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Bonobo

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5. What's the point of "criticizing" his politics?

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 11:20 PM

Jun 2013

Unless you are trying to suggest that the information he revealed is:

A) meaningless

B) a trick designed for a political end

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Snowden is not a political figure. He is not elected. He has no political power and he has no duty to serve the people as do elected officials in the government.

So what is the purpose, import and validity of criticizing his personal politics or behavior --especially in contrast to the importance of the issues that surround him?

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Is it OK to criticize Edward Snowden? [View all] ProSense Jun 2013 OP

Sure, but I don't know much about him. NaturalHigh Jun 2013 #1

Had to check. n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #2

Who? We don't even know who he is yet. Whisp Jun 2013 #3

but, but, he's in favor of marijuana flamingdem Jun 2013 #30

He's White RobinA Jun 2013 #4

What's the point of "criticizing" his politics? Bonobo Jun 2013 #5

He was a paid employee, entrusted with security information but has run amok for the cause. Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #7

He should be incarcerated for breaking a corporate contract? Bonobo Jun 2013 #9

He is a crook, a thief, not worthy of any consideration. He knows he is a crook working Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #10

Well we agree on one thing. Bonobo Jun 2013 #12

The issues was already known, maybe all did not know but I heard of this before the Patriot Act and Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #27

You assume that his actions are a net positive for the redress of those issues Major Nikon Jun 2013 #34

your on the money sir Rise Rebel Resist Jun 2013 #25

Isn't that what Bradley Manning is? A paid employee entrusted with security information? n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #17

For the ProSense Jun 2013 #11

So, is that a no? Why didn't you vote "no" then? BlueCaliDem Jun 2013 #16

It should be OK to criticize anyone if they don't meet our expectations. n/t NRaleighLiberal Jun 2013 #6

What do you think this is? rucky Jun 2013 #8

Yes, but that doesn't change the facts about what he revealed. Nuclear Unicorn Jun 2013 #13

sure it's ok but it's also irrelevant. The messenger and the motivation are both irrelevant. bowens43 Jun 2013 #14

That's what ProSense Jun 2013 #15

Exactly railsback Jun 2013 #18

It's OK to criticize Jesus Christ, even if you're a Christian, in my book. delrem Jun 2013 #19

I sometimes wish Jesus had taken more of a "Fuck you, motherfuckers!" approach HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #36

Is it ok to criticize Daniel Ellsberg? former9thward Jun 2013 #20

Sure. How about Washington? usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jun 2013 #21

It's OK to criticize or defend, whichever you choose... kentuck Jun 2013 #22

Well, there are certain criticisms of Snowden that I don't like very much Jarla Jun 2013 #23

Is it ok to criticize incredible poll questions? noise Jun 2013 #24

it doesn't make you a racist but Rise Rebel Resist Jun 2013 #26

No. You do not have my permission to criticize Snowden. In fact, cali Jun 2013 #28

Figures. n/t ProSense Jun 2013 #29

what figures? cali Jun 2013 #35

Yes. But, not if he's elected president. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #31

You can criticise him as much as you like. sibelian Jun 2013 #32

What is the purpose of this poll? To the extent Snowden has made himself a public HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #33

It's ProSense Jun 2013 #37

Mucho gracias. I had seen the thread about boosting the Libertarian brand, but had HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #38

Additionally, is it okay to criticize someone who gave classified intelligence to the Chinese? flamingdem Jun 2013 #39