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