File 030242
Email from Jeffrey Epstein Criticizing Polish Conspiracy Theories About Presidential Crash (File 030242)
Email from Jeffrey Epstein to Mariana Idikowska dated April 12, 2014, criticizing conspiracy theories surrounding the 2010 Polish presidential plane crash and comparing them to U.S. political conspiracy theories.
Summary
In this email, Epstein discusses the 2010 Polish presidential plane crash that killed President Lech Kaczyński and argues against conspiracy theories blaming Russian sabotage or the Prime Minister's involvement. He critiques the lack of credible evidence for such accusations and argues that neither Russia nor the Prime Minister would have political or diplomatic incentives to orchestrate such an assassination. Epstein contends that promoting conspiracy theories disrespects the victims' memory, hinders national healing, and compares the phenomenon to baseless conspiracy theories in U.S. politics, such as birther claims about President Obama.
From: Jeffrey Epstein [j eeva ca ti on@gma i I .com]Sent: 4/12/2014 11:24:06 AMTo: Mariana ldikowskaThese conspiracy theories are an aberration and an insult to the memory of the crash victims, including the latePresident himself. As a Pole who is at least somewhat aware of the politics and economics of Poland, and ajournalist who follows world politics and news developments daily, I am severely disappointed at the number ofpeople that are flocking to these conspiracy theories, and academics and professionals who propagate such ideasshould themselves feel ashamed.Firstly, there is absolutely no proof that there was any sabotage or subterfuge by either the Russians or thePrime Minister's political allies. Such accusations, then, without presenting any credible evidence, areslanderous.Also, there would be no political or diplomatic capital gained by either of the "accused"... there would be littlefor the Russian government to gain - it would be a huge diplomatic embarrassment for the Russian governmentto be found guilty of essentially assassinating a head of state. Kaczynski was one of the strongest allies of theU.S. among European leaders, and even Russia with its assertive diplomatic policies would not risk a completebreakdown with the U.S. by killing a close ally. International condemnation would also follow, and thePresident - perhaps even the Prime Minister - would have to resign and wave good-bye to any political career inthe foreseeable future. Yes, "even in Russia."Similarly, for the Prime Minister's party, if he were actually complicit in the crash, that would man he - or hisallies - committed a coup d'etat. Also, there will be early presidential elections in June, which might actually goin favor of the President's party because of a sympathy vote. The "acting" Presidency is in the hands of his partyfor only two months.., so, again, the Prime Minister and his allies have nothing to gain and potentiallyeverything to lose in the June vote.Conspiracy-monging cheapens a national tragedyPolitical profit or loss questions aside, however, the conspiracy-monging seems to be taken as a way to discoverwho's responsible for the tragedy and thus somehow bring them justice. However, it is not a healthy way to dealwith the tragedy. It is not conducive to national or personal healing. Furthermore, it disgraces and taints thememory of those who died.It only cheapens the tragedy and, sadly, may foreshadow what's to cone in the coming presidential campaign -the tragedy may be used by certain groups or individuals to propagate their own agenda and assume thepresidency.It is not so different than what has been going on in the U.S., with the "birthers" claiming Barack Obarna is notlegally the President because he is not actually a citizen, or even natural-born citizen. Not as morbid, of course,but still, in my honest opinion, ridiculous.Baseless, nonsensical conspiracies simply destroys the abikiy of the nation and people of Poland to move onand honor the memory of those lost, and cheapens the tragedy that has been felt by Poles as far away as Chicagoas well, and commented on with deep sorrow and respect by U.S. politicians from Mayor Daley to PresidentObama himselfHOUSE OVERSIGHT 030242The information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJeffrey EpsteinUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 030243