Reichstag fire moment coming our way...

Pamela H's avatar

Seems like the rationale for this war has many unanswered questions. The players are struggling to convey the right message. That struggle makes openings to keep the Epstein saga in play as well.

Alexa Russell's avatar

Release the unredacted files so, there will be transparency.

Sue P's avatar
2hEdited

Thanks, Jack. This time the parts are clicking into place. Timing meets serendipity in trump's mind.

He got fooled when Venezuela succumbed to his grab them by the pussy style of world conquest. He thought he was the GOAT but in reality he is quite simply the opposite. How about for every article or podcast we share on the Epic Middle East Debacle, we share one on the trump/Epstein coverup? The survivors are getting frustrated and may go rogue. New Mexico is moving ahead quickly. I think whatever or whoever is buried there will drag all of it out into the light of day.

In the meantime, trump's weekend war isn't over by a long shot. Service members will have heard his cavalier explanation on why more of them will die. "It's the way it is."

Did you hear they are already running short on munitions? Maybe they can borrow some from ICE.

#HoldFast

Sue

Deb's avatar

Brilliant!

Jack, I suspect the Epstein files are NOT going away as I’m still seeing a lot of folks on substack asking & talking about them. Additionally, ppl are questioning the timing of the Iran attack and earlier I saw an article headline about millions of $$ being moved before the attacks. People seem to be really coming alive and getting better and better at holding several things in their minds at the same time. It would seem enough of the dots are visible and getting connected.

It’s definitely a lot to take in along with keeping up with life in general. I really appreciate you giving us clear, concise and precise information to help us see the big picture. Once we have the framework, it all gets easier.

Thank you SO much. You totally rock!!

Ytram's avatar

Sooooo many casualties in Operation Epstein Fury, going back years. There is no cover large enough under which to sweep these criminal activities. #accountability.

Diane Hample's avatar

Excellent points keep it simple, calm, and persistent because we won’t forget about asking when all the Epstein files will be released!!! Bulldogs for democracy and elected officials accountability to their oath of office!!!

Alexandra Barcus's avatar

Excellent look at what is happening, and particularly explaining how to keep Epstein on the front burner.