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[Punished Miku]

Might say some will try to use this as a distraction from the terrorist murder of a man and the disgusting celebration of it by scumbags.

They will definitely try to say that. Some already are saying it. Imagine actually thinking you can't vote on something because there's another news story happening. Just absurd. The sign of having zero argument.

Usually after a shooting the response is, "this isn't the time to get political." No talk about sensible gun regulation or background checks. No, not now. But this time they're going to say this is the time for only massively reactionary politics, draconian persecution of anything left wing, and ignoring releasing files that could bring pedophiles to justice and have been asked about as a core campaign promise for years.

 

[NickFire]

They will definitely try to say that. Some already are saying it. Imagine actually thinking you can't vote on something because there's another news story happening. Just absurd. The sign of having zero argument.

Do you realize this isn't just a news story?

The murder and reaction is showing middle America what the left has become in this country after years of lies and gas lighting from its media operatives. This is way beyond just a news story.

 

[Punished Miku]

Do you realize this isn't just a news story?

The murder and reaction is showing middle America what the left has become in this country after years of lies and gas lighting from its media operatives. This is way beyond just a news story.

Wars are news stories. Nothing wrong with calling something a news story. That's how we hear about current events.

Are you clutching pearls because I said it's a news story? Maybe clutch a few pearls for the victims of the most prolific pedophile ring ever and see if you can manage to walk and chew gum at the same time and support releasing the files.

You're a hack.

 

[analog_future]

Why does this keep happening?

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-republicans-narrowly-reject-schumer-bid-force-vote-epstein-files-2025-09-10/

• Schumer's amendment aimed to release Epstein files within 30 days
• Hawley and Paul joined Democrats in supporting the measure
• Trump administration has labelled Epstein issue a Democrat-led hoax

I think we all know why.

 

[adamsapple]

Might say some will try to use this as a distraction from the terrorist murder of a man and the disgusting celebration of it by scumbags.

Using Kirk's death in any way, good or bad, is distracting from this. I'm not sure if I see the point you're making.

This investigation has been on-going for a while, anything distracting from it is 'bad'.

Do you realize this isn't just a news story?

The murder and reaction is showing middle America what the left has become in this country after years of lies and gas lighting from its media operatives. This is way beyond just a news story.

There's already a pretty active thread about Kirk's death and its investigation, we don't need to dilute this thread with that.

 

[Celcius]

They should get the signatures needed because there are 2 seat changes soon coming up that should go to democrats right?

 

[NickFire]

Using Kirk's death in any way, good or bad, is distracting from this. I'm not sure if I see the point you're making.

This investigation has been on-going for a while, anything distracting from it is 'bad'.



There's already a pretty active thread about Kirk's death and its investigation, we don't need to dilute this thread with that.

I'm saying that pushing this for a vote yesterday or today was an attempt to distract attention away from the people who pander for terrorist votes and the terrorist supporting voters themselves. That doesn't mean I am saying they should stop caring about Epstein. But yeah, I think next week is fine. The celebration of someone getting murdered for sharing the views of half the country is a far bigger threat to our country than this.

 

[adamsapple]

I'm saying that pushing this for a vote yesterday or today was an attempt to distract attention away from the people who pander for terrorist votes and the terrorist supporting voters themselves. That doesn't mean I am saying they should stop caring about Epstein. But yeah, I think next week is fine. The celebration of someone getting murdered for sharing the views of half the country is a far bigger threat to our country than this.

FYI, this has been put on various different kinds of votes multiple times across the last few months, yesterday was not the first vote.

Also, a political commentator's death, as unexpected and tragic as it was, doesn't mean that the senate / house stop doing the job they get paid to do.

The worst thing that can happen right now is this investigation being delayed or hampered for reasons not directly related to it.

 

[NickFire]

Also, a political commentator's death doesn't mean that the senate / house stop doing the job they get paid to do.

Agreed. But protecting the Constitution is a major function of their job. And he was murdered because some people dislike the first amendment. So please tell your congressmen to get to work and educate their voters on why violence is not ok. That is the most important job the senate and house has right now, IMO.

 

[Celcius]

Agreed. But protecting the Constitution is a major function of their job. And he was murdered because some people dislike the first amendment. So please tell your congressmen to get to work and educate their voters on why violence is not ok. That is the most important job the senate and house has right now, IMO.

You keep bumping this thread for a non-Epstein topic

 

[Celcius]

Mainstream media now talking about the email leaks

 

[DeafTourette]

Agreed. But protecting the Constitution is a major function of their job. And he was murdered because some people dislike the first amendment. So please tell your congressmen to get to work and educate their voters on why violence is not ok. That is the most important job the senate and house has right now, IMO.

I don't know if you've missed it but multiple congresspeople and former presidents have said political violence is not ok. From BOTH parties. You're acting like no one has. The fringes aren't in power (technically) and no politician has celebrated the murder.

There's a whole thread dedicated to Kirk and his murder. Humans can walk and chew gum at the same time.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

A nice little summary of friendships and acquaintances

The key names from Jeffrey Epstein's rich and powerful circle

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein intentionally sought out some of the world's most powerful people. Here's how they have responded to his disgraced reputation.

www.abc.net.au