Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

'I'm neither a traitor nor a hero... I'm an American': NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden..
Daily Mail UK ^ | June 12, 2013 | Lydia Warren

Posted on 06/12/2013 8:51:18 AM PDT by GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

(FULL TITLE: "'I'm neither a traitor nor a hero... I'm an American': NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden finally breaks cover - and vows to expose MORE secrets")

Edward Snowden, the former CIA analyst behind one of the most significant government leaks in U.S. history, has vowed to expose further surveillance secrets as he speaks out again.

The 29-year-old whistleblower remained defiant in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Wednesday and said he will stay in Hong Kong to fight any extradition bid from the U.S.

Snowden fled to Hong Kong from his home in Hawaii on May 20 after leaking sensitive documents about the National Security Agency's tracking programs.

His actions have been both praised and condemned globally, with some hailing him a hero while others, including House Speaker John Boehner, calling him a traitor.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 1984; bigbrother; eavesdropping; fascism; fisa; nsa; obama; orwell; patriotact; prism; scandal; snowden
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-82 next last
To: Sam Gamgee

Are you serious?


41 posted on 06/12/2013 9:14:42 AM PDT by ChocChipCookie ("Demons run when a good man goes to war.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

I hate when they say “more to come.” Why the delay? What if he’s offed before the next announcement?


42 posted on 06/12/2013 9:14:43 AM PDT by informavoracious (We're being "punished" with Stanley Ann's baby. Obamacare: shovel-ready healthcare.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: DonkeyBonker
->>but if people end up getting killed because of any further information he is going to release, then he is making his own bed.

He has been releasing policy information. If he hurts someone, that is naturally different. Could you image working for the NSA and then talking about overreaching abuses that you've seen. I would be very afraid to trust anyone for help( I would not work for them in a position to abuse others rights)

43 posted on 06/12/2013 9:14:45 AM PDT by Christie at the beach
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: PGR88

If he had taken this to the WaPo someone from the on-premises office of the White House Liaison would have had him arrested in about two minutes.


44 posted on 06/12/2013 9:14:48 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: Phillyred

No... I’m witholding judgement until the rest of the stuff comes out. To my knowledge, he hasn’t done anything treasonous...


45 posted on 06/12/2013 9:15:28 AM PDT by wolfman23601
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 35 | View Replies]

To: informavoracious
I hate when they say “more to come.” Why the delay?

Tut tut. Patience, my boy!

So much Obama Administration left to run. So many newspapers to sell.


46 posted on 06/12/2013 9:15:46 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: no-to-illegals

He would have to beat zer0, hillary, panetta and a whole host of others there first to tell the plan. Think I’m kidding?

Will you PLEASE read the comments below that Snowden story in the Hong Kong paper. There is another ‘spook’ who is trying to be heard.....and he claims Hillary has helped.

I don’t know if it’s true,,but it sure is intriguing.


47 posted on 06/12/2013 9:18:27 AM PDT by austinaero
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost

Do people remember Daniel Ellsberg?


48 posted on 06/12/2013 9:19:51 AM PDT by Hiddigeigei ("Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish," said Dionysus - Euripides)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: austinaero

spooks everywhere ... now which side do those spooks work for.


49 posted on 06/12/2013 9:21:13 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: Hiddigeigei

Sadly, I’m old enough to answer yes.


50 posted on 06/12/2013 9:21:40 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: no-to-illegals

I think we entered the era of Spook Free-Agency around 1975


51 posted on 06/12/2013 9:22:08 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 49 | View Replies]

To: austinaero

That’s the Telegraph. Carrying Obama’s water...maybe..Someone has to help in the damage control.

I just have to wait and go with the leaker.

I don’t trust the government with Obama.


52 posted on 06/12/2013 9:23:15 AM PDT by Christie at the beach
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: Buckeye McFrog

Guess again! Was revitalized within the last dozen years under George Bush.


53 posted on 06/12/2013 9:24:19 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: Paradox
Idunno. Has he leaked anything that threatens national security? The ability to capture digital data on the World Wide Web is not a secret.

But he has exposed the abuse of power.

So far I think it's a net positive.

54 posted on 06/12/2013 9:24:33 AM PDT by schm0e ("we are in the midst of a coup.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: schm0e
Hello There! You are new around Here! Welcome Aboard!
55 posted on 06/12/2013 9:26:51 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 54 | View Replies]

To: informavoracious

They’re gathering information on the rats that scurry for cover. Those who have nothing to hide are sitting back waiting and watching. Those in the wrong are trying to Alinsky him before the message is out and are trying to hide the evidence.
Patience!


56 posted on 06/12/2013 9:31:32 AM PDT by hoosiermama (Obama: "Born in Kenya" Lying now or then!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
For those interested here is a link to a transcript of the original Snowden video:

Snowden Interview

57 posted on 06/12/2013 9:32:36 AM PDT by InterceptPoint (If I had a tag line this is where you would find it)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: no-to-illegals
"U.S. Media ... paid performers of the State ... Pravda anyone?"

News here is sponsored by the most influential political constituents, who at various times and in many practices have each announced their environmental, anti-family, anti-competition (being against so much as any moderately free business climate) and anti-American sentiments (global, anti-Second-Amendment, anti-Fourth-Amendment). They comprise the wealthiest demographic--a commonly known fact that's hard for most to swallow, even in light of policies implemented by both political parties. They're linguistic activists. They even defiled our language with terms in perpetual conflict with our natural world.


58 posted on 06/12/2013 9:37:37 AM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of rotten politics smelled around the planet.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: familyop
a commonly known fact that's hard for most to swallow

yes, few can see, fewer know the truth. It is as Churchill said ... Most Men and Women when stumbling across the truth, they quickly pick themselves up and scurry off as if nothing happened.

59 posted on 06/12/2013 9:41:56 AM PDT by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 58 | View Replies]

To: GeorgeWashingtonsGhost
Image and video hosting by TinyPic
60 posted on 06/12/2013 9:46:01 AM PDT by MtnMan101
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-82 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson