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Mrs. Overall

(6,839 posts)
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:15 PM Sep 2020

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman just tweeted that he will "break his silence" in interview Monday w/ NBC





Alexander S. Vindman
@AVindman

On Monday I will break my silence in an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt. I hope you are able to tune in. (6:30 pm)
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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman just tweeted that he will "break his silence" in interview Monday w/ NBC (Original Post) Mrs. Overall Sep 2020 OP
Fucking A !!!!! SamKnause Sep 2020 #1
WILL NOT MISS IT!!! Mme. Defarge Sep 2020 #2
Excellent! Spazito Sep 2020 #3
I hope Ohiogal Sep 2020 #4
what was his quote? "In America....."? nt Grasswire2 Sep 2020 #5
Normally I don't bother with network news, but for Vindman crickets Sep 2020 #6
Boy howdy, this news put a little bounce in my step Brother Buzz Sep 2020 #7
Thx for posting let's give it sky high ratings by tuning in. Thank You Colonel Vindman!! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #8
Good point. The higher the ratings the better! pandr32 Sep 2020 #43
I hope that his interview inspires other top military personnel to come forward and speak Mrs. Overall Sep 2020 #9
I REALLY wish those two would come out guns blazing oldsoftie Sep 2020 #10
No kidding! What could they possibly be waiting for? calimary Sep 2020 #22
+1,000! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #49
Excellent. Looking forward to it. n/t Laelth Sep 2020 #11
Vidman told speaknow Sep 2020 #12
Biden will probably reinstate Lt.Col.Vindman to his old job FakeNoose Sep 2020 #17
I'd rather see him fire the generals that did not stand up for Vindman, then reinstate... JohnQFunk Sep 2020 #30
It's too late. James48 Sep 2020 #38
I think Secretary of State Vindman has a nice ring to it. Plus we get to see some RW heads explode. brewens Sep 2020 #56
Welcome to DU, speaknow! calimary Sep 2020 #24
Absolutely! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #50
I'm Happy That Lester Holt Is The One Doing The Interview DallasNE Sep 2020 #13
thanks for the heads-up! stillcool Sep 2020 #14
Hey donnie, he doesn't have an NDA with you. DUCK!!! George II Sep 2020 #15
Before Vindman testified, I suspect that Trump sent him an offer for not, and a threat NCjack Sep 2020 #48
I knew he'd make a strong comeback. oasis Sep 2020 #16
Mahalo, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman! Cha Sep 2020 #18
Thank you, Mrs. Overall. . . BigDemVoter Sep 2020 #19
I just saw an advertisement on NBC during the Duke/ND football game. grobertj Sep 2020 #20
maybe he was there Squidly Sep 2020 #21
We can only hope!!! grobertj Sep 2020 #32
Thank you, Sir! leanforward Sep 2020 #23
Sir, yes SIR Leghorn21 Sep 2020 #25
Good. Keep the POS on the defensive from now until 11/3 Stargleamer Sep 2020 #26
Lt. Col. Vindman is a true Patriot spanone Sep 2020 #27
I was listening and watching every one I could.....but I KNEW Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman onecent Sep 2020 #28
If it's on the Nightly News, it's going to be too short, or a teaser for a longer interview Fiendish Thingy Sep 2020 #29
Yeah but many more people will see it. nolabear Sep 2020 #31
Yes, at least it's Holt and not David Muir, Jonathon Karl or Chuck Todd nt Fiendish Thingy Sep 2020 #34
This'll leave a mark. I'll be tuned into Lester Holt on Monday! marble falls Sep 2020 #33
I hope a member of DU posts this interview. I have limited cable and cannot see it live. Paper Roses Sep 2020 #35
DVR set... dixiechiken1 Sep 2020 #36
K&R UTUSN Sep 2020 #37
A hero seta1950 Sep 2020 #39
Oh, Sir, this is now appointment TV for me. AngryOldDem Sep 2020 #40
Outstanding! Take no prisoners, sir. (nt) Paladin Sep 2020 #41
Recommended. H2O Man Sep 2020 #42
send this to every Republican Captaindad Sep 2020 #44
Colonel Vindman: BobTheSubgenius Sep 2020 #45
VERY VERY proud of him! bluestarone Sep 2020 #46
I saw an ad for this interview on TV tonight. llmart Sep 2020 #47
KNR. Hate having to say this, but I hope he has DAMNED good personal security. niyad Sep 2020 #51
Should be very damning from a real patriot. Hope his story is viewed by millions. Evolve Dammit Sep 2020 #52
YAS! Blue Owl Sep 2020 #53
I've marked my calendar MustLoveBeagles Sep 2020 #54
OH BOY! MORE DIRT! When it comes to the tramp, this sure beats the soaps I used to Illumination Sep 2020 #55

Mrs. Overall

(6,839 posts)
9. I hope that his interview inspires other top military personnel to come forward and speak
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:36 PM
Sep 2020

what they have witnessed: Generals Kelly and Mattis, for instance.

calimary

(81,209 posts)
22. No kidding! What could they possibly be waiting for?
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:29 PM
Sep 2020

A book deal?

Being hired back?

