Let's Put Cuomo In A Nursing Home

The Times uses the phrase "cover-up" in their web hed on the latest in the Cuomo cover-up.

 

I guess they ran out of space on the front page, however, where the story was placed below the fold:

"Cuomo Faces New Scrutiny Of Death Data"

Whatever. Their long journey back to reality may have begun. And we'll see if "Granny died and we lied because Trump" really cuts it as an excuse.

 

 

Comments

[henry]

Obviously he needs to be committed to a secure psych facility. He can claim to be important there all day. The staff will even humor him, while increasing his meds.

[Narciso]

Like inspector dreyfus in one of the last pink panther films.

[henry]

More like Cuckoo’s Nest

[Narciso]

Yes i remember that one, i played the orderly that had to shock mcmurphy.

[Narciso]

That was back in high school.

[MissMarple2]

In case anyone missed it, Jane says that McCarthy says the phone call story is false. Since Jane is monitoriing the impeachment and associated interviews, I believe her.

Just like the story about Melania being bitter and spending all day at the spa was untrue, they are throwing up everything to get something to stick and tarnish Trump's reputation.

[henry]

@cnbcnow

BREAKING: McConnell tells Republican senators he will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

[Narciso]

Another day ending in y

https://mobile.twitter.com/julie_kelly2/status/1360601047543263234

[Jane]

The dems have gotten themselves in a real mess. If they get their wish, the trial will go on for months and Biden is pissed. (someone told him to be) all his “important” communist issues will have to be tabled. If the dems call the bitch who reported on McCarthy, which reportedly McCarthy has denied - and he voted not to impeach - then our side will call 100 witnesses.

This is all a result of utter incompetence. Leahy is a joke. Raskin is a clown.

[henry]

Jane, Newsome is about to be recalled. Cuomo needs a periscope to see out of the manure pit he jumped in, schools aren’t reopening, Xiden declared another year of masks... he and the uniparty masters need an ongoing distraction. Xiden being upset is just faux WWE with cheesier writing. The commification goes on via eager bureaucrats. No need for Congress.

[Narciso]

There was no nominee that was challenged in any way not sullivan not mayorkas not fudge.

[Narciso]

Nor any of the sub cabinet officials

[lurkersusie]

Good

Kyle Becker
@kylenabecker
·
52m
BOMBSHELL REPORT: Trump legal team seek to subpoena D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Nancy Pelosi if Dems call witnesses.

What did they know and when did they know it?

[Narciso]

Our fishwrap seems to have been outsourced to gannett

https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/12/takeaways-donald-trump-impeachment-trial-defense-rests-q-a/4459720001/

[Jane]

Henry,

You might be right - but I think the dems are too stupid to realize all that. I’m telling you they are the dumbest group of people I’ve encountered in a long time. They have been recessed for a long time to try and figure out how to get out of this mess. Oh here they come back. Nope they adjourned again in sheer panic.

[Jane]

LS,

THEY ARE GOING TO CALL a lot more than those 2. Harris is definatly on the list for posting bail for rioters. Biden for threatening Trump. And more and more and more.

[Jane]

“the democrats are building the plane while flying it.”

Wonder how it’s being spun by moron tv.

[Narciso]

I noticed they gave gordon sundland the eu envoy in the ukraine matter a book contract.

[MissMarple2]

Narciso,

Who is the publisher and how much of an advance did he get?

[Narciso]

Renaissance books

https://www.google.com/amp/s/pagesix.com/2021/02/11/gordon-sondland-fired-by-trump-working-on-a-tell-all-book/amp/

[Narciso]

He must not think theres much to it

https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/Romandog/

[MissMarple2]

Catturd ™
@catturd2
·
1h
I'm old enough to remember $2,000 dollars on day one.

[Narciso]

Meanwhile

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlexBerenson/status/1359987749424660480

[Momto2]

You all do know what this is - right? The dems thinking they have Trump and voting on witnesses only to open the flood gates for his defense team to expose what *really* happened. I'd have to say it's a fine example of Haman being hung on his own gallows (Esther 7:10)

[henry]

I think RonJohn would win a duel between the two.

@kylegriffith1

Republican Ron Johnson was furious about the outcome of the vote and engaged in a shouting match with Mitt Romney.

https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1360628346338430980?s=21

[Neo]

Start with the former Capitol Police chief and whoever at the FBI who briefed them on 4-Jan about possible riot

[Narciso]

Remember ramius in red october, captain tupolev thought he could just fire the torpedoes and be done with it, but they pnly arm at close range, and you know the rest of the story

[Neo]

Get Harris and Biden on record testifying that there was no election fraud

[MissMarple2]

The Election Wizard
@Wizard_Predicts

· 2h
BREAKING: Senate Minority Leader McConnell has informed Republican senators he is planning to vote to acquit Pres. Trump, sources tell NBC.

