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Note to Readers, on the Invasion of Ukraine
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Note to Readers, on the Invasion of Ukraine

A faceplant of my own.

Matt Taibbi
Feb 24
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Part of news and even commentary is admitting mistakes, and though I always made sure when discussing the subject to note Vladimir Putin could still invade Ukraine, I have to admit, I didn’t see this happening. Some old colleagues I trust, including some Putin-critical Russians, didn’t see it, either, but in many cases they just didn’t want to believe it, for reasons that are more understandable from their perspective. My mistake was more like reverse chauvinism, being so fixated on Western misbehavior that I didn’t bother to take this possibility seriously enough. To readers who trust me not to make those misjudgments, I’m sorry. Obviously, Putin’s invasion will have horrific consequences for years to come and massively destabilize the world.

I fear there will be more to say soon, but I’ll leave it at that for today. When you’re wrong, you’re wrong, and I was wrong about this.

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erikhuber
Feb 24

Thank you for your candor and humility, Matt.

Just two (and not the most important) reasons I gladly pay to read your stuff.

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Current Resident
Feb 24

I don't read what you write because you can predict the future. I read what you write because you say very insightful things about the past and the present. And you're funny. That's always good.

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