Posted on 06/23/2013 10:42:54 AM PDT by SgtBilko
Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor who leaked classified documents revealing US internet and phone surveillance, has asked Ecuador for asylum.
The request was confirmed by Ecuador's foreign minister on Twitter.
Mr Snowden had fled the US for Hong Kong but flew out on Sunday morning and is currently in Moscow.
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That may change, depending on how Snowden acts going forward, but as of today, that man is a hero in my opinion.
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My opinion may likewise change, as events & information come to light, but as of now I am glad Snowden acted as he did. The “proper” way to bring this stuff to light would have been to go to a member of Congress as a whistleblower ... but the Obama crowd has already treated whistleblowers in a very cavalier manner, and most Congresscritters seem scared of the Democrats (judging from their actions).
Snowden very likely thought there was no Congressman (or woman) powerful enough and interested enough to shelter him if he tried to be a whistleblower from within this country. I don’t blame him for fleeing. And I’m glad these excesses have come to light. For far too long, Americans have been fat and dumb and happy. At least now perhaps we can become a little less dumb and happy. (The fat will probably remain. ;o)
He'd probably also recognize a disingenuous web post challenging his courage...
really other than the obvious what did he divulge?
With three laptops full of classified information, who is to say what information is damaging to our country and what isn't. Although it is unknowable, I wonder what everyone's reaction would have been if this went down under a Republican presidency. I saw someone else on this forum call Putin a "Patriot" the other day because he's allowing Snowden to bring the classified information to his operatives.
Strange times we are living in.
To paraphrase your post: "Sarah Palin is a quitter"...
He exposes this corrupt government which is monitoring, threatening and spying on the American people, and you want to kill him?
What's up with that?
See post 54
You’re in bed with the leftist democrat and corrupt republicans, who are pissed this guy exposed them and this corrupt government?
It’s your corrupt government and those in who committed treason upon the American people, over and over and over.
That means zip squat...This guy totally exposed this corrupt government even more...I didn’t think it was possible...
Watch for more honorable whistle blowers coming out against this lying all controlling corrupt government, which is now loaded with Communist, Socialist, and lying leftist.
Waldo is now admitting he took the job at Allen in order to gather the documents he has in his possession....and some still don’t see that as treasonous?
I beginning to think some here belief the end justifies the means....even when it puts peoples lives in harms way.
Not to forget that Assanges revealed documents named names of OUR informates who then were imprisoned and tortured thereafter.
These guys are dangerous...but alas..some still believe they do no wrong.
The corrupt government is pissed off their illegal monitoring and spying on the American people was uncovered and exposed. Both the corrupt republicans and democrats want him dead...They’re all ridding in the same limo..
We need more people like Snowden...
Waldo wasn’t motivated by the good of the people as some are inclined to think....he mirrors his friend Assange in every way as two peas in a pod.
Waldo wants the glory he couldn’t attain from doing the hard work it takes to earn that....heck he even took a pole dancer as his cover while he played “house” to make it all seem “normal”...one who he could drop when the time was right.
He said he took the jobs to gather the Documents he was seeking....Assange wants Documents and doesn’t put any weight in facrs...neither does Waldo.
The guy is dirt IMO...and as far as revealing Gov. is gathering personal information on us....since when have they not?
Assange is playing his hand very well now as his coffers fill up with the revenues from all those willing to “assist” his stooge Waldo fly the friendly skies.
This isn’t about republicans or democrates.....Waldo could care less...he’s an anti-government liberal libertarian...just like his friend Assange.
We didn’t need this show to know our Government is corrupt...nor that they were spying on us...good grief you can’t stop at a red light without your license being photographed, or swipe a card without giving them any information they want. Just take a look at your grocery list revealing what you buy...formula would indicate a baby in the house etc. etc.
So this is Assange’s shooooooooow to be front stage on the International stage..and currently he has it...all the way to the bank.
Eric Holder and Pelosi agrees with you slick....All those running this corrupt lying government want Snowden dead...
Ya think?
You really need to get connected to where the reality is in this whole Waldo game... it’s way beyond the likes of our Government Officials...look further and see.
If they wanted Waldo they’d have him....he’s on the fly to bigger catches....Waldo’s leaving all operating behind the scenes a fine trail to follow.
Stop your endless BS...
The man warned the American people they were being illegally wiretaped, monitored, and spied upon...
And you, Holder, Peolsi and Obama are calling for his head?
Why am I not surprised by this Mr. cawwaa?
BS. Shoot the bastard AND go after the NSA and Obama.
You are now aligned with corrupt government, Pelosi and the likes of Obama and Erik Holder..
Must be you were one of the uniformed.
What he has done is stolen Intelligence Documents and spewed them to the International Communities and their leaderships...and now , as with any thief,....he's on the run.
It's really that simple.
Yep...though I’d be glad just to see Waldo cornered so he’ll yap about his ventures. NSA and Obama need to be on the front burner.
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