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If I recall correctly, Snowden didn't even have concrete plans to escape from Hong Kong after revealing his identity. Wikileaks sent someone to get him to Russi
by ookdatnog 10y ago
If I recall correctly, Snowden didn't even have concrete plans to escape from Hong Kong after revealing his identity. Wikileaks sent someone to get him to Russia. He just assumed he'd get caught.
If this is true, I find your theory implausible.
Also, from hearing him talk, I'm quite convinced he thought long and hard about the moral implications of what he's doing. To the point where it would surprise me very much if "the greater good" weren't his primary motivation.
- kpwagner 10y agoInteresting thoughts. Snowden definitely has some well thought out arguments in favor of his actions. I would guess he believes he is "just". My opinion is based on reading his voice and body language. It's hard to describe; he seems a little too pleased with himself and a little too happy to be along for the ride.
- ookdatnog 10y agoHe may very well be vain (I haven't really picked that up myself, but I heard several people independently form that opinion, so that's plausible), but I don't think that's mutually exclusive with pure intentions.