Thank you for this sober, yet somehow hopeful, description of the state of play in Trump universe.
And thank you for sharing your family’s painful journey thru addiction. I’m so glad your daughter found her way out of that nightmare. As sexual exploitation and economic desperation grow so does addiction. It’s a symptom of our terrible national failings.
With Donald it always about the grift, the con , the money and he seriously believes that he is above the law. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has enabled this and will probably continue to protect him. There is not a prison bad enough for pedophiles. Psychologists have determined that there is currently no treatment for their form of deviance. No one should protect them or enable their behavior. Anyone who does is complicit.
Well that was tough to share your own experience. It demonstrates the repercussions that go on and on for the victim and their family. Even when I hear commentators say how terrible it is etc mostly they express the terrible things they would like to have happen to the perpetrator and not much about the victim/survivor. I know Marjorie Taylor Green is not supposed to be someone to trust but today I saw a snippet of an interview where she said what no-one else has said “this matters for children who are experiencing abuse right now, they need to be able to trust us” or words to that affect.
I do agree the Biden administration should have done much more on the points.. I feel that this is where Democrats have to make the decision of breaking from their big money donors that encouraged the suppression of all that was corrupt. They are partly to blame in all of this.
But I am 1000% behind utilizing whatever it takes to get this scumbags out of power and breaking the spell of the cult.
I have a suspicion that those who know have been allowing the predators to age out, so they don't have to spend much (or any) of their lives in prison.
The democrats didn't do anything because they know Bill Clinton (and other powerful donors, etc) are all in there. They would have exposed themselves. I'm thankful that democrats feel pressured to get the files released. Without that pressure I doubt anything would be happening right now because they're the do-nothing party. They're complicit and some of them are guilty.
Every time we reference Epstein, we must include Maxwell. They go together as the convicted pedo perps. GMaxwell used her being a woman as a deviant mechanism to convince young, vulnerable girls to trust her. Once in her web, the damage starts to develop. Young girls will feel safe if a nice middle-aged women is assuring them,making them feel safe. Keep bringing her name up as Epstein/Maxwell at every turn.
Your words are truly stunning as you as you relate your daughter's and your family's years of debilitating pain. For that, I am truly sorry. I too, as a lifelong Democrat, always wonder what to say to friends or family members who throw back the "why didn't Biden release the Epstein files?" retort. Any answers?
So now he “reopens” an investigation that will then prevent docs from released bc there is an ongoing investigation?!!! Please tell me this can’t happen!!! 😢
It hurt me to read about your family’s pain, thank you for posting it. Despite that, your comments rise above the usual hand-wringing and point to a hopefulness that I’ve mostly lost. I can’t help feeling that we’ve reached (or about to reach, maybe) a bottom and things will get better. Thank you for lifting my spirits, this is one of the clearest things I’ve read in a long time.
This is one of the best posts I have seen in months. Being a victim of SA myself, it has been a lifelong challenge, and I am glad your daughter is thriving outwardly (but those demons stay inside). I also agree that he will strike Argentina the moment he needs a really major distraction. He is a self-serving narcissistic liar. But I love your enthusiasm. I hope things are really swinging the other way, but when I can watch Fox long enough before vomiting, I see almost ZERO of any of this. It is carefully curated OUT of their echo chamber and effectively blindfolds the MAGA base.
Thank you for this sober, yet somehow hopeful, description of the state of play in Trump universe.
And thank you for sharing your family’s painful journey thru addiction. I’m so glad your daughter found her way out of that nightmare. As sexual exploitation and economic desperation grow so does addiction. It’s a symptom of our terrible national failings.
With Donald it always about the grift, the con , the money and he seriously believes that he is above the law. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has enabled this and will probably continue to protect him. There is not a prison bad enough for pedophiles. Psychologists have determined that there is currently no treatment for their form of deviance. No one should protect them or enable their behavior. Anyone who does is complicit.
Excellent commentary!!
Thank you
Well that was tough to share your own experience. It demonstrates the repercussions that go on and on for the victim and their family. Even when I hear commentators say how terrible it is etc mostly they express the terrible things they would like to have happen to the perpetrator and not much about the victim/survivor. I know Marjorie Taylor Green is not supposed to be someone to trust but today I saw a snippet of an interview where she said what no-one else has said “this matters for children who are experiencing abuse right now, they need to be able to trust us” or words to that affect.
Ours is a system built by predators, for predators. Period.
I do agree the Biden administration should have done much more on the points.. I feel that this is where Democrats have to make the decision of breaking from their big money donors that encouraged the suppression of all that was corrupt. They are partly to blame in all of this.
But I am 1000% behind utilizing whatever it takes to get this scumbags out of power and breaking the spell of the cult.
I absolutely concur. I was excusing NOBODY that’s my position. The truth is apolitical.
I have a suspicion that those who know have been allowing the predators to age out, so they don't have to spend much (or any) of their lives in prison.
Very powerful and so true article. Bless you and your family.
The democrats didn't do anything because they know Bill Clinton (and other powerful donors, etc) are all in there. They would have exposed themselves. I'm thankful that democrats feel pressured to get the files released. Without that pressure I doubt anything would be happening right now because they're the do-nothing party. They're complicit and some of them are guilty.
Every time we reference Epstein, we must include Maxwell. They go together as the convicted pedo perps. GMaxwell used her being a woman as a deviant mechanism to convince young, vulnerable girls to trust her. Once in her web, the damage starts to develop. Young girls will feel safe if a nice middle-aged women is assuring them,making them feel safe. Keep bringing her name up as Epstein/Maxwell at every turn.
Your words are truly stunning as you as you relate your daughter's and your family's years of debilitating pain. For that, I am truly sorry. I too, as a lifelong Democrat, always wonder what to say to friends or family members who throw back the "why didn't Biden release the Epstein files?" retort. Any answers?
Thank you for your kind words Randy, it was a challenging time, but we made our way through it.
Politics!
I relate to this in all ways—thank you.
So now he “reopens” an investigation that will then prevent docs from released bc there is an ongoing investigation?!!! Please tell me this can’t happen!!! 😢
It’s what he does
Please tell me that can't happen too!
How is this guy not in jail already?
Desperately Seeking “Old Time Democracy “ … we must hold strong and build the foundation back one brick at a time !
I’ll keep holding on …. Keeping The Faith , will get us through the chaos !
It hurt me to read about your family’s pain, thank you for posting it. Despite that, your comments rise above the usual hand-wringing and point to a hopefulness that I’ve mostly lost. I can’t help feeling that we’ve reached (or about to reach, maybe) a bottom and things will get better. Thank you for lifting my spirits, this is one of the clearest things I’ve read in a long time.
This is one of the best posts I have seen in months. Being a victim of SA myself, it has been a lifelong challenge, and I am glad your daughter is thriving outwardly (but those demons stay inside). I also agree that he will strike Argentina the moment he needs a really major distraction. He is a self-serving narcissistic liar. But I love your enthusiasm. I hope things are really swinging the other way, but when I can watch Fox long enough before vomiting, I see almost ZERO of any of this. It is carefully curated OUT of their echo chamber and effectively blindfolds the MAGA base.
Amen and amen.