“I am persuaded that impeachments are a tool primarily of removal and we therefore lack jurisdiction,” McConnell wrote in an email.
==========================================
Jeff Carlson
@themarketswork
·
2h
"Persuaded"

McConnell is fooling nobody. He wanted to vote for impeachment — he helped it move forward — but realized it would be political suicide.
==========================================
I wonder how many people are camped out in front of his houses in Kentucky and the DC area.

[jimmyk]

The irony of the NYT claiming “cover up”: the story was known since May, but covered with a pillow by the MSM so that Cuomo could get away with blaming Trump. Now that Trump is gone, Cuomo is superfluous.

[jimmyk]

— “I am persuaded that impeachments are a tool primarily of removal and we therefore lack jurisdiction,” McConnell wrote in an email.—

A far cry from saying the charges are false and absurd, and the trial a kangaroo court.

[MissMarple2]

jimmyk,

Exactly. That's why I think he realized it was political suicide. He might be able to keep his seat until 2024, but he will never win against a decent Trump-supporter in a primary.

I firmly believe he has kept his position by strong-arming and blackmailing people, with a healthy dose of bribes. With new Republicans in the Senate, there is no way he would be elected majority/minority leader again should he vote to convict.

His distaste for Trump, however, plus pressure from lobbyists and foreign contacts, no doubt resulted in this mealy-mouth announcement of his position.

[MissMarple2]

Here is the email, according to a Politico reporter. Whether it is accurate or not, I don't know. IF it is, pay attention to the criminal prosecution phrase buried in the middle.

[Jane]

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2021/02/the-week-in-pictures-impeachment-sequel-edition.php

Week in Pictures is good.

Senate back in session, enemies backing down like the rodents they are!

[Jane]

The controversial statement - Trump told McCarthy it was Antifa who attacked the Capital!

[Jane]

Raskin is a moron.

[Jane]

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/02/biden-white-house-plan-keep-occupying-troops-dc-end-year/

time to come to FL Clarice!

[lurkersusie]

Not surprised at all

Emerald Robinson ✝️
@EmeraldRobinson
·
30m
People can't believe the GOP would impeach Trump to clear the way for Pence/Haley 2024. Really?

The GOP big donors want Pence/Haley. They don't really care what voters want.

They pushed Jeb in 2016. And Paul Ryan before that. And Dan Quayle before that. Remember?

[henry]

Iranian state TV is reporting that over 500 trucks transporting natural gas and fuel caught fire as the explosions intensified.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/powerful-enough-be-spotted-space-fuel-tanker-convoy-explodes-afghan-iran-border

[Melinda]

Dr. Max Nordau
@MaxNordau
You’re kidding? They’ve decided not to call witnesses now?? Wtf

Luke Zaleski @ZaleskiLuke
Replying to @maggieNYT
You’re kidding? They’ve decided not to call witnesses now?? Wtf

TiggerTheDogg 🦅🇺🇸🇮🇱 @dan52036
2m
Replying to @MaxNordau
They know that shit would backfire 😂😂

ShreddyBroosevelt @ShreddyBroosev1
29s
Replying to @MaxNordau
The possibility of @SpeakerPelosi speaking about national guard related decisions tanned that idea, me thinks

https://twitter.com/MaxNordau/status/1360654080264273920

[MissMarple2]

HA! I am happy that all of this incompetence and LYING is on C-SPAN video!!

[MissMarple2]

WEATHER ALERT!!

My son just sent me 3 weather maps from NWS with projected snowfalls starting tomorrow evening. The LOWEST total is 5.5 inches. There is a chance that it will be as much as 14 inches! Son said they ere revising projected totals UPWARD as the maps he got were from last night.

With the cold, we will get more snow per inch of moisture. Plus we will get wind, which is making me remember 1978!!

I thought I would alert people in Indiana and those along the Ohio River, in southern Illinois, southern and central Indiana, and western and central Ohio (Dayton, Columbus, etc.as well as Cincinnati.)

[MissMarple2]

Ken Cuccinelli, @HomelandKen:

✔️Capital Police get an F- in preparedness
✔️@MayorBowser of DC —>sent the Federal Gov’t a letter saying:

“We got this - stay away - keep your officers away - WE’LL take care of anything that happens.”

MSM has NOT REPORTED THIS
🤔SET TRUMP UP‼️ pic.twitter.com/q758BnbEuC

— NANCY (@9NEWSNANCY) February 13, 2021

I think this letter should be published. Video at link.

[Jane]

I’m going to have to turn in my law license. I’ve never ever ever seen such sleezy lawyers in my life. #3 democrat making her case. Like the other 2, all facts not in evidence. All 3 should be disbarred.

