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In reply to the discussion: Snowden has no crediblity, and deserves no thanks. [View all]Pholus
(4,062 posts)Because it seems like we're simply spending all of the diplomatic capital we have for no identifiable return. Why are so many people so afraid? Is it that they have something to hide? Cause that's why we're not supposed to be nervous about our secrets being stolen.
U.S. Is Pressing Latin Americans to Reject Snowden
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/12/world/americas/us-is-pressing-latin-americans-to-reject-snowden.html
Russia, China reject US pressure over Snowden
http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_23533848/russia-china-reject-us-pressure-over-snowden
or general anyone who messes with us...
We certainly feel that anyone any country granting asylum to Mr. Snowden would create grave difficulties in our bilateral relationship, and thats a message that weve conveyed publicly and, of course, privately in conversations as well.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2013/07/211603.htm
Then of course there was the Morales DEBACLE
US admits contact with other countries over potential Snowden flights as it happened
US Ambassador to Austria Responsible for False Claim Snowden Was on Bolivian Leaders Plane: Report
http://www.globalresearch.ca/us-ambassador-to-austria-responsible-for-false-claim-snowden-was-on-bolivian-leaders-plane-report/5342027
This final link has a quote has the analyst agreeing with my own opinion on this...the manhunt is merely a boondoggle.
The money quote:
The Americans are exhausting themselves chasing after Snowden, and their failure to obtain his extradition shows how much the US is struggling to impose its will on the international stage, Snégaroff said.
Snowden's asylum request gives a boost to US critics
http://www.france24.com/en/20130624-snowden-espionage-asylum-usa-civil-liberties-ecuador-cuba-russia