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Puzzledtraveller

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65. Unless............

Reply to Cali_Democrat (Reply #19)

Mon Jun 10, 2013, 02:10 PM

Jun 2013

c'mon.....I'm sure you have a justification in there somewhere. Need help? Unless it's a Republican admnistration.

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As we type away, there are lots of people deperately trying to find dirt on Snowden [View all] cali Jun 2013 OP

No problem creon Jun 2013 #1

Would you mind elaborating on your position? whopis01 Jun 2013 #59

it does seem to conflict creon Jun 2013 #73

I get it - Thanks for the clarification. n/t whopis01 Jun 2013 #74

you are welcome creon Jun 2013 #75

Marching orders get out quickly these days B2G Jun 2013 #2

Cali, come on. We don't know a damn thing about him. Recursion Jun 2013 #3

I think the "hero worship" you have in mind MNBrewer Jun 2013 #5

actually, we do have some idea cali Jun 2013 #6

Why would you take an intel contractor at his word? Recursion Jun 2013 #9

Why would you take the government saying "trust us" at their word neverforget Jun 2013 #15

I absolutely don't. I also don't reflexively believe anybody who leaks anything Recursion Jun 2013 #16

<---Another Intel contractor here AnalystInParadise Jun 2013 #17

And he may well be Recursion Jun 2013 #18

Ok AnalystInParadise Jun 2013 #23

He took evidence. joshcryer Jun 2013 #29

That's a far too rationale course of action for DU emulatorloo Jun 2013 #11

Ya' think? Fumesucker Jun 2013 #4

he's already a hero markiv Jun 2013 #7

funny thingy is- OP above was started 22 minutes AFTER the thread showing who ES is was begun graham4anything Jun 2013 #8

lol :) Fumesucker Jun 2013 #13

We only just met the guy. Let everyone have their say and we'll see where the chips fall. randome Jun 2013 #10

have you posted that comment on the threads trying to discrediit him? cali Jun 2013 #12

No, I'm letting the chips fall where they may. randome Jun 2013 #14

Guardian says it is the one of "most significant leaks in US political history.� emulatorloo Jun 2013 #20

"Stop looking for heroes. Be one." And risk being accused Hissyspit Jun 2013 #26

My 'accusation' shouldn't mean diddly to Snowden. randome Jun 2013 #30

Leaking classified information is illegal Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #19

Wow. reformist2 Jun 2013 #22

I know right! nt Mojorabbit Jun 2013 #31

Afuckingmazing, huh? premium Jun 2013 #67

Oh, for pete's sake. Does anyone imagine that a lock could not be MineralMan Jun 2013 #69

Slavery was once legal RainDog Jun 2013 #24

Yep, I'm sure Cali_Democrat would want Sojourner Truth & Harriet Tubman arrested... backscatter712 Jun 2013 #36

Yep. DA's authoritarians are on the job. n/t backscatter712 Jun 2013 #34

You can still walk this one back. And I think you should tavalon Jun 2013 #45

Knowing this justice department JoeyT Jun 2013 #48

Right after they finish with bush and cheney they will get right on it The Straight Story Jun 2013 #50

Oh, they're going to prosecute Abq_Sarah Jun 2013 #54

Unless............ Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #65

There's nothing they can smear him with that will change my mind about his heroism. reformist2 Jun 2013 #21

I will wait creon Jun 2013 #25

The early lame seems to be the pathetic theory he's a ... wait for it DirkGently Jun 2013 #27

LOL!!! Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #52

My first impression of him is that of a thoughtful moral young man. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2013 #28

How can we judge him when we don't even know ZombieHorde Jun 2013 #32

Shiny Toy Guns! randome Jun 2013 #33

Kind of fitting I think damnedifIknow Jun 2013 #35

Or worse 99th_Monkey Jun 2013 #37

At least there's not; greiner3 Jun 2013 #38

I don't care what we think we know, WHEN CRABS ROAR Jun 2013 #39

***NSA LEAKERS COMPANY, BOOZ ALLEN, OWNED BY CARLYLE GROUP*** uponit7771 Jun 2013 #40

Who runs the NSA, who hired BAH? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #62

He's a Ron Paul supporter oberliner Jun 2013 #41

I'd say all their garbage is likely irrelevant stupidicus Jun 2013 #42

I think he's a total d bag. I believe he went to work for this company just to get this info and okaawhatever Jun 2013 #43

I don't often differ with cali. timdog44 Jun 2013 #44

whether one agree or disagrees with the NSA surveillance program - the public should know that it is Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #46

I don't really care much about his background. BlueCheese Jun 2013 #47

Which is exactly why the smears are about to start. JoeyT Jun 2013 #49

+1 n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #72

+1000 n/t Violet_Crumble Jun 2013 #56

If one ever questioned how far right Le Taz Hot Jun 2013 #51

No kidding. I was once considered moderate on DU. I haven't changed. DU has. cali Jun 2013 #55

Sounds more like a bunch of phonies posing as Dems to me... reformist2 Jun 2013 #58

no joke RainDog Jun 2013 #64

It's really sad. JVS Jun 2013 #68

Yep. They sound like the bushies circa 2004-2008. Shameful. morningfog Jun 2013 #70

I tell you what I find strange is why would Booz Allen hire a person with his background? Someone still_one Jun 2013 #53

Is it true he's a Tea Bagger? B Calm Jun 2013 #57

Well, someone posted that he only said "Hi" to his neighbors and kept boxes in his garage. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #60

Doesn't the government have access to his every phone call and email already?? JoePhilly Jun 2013 #61

If it's not smears it's debating the legal consequences of the leak and those involved Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #63

Apparently the new meme is premium Jun 2013 #66

Well it is the same media that eleVATED him to hero status. Build up and tear down. mfcorey1 Jun 2013 #71