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McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ the Capitol mob

  

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Via:  krishna  •  3 years ago  •  32 comments

McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ the Capitol mob
McConnell said Trump “and other powerful people” fed “lies” to the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Jan. 19 said that President Trump “and other powerful people” fed “lies” to the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6


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Krishna
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1  seeder  Krishna    3 years ago

BAZINGA!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

Trump's incitement for insurrection started with his whole "Stop the Steal" campaign, his personally broadcasting to his base that the election was stolen from him because of massive fraud since he "had actually won by a landslide".  His frivolous fantasy lawsuits and claims virtually provoked his violent base and on January 6th his language egged the mob on to storm the Capitol building.  If he does not in these last frew hours pardon himself (if doing so is effective) he should be treated not as a past POTUS, but as a traitor to his country. 

I just read that there are moving trucks at the White House.  I think they should be inspected before they leave because I wouldn't put it past him to steal priceless White House historical artifacts, maybe even the Oval Office Resolute Desk - because, what the hell does the law mean to him, the great "law and order" spokesman. 

 
 
 
Paula Bartholomew
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3.1  Paula Bartholomew  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3    3 years ago

A bust of Lincoln was already taken by team Trump.

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.1  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Paula Bartholomew @3.1    3 years ago

I wouldn't be at all surprised if, as Buzz mentioned, he (and his kids) take a lot more...

 
 
 
Texan1211
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3.1.2  Texan1211  replied to  Paula Bartholomew @3.1    3 years ago

citation?

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.4  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Texan1211 @3.1.2    3 years ago
citation?

Fox News!

 
 
 
Texan1211
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3.1.5  Texan1211  replied to  Krishna @3.1.4    3 years ago

Look, I get that you are an expert on all things Fox News.

Now, if you could link a story from Fox News about the Trumps taking a bust of Lincoln, that would be swell!

Should be a breeze for an expert like yourself.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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Texan1211
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3.1.7  Texan1211  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.1.6    3 years ago

TMZ link quote:

It's possible the sculpture is a personal item Trump brought when he moved into the White House.

Of course, Trump and staffers are prepping to move out of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave to make room for President-electJoe Biden--

Now damn, if THAT isn't just iron-clad proof of, well, something, eh?

Couldn't find the Fox News one, either?

Hmmmm.

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.8  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3.1.6    3 years ago

Its always a judgement call as to what to do (when a troll posts something that's obviously false).

Do we post links from reliable sources and call them out on their sleazy tactics? Or do we ignore them?

Calling them out on their blatant lies and sleazy tactics may seem like the wiser choice. But OTOH the more attention you give them the longer they persist.

Lately I've been leaning towards thinking its better to just totally ignore these as-holes!

(And remember, no matter how sleazy they are-- and no matter how much they drag down the site-- they are secure in their knowledge that no matter what they do-- they will never actually be banned....and no matter how many people realize itsa better not to respond..there will always be a few people who will engage them in debate, thus ensuring their effectiveness)

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.9  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @3.1.8    3 years ago
(And remember, no matter how sleazy they are-- and no matter how much they drag down the site- - they are secure in their knowledge that no matter what they do-- they will never actually be banned....and no matter how many people realize itsa better not to respond..there will always be a few people who will engage them in debate, thus ensuring their effectiveness)

Which is why I'm thinking of a third alternative. Yes, I am considering starting my own (troll-free) site. I will be privately inviting those people who I think are appropriate...stay tuned for details jrSmiley_9_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.1.10  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Texan1211 @3.1.7    3 years ago

There are photos of it being removed from the White House.

It is POSSIBLE it was being removed to return it to the museum it came from.

It is POSSIBLE it was being stolen.

It is POSSIBLE that the moon is made of green cheese. 

It is POSSIBLE that Trump loyalists might one day admit that maybe he wasn't perfect after all. 

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
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3.1.11  Bob Nelson  replied to  Krishna @3.1.8    3 years ago

I used to think it necessary to ''debate''', just in case an undecided third party was listening in.

But hey! There are none! ''Undecided third party'' is a unicorn. 

So... ''debate'' with RWNJs is simply a waste of time.

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
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3.1.12  Bob Nelson  replied to  Krishna @3.1.9    3 years ago

A closed group here on NT would be the same thing. 

We kinda owe Perrie our clicks, for all these years of service.

