US should hang Edward Snowden, says former spy panel senator

[brooklynite]

Source: The Hill

The U.S. should publicly hang leaker Edward Snowden if and when he falls into the government’s hands, according to the former top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee.

“We need to hang him on the courthouse square as soon was we get our hands on him,” retired Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) — who served as vice chairman of the powerful intelligence panel before stepping down from Congress last year — said during an appearance at the University of Georgia this month.

“I hope none of you have any sympathy for him,” he told students at the Terry College of Business.

The comments reflect the animosity that many national security hawks on Capitol Hill and within the government feel for Snowden, who has sought refuge in Russia for the last two years to avoid U.S. espionage charges.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/248490-ex-top-spy-committee-senator-publicly-hang-snowden

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It appears that Chambliss, like some of Snowden's defenders, thinks the legal process should be dispensed with...

[cascadiance]

1. Why doesn't he try to get East Germany restarted so he can have the country he'd LOVE to live in!

if he wants to live in a police state that spies on its own people and doesn't let someone like Snowden who's NOT A FUCKIN' SPY as he isn't giving this information for anyone but us to be able to fix this police state that we are heading towards that Chamblis wants to probably be in part of and throw away democracy, which it is obvious that he hates and therefore hates the America that our founders set up here, that reject his type of authoritarism love!

[gregcrawford]

2. after the despicable things he did to max Cleland...

... Saxby Chambliss should never show his ugly mug in public again, let alone defile our ears with his verbal vomit.

[billhicks76]

9. Prosecute Saxby For Election Fraud

He tampered with electronic voting machines in 2002. And shouldn't he be the one made an example out of for violating the constitution and his oath to uphold it? The guy who weaseled out of service in Vietnam? This piece of crap is a disgrace to America.

[mpcamb]

18. Speaking of which... (and I know this is off topic) Dems should be banning Diebold machines in their

districts.

http://www.salon.com/2011/09/27/votinghack/

http://disinfo.com/2013/10/voting-machine-manufacturer-diebold-charged-bribery-fraud-worldwide-pattern-criminal-conduct/

There are loads of articles and I'll just give 2 cites with major cases in them.
We need to get out in front on this, 'cause you know those election thieves are doing it as we sleep.
It may not even matter who runs if they control the machines and the counting.

[billhicks76]

22. Started With Chuck Hagel

In 1996 he was the first republican elected senator in Nebraska in over 40 years. And he won with the biggest margin in history...70%. He also just happened to be president of ES&S who made the voting machines. This got the attention of Bush Sr and other republicans. In 2000 and 2002 a major fraud was committed. Too bad Mike McDonnell the IT specialist who ran campaigns for Rove died in a plane crash before testifying.

[olddad56]

3. Chambliss (shameless) just trying to get some ink.

[Comrade Grumpy]

4. I think Chambliss deserves it more. n/t

[randys1]

32. Never thought I would see the day I would not just agree with you but high five you

The PIECE OF VILE shit who attacked a true war hero who left HALF his body on the battlefield

[turbinetree]

5. Hey Saxby....................

this is what I think, you were in office during the torture of prisoners under the Bushie administration----------------correct.
In fact somewhere along the "meetings' you held has vice-chairman of the "intelligence committee" you had to know something was afoot when some human being was /were having water forced down his or there throats, while at a inclined position.
And did you in some nefarious ways give or get money to the two phys-ops individuals in some black program to devise these tactics
Because................
I think you should be brought up on charges for condoning the acts of a criminal enterprise (Bush and crew) which your party and its leaders condoned, you know what they call that at the Hague, there Saxby--------------war crimes.
And they (The Hague) really don't like individuals that were apart of the tactics
How much moola did you get to spew your venom at the college------------- I would have asked admission for all of money back.
If I would have been there with a T-shirt saying that you are a national disgrace and what your ilk did to Max Cleland

[sulphurdunn]

6. Isn't that a coincidence.

I've had the same thought about warmonger and chickenhawk former Sen. Saxby Chambiss, who received at least as many deferments during Vietnam as Max Cleland had wounds from serving in it.

