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I imagine the subset of people who want to see Mandelson in his pants is fairly small, but just for you..

https://x.com/mikeysmith/status/2017680644625604622?s=61&t=LYVEHh2mqFy1oUJAdCfe-Q

That's going to replace that Farage photo as go to photo for PB headers.

Perhaps I'm old-fashioned but grown men should not be walking round houses in their pants in front of girls in bathrobes unless they are in some sort of intimate (and lawful) relationship - let alone being photographed while doing so.

My pro guess as a fairly debauched person that knows some very rich louche people?

That’s a photo taken at Epstein’s New York townhouse the morning after a fun sex party. They’ve all been naked together, so the need for “proper attire” falls away

Which, of course, does not imply any illegality at all. Just libertinism. But it’s still not a great photo for The Mandelbot Set

Doesn't it rather undermine the "I'm gay so I had no idea about any girls" explanation?

I guess Epstein was supposed to be a charming man, but for someone who has moved about with the rich and powerful for decades what exactly did Mandy and Epstein talk about or do that made them such good friends? It's seemingly not suggested they merely had a light acquaintance, so take away the pervy and illegal sex connection that presumably made Epstein popular with others, what was the draw to Mandy (other than money, I guess)?

He was just that sparkling a conversationalist, or what?

Money and contacts and deals.

Apparently Epstein and provided advice on the sale of a RBS subsidiary called Sempra Commodities to JP Morgan in 2009 - 2010. Mandelson was Business Secretary for part of this time. Epstein's personal advisor at JP Morgan was Jes Staley, later Barclays CEO, then banned from U.K. finance jobs after lying about his relationship with Epstein.

Thats the key thing with these Epstein files. The elite all know each other, regardless of politics, and think they are untouchable. They enjoy the privileges and believe themselves above the law. Epstein wasn't alone in revelling in these connections, all cemented by trafficked youg women and men and freebie holidays, with a quid pro quo of benefits for friends of Epstein.

Anyway if we think Andrew M-W is embarrassing, what has come out about the Norwegian Crown Princess and her son, currently facing 38 charges, 4 of them for rape, and Epstein is far worse.

Prior to her marrying the Crown Prince, she had been in several relationships with drug-trafficking gangsters, one of whom fathered her son, now standing trial.

I find it impossible to fathom how the Norwegian government or royal family could have allowed that marriage. And, impossible to believe that she can be queen, especially in light of her dealings with Epstein.

I think you're mixing up two different people ?

The Epstein princess, according to the BBC report, is the Crown Prince's older sister (who lost her royal title in 2024).

The Prince's wife has nothing to do with Epstein (and is seriously ill, awaiting a lung transplant).

Ah, my bad.

I imagine the subset of people who want to see Mandelson in his pants is fairly small, but just for you..

https://x.com/mikeysmith/status/2017680644625604622?s=61&t=LYVEHh2mqFy1oUJAdCfe-Q

That's going to replace that Farage photo as go to photo for PB headers.

Perhaps I'm old-fashioned but grown men should not be walking round houses in their pants in front of girls in bathrobes unless they are in some sort of intimate (and lawful) relationship - let alone being photographed while doing so.

My pro guess as a fairly debauched person that knows some very rich louche people?

That’s a photo taken at Epstein’s New York townhouse the morning after a fun sex party. They’ve all been naked together, so the need for “proper attire” falls away

Which, of course, does not imply any illegality at all. Just libertinism. But it’s still not a great photo for The Mandelbot Set

Doesn't it rather undermine the "I'm gay so I had no idea about any girls" explanation?

I guess Epstein was supposed to be a charming man, but for someone who has moved about with the rich and powerful for decades what exactly did Mandy and Epstein talk about or do that made them such good friends? It's seemingly not suggested they merely had a light acquaintance, so take away the pervy and illegal sex connection that presumably made Epstein popular with others, what was the draw to Mandy (other than money, I guess)?

He was just that sparkling a conversationalist, or what?

Mandy loved his visits to Epstein's Manhattan apartment, New Mexican ranch and private Caribbean island Little St James.

The latter especially was a great freebie break for him during the British winter and if there were no handsome poolboys there for him to admire (from afar I am sure) who happened to be there at the same time, then I am a Chinaman

$50k here, $10k there, it hard to remember...

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/peter-mandelson-pictured-half-dressed-36649432

Mandelson really has no defence that I can think of for his associations here. Unlike others he cannot even pull the 'I didn't know what he was like' line, given he continued associating with him after initial conviction.

But, laughably, that is Mandy’s defence in The Mirror today. “Yes I knew Epstein was a little bit bad, so I carried on being best mates after his initial conviction for pervy sex crimes, but I never ever realised he was REALLY bad until he died, just like everyone else”

That’s literally what Mandy says

And as a gay, well I would never know what went on....never saw any young ladies, not my scene.

Picture of him in his pants with young lady.