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B J Sutherland's avatar

This killing was particularly brutal but MBS kills and imprisons countless other people. No doubt, Trump would like to be able to do the same to those he considers his enemies if he thought he could get away with it. Question: Did Epstein do his own hanging?

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George Berberian's avatar

100% THIS!

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George Berberian's avatar

Remember, TFG said he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and get away with it. His admiration of MBS fits, along with all the "deals" he and his family make from the Saudis. They know how to pay for play.

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janinsanfran's avatar

Appreciate your calling this out. So much Trump brutality -- easy to skip over any one instance.

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SteveB's avatar

Yes, this was the same day he called another woman reporter "piggy." But don't worry, tomorrow he will do or say something even MORE outrageous so we'll all forget this thing.

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Susan Linehan's avatar

"a lot of people didn’t like that gentleman" Definitely grounds for murder; consider that "A lot of people don't like drug runners" is grounds for murdering them.

Remember the immunity arguments about Seal Team Six? That seems to be understood by trump as saying because he can't be prosecuted, murdering opponents is a GOOD idea that he and others should pursue.

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Whipstitch's avatar

“it’s really painful to hear anyone losing his life for no real purpose.” I wonder what would have been a worthy purpose to saw someone into bits.

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SteveB's avatar

If MBS had been willing to wait a little longer, he could have had his pal Jeff Bezos just fire the guy.

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SteveB's avatar

"murdering opponents is a GOOD idea"

Well, you know, only if they're "controversial" and maybe "a lot of people" don't like them.

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Douglas Geissert's avatar

Your stuff is the best

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Anthony Allen's avatar

"Trump’s response to questions about conflicts of interest? “What my family does is fine. They do business all over. They’ve done very little with Saudi Arabia, actually.”" The party told you to ignore the evidence of your eye and ears. It was their final, most essential command.

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