Serve your country, gentlemen. Isn't that what you originally took an actual oath to do? Your country NEEDS you!

speaknow

(321 posts)
12. Vidman told
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:50 PM
Sep 2020

the truth and for that he got
punished.
Biden takes over, he should fire every
General that stood by and did
nothing to protect Vidman.

FakeNoose

(32,628 posts)
17. Biden will probably reinstate Lt.Col.Vindman to his old job
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:11 PM
Sep 2020

Wouldn't that be preferable? I can't see why it would be helpful to fire the other guys.



JohnQFunk

(409 posts)
30. I'd rather see him fire the generals that did not stand up for Vindman, then reinstate...
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:55 PM
Sep 2020

COLONEL Vindman.

James48

(4,435 posts)
38. It's too late.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 04:25 PM
Sep 2020

Once you retire, you are retired. Even if you did come back, rules prohibit retirees from being promoted. So he can’t come back and get promoted.

He has a good future awaiting him outside of the military. I think he can work for the State Department if he so chooses. He’d be a good AmbassDor to the Ukraine under Biden.

brewens

(13,571 posts)
56. I think Secretary of State Vindman has a nice ring to it. Plus we get to see some RW heads explode.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 11:06 PM
Sep 2020

if not maybe Fiona Hill. One thins for sure, that post won't be handed to the high bidder.

calimary

(81,209 posts)
24. Welcome to DU, speaknow!
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:34 PM
Sep 2020

No kidding! If I were the next president, that's what I'd do.

By now, I've got a long list. Recently expanded to include Melania's "redone" rose garden - where all those beautiful roses and flowering trees from Jackie Kennedy's era were replaced by something rather underwhelming. Plain, and no more shade along that walkway. It's been stripped! The original garden was JUST FINE! Don't know why she decided she had to tear it up and do it over. There was NOTHING wrong with it.

It was an asset. Now it's just another casualty.

DallasNE

(7,402 posts)
13. I'm Happy That Lester Holt Is The One Doing The Interview
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:51 PM
Sep 2020

His role is not nearly as partisan as, say, Rachel Maddow and he has a bigger viewing audience with NBC Nightly News. I'm sure that MSNBC will show major portions as well so it will get that audience too so maximum exposure. Given what has transpired I think Vindman is making the right choice as well.

NCjack

(10,279 posts)
48. Before Vindman testified, I suspect that Trump sent him an offer for not, and a threat
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 08:07 PM
Sep 2020

if he did. Looking forward to Vindman telling us what happened.

grobertj

(187 posts)
20. I just saw an advertisement on NBC during the Duke/ND football game.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:19 PM
Sep 2020

He must have something interesting to say!!

Stargleamer

(1,989 posts)
26. Good. Keep the POS on the defensive from now until 11/3
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:38 PM
Sep 2020

Hope his brother joins in. For that matter I hope all who can join in.

onecent

(6,096 posts)
28. I was listening and watching every one I could.....but I KNEW Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:54 PM
Sep 2020

had something that we didn't know.....I AM sooo looking forward too this....Oh and I hope he has some security!!!!!!

I know he does.....


NBC....I'll be there........

Yippee!!!!

Fiendish Thingy

(15,574 posts)
29. If it's on the Nightly News, it's going to be too short, or a teaser for a longer interview
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:54 PM
Sep 2020

Rachel would’ve given him the whole hour.

nolabear

(41,959 posts)
31. Yeah but many more people will see it.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 04:01 PM
Sep 2020

He’ll talk to Rachel I’m sure. Meanwhile, Lester Holt is scoring some major interviews!

Paper Roses

(7,473 posts)
35. I hope a member of DU posts this interview. I have limited cable and cannot see it live.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 04:09 PM
Sep 2020

I am one of the millions whose income has disappeared. All I can afford is limited cable and the options are awful.
A widow for 12 years and trying to survive on SS. What a joke! If they cut SS, I will be on the street.

I cannot imagine what he will have to say but I hope it is even more damaging than the rest of the books and other information that have come to light. Maybe some of the tRump followers will listen and take note.
Somehow I doubt it.

He has his followers who will not accept anything about their Messiah. My small family follows tRump as though he is the one to save us from all evil in this world. They have told me that everything that comes out about this idiot in the White House is a lie. Yes, they are Fox followers.
We have agreed to not discuss politics any longer.

Cannot wait to read whatever Col.Vindman has to say. Please post if you can.
Thanks,
PR

bluestarone

(16,906 posts)
46. VERY VERY proud of him!
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 07:42 PM
Sep 2020

I hope he brings up names of many of these assholes! Not sure BUT i will be watching for sure!

llmart

(15,536 posts)
47. I saw an ad for this interview on TV tonight.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 07:53 PM
Sep 2020

I've already marked my calendar to watch. I hope it's another "September Surprise" and that it sends the orange one into another hissy fit. I'm still hoping for the massive stroke.

 

Illumination

(2,458 posts)
55. OH BOY! MORE DIRT! When it comes to the tramp, this sure beats the soaps I used to
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 10:25 PM
Sep 2020

watch! I'm confident we'll get our man in the end...

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