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MynameisBlarney

(2,979 posts)
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 11:54 AM Jun 2013

I'm on the fence right now...

I don't like what the NSA is doing, of course.
But I don't think Snowden should be considering seeking asylum in Russia or China either.
What does he think will happen to him in either place? Seems kinda treasonous to me.
If he does go to one of those places, he will be a traitor in mine and a lot of other peoples minds.
It would diminish the nobility of his actions to the point of negating it.

I just don't know what to think at this point.

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I'm on the fence right now... (Original Post) MynameisBlarney Jun 2013 OP
Personally, I would have some respect for the guy... RevStPatrick Jun 2013 #1
he can live just fine in Russia Celldweller Jun 2013 #2
Fleeing to China doesn't help the public sympathize with him. It hurts his credibility. JaneyVee Jun 2013 #3
 

RevStPatrick

(2,208 posts)
1. Personally, I would have some respect for the guy...
Tue Jun 11, 2013, 12:19 PM
Jun 2013

...if he Manninged himself.
"I did it, I'm turning myself in, I am willing to accept whatever consequences may arise."

But he's being a shithead about it.

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