As I page through the Mueller report I cannot shake an alternative script: The DNC learns they've been hacked, probably by the Russians. Embarrassment looms! Unless... what if, suggests some bright light at Democratic or Hillary headquarters, we can link the Russian hackers to the Trump campaign? Then the emails and documents (eg, Hillary's Goldman Sachs speech) become toxic, Trump is a Russian stooge and the media will cover for us!
This sets the Maltese Phantom in motion against George Papadopoulos, and away we go. Obviously, the plan was not a complete success, even though (IIRC) the Democrats did manage to get leaks of the investigation into the media before the election.
That sort of hypothetical scheming answers one of the glaring questions of the whole story - why not just ask Team Trump WTF was going on? George P had not been with the Trump campaign long enough for his coffee to get cold and was away from the action in London. Who in their right mind could have thought that the Trump inner circle would protect him rather than drop him? Or, if they did not drop him, that would be revealing.
Obviously we (and Andrew McCarthy) have the same questions about Carter Page, who had previously cooperated with the FBI - why not just ask?
Well. As a straw in the wind, the NY Times splashes some ink today on the likelihood of renewed scrutiny of the Steele dossier and the FISA warrant is spawned.
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
2m2 minutes ago
Happy Easter! I have never been happier or more content because your Country is doing so well, with an Economy that is the talk of the World and may be stronger than it has ever been before. Have a great day!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:07 AM
Repeat after me "Muzzies are your friend"
Posted by: Buckeye | April 21, 2019 at 07:10 AM
Excellent job of getting right to the real significance of the report, Clarice.
Brick wall and blindfolds for Clapper and Brennan.
Posted by: Buckeye | April 21, 2019 at 07:13 AM
So, say you are these people--Brennan, Clapper, Yates, McCabe, Comey, Strozk, Page---
What's your defense?
I am a deranged moron and believed this crap, or I am a corrupt traitor?
Posted by: anonamom | April 21, 2019 at 07:13 AM
Booth Jeanine Pirro (who has known Donald Trump for 30 years) and Corey Lewandowski do not believe the comment about "My presidency is finished" as related in the Mueller report. You can see them discuss it in this 5-minute clip at the link.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:16 AM
anonamom,
Can I choose corrupt and deranged moron traitor?
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:18 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
138 people have been killed in Sri Lanka, with more that 600 badly injured, in a terrorist attack on churches and hotels. The United States offers heartfelt condolences to the great people of Sri Lanka. We stand ready to help!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:24 AM
Tarek Fatah
Verified account @TarekFatah
1h1 hour ago
Two Muslim Suicide Bombers identified in #SriLankaAttacks. Meet Zahran Hashim and Abu Mohammed aa death toll rises over 150
(Reporter for the Toronto Sun)
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:26 AM
https://nypost.com/2019/04/19/new-york-times-hits-new-low-with-mortifying-notre-dame-correction/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=SocialFlow
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:31 AM
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/how-john-brennan-james-clapper-and-adam-schiff-did-the-heavy-lifting-for-russia
"Say what you will about Trump’s attempts to obstruct justice, one key lesson here is that people like Brennan, Clapper, and Schiff misled the public and elevated themselves in the process. This sowed discord and distrust in our institutions, which was exactly the aim of the Russians meddling in the election. "
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:36 AM
Nice Easter present from AT&T: No Service internet or the dogshit land line. Once I got a tech who spoke passable English (barely) the problem is outside the house and won't be fixed until Tuesday. What a worthless company.
Posted by: Captain Hate | April 21, 2019 at 07:45 AM
From Twitter:
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:45 AM
Captain Hate,
I am so sorry and may I point out (since AT&E is our internet provider) that if you forget to pay your bill they will cut you off with remarkable efficiency.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 07:54 AM
clarice I don't know why you're mentioning Brian William's lies about Katrina when he got in trouble for lying about things that were more self promoting, like being on a flight in Iraq that was being fired on which was a complete fabrication. There were other things I'm too lazy to check but it's hard to find any MFM maven who didn't lie about Katrina.
Posted by: Captain Hate | April 21, 2019 at 07:58 AM
Happy Easter JOM!
Posted by: Marlene | April 21, 2019 at 08:03 AM
Happy Easter, Marlene!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 08:21 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
47m47 minutes ago
Do you believe this? The New York Times Op-Ed: MEDIA AND DEMOCRATS OWE TRUMP AN APOLOGY. Well, they got that one right!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 08:28 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
11m11 minutes ago
The Trump Haters and Angry Democrats who wrote the Mueller Report were devastated by the No Collusion finding! Nothing but a total “hit job” which should never have been allowed to start in the first place!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 08:49 AM
Update on Jazz. Today he was jumping with joy as I filled his bowl with food and pill pockets. Ate everything and liked his and the other’s bowls.
Still has very tender paws and he is more hydrated.
Happy Easter and Passover.
Helig Pasen.
Posted by: Jim Eagle | April 21, 2019 at 08:50 AM
...liked s/b licked....
Posted by: Jim Eagle | April 21, 2019 at 08:51 AM
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/feehery-trump-reelection
Five reasons Trump will win re-election.
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 08:52 AM
You're right, CH, I should have.
Good morning, JOM and thanks.
sad news this Easter morning--will the Christian leaders finally speak up more loudly about Islamist terrorism against them? Sri Lanka follows blood baths all over Africa.
I think Barr should direct the US Attys taking over from the Mueller team to dismiss the case against Flynn.
Posted by: clarice | April 21, 2019 at 08:54 AM
That's ok, clarice; Iggy is AWOL so there goes your prime source. I've been trying to fill in but can only do so much...
Posted by: Captain Hate | April 21, 2019 at 08:58 AM
Great pieces clarice
The Lord has risen
Maybe its rakhine elements since they haven't targeted churches in Sri Lanka before
Posted by: Narciso79 | April 21, 2019 at 09:00 AM
Jack,
He's the Easter Beagle!
Glad he's getting back to normal! Happy Easter!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 09:02 AM
Donald J. Trump
Verified account @realDonaldTrump
11m11 minutes ago
Despite No Collusion, No Obstruction, The Radical Left Democrats do not want to go on to Legislate for the good of the people, but only to Investigate and waste time. This is costing our Country greatly, and will cost the Dems big time in 2020!
Posted by: MissMarple2 | April 21, 2019 at 09:04 AM
JiB, wonderful news! Horray for Jazz.
Posted by: hoyden | April 21, 2019 at 09:04 AM
New thread for a long time now. So long, I am first!
Posted by: Jane | April 21, 2019 at 09:05 AM
NBC doesn't even pretend to care about Sri lanka.
Posted by: Narciso79 | April 21, 2019 at 09:07 AM
new
Posted by: JimNorCal | April 21, 2019 at 12:20 PM