[Ignatz Ratzkiwatzki]

The last panel cracked me up;

[MissMarple2]

Jane,

Scott Adams said that based on what they are saying and the tone in their voices, all of them know what they are saying is not true.

Did you see my weather alert? Be thankful you are in Florida!

[Melinda]

Mike's holding up well if he's getting this kind of scrutiny::

Seth Abramson
@SethAbramson
Along with everything else, Donald Trump loosed a lawyer on the Capitol—in the person of Michael T. van der Veen—who has acted in an unhinged and deranged way, and has performed as unprofessionally during the trial as I think I've ever seen a lawyer act during a formal proceeding

https://twitter.com/SethAbramson/status/1360668230839398403

[MissMarple2]

The Associated Press
@AP

Japan Meteorological Agency says a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken the northeastern coast near Fukushima. There is no danger of a tsunami, according to NHK TV.

[Tom R]

Trump's lawyers just spanked the Democrats and completely exposed their lies and hypocrisy.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/mcconnell-says-hell-vote-acquit-trump-democrats-have-votes-call-impeachment-witnesses

[Melinda]

Mollie
@MZHemingway
This has long been true, obviously, but there is something clarifying and helpful about how open and brazen they are about it on days like today.

Joe Gabriel Simonson @SaysSimonson
very clear today that journalists view themselves as a crucial, and now unhappy, Democratic Party constituency

https://twitter.com/MZHemingway/status/1360669290811244549

[henry]

Just went on a beer run into town. (2” fresh snow, still going). Ease out of my driveway the down the road to the street to town. Nearly get run over by a township plow running a stop sign and cutting the corner from town onto my road. I think it was racing the plow from the next town coming the other direction up my road. (My farm is on the border). No contact anywhere.

[MissMarple2]

Melinda,

He can't say that van der Veen is stupid, so the other alternative gets thrown out: he's crazy!

I assume the racism charge won't work. They probably have been trying to find former girl friends, combing through donations, etc.

What a bunch of creeps the dems are!

[Gentlejim]

Narc,

The guys I know that reload have found it difficult to get components for a few months now.

Back to lurking.

[Jim Eagle]

Henry,

When I lived in Marquette (U.P.)I had a CJ-7. Once driving down my street that was icy and snowy, a garbage truck was turning the corner to acutelly and I rean into it, damaging my left front bumper and headlight:)

[Narciso]

Thanks for that bit of humor from seth (not mcfarlane)

[Melinda]

saint by the sea
@stbythec
They’re not just trying to ‘slide in’ new evidence. Democrats are trying to slide in a totally new charge. Be like going to traffic court for running a red light & getting convicted for murder.

Tosca Austen @ToscaAusten
Sneaky House manager nailed for sliding in evidence during closing argument! Video clips.
This court is a sham.

Democrats are a joke.

https://twitter.com/stbythec/status/1360672707554213889

[Narciso]

Thanks gentlejim.

[Narciso]

Oh really

https://mobile.twitter.com/RyanGirdusky/status/1360575346417029121

[Neo]

UPDATE: House Impeachment Managers FOLD – Back Off On Witnesses After Trump Legal Team Announces Pelosi Will Be Called In — Closing Arguments Begin!

[Narciso]

More likevthe hanging offense for the phrase book

[Jane]

MM,

It’s 84 here. I’ve been outside since 7;30 this morning. Enjoy your weather.

[Jane]

We are closing now. Thank God. The left’s stuff was truly disgusting. I’m embarrassed that I have the same profession.

[Jane]

Oooh this argument is good. He brings up Portland, and prior riots in DC and how the left refused to let the administration stop it. That’s what I want to hear. Now the fact that Biden, Harris and Congress refused to tell their violent protesters to stand down.

Now that was incitement!

[Jane]

Now I want him to say the people don’t matter, only Congress.

He argues because of the dems inaction, now rioters think rioting is okay!

[Jane]

So democrats, why was rioting just fine in Portland, but not when it’s your furry asses? Please let us know!

[Jane]

He calls it the Raspin doctrine! Perfect!

[Jane]

https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TrumpLincoln-600x585.jpg

Let’s see if this comes up

[sbwaters]

Raskin lies in first rebuttal - all admitted it was violent and perps should be punished. Word games. Postmodern and postdated.

[Jane]

Raskin is making a fool of himself.

[sbwaters]

This case turns on the Humpty Dumpty Doctrine:

in 1872, Lewis Carroll skewered its slipperiness in Through the Looking Glass. Humpty Dumpty had the audacity to claim, “When I use a word it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.”

Alice cut him down. “The question is whether you can make words mean so many different things.”

Carroll’s readers laughed at the false claim to power Dumpty tried, “The question is which is to be master — that’s all.” Strangely, since the 1960s, postmodernism jumped out of philosophy and literature like a virus jumping species, to infect politicians, educationists, community organizers, pontificators and journalists.

