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not even a "heart attack" or "engine problems." At this point, what would anyone gain from that?

by moe 12y ago

guard-of-terra 12y ago
There is this idea that some people just have to retaliate, regardless of whether it is in their interest. They have to show they're still in the game - more important than near objectives in the said game. This may or may not apply to the situation.
flurpitude 12y ago
Revenge. http://www.buzzfeed.com/bennyjohnson/americas-spies-want-edward-snowden-dead http://www.buzzfeed.com/bennyjohnson/americas-spies-want-edw...
- CoreSet 12y ago
  “I would love to put a bullet in his head,” one Pentagon official, a former special forces officer, said bluntly. “I do not take pleasure in taking another human beings life, having to do it in uniform, but he is single-handedly the greatest traitor in American history.” Chilling
  - bhayden 12y ago
    Also love how they are completely ignoring the people who have literally assassinated a president.
  - wtbob 12y ago
    It's not chilling; it's what Snowden deserves: a fair trial and a humane execution. He's a despicable traitor, having violated his oath and aided our enemies in wartime. He's not a hero; he's a villain.
    - rmxt 12y ago
      Taking potshots and calling for his head isn't going to convince anyone of your stance. Since when is America at war with China or Russia? What evidence is there that "enemies" were aided by anything Snowden released, blustery, "cover-our-asses" reports from intelligence officials aside?
  - CoreSet 12y ago
    Haha, I was wondering where the downvote came from. Flag away, good sir. I'm more than happy to disagree with you.
CoreSet 12y ago
I don't think anyone would gain - certainly I think the debate would suffer - and it would be even further evidence that the NSA et al are above the law. It would be a huge scandal, maybe even lead to the restructuring of the American intelligence establishment itself. But I don't think it's impossible. He's done more damage to one of the most powerful organizations in the world than anyone in modern history. Spooks are vindictive types.
sliverstorm 12y ago
Making an example of him for other prospective whistleblowers.
fnordfnordfnord 12y ago
Deterrence. They don't want any more Snowdens.

not even a "heart attack" or "engine problems." At this point, what would anyone gain from that?

by moe 12y ago

not even a "heart attack" or "engine problems." At this point, what would anyone gain from that?

There is this idea that some people just have to retaliate, regardless of whether it is in their interest. They have to show they're still in the game - more important than near objectives in the said game. This may or may not apply to the situation.

flurpitude 12y ago

Revenge. http://www.buzzfeed.com/bennyjohnson/americas-spies-want-edward-snowden-dead http://www.buzzfeed.com/bennyjohnson/americas-spies-want-edw...

CoreSet 12y ago
“I would love to put a bullet in his head,” one Pentagon official, a former special forces officer, said bluntly. “I do not take pleasure in taking another human beings life, having to do it in uniform, but he is single-handedly the greatest traitor in American history.” Chilling
- bhayden 12y ago
  Also love how they are completely ignoring the people who have literally assassinated a president.
- wtbob 12y ago
  It's not chilling; it's what Snowden deserves: a fair trial and a humane execution. He's a despicable traitor, having violated his oath and aided our enemies in wartime. He's not a hero; he's a villain.
  - rmxt 12y ago
    Taking potshots and calling for his head isn't going to convince anyone of your stance. Since when is America at war with China or Russia? What evidence is there that "enemies" were aided by anything Snowden released, blustery, "cover-our-asses" reports from intelligence officials aside?
- CoreSet 12y ago
  Haha, I was wondering where the downvote came from. Flag away, good sir. I'm more than happy to disagree with you.

CoreSet 12y ago

I don't think anyone would gain - certainly I think the debate would suffer - and it would be even further evidence that the NSA et al are above the law. It would be a huge scandal, maybe even lead to the restructuring of the American intelligence establishment itself. But I don't think it's impossible. He's done more damage to one of the most powerful organizations in the world than anyone in modern history. Spooks are vindictive types.

sliverstorm 12y ago

Making an example of him for other prospective whistleblowers.

fnordfnordfnord 12y ago

Deterrence. They don't want any more Snowdens.