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So they were pompous with Putin... without having checked anything? (Original Post) sibelian Jun 2013 OP
They were played like a broken fiddle lol Catherina Jun 2013 #1
When I listen to American politicians and the corporate media malaise Jun 2013 #2
We have the biggest stick in the world demwing Jun 2013 #3

Catherina

(35,568 posts)
1. They were played like a broken fiddle lol
Mon Jun 24, 2013, 07:27 AM
Jun 2013

Who's playing chess now?

The statements coming from the angry propaganda machine are beyond ludicrous.

I have this one up on my screen now:

June 24, 2013, 2:25 AM
U.S. to Russia: Give us Snowden

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Patino said, "We know that he's currently in Moscow, and we are ... in touch with the highest authorities of Russia."

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The (NSC) statement continued, "We now understand Mr. Snowden is on Russian soil. Given our intensified cooperation after the Boston marathon bombings and our history of working with Russia on law enforcement matters -- including returning numerous high level criminals back to Russia at the request of the Russian government -- we expect the Russian Government to look at all options available to expel Mr. Snowden back to the U.S. to face justice for the crimes with which he is charged."

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At a news conference in New Delhi, India Monday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Moscow should send Snowden back to the U.S. but, "Historically, there are some countries that just play outside of that process."

Kerry said it would be "very disappointing" if China and Russia allowed Snowden to fly, and there would undoubtedly be "an impact on our relations."

Kerry added that Snowden "places himself above the law, having betrayed his country."

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A senior administration official told CBS News, "Mr. Snowden's claim that he is focused on supporting transparency, freedom of the press and protection of individual rights and democracy is belied by the protectors he has potentially chosen: China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela and Ecuador. His failure to criticize these regimes suggests that his true motive throughout has been to injure the national security of the U.S., not to advance internet freedom and free speech."

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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57590647/u.s-to-russia-give-us-snowden/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

malaise

(267,827 posts)
2. When I listen to American politicians and the corporate media
Mon Jun 24, 2013, 07:27 AM
Jun 2013

talking about defy, misbehave, etc I wonder if they think they are speaking to heads of sovereign states or their children.

American arrogance is beyond offensive. Sadly after Bushco started his illegal war, tore up the Magna Carta and violated the Geneva Convention, all moral authority evaporated.

Giving orders to the rest of the world is really stupid given that reality.

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