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Catherina

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2. They wouldn't dare! But they're watching closely

Reply to Enrique (Reply #1)

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 12:46 PM

Jul 2013

I got details about it from a Navy Nuclear vet who works on Capital Hill.

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Today�s Moscow-Havana flight taking a very odd detour that avoids the U.S. [View all] Catherina Jul 2013 OP

better not take any chances Enrique Jul 2013 #1

They wouldn't dare! But they're watching closely Catherina Jul 2013 #2

Yah. Avoiding US airspace. MineralMan Jul 2013 #3

Good riddance if so. CakeGrrl Jul 2013 #4

Indeed. Once Snowden is firmly in place MineralMan Jul 2013 #7

That would be unfortunate Bradical79 Jul 2013 #10

Well, the story's already fading, except on sites like this one, MineralMan Jul 2013 #14

He has much more to offer. What makes you think otherwise? morningfog Jul 2013 #25

Does he? We shall see. MineralMan Jul 2013 #33

Then That's Snowden's Fault... KharmaTrain Jul 2013 #48

Lol, 'Snowden's over'. Well since, to the majority people on the planet, it never was about sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #42

OK. You Go for it. MineralMan Jul 2013 #54

I think the majority of the World's people are on the side of those who oppose Bush policies. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #64

Safe Journey, Brave Heart! usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jul 2013 #5

LMAO snooper2 Jul 2013 #18

Looks like the fox is eluding the hounds. Yay! Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #6

here's hoping that Edward Snowden is aboard and that plane lands safely in Cuba cali Jul 2013 #8

See post 12. Catherina Jul 2013 #17

I hope Snowden's on board! backscatter712 Jul 2013 #9

Internet Is Awash in Rumors That Edward Snowden Is on a Flight Over the Atlantic ProSense Jul 2013 #11

Why would not having a passport be a problem? The Underwear Bomber, whose own father sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #44

Test run. kentuck Jul 2013 #58

Could be a normal deviation. Some other flights are doing the same Catherina Jul 2013 #12

There is a simpler answer than International intrigue, the earth has recently flattened 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #13

The globe-shaped world was always a myth. MineralMan Jul 2013 #16

K&R Cleita Jul 2013 #15

Before Snowden, there was something called turbulence HipChick Jul 2013 #19

Its NOT about Snowden!!!! JoePhilly Jul 2013 #24

Yes and there was a false sense that the 4th Amendment violations of the rights of Americans sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #45

It would be interesting to know if they informed the USA of the passengers on this flight muriel_volestrangler Jul 2013 #20

Aeroflot spokesman says no, that it's against Russian law Catherina Jul 2013 #32

Wow, think of how things have changed. RUSSIA is protecting people's privacy while the US sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #46

Catherina do you know when it's due to arrive in Havana? n/t Cleita Jul 2013 #21

06:27PM CDT (I'm assuming Cuba time) morningfog Jul 2013 #23

Thanks. I hope there are reporters there to verify if he is or isn't on board.eom Cleita Jul 2013 #27

There are lol Catherina Jul 2013 #39

LOL! There certainly are. Cleita Jul 2013 #40

I can't take this. I'm going to make a sandwich or something. Thanks n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #43

From some reading earlier, other planes have also diverted due to bad weather over Greenland. n/t backscatter712 Jul 2013 #22

Very true. I put a link to that in the OP and in post #12 Catherina Jul 2013 #31

CNN is reporting that Snowden's flight has been spotted ... pic here ... JoePhilly Jul 2013 #26

So are flights from Madrid, Paris and Amsterdam. It's because of turbulence over Greenland. DevonRex Jul 2013 #28

It doesn't mean he's not on board. Could be the perfect time to put him on a plane if he Cleita Jul 2013 #29

Keep dreaming. Putin is out of the equation. Cuba has pulled way back from DevonRex Jul 2013 #30

Has CUba said something since they offered their support to the nations that have morningfog Jul 2013 #34

Raul did not offer passage or safe harbor. Glaring omission. nt DevonRex Jul 2013 #35

Offering support does not seem like pulling way back from the whole thing. morningfog Jul 2013 #36

I don't think Cuba has to do much - if Snowden's smart, he'll spend all of fifteen minutes in Cuba. backscatter712 Jul 2013 #37

He simply said he supports their sovereign right to offer asylum. DevonRex Jul 2013 #62

The plane's about to land, so we'll know whether Snowden's on board shortly... n/t backscatter712 Jul 2013 #38

I want him to be on board so badly but I'm not holding my breath n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #41

All of this could be a diversion to allow him to board another plane which no one is watching sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #47

I just want him to get to his destination and be safe Catherina Jul 2013 #51

Excellent! Isn't real Democracy great? I wonder if we'll ever experience it here? sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author LumosMaxima Jul 2013 #49

Anytime Lumos Catherina Jul 2013 #52

+1 EOM Purveyor Jul 2013 #53

Not on board. Confirmed by the pilot Catherina Jul 2013 #50

Yep. Nothing to see here. n/t backscatter712 Jul 2013 #55

Same time tomorrow lol? I hope not n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #56

I hope he finds some way to asylum. backscatter712 Jul 2013 #61

So he may be on the next couple of flights... kentuck Jul 2013 #57

or on a boat, or on a different route, or on a private jet... Catherina Jul 2013 #59

Great catch. Thanks, Catherina. n/t Judi Lynn Jul 2013 #60