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In reply to the discussion: Snowden to NSA: Go ahead, deny I tried to raise the alarm [View all]MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)31. Crazy shit flies out, indeed
But much has proven true, and none has proven false.
So it's not Snowden who's crazy, it seems.
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The NSA denies he made a formal complaint. If he has evidence that he did, why not publish that?
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#2
It's in the second paragraph of your OP. Snowden's responding to Rick Ledgett's TED
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#7
So why haven't his attorneys asked for that? Look...if Comrade Eddie is serious, then he makes
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#14
Yes, childish, it is also a dishonest, false implication that Snowden's original destination was
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#89
... and boxes and pole dancer girl friend, and (tee hee) don't forget Gigi ...
GoneFishin
Apr 2014
#210
Indeed...and this liberal attorney despises those who think themselves above the
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#40
You do realize that the TOS allows us to call public figures pretty much what we wish, but not other
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#162
I'm sure the scores of countries offering him asylum would...oh. Wait. No one else wants him either.
randome
Apr 2014
#80
My username indicates my gender quite clearly. Why would you assume an attorney is male?
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#58
Funny Thing About Most Modern Day Attorneys... They Know A Lot About The Law...
WillyT
Apr 2014
#149
The Snowdeniks, as you can tell from this thread, are struggling with cognitive dissonance.
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#165
I get to call Libertarians juvenile names on Democratic Underground. It is a great joy, and a
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#168
I'm familiar with the case of Ira Einhorn also. I read the Time article on it, The Search for the
Autumn
Apr 2014
#75
"Fugitives always think their crimes place them in a category above the common rabble."
bvar22
Apr 2014
#102
What was the charge? Are you honestly comparing your charges to felonies that
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#229
You have made a fatal error in logic. You have presumed that slavery was lawful. And that is not
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#167
Runaway slaves are not fugitives from any valid law. Snowden is. See the difference?
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#223
No... fugitives are cowards. runaway slaves weren't fugitives from any valid law.
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#240
Absolutely. Even if he didn't follow the letter of the law, he gives his attorneys a powerful
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#224
Waiting for their denial before releasing his evidence seems like a good idea to me.
GliderGuider
Apr 2014
#4
They already denied it....as the OP stated. So now I guess he wants another denial?
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#5
Well, that's goalpost moving! He gets a denial, plus public interviews by the NSA, and now he
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#11
Not a thing...certainly not a person who is cowardly enough to hide behind Putin, lest he face
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#16
Fugitives from the law don't get their demands met. If Comrade Eddie wants something,
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#26
So you'd understand if I decline to answer your question, since I'm not sure I can? I have
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#227
WOW!!! REALLY!?!?! There needs to be a "letter" vs an official statement saying the same?!?!!
uponit7771
Apr 2014
#86
Then why haven't his attorneys asked for that? You aren't making a logical argument....
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#12
Fugitives don't dictate who issues what...if Comrade Eddie wants something, he should
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#25
I would think any lawyer would suggest he wait for a trial to disclose any evidence
Autumn
Apr 2014
#121
I think Manny knows the gig is up and just being snarky TOWARDS Snowden with that defense...
uponit7771
Apr 2014
#81
Come on Manny, we "know" it's possible but is it probable?!?! NO!! He had the skill sets to steal...
uponit7771
Apr 2014
#93
If he showed you the evidence, I doubt you would accept it. You seem to already have
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#171
Oh...I would definitely accept it! If he handed over a copy of a formal complaint he made with
msanthrope
Apr 2014
#172
But. . .but. . .he's a traitor and a coward and needs to come back and face his trumped up
Nanjing to Seoul
Apr 2014
#17
He's at least smart enough to elude the entire US Intelligence system, and then publicly
Zorra
Apr 2014
#126
I suggest that you may want to consider the possibility that you are missing something very
Zorra
Apr 2014
#237
I've been here way long enough to know better than to engage in one of your strawman
Zorra
Apr 2014
#241
HE should have his CYA.....he can't expect them to make his argument for him can he?
VanillaRhapsody
Apr 2014
#46
Ummm no.... people are wanting freaking evidence he's not a damn traitor hiding behind pooty poot
uponit7771
Apr 2014
#84
People in this very thread have been caught lying more than Snowden has
DisgustipatedinCA
Apr 2014
#205
NSA: "well--why didn't you try to raise the alarm!?" (I know how these things go)
MisterP
Apr 2014
#137
Unfortunately, as Americans we cannot influence the Russian political system.
Maedhros
Apr 2014
#180
to those that hate Snoden, I bet if he did this under Bush you would think of him as a hero
politicman
Apr 2014
#187
He wouldn't have done it under Bush. He's on Bush-Cheney's side and is carrying their water.
ucrdem
Apr 2014
#213
Obama opened himself up to the acions of Snowden by refusing to stop the NSA when he became Pres.
politicman
Apr 2014
#215