Shortly before we began recording the podcast, this news broke: An infamous vote on the anniversary of a day that will live in infamy.
General Mark Hertling reacted: “This vote by the US is just staggering. Not standing against a violation of international law and not condemning the massive numbers of war crimes of Russia will affect US security and damage our alliances and national reputation. I’m ashamed of this action.”
Historian Simon Schama: “A new low, a day of utmost shame and infamy, a deep stain on American history. Voting with tyrants - the likes of N Korea and Iran.”
And our guest, Paul Rieckhoff, the founder of Independent Veterans of America:
“What a disgrace for our nation. On the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Trump has put America firmly on the side of the bad guys. With Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary. Americans are embarrassed, our allies are stunned and #OurEnemiesAreCelebrating. Trump does not speak for most Americans on Ukraine with votes like this. Most Americans support Ukraine. And an overwhelming majority of American veterans support Ukraine. Even if our radical and reckless President does not.”
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Some highlights of our (very lively) discussion.
We reacted to the UN vote.
We are now the bad guys (continued)…
Lack of respect for the military…
Chaos and unpredictability in the military.
ICYMI…
I did a quick live video with Harry Litman on Dan Bongino…
Tuesday dogs
This is how my day began: There are treats, right?
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My wife visited a dog shelter over the weekend and took this girl for a walk. She’s half the size of Auggie. (And, no, we are not adding a third dog.)
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