Anyone watching the Snowden Interview?

[Michelle420]

Anyone watching the Snowden interview tonight on NBC with Brian Williams?

 

[Kevin_Kennedy]

I've got it recorded and will watch it tomorrow.

 

[Michelle420]

It was interesting.

Exclusive: Edward Snowden Tells Brian Williams: 'I'd Like to Go Home' - NBC News

http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/edwa...e-reaction-analysis-snowden-interview-n116871

 

[TheOldSchool]

Is he still a traitor?

 

[Michelle420]

Is he still a traitor?

Our government says so.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Is he still a traitor?

Our government says so.

Well hopefully he knows enough for Russia to treat him really well

 

[Michelle420]

Is he still a traitor?

Our government says so.

Well hopefully he knows enough for Russia to treat him really well

It was pretty good.

This is an enigmatic guy,” Williams said of Snowden. “We’ve only seen him in video from Skype appearances and the video he did from a hotel in Hong Kong.” He added, “He is blindingly smart. Pay no attention to the fact that he only has a G.E.D. from high school. I joked about how, here we were, two guys with high school degrees, both dropouts from the otherwise great American community college system.”

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/brian-williams-edward-snowden-is-blindingly-smart/

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Is he still a traitor?

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Is he still a traitor?

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

 

[Michelle420]

Is he still a traitor?

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

The interview seemed more like he is a whistle blower of what is being done to American citizens.



I also see your point though about our secrets and security, tough call.

 

[TheOldSchool]

I hope they're giving him a lot of hookers.

I also hope he averts his eyes whenever he's in front of Old Glory for the rest of his life.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

Is he still a traitor?

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Ben Franklin

They're not just words. They're axiomatic.

 

[TheOldSchool]

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Ben Franklin

They're not just words. They're axiomatic.

"We the people..."

Snowden's not one of those anymore

 

[Michelle420]

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Ben Franklin

They're not just words. They're axiomatic.

"We the people..."

Snowden's not one of those anymore

It's true, he is not.

But on some of the things he said I could understand how he saw things being done as wrong.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Ben Franklin

They're not just words. They're axiomatic.

"We the people..."

Snowden's not one of those anymore

Oh, and exactly when did he officially lose his citizenship? Is citizenship based upon supporting corrupt laws then? Either way, what you said is not an argument against outing a corrupt government. Nonetheless, you just wanted me to go down the rabbit hole. Well done. You don't have my respect; but you certainly accomplished your objective.

 

[idb]

Is he still a traitor?

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

Has any of that come to pass?

 

[TheOldSchool]

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Ben Franklin

They're not just words. They're axiomatic.

"We the people..."

Snowden's not one of those anymore

It's true, he is not.

But on some of the things he said I could understand how he saw things being done as wrong.

Sure! It would've been great if he'd been able to create some real change within our nation!

But instead he sold our secrets (almost 2 million documents) to our enemies and is enjoying asylum in the arms of our arch nemesis.

 

[Michelle420]

"We the people..."

Snowden's not one of those anymore

It's true, he is not.

But on some of the things he said I could understand how he saw things being done as wrong.

Sure! It would've been great if he'd been able to create some real change within our nation!

But instead he sold our secrets (almost 2 million documents) to our enemies and is enjoying asylum in the arms of our arch nemesis.

Why would he want to come back home then?

 

[TheOldSchool]

If exposing a corrupt government that tramples it's citizenry's rights makes him a traitor; then yes, he is very much unapologetically a traitor.

What if he exposes it to a far more corrupt government whose never given it's citizens any rights and that information happens to endanger his former country's citizens and military and then he unapologetically uses it to his benefit within that enemy government?

Has any of that come to pass?

Umm... yes? Are you kidding? Do you need to get your diaper changed?

 

[TheOldSchool]

It's true, he is not.

But on some of the things he said I could understand how he saw things being done as wrong.

Sure! It would've been great if he'd been able to create some real change within our nation!

But instead he sold our secrets (almost 2 million documents) to our enemies and is enjoying asylum in the arms of our arch nemesis.

Why would he want to come back home then?

He has no "home" here anymore. If he comes back it'll be because he thinks there's a buck to make off of it.