Why the Epstein Case Matters

Demanding accountability for Epstein's secrets

With all the confusing and confounding changes swirling around the Neverending Epstein Saga, I wanted to take a moment to simplify the case and its importance as much as possible. There are far too many weeds to get into, with daily changes, so tracking the situation based on a simple framework helps keep the story in perspective.

To wit, there are two sets of beliefs to consider when approaching the Epstein story.

1. The DOJ and Trump (henceforth referred to as “they”) are telling the truth, or they are lying.

2. The story is of peripheral interest, or the story is of central interest.

Let’s examine each of these sets in more detail. For reference, these opposing ideas can be considered on a sliding scale as opposed to being absolutes.

Truth or Lies in the Epstein Files?

On the one hand, Trump and his DOJ would like us to believe that they’re telling the truth and being absolutely transparent. The current story according to Trump as of this writing is that the “Epstein files” as we understand them are a Democratic political weapon concocted by James Comey et al in the fashion of the Russiagate hoax. AG Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have informed us that there is no client list and that, in essence, Epstein acted alone and for his own benefit. Yes, this is an extremely simplified explanation.

On the other hand, there is an absolute mountain of evidence that someone is being untruthful. Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino effectively staked their reputation on releasing the Epstein files. Bondi has promised to release them to the public many times over. Trump implicated Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew in the scandal during his campaign. It’s only in recent weeks the story has changed so dramatically that they now insist there is no information the public should want.

To be clear, I believe it’s quite possible there’s no “list” per se rather than years of documents to wade through.

At the same time, I firmly believe someone within the government is lying — perhaps many of them, but we don’t know who yet.

And why wouldn’t they lie? It fits a pattern of behavior that’s persisted for decades. The government screws up or does something nefarious, then lies about it and tries to cover it up. We’ve seen this same charade for literal decades, going at least back to the JFK assassination, and assuming it would change simply because there’s a new sheriff in town is naïve.

Until we have definitive evidence, we must assume we are not being told the truth.

My readers are intelligent, so I’ll ask: Do you think they are lying? If so, who is lying and why?

Epstein’s Case: Minor or Monumental?

On the one hand, the president himself — in addition to a number of commentators — has suggested that the public should let the story go, and in no uncertain terms. As this story would have it, Epstein was just a creep who clearly did horrible things, but it’s all over and it’s no longer important. He did it mostly on his own and for the love of the game. It’s certainly not as important as, say, mass deportations, or bringing back manufacturing, or _____ (pick your topic).

On the other hand, for many, the Epstein case is the Rosetta Stone that translates decades of American and transnational corruption for the public to finally and plainly see. It’s not that the crimes committed by Epstein themselves are the key concern, though they’re plenty bad. Rather, it’s why his sex trafficking ring existed and how he got away with it for so long. In short: Who benefits?

Like the government lies the public is all too familiar with, the Epstein case represents the nexus of patterns of behavior that have troubled many of us for far too long. As I wrote before, it’s one rabbit hole that leads to an entire rabbit warren of corruption and villainy. So, for those of us “conspiracy theorists” who see these patterns align, here’s what we see:

• Rampant elite financial corruption and unaccountability

• Intelligence agencies working well beyond their charter

• Moral corruption at the highest levels of society

• Institutional capture by powers hostile or uncaring towards the American people

• Undue international influence on the American government and elite power structure, namely by Israel

• Yet another government coverup to protect the highest echelons of society

• Simply put, it looks and feels like we are ruled by evil

The concept of a honeypot sex-blackmail operation is nothing new. In fact, it’s ancient. Consider:

• In the Biblical story of Samson, Delilah seduces Samson with the goal of him revealing the source of his power (his hair). Once she learns this, she cuts off his hair and delivers him to his enemies.

• Empress Wu Zetian of China widely used sexual blackmail via courtiers and illicit relationships to gain compromising on her political enemies.

• Empress Theodora of the Byzantine Empire relied on sexual blackmail to compromise and neutralize enemies of Justinian in the famously-complex (Byzantine, some might say) imperial court.

This list could be much longer, but the aim of this article is to be brief. The point is this: To expect that sexual blackmail is out of the question, when the story looks exactly like that, is a wild stretch of the imagination. It’s par for the course in complex, high-powered centralized power structures — palace intrigue the modern public isn’t used to.

If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, you probably have a duck. If someone wants you to believe it’s not a duck, it’s on them to prove it otherwise. That message needs to get through to the DOJ and Trump himself.

I’ll ask here, too: What do you think? Do you think this story is of little importance, of paramount importance, or somewhere in between?

The Story Won’t Go Away

The Epstein story won’t go away until we have disclosure. The American people are right to be skeptical, and should continue to loudly demand accountability. The Trump administration promised transparency, and it’s our job to hold them to it.

There is a mountain of work to be done in this administration, but Trump’s base will not be along for the ride if this situation is not resolved. The administration has a chance to turn things around by being honest, but their current tactics are not working. Waving this story away is a non-starter.

Unresolved, the Epstein story will sink the Trump administration, which in turn may sink the country. We demand justice and honesty. Thank you for your attention to this matter!