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When you lose your freedom and become a political pawn, you should act the part. You don't see Snowden shitting on Russia do you?
by devoply 7y ago
When you lose your freedom and become a political pawn, you should act the part. You don't see Snowden shitting on Russia do you?
- kudu 7y agoYou do. [1][2] But you have a point more generally. [1] https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/19/edward-snowden-nsa-leaker-says-hes-not-safe-russia/ https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/19/edward-snow... [2] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jun/29/edward-snowden-describes-russian-government-as-corrupt https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jun/29/edward-snowd...
- devoply 7y agoYeah this was what after 5 years and not saying much other than Russia is corrupt. And if he keeps it up then he may be sent to the US at any point.
- sbzodnsbd 7y agoHe’a worth more for the Russians inside.
- boomboomsubban 7y agoHe has been critical of them the entire time[1], knowing the risks it entails. It's just not his focus as he has no influence in Russia. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/18/vladimir-putin-surveillance-us-leaders-snowden https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/18/vladim...
- Simon_says 7y agoWow. That's brave.
- im3w1l 7y agoDepending on your values. He clearly valued other things above personal safety.