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usonian

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4. I couldn't agree more.

Reply to BootinUp (Reply #3)

Fri Sep 5, 2025, 12:03 PM

Sep 5

But this new series is about his flailing about, trying to take attention away from it.
He is invoking the Streisand Effect (1), which is only moving the "distraction" to center stage and shining a floodlight on it.

I also post really serious stuff.

(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect

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FORGET ABOUT EPSTEIN!!! distraction of the day. [View all] usonian Sep 5 OP

The thing about the Middle East is BootinUp Sep 5 #1

Think about this. usonian Sep 5 #2

A little cryptic. Let me share my view briefly BootinUp Sep 5 #3

I couldn't agree more. usonian Sep 5 #4

Agree. He's triggering the Streisand effect. nt BootinUp Sep 5 #5