Michael McFaul gives a synopsis of the impeachment hearing.

[fleabiscuit]

A rolled thread on Twitter

Missed the impeachment hearings over the last 2 weeks? Well, I watched almost every word (doing commentary for @NBCNews & @MSNBC ) so you didn't have to. My quick takeaways in one thread. 1.

Most people had never heard of these witnesses before. I knew most of them: Ambs Taylor, Volker, Yovanovitch, Lt. Col. Vindman, David Holmes, and Dr. Fiona Hill. Ive known Bill, Masha & Fiona for 3 decades. So it was weird watching them; none of them wanted to be there. 2.

The story now is crystal clear. After 2 weeks, none of the basic facts were ever seriously disputed. 3.

Let's start with President Trump and Ukraine. Trump has never cared about Ukrainian sovereignty, democracy, rule of law, or the war with Russia. He made that clear as a candidate. He has been consistent in that view. Trump seeks Putin's favor. Appeasing Putin = dissing Ukraine.4 ... more...

https://threader.app/thread/1197693232542388224

[emmaverybo]

1. Good run-down. Helps me hold it all in my head. Really like McFaul.

[democrank]

2. Recommended

[Cha]

3. Wow.. this looks good, flea!

Thank you.. I'll kick this for now.. and then continue to read it.

[Hekate]

4. KnR

[Cha]

5. That was so interesting and clearly stated.. I want more!

To achieved these "deliverables", Trump even went so far as to withhold military assistance to a US partner at war with Russia. (14,000 people have died). Imagine FDR withholding military assistance to the UK in 1940 to pressure Churchill to help him win reelection. 16.

Mahalo, flea.. bookmarked!

[fleabiscuit]

7. Cha!

Love ya!

We don't cross paths nearly enough.

IMHO Michael McFaul is an American treasure.

[Cha]

8. Love you back!

Yes, it was a treat to see you and bringing such a wonderful gift!

[ffr]

6. We need more Americans to care about their future.

Patriots like Micheal McFaul make it easy for those too busy to care.

Awesome write-up on his behalf!