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Susan's avatar

Well, that was depressing. That’s not criticism Jack. I know you’re right and it’s terrifying and yes, depressing. I can’t stop thinking about how the survivors must feel tonight. I’m furious but unfortunately not shocked. This is pretty much what I expected. Maybe a little worse but… no… this really is what I feared and expected. I hate when your articles end without hope and this one did. I’m sure I didn’t miss it. Just one question… what is the best course of action from this point to hold them accountable? I know Democrats are talking lawsuit but is that useful? I need something to grab onto here.

It was an honest assessment and I appreciate that even if it’s hard to accept so thank you.

#HOLDFAST

~Susan

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CJ Bair's avatar

Ditto.

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Susan's avatar

I just finished listening to Glenn Kirschner’s also angry assessment of what Pam Bondi is guilty of (yes, I could feel the anger in your writing) and that was, if possible, every bit as devastating as reading your article. Probably something I should have known but didn’t is that even if Bondi is found to have violated the “Epstein Transparency Act” as she certainly did, there are no consequences. Violating that law carries no punishment… NONE! Not. One. Single. Thing. It’s 100% a law with no teeth. Wonderful! Why even bother creating a law that can be broken without fear of punishment? Had to add this and that Glenn believes the survivors have standing to file lawsuits that could possibly… possibly… prompt a judge to demand an in-camera review of ALL of the files. Did Glenn believe Bondi might violate such an order should it happen? You already know the answer..

Again, thank you Jack!

#HOLDFAST

~Susan

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Mary E's avatar

Wow! Who knew! I totally agree, why bother.

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Joan Powell's avatar

Thank you and I appreciate you Jack, your expertise and thoroughness describing every step of the way.

The victims deserve peace and although accountability isn’t taking place, I believe those who harmed the girls or anyone that there is a greater power, I believe God that judges them and the wicked.

Stay safe everyone ❤️

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Carolyn S's avatar

I feel such despair when I think of all of the victims.

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Charli Gregory's avatar

I feel despair because we are all the victims. The victims of a very corrupt government. Probably both parties.

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Mary E's avatar

From The Independent, Oct 31, 2024 (five days before the infamous election where about 65% of eligible voters voted) by Oliver O’Connell, “Trump vows to ‘protect’ women ‘whether the women like it or not’”

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-protect-women-wisconsin-rally-b2638710.html

He’s simply a jerk through and through, always has been, always will be. Donald Jerk Trump.

He has taken ‘jerk’ to a new level, because with him, jerk is contagious, all those who willingly associate with him quickly become jerks too.

Nothing and no one thrives with him, which brings us to the state of affairs we are now in (distrust of organizations and processes and applications of law).

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Charli Gregory's avatar

This article left me wanting more. How do we come back from this? If not, what's next?

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