Posted on 01/31/2016 11:46:48 AM PST by Libloather
**SNIP**
Flight logs show Bill Clinton traveled at least 10 times on Epstein's private jet, dubbed the "Lolita Express" by tabloids, and he is widely reported to have visited Little St. James, Epstein's private island in the US Virgin Islands. That's where, according to attorneys for Epstein's victims, many of the worst crimes against minors were committed by Epstein and friends who traveled there with him.
In a 2011 interview with her attorneys, Virginia Roberts, one of the teenagers preyed upon by Epstein, said he had told her he had "compromising" information on Bill Clinton and that the former president "owes me a favor."
Yet despite Bill Clinton's ties to Epstein and Trump's stated willingness to make Clinton's sexual past an issue in the campaign, Trump will almost certainly avoid bringing up Epstein's name. Because in addition to haunting Bill Clinton's past, Epstein also haunts Trump's.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.vice.com ...
I think that is why so many powerful people have had quirks beyond those we'd consider in the 'normal' range.
For some, it's feathers, for others, it's the chicken. Limited access means limited (potentially embarrassing or actionable) exposure.
An island means the 'help' won't just be running off to tell what they may have seen, and communications could be monitored or simply controlled.
Knowing what sort of 'vacationland' that was would be reason enough for people who did not desire to avail themselves of the offered 'services' to just avoid the place, lest they be lumped in with the regulars.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.