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Poll_Blind

(23,864 posts) Mon Jun 24, 2013, 12:41 AM Jun 2013

White House says expects Russian government to look at all options available to expel Snowden back..

White House says expects Russian government to look at all options available to expel Snowden back to U.S.

(Reuters) - The White House on Monday said it expects the Russian government to "look at all options available" to expel former government contractor Edward Snowden back to the United States to face espionage charges.

Tiny little bit more at the link.

These little commandments from the US government are almost like little panicked Tweets. Short, desperate, with a hint of foreknowledge that they will be ignored.

This is just from about 20 minutes ago from Reuters.

PB

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White House says expects Russian government to look at all options available to expel Snowden back.. (Original Post) Poll_Blind Jun 2013 OP

White House: "We expect" Hong Kong to comply with Snowden extradition jsr Jun 2013 #1

don't hold your breath....... chillfactor Jun 2013 #2

I think the administration is hoping Snowden ends up in Ecuador Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #3

jsr

(7,712 posts)

1. White House: "We expect" Hong Kong to comply with Snowden extradition

Reply to Poll_Blind (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 12:51 AM

Jun 2013

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57590589/white-house-we-expect-hong-kong-to-comply-with-snowden-extradition/

chillfactor

(7,576 posts)

2. don't hold your breath.......

Reply to Poll_Blind (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 12:54 AM

Jun 2013

wishing is not action.....and I doubt Russia would comply

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)

3. I think the administration is hoping Snowden ends up in Ecuador

Reply to Poll_Blind (Original post)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 12:56 AM

Jun 2013

The US can put a ton of pressure on a country like that. There's even a trade agreement renewal pending with Ecuador. Great timing, eh?

However, if Snowden stays in Russia, the US pretty much can't do squat. I'm sure the administration knows this.

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