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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Admits Stockpile of Thousands of Unused Ventilators
Breitbart ^ | 27 Mar 2020 | CHARLIE SPIERING

Posted on 03/27/2020 1:35:46 PM PDT by Hojczyk

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledged Friday the state did have a stockpile of unused ventilators, despite his complaints the federal government was not sending enough.

Cuomo responded to a comment from President Donald Trump on Twitter that there were thousands of ventilators in New York not being used.

“Yes, they’re in a stockpile because that’s where they are supposed to be, because we don’t need them yet,” Cuomo said. “We need them for the apex, the apex isn’t here, so we’re gathering them in a stockpile.”

Cuomo’s comments demonstrate there is not an immediate shortage in ventilators in the city, despite alarming reports.

“We don’t need them today, because we’re not at capacity today, that’s why they’re not deployed because they’re not needed,” Cuomo said.

The governor has repeatedly complained that the federal government is not sending enough ventilators to New York.

On Tuesday, Pence said that the federal government had sent 2,000 ventilators to New York and an additional 2,000 more on Wednesday.

But on Friday, Cuomo explained expert projections showed he would need up to 140,000 beds and 40,000 ventilators.

“I don’t operate here on opinion, I operate on facts and on data and on numbers and on projections,” he said.

In an interview on Fox News on Thursday night, Trump appeared skeptical that New York would need 40,000 ventilators.

“I have a feeling that a lot of the numbers that are being said in some areas are just bigger than they’re going to be,” he said.

The topic of ventilators appeared to be on the president’s mind for most of Friday, as cable news repeatedly focused on a “shortage” and suggested that the president do more by invoking the Defense Production Act.

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KEYWORDS: apex; oops; ventilators
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To: Hojczyk

Hey, stuff happens!

41 posted on 03/27/2020 1:52:31 PM PDT by McGruff (It came from China)
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To: spacejunkie2001

The apex was probably today with the signing of this two trillion porker


42 posted on 03/27/2020 1:52:38 PM PDT by Rj Snows (Some years back Sacramento area used to be the capital of tomatoes)
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To: Ken H

“Maybe you should be Cuomo’s spokesman.”

Well, if that’s the best we have, maybe you should get used to saying President Cuomo?


43 posted on 03/27/2020 1:53:04 PM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: Hojczyk
And I've only got 1/2 a roll of TP in my bathroom, and it is imperative that that somebody else provide me with additional TP ASAP.

Sure, I have two 12 packs of TP in the garage, but those are for my apex need for TP, and do not affect my current imperative need for additional TP.

/Sarcasm

44 posted on 03/27/2020 1:53:23 PM PDT by Pilsner
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To: brownsfan

Fake post.

I am not sure that I have ever seen a political article from the Compost which was internally consistent with itself since I began reading newspapers in the seventies.

They are the northern branch of the Atlanta Urinal and Constipation.


45 posted on 03/27/2020 1:53:34 PM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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To: spacejunkie2001

Probably not...it is NY after all. (No offense to the folks n NY who are sane, but you are outnumbered.)


46 posted on 03/27/2020 1:54:30 PM PDT by DennisR (Look around. God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: spacejunkie2001

“ready for the great white hoax? good luck with that”

What hoax? Covid-19?


47 posted on 03/27/2020 1:54:34 PM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: Hojczyk

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is vile scum, shame on him. He is no better than the toilet paper hoarders.


48 posted on 03/27/2020 1:55:36 PM PDT by jpsb
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To: Hojczyk

Like the press briefing from Wednesday where Cuomo is shown in front medical supplies as a back-drop...judgement calls like that sure miss a sense of urgency.


49 posted on 03/27/2020 1:55:58 PM PDT by Son House
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To: brownsfan

obviously?? LOLOL that’s funny as hell


50 posted on 03/27/2020 1:56:10 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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https://youtu.be/M4oBJxjnTS8

Heard this for the first time a few months ago.

Rolling Stones “Ventilator Blues”


51 posted on 03/27/2020 1:57:07 PM PDT by F450-V10
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To: brownsfan
Very possible. The pandemic response is going to be a tough one to get away from. Much as I dislike Cuomo and the hysteria regarding the pandemic, Cuomo’s explanation is viable. In fact, it’s easily turned around, saying: NY is gathering supplies to be ready, something the administration should have done.

I think it is unlikely. Cuomo was given a recommendation c. 2015 to acquire more ventilators and the state did not do.

Additionally, Cuomo started to second-guess his shutdown order of last week.

He's not going to win with unemployment being 12-20% in New York, which I predict will be the rate at election time.

52 posted on 03/27/2020 1:57:13 PM PDT by Fury
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To: Rj Snows

yes, good point. this bill makes me sick.


53 posted on 03/27/2020 1:57:21 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: MrEdd

“I am not sure that I have ever seen a political article from the Compost which was internally consistent with itself since I began reading newspapers in the seventies.”

Look, I know WP lies about Trump as easily as most people breathe, (those without covid-19). But if you do research, there are some unsettling things about the administration’s pandemic response, and aside from an article by Dr. Segal over at Redstate, there are no glowing reviews of the administration’s response. That is a problem.


54 posted on 03/27/2020 1:58:19 PM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: Hojczyk

This guy is a real arrogant dick


55 posted on 03/27/2020 1:58:58 PM PDT by ronnie raygun (nicdip.com)
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To: spacejunkie2001

This bill makes me sick too, however with the hysteria being created by the MSM what the hell was Trump supposed to do!!!


56 posted on 03/27/2020 1:59:15 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: brownsfan

the hoax, that you continue to perpetuate, that this is any worse than the garden variety flu and called for us to shut the entire fricking government down.

you’re as dumb as every other idiot clutching their pearls, claiming we’re doomed.


57 posted on 03/27/2020 1:59:24 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: spacejunkie2001

“obviously?? LOLOL that’s funny as hell”

And there are obvious things about you, but I’ll leave that one right there....

Keep whistin’ past the graveyard Bucky.


58 posted on 03/27/2020 2:00:03 PM PDT by brownsfan (Behold, the power of government cheese.)
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To: spacejunkie2001

What were all those doctors doing on FOX complaining about no ventilators and PPE?


59 posted on 03/27/2020 2:01:00 PM PDT by McGavin999 (Queen Fancy Nancy Of North Poopistan)
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To: brownsfan

What about the CDC? Do they share any blame in your scenario? FFS, Trump is an executive who expects other departments to do the job they’re being paid to do, like adults.


60 posted on 03/27/2020 2:01:25 PM PDT by Prince of Space (Jerry...Jerry...Jerry...)
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