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In reply to the discussion: Today, finally, Snowden was PROVEN a LIAR! [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"Today, finally, Snowden was PROVEN to be a LIAR!"
...today still proves he's a liar and a clown.
Bush's illegal spying was exposed in 2005 by Thomas Tamm. FISA has always been controversial and challenged by civil liberties groups and some lawmakers (http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023009232). The notion that criticism of Snowdens actions that led him to reveal U.S. state secrets to other countries and find himself stuck in Russia have anything to do with anyone's opinion ongoing debate about NSA domestic programs is hogwash
Don't expect people to overlook Snowden's actions overseas simply because there are "doubts" about the program. Not going to happen.
Snowden is a delusional and self-important clown. He and Greenwald (and their supports) have done everything to help make the story about them.
First, Greenwald announces that he has enough information to bring down the U.S.
Snowden follows by declaring he's immune to torture.
He's applying for temporary asylum in Russia.
Doesn't get any more bizarre than that. Well...
Edward Snowden Declares Himself Torture-Proof
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023275112
If Snowden's case as a whistleblower is so strong, why is he afraid to face the consequences?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023236549
Sen. Tester Calls On Snowden To Return To America To Face The Music
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023281426
Russian President Vladimir Putin made it clear Wednesday that he holds his country's relationship with the United States in higher esteem than he does former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, Reuters reported.
When a reporter asked if the Snowden case would negatively affect a September summit between the U.S. and Russia in Moscow, Putin responded that "bilateral relations, in my opinion, are far more important than squabbles about the activities of the secret services," according to Reuters.
"We warned Mr. Snowden that any action by him that could cause damage to Russian-American relations is unacceptable for us," he added, as quoted by Reuters.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/putin-us-russia-relations-greater-than-snowden