Snowden's question to Putin was not coordinated by the Russian government in any way

[Cali_Democrat]

Putin has an annual question-and-answer session which is broadcast on Russian state TV. Many times ordinary Russian citizens are able to ask the Russian president random questions and he does not know the questions in advance.

Snowden's question to Putin was completely random. The Russian government had no idea what the question would be.

Snowden would never allow himself to be used as a propaganda tool for a foreign government. He is a hero. It was his intention to hold Putin's feet to the fire and he did.

Any accusations to the contrary are baseless and without merit.

[Thinkingabout]

1. Oh, really. it would be more convincing if your post stated Snowden is being forced to

Ask his questions. There is a lot to learn about Russia, spying is one of their best abilities. I don't see big lines at Russian embassies to get a permit to enter, let's see how many line up now after the Snowden show.

[arcane1]

2. On what do you base this claim?

If this is a show where "ordinary Russian citizens" can ask questions, how did Snowden get on the air to ask one? Is there a lottery?

As one who trusts none of the players in the ongoing NSA scandal, I find it hard to believe that he just so happened to get lucky and be chosen for that Q&A.

If George Bush had an annual Q&A like this, I sure as hell wouldn't trust it!

[Cali_Democrat]

5. He was able to get through by sheer luck.

It had nothing to do with the fact he's Edward Snowden. The Russian government was caught off guard.

[arcane1]

7. On what do you base this claim?

[JI7]

9. this

"These nations, including Russia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Ecuador have my gratitude and respect for being the first to stand against human rights violations carried out by the powerful rather than the powerless." Edward Snowden

[tabasco]

3. LOL

LOL

[Cha]

4. Gotta link?

[cherokeeprogressive]

6. More sense than I've ever seen you make. Well done.

[BenzoDia]

8. Yeah, he hit Putin with that haymaker. Completely stunned him and opened up Russia's spying program

[zappaman]

10. Well done!