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.13  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Texan1211 @3.1.2    3 years ago
citation?

Yup:

320

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.14  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @3.1.13    3 years ago
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Citation   (April 11, 1945 – August 8, 1970) was widely regarded one of the greatest thoroughbreds of all time and an American   Triple Crown-winning   Thoroughbred   racehorse who won 16 consecutive races in major   stakes race   competition.

He was the first horse in history to win one million dollars

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.1.15  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Bob Nelson @3.1.12    3 years ago
We kinda owe Perrie our clicks, for all these years of service.

True.

But then again-- what about all our years of service? Posting all those seeds and articles that got clicks.

And an occasional winner-- something we posted that got the site a tremendous number of clicks and page views?

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
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3.1.16  Bob Nelson  replied to  Krishna @3.1.15    3 years ago

You got your bonus!

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.2  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3    3 years ago
If he does not in these last frew hours pardon himself (if doing so is effective) he should be treated not as a past POTUS, but as a traitor to his country. 

IIRC, I read they he definitely wanted to pardon himself-- as well as pre-emptively pardoning some members of his family.  As  well as a few other of his ass-kissing groupies. But apparently some of his close advisors talked him out of it.

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.3  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3    3 years ago

If he does not in these last few hours pardon himself (if doing so is effective)

The last I've heard is that its still not certain whether or not a President has the power to pardon himself. (There are some interesting legal arguments on both sides of that issue)

 
 
 
Krishna
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3.4  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @3    3 years ago
His frivolous fantasy lawsuits and claims virtually provoked his violent base and on January 6th his language egged the mob on to storm the Capitol building.

If anyone hasn't seen this seed,  its definitely worth a read:

A Texas Real-Estate Agent Who Flew On A Private Jet To Join The Capitol Riot Has Asked Trump For A Pardon, Saying She Was Only Following His Orders

 
 
 
Kavika
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4  Kavika     3 years ago

Now we'll see if McConnell has the balls to vote guilty in the impeachment.

 
 
 
Krishna
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4.1  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago
Now we'll see if McConnell has the balls to vote guilty in the impeachment.

That must be a difficult decision for him-- whichever way he decides it will alienate some group of Kentucky voters. (Although I believe I've read he may have decided to retire ...?)

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
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5  Bob Nelson    3 years ago

McConnell has to be the most cynical man ever!

... well... there was Nero...

 
 
 
Krishna
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5.1  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Bob Nelson @5    3 years ago
McConnell has to be the most cynical man ever!

He's always known that you don't have to be a Weatherman....

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

Dedicated to the Thief in Chief (with apologies to Bob Dylan)

"Once upon a time you dressed so fine 
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you? 
People call say 'beware y'all, you're bound to fall' 
You thought they were all kidding you 
You used to tweet about 
Everybody that was hanging out 
Now you don't talk so loud 
Now you don't seem so proud 
About having to be losing your best deal
How does it feel, how does it feel? 
To be without that home 
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone"
 
 
 
Krishna
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6.1  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6    3 years ago
with apologies to Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan?

Who's Bob Dylan...never heard of him!

(But..maybe the vandals did take the handles after all!??!!!?)

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Krishna @6.1    3 years ago
"(But..maybe the vandals did take the handles after all!??!!!?)"

Ah, so THAT'S why the pump didn't work.

 
 
 
Krishna
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6.1.2  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6.1.1    3 years ago

And the reason so many people didn't know that was because they were with Johnny in the basement mixing up the medicine!

 
 
 
Krishna
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6.1.3  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Krishna @6.1.2    3 years ago

What the heck-- I might just as well post the durn video!

I can't tell you how many times I've watched it-- its so brilliant on so many levels!

(Even the fact that some of the words on the cards don't exactly match the words in the song-- which was deliberate!)

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues 7,333,351 views

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Krishna @6.1.3    3 years ago

Watched it many times myseff.

 
 
 
Krishna
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6.2  seeder  Krishna  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6    3 years ago
"Once upon a time you dressed so fine Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you? People call say 'beware y'all, you're bound to fall' You thought they were all kidding you You used to tweet about Everybody that was hanging out Now you don't talk so loud Now you don't seem so proud About having to be losing your best dealHow does it feel, how does it feel? To be without that home Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone"

Wow-- that so perfectly describes his current situation!

 
 

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