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It's a pretty rich comparison which doesn't have to be interpreted negatively (that is dependent on the observer). For example, the Sandinistas would likely se
by pekk 12y ago
It's a pretty rich comparison which doesn't have to be interpreted negatively (that is dependent on the observer).
For example, the Sandinistas would likely see themselves as fighting Yankee imperialism and domestic supporters of the Sandinistas might have an angle of opposing CIA activity. Especially if you bring Assange into this, you really are at most a few hops of association away from the literal Sandinistas.
Fitting the "Patriot / Constitution" image in there is a little awkward because of how those words have been appropriated by the far right wing, invoking patriotism is also a little awkward with respect to how much patronage from Russia et al. is involved here.
I don't really care what the word ends up being but it would be convenient to have a compact word like "Snowdenista" and I'd appreciate it if the term isn't something pompous and not really indicative like "Patriotic Constitution-Supporter"
- mc32 12y agoI would have to argue against the thought that only people on the right can be 'patriots' Maybe it seems like they are more facile with the word, but people on the regular left aren't any less patriotic, at least in their minds, than people on the regular right. The far right, and perhaps far left, might misappropriate the word, but who cares, it does not take away from other people's patriotism. In my mind, the only viable defense for Snowden is a constitutional defense, else, it would enter treacherous territory, ie. he'd not then be defending citizen's rights, etc. but rather be exposing state secrets, as it were.
- Spooky23 12y agoYou're mixing patriotism with nationalism. I'm a patriot because I love my country. I'm not a nationalist because I love my son.