The time to tell the truth about Epstein has come and gone over and over, and so far, no one has really come out as the prime suspect, except the man himself and the shadowy aide who remains in prison.
This has the markings of a plot, handled clumsily by online sleuths, followed assiduously by public media, and yet left untouched by the people behind the scurrilous and sparing facts of espionage.
The work to find out if anyone is behind the Epstein story as a work of political fiction is more of a possibility at official levels than anywhere else at this point.
The State of Russia – a suspect in every detailed attempt to takedown Western leaders ‘overnight’ – is led by a former spy who’s known to have spent time in key cities in the West as a part of his secret work.
Russians are particular in their handling of contacts, using social networks of any type to make their way into the homes and workplaces of the rich and powerful. Their efforts are clever – and prolific.
It may be that Putin has a hand in this. He’s calm on the international stage, and confident in his dealings with leaders. It doesn’t reveal perverts rule this part of the world but it shows an image of chaos he’s long sought to prove exists in our leadership structures.
The publishing of material has weighted more on the American side, showing it won’t undermine their status at all. But it came close. It could have been a story of proportions, casting doubt on more than reputation, but on American ethics itself.
