His behavior is nothing if not consistent. Historians are likely to take a hint from those who hunt submarines and listen for the places where there is no noise*. His administration will be known for scrubbed evidence and the lack of documentation.
*This is from popular fiction. I've never been or a real submarine.
That's one helluva list! I've been getting annoyed with the people who say that the Epstein affair is just distracting us from "more important things." Sorry, no: it's all of a piece with all the "more important things" -- and the fact that it has the potential to drive a wedge into Trump's abysmal base makes it very important indeed. Love your Substack, Olivia. Keep it coming!
Thank Olivia for the massive update. Speaking of the grand-jury materials. Would be nice to have. but would not the entire Epstein files be better. They should release the entire file with the victims names , and occupations redacted. If they should release anything it would be nice if the victims who would like to come forth may know a few of the high and mighty flesh predators There should be no statute of limitations on this spirit murder. The violent sexual purveyors of innocent trusting children should be hunted down and convicted. Oh yes the Covid debacle , Trump did not want to test for Covid so he could keep the numbers down. Did he not send a lot of Covid tests to Russia , depleting the American stock. He probably traded the tests for gold leaf from the Kremlin in the event he got to decorate the White House. So much chaos so little time. Keep at it Olivia you are a wonder to behold.
Unlike other issues, Epstein has a greater chance of driving a wedge between Trump and his MAGA followers, who resent the privileges and excesses of the powerful. They expect the people who participated be punished and they want Trump to ensure that it happens. The problem is that Trump and his friends were in on it. Now they smell a rat; when the story comes out, they might finally realize how thoroughly they've been conned. The Democrats are engaged in a full court press to make this happen. When the Magats turn on Trump, Congress will follow.
Your best post yet. Key sentence: "Science is a political liability."
I'm reminded of a famous saying of Saddam Hussein: "If there is a person, I might have a problem. If there is no person, there is no problem." Trump has the same attitude towards information: if there is information, there might be a problem; if there is no information, there is no problem.
It’s all so much worse than we ever imagined. I just watched Charlie Syke’s conversation w Tara Palmeri. I am completely rattled by that. Trump is up to neck in this; pardoning or lessening Maxwell is so obvious re his involvement.
If anyone believes we are not marching towards autocracy, they need to remove their blinders. The dismantling of our democracy has been achieved in less than 7 mos. Why are more Americans not outraged at paying for frivolous investigations and special inquiries into nonsensical claims of treason and sedition? Is this why we pay taxes? Medicare & Medicaid stripped but these lawsuits are sanctioned?
I remember his MO with a simple letter code: DDVSS
Deny
Deflect
Victim “poor me, if they come for me they’ll come for you”
Sue
Settle
I’ve shared with POTUS several times: memorize the letters and see the repeated learned behavior. Don’t get played. Aka his mentor Roy Cohn’s playbook.
In the one particular part that you covered about our leader trying to keep his administration "secret" I DO have to agree that somewhere and somehow whether "HE" realizes it or not the history of his administration will come out and it won't look anything like what "HE" hopes it will. "HE" will go down as the worst leader of the 21st century bar none. And all the crap will come out! Thank you for keeping us posted always!
Thank you again for bring some light to the trump darkness. I don't think the demented trump would redact anything flattering from the trumpstein files. I would not be surprised if trump ordered a Memoryhole to be installed below the White house or as part of his grand ballroom expansion.
What is equally disturbing is that he refuses to follow court orders, and hos court jesters at scotus have told him he can destroy anything and everything at will without limitations. Conservative scotus didn't stop at making trump a king, they have exalted him as a deity. He is perfect, he can do no wrong.
Not only has trump destroyed so much intellectual and scientific research, he has installed unqualified, and incompetent lackeys, loonies, losers, lowbrows, and lickspittles to positions of national security, defense, health and justice.
As trump falls futher in the polls, the economy craters, and the trumpstein files leak, the more rabid trump and his wild bunch will become. Once the trump regime falls,and it will fall, the trump admin with its cadre of crooks, creeps, cretins, clowns and criminals will pay a steep price for their fealty to the mad king. I hope dems continue to realize they have a spine and will use it to the fullest extent possible to bring this grotesque, rot of an administration to justice.
Keep up the good fight, Olivia! You likely put yourself and those close to you at personal risk each time you publish the truth and speak up about the trump corruption. Your efforts give hope for a better future for democracy, and the rule of law.
Thank you, for sharing Olivia! I love hearing your update. Makes me feel less crazy! This administration is pathetic and I’m tired of the whiney victim speech and then the pathetic bullying of Everyone! We will keep the faith and Resist. I do not accept this leadership! Can’t respect the corruption.
Excellent, Olivia! You reminded us of a whole bunch of things that desperately need to be remembered. Thank you!
To quote John Prine:
"Nothing can stop, nothing can stop
the sins... of Mephisto"
His behavior is nothing if not consistent. Historians are likely to take a hint from those who hunt submarines and listen for the places where there is no noise*. His administration will be known for scrubbed evidence and the lack of documentation.
