The Epstein Saga Continues...

The song and dance by the Trump administration regarding the Epstein Saga.

Sharpie Shortage

The Trump Administration had 30 days to release the Epstein files, and on the last day of those 30 days, they publicly said they wouldn’t meet that deadline in full. It was reported in online media that 117 pages of a single file were entirely redacted in black. Why weren't more files released by the deadline? Did they run out of black Sharpies?

Many people from Both Parties want Transparency into the Epstein Files.

Some left-leaning people want the Epstein files released to punish the Republicans, and more particularly, Donald Trump. Right-leaning people want the files released to punish the Democrats, especially among Senators. I wish to have complete transparency of these documents, regardless of who’s involved. Let’s do this on behalf of the survivors of these terrible sexual abuses.

Faith in the Justice System?

Some women in 1991 went to the law enforcement authorities to file a complaint against Epstein, alleging they were victims of sexual assaults by him. It wasn’t until ten years later that Epstein was charged in 2005, on one state charge of solicitation of prostitution, where he received a very light sentence of slightly over one year, where he could come and go as he pleased, provided he spent the night in the facility. How many young women and girls were assaulted by Epstein before and after this conviction? Who got paid during these events for suppressing the truth and sometimes ignoring reputable witnesses who Epstein impacted? Gives me the utmost faith in our justice system. /s

Don’t Believe him or his Administration

Could you imagine some gullible politicians, especially democrats, who expected the Trump administration to release all applicable Epstein files by the due date of December 19 (today)? Let’s examine further. Some files were released, and the majority of those were heavily redacted; some pages were entirely black (hopefully the government gets a discount on printer toner). Some were missing, even though these documents were due today. Some redacted pages had already been seen by several congressmen, who noted that some of the confidential information was redacted unnecessarily. Some info was subsequently released, which painted President Clinton in a poor light, but not Trump. Why not merely release all documentation to allow the American public to decide? It will take politicians from both sides of the aisle and the American public to urge the Trump administration to do what it was supposed to do: release all applicable files.

How did Epstein grow so wealthy?

If you’re interested in determining the answer, none of this information was found at the deadline of December 19.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California, estimates that only 10% of the material in the department’s possession was released by the deadline.

Want to read emails from federal prosecutors deciding who to charge — and, equally importantly, who not to charge — during their 2019 investigation? You’re out of luck.

Games Dishonest or Disingenuous People Play

What did you expect from this administration? Did you think this administration would voluntarily provide all applicable documents, properly vetted, redacted only when necessary, and get these in time before the deadline? Ha Ha. This is a power struggle with no end in sight. There’s going to be a fight between the Trump administration and those politicians who believe the American public has the right to see them. This will drag on, and yet I wonder, is this to his benefit? He doesn’t want his name smeared, and yet if the docs portray him in an unfavorable light, why persist? Take the bullet earlier, rather than later. It’s only going to be a bigger story. In terms of history, this entire Epstein saga is one for the ages. So many questions, fewer answers.

Some Affluent People and Institutions who knew Epstein failed our Society

My essential question is: how many institutions and individuals may have ignored the ugly rumor of Epstein’s private behavior for many years, keeping their heads down? He was caught lying on his resume after he got the job at Bear Stearns, stating he had a college degree when he didn’t. He received a warning. Early in his life, he became an investor and stole from some of his clients without any accountability. He also developed a habit of breaking rules, thinking they apply to others but not him. For the most part, he got away with it. Maybe Epstein was thinking, if it works with small potatoes, it will work with the big boys. Will institutions learn something from this sad event? Let’s hope it provides some positivity somewhere.

Sue Me

Regarding the December 19 deadline, his administration said it will continue to review the documents before releasing them. Trump and company just ignored the deadline.

According to NPR:

Under the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed by President Trump last month, the attorney general is directed to "make publicly available in a searchable and downloadable format all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the possession of the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Attorneys' Offices" related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell., even though

I don’t need to abide by that timeline? Sue me if you have a problem with that. Surely, Donald, you’re not a king! I guess you can do what you want? Look at your campaign rallies, you regularly play unauthorized music. A day or two later, the representatives of the bands behind those songs you used ask you, through online media, to stop using their music without their permission. His campaign may move on to another song, and the same loop repeats.

The Epstein Saga Continues...