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IronLionZion

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7. It's self-protection for way too many Republicans

Reply to BoRaGard (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 07:18 PM

Aug 24

There's something very rotten in that party

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Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out [View all] Uncle Joe Aug 24 OP

Hey repubes BoRaGard Aug 24 #1

It's self-protection for way too many Republicans IronLionZion Aug 24 #7

Trump is the new Jesus Hornedfrog2000 Aug 24 #19

I'd still like to know how much the Royal Family knew about Andrew's involvement. Chasstev365 Aug 24 #2

I want to know mgardener Aug 24 #6

I care very little about them. I care very much that we Americans clean our own house. Hekate Aug 24 #10

Andrew finally did tell his mother about the "trouble" he was in with Virginia Roberts' lawsuit FakeNoose Aug 24 #15

Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against him alleging that he sexually abused her when she was 17 Wiz Imp Aug 24 #30

Yes it was all kept private and out of the news FakeNoose Aug 24 #33

I hope it kills Pedo the Great BaronChocula Aug 24 #3

I keep hoping for a stroke dflprincess Aug 24 #11

Actually, BaronChocula Aug 24 #13

TRUMP WILL ATTACK IT Jimvanhise Aug 24 #4

He will attack it AND the publisher. MLWR Aug 24 #14

Maybe run to the SC and have it banned here Deuxcents Aug 24 #27

I'm not so sure, Virginia Roberts didn't have much to say about Chump FakeNoose Aug 24 #16

I thought she worked for donald, and Epstein stole her. 1WorldHope Aug 24 #22

She worked at Mar-A-Lago for a couple weeks in the summer Wiz Imp Aug 24 #24

I think this is the extent of public statements by Virginia Giuffre about Trump Wiz Imp Aug 24 #23

Why would he attack it? Wiz Imp Aug 24 #20

And? SidneyR Aug 24 #5

Pub date is Oct 21, which is barely 2 months from now. My guess is it's at the printers already. Hekate Aug 24 #12

I bet lots of copies will be Christmas gifts. calimary Aug 24 #18

I hope it comes out but it's a sure bet there will moniss Aug 24 #8

From who? Wiz Imp Aug 24 #25

The typical approach to a publisher moniss Aug 25 #34

A few folks are shaking in their boots. I hope it makes it to publication. Joinfortmill Aug 24 #9

Obviously, there's nothing about Trump in the story... Escape Aug 24 #17

The publisher confirmed the book does not contain allegations of abuse against Donald Trump. Wiz Imp Aug 24 #26

Good to know so the public can plan for a major distraction in late October bucolic_frolic Aug 24 #21

If this were Biden, the M$M would be rolling out the red carpet for every victim Blue Owl Aug 24 #28

I believe the only people she previously named publicly or in court filings were Epstein himself, Maxwell, Wiz Imp Aug 24 #29

I looked for it on Amazon and coudn't find it. Something weird going on? fierywoman Aug 24 #31

It's not set to be published until October 21st. Uncle Joe Aug 24 #32

We also have to remember that VG is telling her story and there moniss Aug 25 #35

Wow, wow, wow! brakester Aug 25 #36

There were health issues, in addition to her life being ruined by Maxwell and Epstein FakeNoose Aug 25 #37