Michael McFaul
@McFaul
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Professor of Political Science, Director of Freeman Spogli Institute & Hoover Senior Fellow all at Stanford University. U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2012-2014.
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Time permitting, I will engage with anyone on my feed who makes a cogent argument and provides data to support hypotheses. But I have zero tolerance and block immediately those engaged on my feed in namecalling or disinformation. My feed; my rules.
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LePen in France and Jansa in Slovenia losing on the same day is a giant victory for the renewal of democratic values in Europe and a huge setback for populist nationalism! Maybe the global tide is turning?
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Remember four years ago when people called 306 a landslide, a blowout, a historic mandate, and urged everyone to stop being sore losers? I do.
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Trump obviously has no idea what words like facism and totalitarianism mean. To those who wrote that speech, shame on you. To those that cleared on this speech, shame on you. Perhaps the most un- American speech ever delivered by an American president, on the eve of July 4th.
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I have no idea how long it will take. But I am confident in predicting that Putin's evil invasion of Ukraine marks the beginning of the end of Putin's dictatorship and Putinism in Russia. No moral person can support this heinous war. There are millions of moral people in Russia.
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I am dumfounded by how poorly we were prepared to defend our Capitol today. We need an independent investigation.
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I hope all those who mocked Vice President Biden for wearing a mask and holding small campaign events will now apologize to him.
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I want to hear from Trump supporters today. I want to hear them defend these Woodward interviews. When is enough enough?
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"C'mon man !" I loved it when Obama used that phrase when I worked for him.
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President Trump is a public servant. He works for us. Or least that's the way it used to be. No one -- not a governor, not a doctor, not a patient -- needs to show their appreciation in order for him to do his job & help them. (BTW, no one forced him to take this job.)
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What the hell is happening in Portland, and why isn't every American who believes in the constitution, states rights, federalism, freedom, individual liberty and rule of law not screaming for answers loudly? Yes, Republican leaders, I mean you especially.
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Serious question. I am not an expert. In international law, why is the Al Qaeda killing of innocents in NY and DC on September 11, 2001 considered an act of terrorism, but Putin's slaughter of innocents in Bucha, Kramatorsk, Chernihiv, or Mariupol is not terrorism?
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For those of us who study autocracies, including elections in autocracies, there were a lot of familiar messages, symbols, and methods on display this week at the
#RNCConvention
. THREAD
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Given Putin's horrific assault now on innocent civilians in Ukraine, the West should suspend the 30-day "grace period" and implement all financial sanctions today. TODAY.
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So many analysts are saying that 'Putin cannot accept defeat.' Why do they assume that Zelensky can accept defeat?
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Let's be clear, the guy trying to annex territory the size of Portugal, mobilizing 300,000 more soldiers, and threatening to use nuclear weapons is the one escalating, not Biden or NATO.
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If Putin wins in Ukraine, he emboldens autocrats all over the world. If Ukrainians defeat Putin, they will embolden democrats all over the world. The stakes of this war are global.
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Those who lied about the presidential election results for months deeply divided our country. Their hypocrisy now in calling for unity now is stunning.
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Putin's barbaric killing in Bucha requires new sanctions immediately — oil and gas sanctions; all Russian banks out of Swift; all US companies out of Russia, by the end of the week.
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So it’s ok for Iran to provide Russia with long range weapons, but not ok for NATO to provide Ukraine with weapons of similar ranges?
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Whenever you hear Trump use the the phrase, "people say" or "people are saying", you know whatever comes next is completed invented.
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"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything." ― Albert Einstein
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Deeply offended by these Attorneys General who have joined this ridiculous lawsuit to overturn the will of the people in four states. Was especially disappointed to see the Montana AG on the list. Montanans who I know believe in democracy. This is the opposite of that.
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When we were attacked on 9/11/2001, our NATO allies came to our aid. Soldiers from NATO countries died fighting next to our soldiers in Afghanistan, even though none of their countries were attacked. Please remember these facts. Thank you.
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According to reporting including
@MeetThePress
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During this holiday, I didn't get to visit my folks in Montana like I usually do, or go golfing in Florida, or skiing in Colorado or relax at a resort home in Mexico. But I helped pay for Trump, Pence, and Mnuchin to do so. And it really pisses me off. They couldn't wait 3 weeks?
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Putin has no endgame. Even if he takes Kyiv, then what? Ukrainians will never submit to him. Never.