[villager]

7. Usually it's those attacking Snowden who find legal processes inconvenient. Like the 4th Amendment..

....for instance.

[Turbineguy]

8. Does Chambliss know

that Snowden is white?

[YOHABLO]

10. That's right, kill the messenger. They can't stand it when someone threatens their power.

[Paladin]

11. Fuck you, Chambliss, for what you did to Max Cleland.

Fuck you now and forever more.

[LeftishBrit]

12. Why does Chambliss hate his own country's Constitution?

[jmowreader]

13. Can we hang Saxby Chambliss right next to him?

Wanting to shred the Constitution sounds like a hanging offense to me. There is this thing called Due Process, Saxby.

[W T F]

14. When exposing a crime is treated as a crime........

You know you are ruled by criminals .

[Blue_Tires]

15. Waste of a rope...

The last thing Snowden should ever get is a quick, easy and painless death...

[elias49]

16. Wow! How sick is that?

You should be ashamed of yourself. I wont alert. I want as many as possible to read your ill-advised words.

[Blue_Tires]

33. You were going to alert on me saying ES *shouldn't* be executed?

Good luck with that shit, son...

I think you fail to understand the purpose of the alert/jury system...

[elias49]

35. Jackass. You suggest he should die slowly and perhaps painfully.

'Save the rope'.
Your hatred is showing. Good luck with that shit!
The only thing I don't understand here is your confusion.

[Blue_Tires]

37. Nope... YOU said that, I didn't.

I just happen to personally believe there are fates worse than death...And no, they have nothing to do with pain, torture or whatever kind of bullshit ideas you're trying to put in my mouth...

[bemildred]

17. So he wants attention? Misses the Senate does he? nt

[riderinthestorm]

19. There are DUers who similarly want Snowden to come back for "justice"

[elias49]

20. Would a slow, painful assassination satisfy?

Some here seem to feel that way.

[riderinthestorm]

25. Yes well the good Senator wants him hung "as soon as we get our hands on him"

and people wonder why there are those of us who understand why Snowden ran as far as he could.

I believe there are more than a few here on DU and in RL who don't give a shit about due process.

At least Obama wants to have a sham trial and shove him into life in prison by charging him under the Espionage Act.

So there's that.

[Agony]

21. Awarding him the Medal of Freedom as an exemplar citizen is what is appropriate.

"An especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." describes Edward Snowden perfectly.

The Congressional Gold Medal would be a good choice as well as it is awarded to persons "who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement."

Go Fuck Yourself , chambliss, cheney style.

[Doctor_J]

23. Sounds like something one might read in the BOG

[oasis]

24. Slimeball Saxby Chambliss should slither back under his rock.

[Warpy]

26. I'd rather hang Sackless

How he got into office was the most shameful demonstration of Republican hatred for military veterans I have ever seen.

[no_hypocrisy]

27. 1. Don't give Trump any more ideas.

2. Max Cleland should have won that election.

[uhnope]

28. RW creep vs lying confused attention-seeker. Each one needs the other

Snowden wants to be seen as a martyr. Chambliss plays the game. It's a sick game. Now Snowden's back in the news for a few minutes, which makes his supporters happy.

Someday Snowden will be on a reality TV $how. I predict.

[daleo]

29. He wants Public executions

Just like those friends of democracy, the Saudis.

[John Poet]

30. The U.S. should hang Bush, Cheney & Rumsfeld.

Saxby should be run over by a bus.

Accidentally.

[Babel_17]

31. And then try him for treason!

The rule of law is for innocent people. And no innocent person should be subjected to facing charges of treason. Chambliss is on to something here and I urge him to take his case to a prominent interviewer.

[riderinthestorm]

36. Anyone still under any delusion why Snowden ran as far as he could?

Senator who was the Vice Chair on the Senate Intelligence Committee wants him hung BEFORE due process - hung as soon as "we" get "our" hands on him.



And there are DUers who STILL think he'd get a fair trial here...if only he'd come back.