"Edward Snowden released the following statement via Glenn Greenwald"

[ProSense]

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Edward Snowden released the following statement via Glenn Greenwald: “I acted on my belief that the N.S.A.’s mass surveillance programs would not withstand a constitutional challenge, and that the American public deserved a chance to see these issues determined by open courts. Today, a secret program authorized by a secret court was, when exposed to the light of day, found to violate Americans’ rights. It is the first of many.”

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/12/16/3071061/federal-court-rules-bulk-collection-phone-records-nsa-violates-constitution-founding-fathers-agast/

Does he realize that the judge didn't make a definitive ruling, basically punting to the SCOTUS?

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The judge ruled on a motion for preliminary injunction that does not require him to make a definitive ruling on the constitutional questions in the case, but on which side is more likely to prevail.

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/national-security-agency-phones-judge-101203.html

From the Think Progress link:

The decision was stayed by Judge Leon pending appeal and, therefore, has no immediate effect.

Udall: Court Ruling NSA Program ‘Likely Unconstitutional’ Shows Urgent Need to Rein in Overbroad Domestic Surveillance Powers
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024185482

[randome]

1. In other words his claim to have 'seen things' was bullshit from the start.

And all he was really concerned about was that there should be more oversight of the NSA. All this mess to pursue his dream of becoming a Libertarian hero.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Stop looking for heroes. BE one.[/center][/font][hr]

[ProSense]

2. Yeah, it was all about a debate. n/t

[itsrobert]

3. Snowden is a punk

n/t

[msanthrope]

4. It's a stayed order that would only apply to Klayman and his client, anyway. You'd

you'd think a supposed constitutional lawyer would know this... but maybe Greenwald thinks his audience is about as stupid as Drudge readers.

[ProSense]

5. Judge: Stay away from Klayman, and

decision stayed!

[Whisp]

6. Snowden, the 'genious' dumbfuck.

and GG is an oxymoran all unto himself.

[backwoodsbob]

7. this is awesome

The moment I Heard he made a statement I told the wife a few people would be working some OT tonight.