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When dictators rule for decades, they (1) stop listening to advisors, (2) become disconnected from reality, (3) spend a lot of time alone, and (4) overreach. This is exactly what has happened to Putin.
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Putin has now made it crystal clear. His invasion of Ukraine was never about NATO expansion, and always about Russian expansion.
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It is morally indefensible for the U.S. to still be importing Russian oil.
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Hearing now that NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) has been activated. Excellent news.
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If Putin truly believed his war was just, he would not be trying to prevent his citizens from knowing about it.
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To those media outlets who covered extensively the " the invading caravan" before the election-- sometimes on page one -- but now have completely dropped reporting on this alleged national security threat, realize how badly Trump played you & don't repeat.
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If you were as moved as I was by Ambassador Yovanovitch‘ s testimony today , retweet
#BravoMasha
!
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It is not "rational" to bomb a nuclear power plant. It is insane.
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There was no assassination attempt on Putin. First, the drone used had no capacity to do major damage, let alone kill someone in the building. Second, Putin does not live (or sleep) in the Kremlin. Please stop repeating this Russian propaganda line. Thank you.
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@ZelenskyyUa
is a brave, strong leader. I have the utmost respect for what he is doing to fight for freedom in his country and the world.
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Biden is ahead of Trump by 45,000 in Pennsylvania. In 2000, the gap between Bush and Gore in Florida was 537. There is NO scenario by which this result gets overturned. Don't overreact to Barr's empty memo. Stay confident. Be patient. Keep calm. He is leaving.
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Trump went four years in office without once saying a critical word about Putin.
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After Bucha, I hope American CEOs still operating in Russia have a good explanation for that immoral decision to their shareholders. Because I dont.
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On foreign soil, Trump trashed a former U.S. president and praised a former KGB officer. Let that sink in.
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Putin is not withdrawing his soldiers from Kyiv. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling them. There is a difference.
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If Putin uses a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, he will be at fault, not Biden or Zelensky.
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Why do people blame Biden for gas prices and not the oil companies that all just posted record-breaking billions in profits this quarter?
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Again, I am not going to get pulled into a rabbit hole of "who is to blame" on this horrible night. But for those who said I ruined U.S.-Russia relations because I spoke up against Putin's human rights abuses in 2012, I look forward to your apologies ... someday.
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You don’t destroy evidence, lie to the FBI, or declare I’m f**ked, if you didn’t do anything wrong.
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Teaching
#Suho
from
@weareoneEXO
the ambassadorial handshake at work today.
#OnlyAtStanford
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@FSIStanford
@stanford
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Americans who root for Putin over their own president love their party more than their country.
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Can anyone remember a mutiny or coup attempt that lasted 24 hours and no one really fought or was killed? We all watched how easy it was for Wagner to seize Rostov. Something strange going on here.
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To those saying that Biden was boring tonight, I’m ready ready for boring! Normalcy. Rationality. Competency. I’m tired of Captain Chaos.
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98-0. Bipartisanship is not dead yet in the US Senate. Thank you all for your support.
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Sondland calling Trump on a cellphone from Kyiv is extraordinary for all sorts of reasons. Normally EU Ambos don’t call presidents. They never do so to discuss Ukraine policy. Doing so on a cellphone from Kyiv means whole world was listening in.
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It is not possible for me to respect anyone who supports Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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Belarus MUST be part of the sanctions package. Lukashenko is an ally in Putin's horrific war.
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Mr
@SpeakerJohnson
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When I was US Ambassador to Russia, Putin and his surrogates launched a smear campaign against me. I was very thankful that President Obama and Secretaries Clinton and Kerry backed me up 100%.
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Putin has lost his war in Ukraine. He may still win some battles. But he already has lost the war.
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If Putin doesn't want U.S. missiles attacking Russian soldiers, he can take a simple decision-- leave Ukraine. Easy day.
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Putin lost the Battle of Kyiv. He lost the Battle of Kharkiv. He lost the Battle of Kherson. Where will he lose next?
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OPEC's decision today to cut oil supplies directly and immediately assists Putin's war effort. They were not compelled to do so. They choose to do so. Don't ever forget it.
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The best way to avoid a conflict between NATO and Russia in the future is to help Ukraine stop Putins killing machine in Ukraine now. It is really that simple. A Putin loss in Ukraine makes conflict with NATO less likely. A Putin win makes conflict with NATO more likely.
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That Trump paid only $750 in taxes in '16/'17 - less than my retired parents - means either (1) he's guilty of tax fraud (2) he's a terrible, terrible businessperson, or (3) we have the most corrupt tax code in the world (designed for & by people like him, not us). Which is it?
