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In reply to the discussion: Reading Between Kerry's Lines: Snowden is no longer safe, even in Russia [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)Snowden was on his way to South America where he had been offered political asylum, a place to remain safe from the US Govt's now infamous brutal treatment of Whistle Blowers.
He chose a route that would not cross any NATO countries, a very wise decision as we know (see what happened even to the leader of a Latin American Sovereign State eg).
One of his fly over stops was Hong Kong. The US Govt asked Hong Kong to 'hand him over'. Hong Kong refused to do so and sent him on his way. His next stopover was Moscow where he expected to board his next plane on his way to South America.
However, the US Govt rescinded his passport making it impossible for him to board his next plane and leaving him stranded in Moscow.
If you want to discredit someone it's always best to so with facts.
Iow, Snowden had no intention of 'fleeing to Russia or China'. He was on his way to Ecuador but was prevented from leaving Moscow by the US Govt. Now why would the US want Snowden in Russia, that is a better question to ask.