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> I suspect the only places Snowden can avoid US prosecution are Russia, China, and North Korea Those countries could still exert pressure: work for us, give u
by awb 5y ago
> I suspect the only places Snowden can avoid US prosecution are Russia, China, and North Korea
Those countries could still exert pressure: work for us, give us secrets, etc. or we’ll send you back.
He presumably could also be used as a bargaining chip in some other spy/business negotiations.
- t-3 5y agoIt's doubtful. Snowden's propaganda value is much higher while he's a political refugee and authentic anti-US influencer than a puppet. Coercion would be counter their interests.