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Trump saying the USSR "was right" to invade Afghanistan isn't just ignorant, it's dangerous. It's the new revisionist Kremlin line to justify Putin's own invasions. My new column: nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
It's hard to tell if Trump is making things up for a purpose or simply to serve his narcissism, or if he believes what he's saying. But when the lies match Putin's propaganda, pay attention. My @NYDailyNews column today: nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…
@NYDailyNews "Trump is a Russian matryoshka doll of ignorance, with numerous layers of cluelessness wrapped up inside a total lack of self-awareness." So where did he get his fake fact about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?
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Important report by @kolga & @MLInstitute on fighting the Kremlin's disinformation warfare. I'll reiterate what I've said for years, that only playing defense is a losing game. Deterrence is essential. macdonaldlaurier.ca/protecting-can…
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In an authoritarian regime, words matter more than votes. In a democracy, votes matter more. The GOP Senate is exposing their complicity with Trump on Russia.
The only way to deter Putin from further aggression is to threaten his hold on power in Russia. It's all he cares about. If he can promise his elites that only he can get sanctions lifted, he's practically immune.
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