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In reply to the discussion: What is it about Edward Snowden that elicits a negative reaction from some people? [View all]allin99
(894 posts)45. without a doubt.
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What is it about Edward Snowden that elicits a negative reaction from some people? [View all]
Puzzledtraveller
Jun 2013
OP
Their real concern is that it is embarrassing, a waste of money, and more valuable as a blackmail
GoneFishin
Jun 2013
#29
His position and access give more credibility to his claims - even without documents
karynnj
Jun 2013
#42
To Posts#s11& 21,oh so I (anybody who disagrees) don't have a conscienceANDbelieve (only) propaganda
UTUSN
Jun 2013
#27
I agree - and have been told that Rove etc agree with me - even though I have posted here for years
karynnj
Jun 2013
#43
I do not think those that idolize him help either but they haven't been making all
Puzzledtraveller
Jun 2013
#15
Might be that you are giving the benefit of the doubt to them and not those troubled
karynnj
Jun 2013
#44
You'll excuse me if I find character assassination to be completely repugnant.
backscatter712
Jun 2013
#31
I'll give it a try. There is a personality called the whistleblower personality
tavalon
Jun 2013
#30