*This is from popular fiction. I've never been or a real submarine.
That's actually factual. Subs can be found by using computers to look for "holes in the water" that are quieter than they are expected to be.
brilliant response. thanks. just thanks!
That's one helluva list! I've been getting annoyed with the people who say that the Epstein affair is just distracting us from "more important things." Sorry, no: it's all of a piece with all the "more important things" -- and the fact that it has the potential to drive a wedge into Trump's abysmal base makes it very important indeed. Love your Substack, Olivia. Keep it coming!
The MAGA crowd smells a rat. Don't let it get away!
There are so many rats in MAGA, do they even know what they're smelling?
I’m saving this article for my personal documentation. Someday someone will need it.
Olivia, I know it can't be easy for you. But I have to say, I really appreciate you. I'm glad you're out there, consistently telling truth to power.
Thank Olivia for the massive update. Speaking of the grand-jury materials. Would be nice to have. but would not the entire Epstein files be better. They should release the entire file with the victims names , and occupations redacted. If they should release anything it would be nice if the victims who would like to come forth may know a few of the high and mighty flesh predators There should be no statute of limitations on this spirit murder. The violent sexual purveyors of innocent trusting children should be hunted down and convicted. Oh yes the Covid debacle , Trump did not want to test for Covid so he could keep the numbers down. Did he not send a lot of Covid tests to Russia , depleting the American stock. He probably traded the tests for gold leaf from the Kremlin in the event he got to decorate the White House. So much chaos so little time. Keep at it Olivia you are a wonder to behold.
Unlike other issues, Epstein has a greater chance of driving a wedge between Trump and his MAGA followers, who resent the privileges and excesses of the powerful. They expect the people who participated be punished and they want Trump to ensure that it happens. The problem is that Trump and his friends were in on it. Now they smell a rat; when the story comes out, they might finally realize how thoroughly they've been conned. The Democrats are engaged in a full court press to make this happen. When the Magats turn on Trump, Congress will follow.
Your best post yet. Key sentence: "Science is a political liability."
I'm reminded of a famous saying of Saddam Hussein: "If there is a person, I might have a problem. If there is no person, there is no problem." Trump has the same attitude towards information: if there is information, there might be a problem; if there is no information, there is no problem.
It’s all so much worse than we ever imagined. I just watched Charlie Syke’s conversation w Tara Palmeri. I am completely rattled by that. Trump is up to neck in this; pardoning or lessening Maxwell is so obvious re his involvement.
If anyone believes we are not marching towards autocracy, they need to remove their blinders. The dismantling of our democracy has been achieved in less than 7 mos. Why are more Americans not outraged at paying for frivolous investigations and special inquiries into nonsensical claims of treason and sedition? Is this why we pay taxes? Medicare & Medicaid stripped but these lawsuits are sanctioned?
In my humble opinion we’re not marching, we’re there. God help us….
I remember his MO with a simple letter code: DDVSS
Deny
Deflect
Victim “poor me, if they come for me they’ll come for you”
Sue
Settle
I’ve shared with POTUS several times: memorize the letters and see the repeated learned behavior. Don’t get played. Aka his mentor Roy Cohn’s playbook.
Don’t forget; Attack, Attack, Attack!!
In the one particular part that you covered about our leader trying to keep his administration "secret" I DO have to agree that somewhere and somehow whether "HE" realizes it or not the history of his administration will come out and it won't look anything like what "HE" hopes it will. "HE" will go down as the worst leader of the 21st century bar none. And all the crap will come out! Thank you for keeping us posted always!
Thank you again for bring some light to the trump darkness. I don't think the demented trump would redact anything flattering from the trumpstein files. I would not be surprised if trump ordered a Memoryhole to be installed below the White house or as part of his grand ballroom expansion.
What is equally disturbing is that he refuses to follow court orders, and hos court jesters at scotus have told him he can destroy anything and everything at will without limitations. Conservative scotus didn't stop at making trump a king, they have exalted him as a deity. He is perfect, he can do no wrong.
Not only has trump destroyed so much intellectual and scientific research, he has installed unqualified, and incompetent lackeys, loonies, losers, lowbrows, and lickspittles to positions of national security, defense, health and justice.
As trump falls futher in the polls, the economy craters, and the trumpstein files leak, the more rabid trump and his wild bunch will become. Once the trump regime falls,and it will fall, the trump admin with its cadre of crooks, creeps, cretins, clowns and criminals will pay a steep price for their fealty to the mad king. I hope dems continue to realize they have a spine and will use it to the fullest extent possible to bring this grotesque, rot of an administration to justice.
Keep up the good fight, Olivia! You likely put yourself and those close to you at personal risk each time you publish the truth and speak up about the trump corruption. Your efforts give hope for a better future for democracy, and the rule of law.
Olivia, you’re a gem :)
Good work!
Thank you, for sharing Olivia! I love hearing your update. Makes me feel less crazy! This administration is pathetic and I’m tired of the whiney victim speech and then the pathetic bullying of Everyone! We will keep the faith and Resist. I do not accept this leadership! Can’t respect the corruption.