Last night I FORCED myself to do something I’ve rarely been able to do (for more than a few seconds) – to see how long I could stomach watching “Hannity” on Fox “news.” Keeping in mind – for context – this was the day Trump’s “birthday letter” about the “wonderful secrets” (or something like that) was on the tip of the tongue of virtually every newscaster – well, except Hannity and maybe other right wing hacks I NEVER can force myself to watch/listen to – and, sure enough, Hannity was focused on Mamdani, the “democratic socialist” running for Mayor in New City. and NOT Epstein Hannity was pointing out Mamdani is a “Communist” and he (Hannity) was breathing “fire” toward anyone easily scared by fear mongering. Here’s what he wasn’t talking about; Jeffrey Epstein.
Not only was he not talking about Epstein – maybe on orders from “you know who” – but his two experts who were going to talk about how Mamdani and the democrats were like the “Communists” who murdered “millions” – I guess he was referring to Stalin and Lennin – of course, not mentioning Hitler and the FASCISTS – were Hew Hewitt and Mark Meadows. Hewitt, a man who’s been willing to “carry water” for Trump under all circumstances – apparently tonight was the epitome – although my stomach couldn’t handle enough of “Hannity” to get to the commentary of his guests. The other guest was Mark Meadows who was (allegedly) part of the January 6th INSURRECTION.
They were talking about democrats and communists when I had had enough – actually, when my stomach began to rebel – but, as suggested above, not a word about Epstein and their “wonderful secrets.” Now, do I KNOW the letter is authentic? Of course not, I’m just an old washed up retired Middle School teacher who wants to live long enough to see Trump behind bars. (Does that expose my prejudices?) In fact, I tend to agree with JD Vance (he who envisions himself in the “White House”) who is DEMANDING the Wall Street Journal release the letter. Do you believe that’s what Trump wants? Because, so far, he’s not making that same demand.
It’s like they’re going to have to change the address of the White House from Pennsylvania Avenue to Peyton Place. I have to wonder what kind of distraction Trump is concocting tonight in a desperate attempt to get “we the people’s” attention away from Jeffrey Epstein. Now the “theories” of how he died are percolating like coffee someone forgot was on the burner. Three minutes of blank tape? Two video’s spliced together using Adobe Premiere? I listened to one person “in the know” tonight and he said his contacts are assuring him there’s lots more where this came from.
That gets me back to “Hannity.” What will it take for him to at least report what’s out there in the news. After all, this “birthday letter” was published by Rupert Murdoch in the Wall Street Journal – with Trump threatening to sue them if they followed through. Seems like the WSJ is, in essence, saying “bring it on.” They claim the letter is authentic and comes (well someone claimed this) from an album put together by Epstein’s girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. How long will Hannity be able to deflect this from his audience by switching the subject to Mamdani and the democrats? We’ll all find out. (Well, I won’t because that was enough Fox “news” for me tonight.
Update: It appears Trump has ordered the “Epstein files” to be released to the public (They’ve apparently had enough time to “redact” what they need “redacted” – if you know what I mean) Just a week ago both Trump and AG Bondi assured “we the people” there were no “Epstein files.” Trump has referred to his followers as “stupid” – are they “stupid” enough to not be able to figure out they’re being LIED to. I mean, either there are “Epstein files” or not. Will Trump be able to get away with this one. (He didn’t “shoot someone on 5th avenue”) I have to wonder if they’ll be able to “wipe away” all the photos easily available on the “internets?”
Final Thought: If you’ve been paying attention, CBS’s “parent” Paramount made, by most accounts, a ridiculous settlement of a “frivolous” lawsuit filed by Trump over the editing of a 60 minutes interview back in the 2024 election (which Trump apparently won) for a $16 MILLION “donation” to Trump’s presidential library – thereby opening the door to a merger between Paramount and Larry Ellison and his son. Suggesting, without the “settlement” the merger would not have been approved. So, tonight it was announced CBS was canceling the Late Show with Stephen Colbert – apparently due to commentary he made suggesting the settlement was a “shake down” – or words to that effect. Further evidence of Trump’s attack on the media and the corporate media’s CS nature – all about the “bottom line.” Is anyone still kidding themselves?
So, here’s my question. The announcement of the cancellation came on the same day the “birthday letter” from Trump to Epstein became public. Does anyone besides me wonder whether any of the stuffed shirts at CBS/Paramount even notice how this makes them look. They say, don’t negotiate with terrorists and, in a sense, this could be a good reason why. One thing I can guarantee you. Stephen Colber will land on his feet. (Maybe back at Comedy Central with John Stewart? As the old musical song said, “Wouldn’t that be wonderful?” Stay tuned…..