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McConnell gave the green light for future criminal and civil actions against Trump. Get to it criminal justice system! And to those who lost loved ones, or experienced injuries, on January 6th, start filing your civil suits against Trump.
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On Putin, Biden expressed what billions around the world and millions inside Russia also believe. He did not say that the US should remove him from power. There is a difference.
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There is nothing more anti-democratic than making it harder for people to vote.
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Senator
@MarshaBlackburn
, I served with Lt. Col. Vindman in Russia, where he served with honor and great distinction. His commanding officer completely agrees with me. Please provide evidence to back up your claim. Otherwise, stop slandering a US soldier serving our great nation.
Adam Schiff is hailing Alexander Vindman as an American patriot.
How patriotic is it to badmouth and ridicule our great nation in front of Russia, America’s greatest enemy?
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One of the worst decisions of the 21st century: Yeltsin decision to appoint Putin as acting President on January 1, 2000.
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Trump has tweeted 36,500 times. To the best of my knowledge, yesterday's tweet -- the one adding evidence to his possible obstruction of justice -- is the first time ever that someone else claimed to write a tweet for him. Just a coincidence?
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When Trump says Russia is no longer targeting America, that’s not how this American feels.Putin is most certainly targeting and intimidating me. And I’m an American.
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Think about this: President Trump has said many more kind words about Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin than American hero John McCain.
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Why has Trump not said a word about what experts are calling the greatest cyber hack of the U.S. government ever? It is because it's Putin? If it were Xi, would he be so silent? Just wondering out loud.
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To those accusing Biden of playing nuclear chicken with Putin, what exactly would you like him to do differently? Be concrete. Be realistic. In your answers, remember that we live in a democracy. So does Zelensky.
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As I discuss in detail in From Cold War to Hot Peace, Putin has been harassing me for a long time. That he now wants to arrest me, however, takes it to a new level. I expect my government to defend me and my colleagues, in public and private.
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I find it implausible that 300,000 Afghan soldiers spontaneously and individually quit. I find it more plausible that they received such orders from their leaders who cut a deal with the Taliban. I look forward to reading more reporting to confirm/refute this hypothesis.
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Resupply those fighting for the free world in Ukraine. Now!
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The people who know Putin the best -- people I know in Russia -- are worried about his recent nuclear statement. The people who know him the least are saying it's cheap talk.
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Stop quoting Russian government officials as if their words have meaning. They lie.
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Remember the last time Putin won a debate? You don't. Because he has never debated anyone. Ever.
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After two months of killing Ukrainians, what has Putin achieved? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Is Russia more secure? Absolutely not. Richer? No. Achieved greater respect in the world? No.
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Two dictators in last hundred years have attacked Kyiv— Hitler and Putin.
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Ok we were told that today would be the day that Trump and team would finally recognize the results of the presidential election. It didn’t happen. If you are still silent and therefore supporting this grotesque assault on our democracy, shame on you. It’s un-American. Enough.
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In 2000, Putin promised to make Russia as rich as Portugal. In 2022, Putin is turning Russia into North Korea.
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Today again, the world has learned again the hard lesson that dependence on fossil fuels provided by dictators and cartels threatens our security and prosperity. Going green is not just good for the planet but good for peace, democracy & economic stability.
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I was probably a little too hot tonight -- appreciate
@maddow
for letting me go on and on -- but the attacks on Colonel Vindman reached a new low, and yes, I am pissed off about it !
@MaddowBlog
@McFaul
I just watched your passionate defense of Lt. Colonel Vindman. Bravo, sir! Bravo!!!
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Ukrainian warriors are humiliating Putin and his generals.
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It appears that more Russian men have fled the country than were drafted. Incredible.
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@ZelenskyyUa
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Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine cannot happen in Minsk. Belarus is not a neutral country in this war.
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Trump appointed Taylor, dude. Trump appointed Sondland, dude. Trump appointed Hill, dude. Trump appointed Morrison, dude. Trump appointed Volker, dude. Trump appointed (but wont let talk) Perry, Bolton, Pompeo, Mulvaney. ALL are Trump political appointees. All of them.
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Russians love to vacation in NATO countries. Odd, isn’t it? Why aren’t they relaxing in Belarus, Iran, or Syria?
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If Putin passed a law forbidding people to give water to those waiting to vote, we all -- including Republicans -- would call it a very draconian, anti-democratic action.
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