Luke Thomas: The Epstein files expose a deeper story about elite impunity, and why accountability keeps stalling even when the evidence is ugly.
The bigger question is not only who did what, but why so many powerful people stayed tolerant of Epstein’s orbit long after his crimes were known, and what that says about how “respectable” institutions protect their own.
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Chapters
00:00 Russiagate comparison question
00:00 UK consequences mentioned
00:00 US failure to punish elites
00:01 Files unvetted, thread pulling
00:02 Private consequences vs prosecutions
00:03 Minimization and backlash reactions
00:03 Shadow world beyond sex crimes
00:05 Morality question and impunity culture
00:06 Virtue, integrity, and power
00:07 Peter Attia example discussed
00:09 Participation vs tolerance debate
00:10 “Rich dონს” and scapegoats
