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MineralMan

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14. Well, the story's already fading, except on sites like this one,

Thu Jul 11, 2013, 01:05 PM

Jul 2013

and among some groups. There's not much more to tell, really. Some briefing slides have been leaked, misinterpreted, and decried. Snowden's no longer interesting, since he has no more to offer. He'll never have access to any place where he can get more, either. So, what's left to discuss about him?

The other personalities involved will have to find a new resource. The conversation about domestic intelligence gathering will still go on, but it's been going on since about 2001. Snowden and Greenwald just brought it to the forefront for a while.

The media will find new stories, since new stories are always appearing, and the society will pretty much yawn, as it normally does. This news spike has peaked already and will fall back into the general noise.

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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