Postmodernism struggles after power by squabbling over interpretations. This narrative over that. But if the ethical framework one advocates doesn’t value honesty, there certainly is nothing in it for anyone. Their myths are incomplete. Dishonest. You can’t contrive a story that ends up less reasonable than what you criticize.

[sbwaters]

Raskin: "We are defending that we get to decide whether the emperor is wearing clothes or not."

[Jane]

Excellent SBW

[MissMarple2]

Emerald Robinson
Latin cross
@EmeraldRobinson
· Sep 17, 2020
It's weird that Pence aide Olivia Troye is now against Trump.

Just like it's weird that Pence aide Jennifer Williams testified against Trump at the impeachment hoax.

Just like it's weird that Pence aide Josh Pitcock's wife worked at the FBI for Peter Strozk.
===========================================
Emerald Robinson
Latin cross
@EmeraldRobinson
·
1h
It's weird that Democrats want to call Pence's chief of staff Marc Short, right?

Wrong. It's only the 4th time that Pence's staff have "reluctantly" helped Dems try to impeach Trump.

[Narciso]

Quelle surprise.

[Melinda]

Lauren Werner 🇺🇸
@LaurenWern
Republican Senators Burr and Cassidy vote to convict.

Scott MacFarlane @MacFarlaneNews
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy votes to convict former President Trump in impeachment trial
https://twitter.com/LaurenWern/status/1360690848011345926

[Narciso]

When did cassidy become full mustidae

[Melinda]

Acquitted.

[Narciso]

Earf shattering kaboom.

[Jane]

Not Guilty! Fuck off democrats!

[MissMarple2]

Acquitted 57-43!!!

[Jane]

43 - 57

[Melinda]

Jim Sciutto
@jimsciutto
Final vote: 57-43 to convict.

Seven Republicans join Democrats - 7x the number of senators from a president’s party who have voted to remove:

Burr
Collins
Cassidy
Murkowski
Romney
Sasse
Toomey

https://twitter.com/jimsciutto/status/1360692886770221059

At least two of those have no re-elections in their futures.

[MissMarple2]

And here's the letter sent by the DC mayor on January 5. Link goes to screen cap of the letter.

To be clear, the District of Columbia is not requesting other federal law enforcement personnel and discourages any additional deployment without immediate notification to, and consultation with, MPD if such plans are underway. pic.twitter.com/FhnNe1dWeJ

— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) January 5, 2021

[Melinda]

Rick
@4natidaephbia
Dit is winter, dit is Nederland. Vanochtend was daar eindelijk de kans om een nostalgisch oer-Hollands beeld te schieten dat ik al een tijdje voor ogen had.

TRANSLATED FROM DUTCH BY MSFT

This is winter, this is The Netherlands. This morning there was finally the chance to shoot a nostalgic primal Dutch image that I had been thinking about for a while.

https://twitter.com/4natidaephbia/status/1360632123246469120

[Spectacular photo at that link.]

[Buckeye]

van der Veen may be crazy, but he won.

[MissMarple2]

Melinda,

I hope you don't mind. I brought that picture over because it is so beautiful.

[Melinda]

He was already going to do this, regardless of the "Trial"::

Jerry Dunleavy
@JerryDunleavy
Burr's statement on voting to convict Trump.

https://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy/status/1360695193226330115

[Dave (in MA)]

Assume that there are 7 of these:
.

[Jim Eagle]

It is basically illegal now to be on the canal ice in The Netherlands. Ice is not thick enough. That photo could be from some other time.

[Dave (in MA)]

https://www.euronews.com/2021/02/13/dutch-ice-skaters-take-advantage-of-frozen-canals-and-lakes-amid-northern-europe-s-deep-fr

[Dave (in MA)]

Add another one for the turtle.

[Melinda]

Jack, it was this morning. He says the ice is thick enough now.

(Might be killfiled, so we'll see.)

[Jim Eagle]

Dave,

24 hours ago it wasn't thick enough. My wife reads all the Dutch newspapers:) People were falling in and there is a lack of hospital beds because of CoVid.

[Jane]

I thought vandeveen was great!

[Jane]

jib,

Has the east coast weather cleared up?

[clarice]

Has anyone seen a report confirming Jane's that McCarthy said the CNN report on the phone conversation was bunk?

[Marlene]

Good afternoon! So,if we were still residents of Maine, remind me why we should have voted for Susan Collins?

[Dave (in MA)]

President Trump: 2
Speaker Pelosi: 0

— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) February 13, 2021

[Narciso]

Another fellow on althouse was teferencing cuckoos nest, it had a different ending in the book.

[Davod]

McConnell signalled the way ahead for Trump, a prosecution in a DC court. Why did he have to put that in the middle of his statement?