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In reply to the discussion: Do you agree with John Boehner that Edward Snowden is a traitor? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)43. Aw, you're so lovable when you try to play 'gotcha' and fail. But practice makes perfect and who
knows, one day you might learn that to play a good game of 'gotcha' requires not having to try so hard, because sticking to facts, makes it easy.
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I think being a traitor requires mens rea. I think Snowden thought he was doing the right thing.
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#2
Looks like so far, more people view him as a hero. Republicans like Clapper, a war profiteer doesn't
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#11
A majority of People once thought the world was flat, absent objective facts otherwise.
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#12
Far more relevant to this story, a majority of people once thought Daniel Ellsberg was a traitor.
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#13
The Fact is, FISA has repeatedy been found to be Constitutional. If you like the Constitution
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#15
Lots of laws have been found to be 'constitutional' our history is replete with them. Thankfully
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#22
This is not a law. This is the Constitution. If you are talking about FISA, do you understand the
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#31
Do you understand that the 4th Amendment forbids warrantless invasions of people's lives.
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#33
Do you understand that judges interpret what the Constitution means and they do not agree with you
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#35
Show me 'several decisions' that involved a ruling against probable cause (other than the exception
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#41
Sabrina, trying to pretend a completely different situation's legal rulings apply doesn't work.
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#47
I point you again to the 4th Amendment, that is all we need to know. Our representatives take an
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#54
ellsberg faced the music and didn't seek refuge in a totalitarian state, bragging on said
arely staircase
Jun 2013
#20
Ellsberg completely disagrees with you. He sent a message to Snowden thanking him for his courage
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#34
Snowden has stated clearly that he knew the consequences of his actions. What court would he have
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#57
but he is unwilling to face the consequences of his actions, unlike ellsberg
arely staircase
Jun 2013
#59
The only consequences he should face is a public, not secret, investigation into whether or not
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#61
I think Bush and his 'security' Corps, are traitors. I am glad we have courageous people like this
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#8
Well, all war profiteers will view those who expose them as 'traitors'. But to whom?
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#10
Can't vote, because usually in situations like this, the truth is someplace in the middle. nt
Javaman
Jun 2013
#16
Saw Fox 'news" at the gym and they had the opposite view, calling Snowden a hero.
AlinPA
Jun 2013
#23
Appeals to bandwagon (Elsberg) and guilt by association (Stormfront) are two sides of the same coin
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#39
Ellsberg is a respected hero in this country. There was no need to appeal to him. His words have
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#42
Appeals to bandwagon and appeals to authority are logical fallacies for good reasons the same way
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#46
Well of course if that was the case, you might have a point. The fact is that Ellsberg agrees with
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#58
ROFL. This coming from the poster who tells us what the goons at Conservative Cave are posting...
SidDithers
Jun 2013
#40
Aw, you're so lovable when you try to play 'gotcha' and fail. But practice makes perfect and who
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#43
This is the stupidest fucking piece of shit of a poll I've seen in my life! n/t
backscatter712
Jun 2013
#36
It's a simple question. I probably would have included Ari Fleischer and Peter King
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#60
He's a hero who loves America more than any politician that approves of mass surveillance. nt
limpyhobbler
Jun 2013
#50
Boehner is a corporatist, pushing legislation which benefits things in which he has $$$ investments.
Fire Walk With Me
Jun 2013
#51
Traitor? In the same way that Daniel Ellsberg is? Or, Ronald Ridenhour?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2013
#55
just changed my vote to yes to reflect snowden's sharing of info w/chinese
arely staircase
Jun 2013
#62