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80. We're coming in from different angles but it looks like we agree on the basics.

Thu Jun 27, 2013, 02:28 AM

Jun 2013

We need to know the truth no matter who it helps or who it hurts. The future of our country, and everything we stand for, demands that.

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Edward Snowden In 2009: Leakers Should Be 'Shot In The Balls' [View all] Galraedia Jun 2013 OP

Hmmm... This won't go over well on DU BumRushDaShow Jun 2013 #1

Like David Vitter says: 'Depends.' Octafish Jun 2013 #39

DUers would side with the secret goverment spies!? BillyRibs Jun 2013 #74

So women leakers are immune? SharonAnn Jun 2013 #47

I have to wonder how evolved this guy's views on women are, based on some of his comments. MADem Jun 2013 #72

Well, Snowden is a libertarian. Ikonoklast Jun 2013 #91

Well, I guess I'm not surprised. MADem Jun 2013 #95

New tweet just in from Snowden, "I was only kidding" still_one Jun 2013 #2

more evidence he's an unstable character uhnope Jun 2013 #3

I guess he gave his balls up and is not worried about getting shot in the balls. Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #4

The day we found out he snuck off to Hong Kong was the day he has no ball to shoot at! George II Jun 2013 #26

K & R Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #30

touche' George Cha Jun 2013 #83

!!! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #93

Galraedia we already have a thread on this story that You already posted on in General Discussion. avaistheone1 Jun 2013 #5

You don't like this, eh? MjolnirTime Jun 2013 #6

duplicates are only against the SOP in LBN OKNancy Jun 2013 #7

TY avaistheone1 Jun 2013 #9

She just wants to be sure we all see how awful he is! Marrah_G Jun 2013 #16

Discuss. Discuss. Discuss among yourselves. avaistheone1 Jun 2013 #29

Lol +1 n/t azurnoir Jun 2013 #31

I heard that he stomps on baby bunnies. L0oniX Jun 2013 #37

He also supports Ron Paul, is Pro-Gun Maximumnegro Jun 2013 #8

Gives money to a slavery apologist and neo-confederate and thinks he is a champion of liberty Major Nikon Jun 2013 #12

+1 Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #13

+ a billion trillion! Anansi1171 Jun 2013 #55

He eats pizza. avaistheone1 Jun 2013 #10

Oh well, he must be OK then, despite everything. AnnieK401 Jun 2013 #15

He's just a ball shooting pizza eating kid who likes Pepsi! MADem Jun 2013 #45

So if we let you shoot Snowden in the balls can we look into the information on domestic spying? last1standing Jun 2013 #11

The two aren't mutually exclusive you know. There's a pro & con side to every issue. Snowden is no Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #18

You have to follow the circular logic ... Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #20

I love it! AnnieK401 Jun 2013 #22

Alright, let's compromise. Let's look into both Snowden AND what he said. last1standing Jun 2013 #23

I just have to get in one comment at the start ... Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #49

I don't disagree with any of your points.. last1standing Jun 2013 #60

"Snowden's personal info is being released ... Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #75

I'm fine with not agreeing on how Snowden's personal information is being uncovered. last1standing Jun 2013 #76

"So he lied on his resume" ... Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #77

Snowden claims he has the evidence to back up his statements. last1standing Jun 2013 #78

Well, there's one thing we're in agreement about Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #79

We're coming in from different angles but it looks like we agree on the basics. last1standing Jun 2013 #80

Agreed to the max. Summer Hathaway Jun 2013 #81

Well done n/t emulatorloo Jun 2013 #61

thanks for your post, Summer. nm Cha Jun 2013 #84

Here's whats "wrong with Snowdon" 7962 Jun 2013 #85

I can't agree with that. last1standing Jun 2013 #96

You know darn well he's done that. 7962 Jun 2013 #103

Is this something you know for a fact, or just "reckon?" last1standing Jun 2013 #104

"Because it's NOT ABOUT SNOWDEN, IT'S ABOUT WHAT HE SAID!!!" Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #40

+1!!! nt MADem Jun 2013 #46

I also don't think his history is up for debate. last1standing Jun 2013 #28

"the White House is allowing the NSA and other groups to use his past to personally smear him"? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #41

Yes, I think we are. last1standing Jun 2013 #59

??? truebluegreen Jun 2013 #89

You definitely misunderstood. I was making the point that the thought of Obama directing some.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #92

Okay. truebluegreen Jun 2013 #101

He is a box hoarding, ballerina heart breaking, unfriendly neighbor too!! Marrah_G Jun 2013 #14

Just another reason not to focus on Snowden burnodo Jun 2013 #17

Why are IRC chats being archived?! *nt Alamuti Lotus Jun 2013 #19

Good point azurnoir Jun 2013 #33

Hero, traitor, sinner, saint - who cares?? MgtPA Jun 2013 #21

Aha! I suspect some of us knew something like that (maybe not so graphic) already. George II Jun 2013 #24

Snowden is the same now as then Luschnig Jun 2013 #25

Sounds like a profile of Assange! George II Jun 2013 #27

So about the NSA spying on everyone all the time... Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #32

Self-serving prick. nt onehandle Jun 2013 #34

Only a sexist pig implies all leakers are male. 24601 Jun 2013 #35

Mean while the NSA continues to snoop on us all. Thanks for the distraction. L0oniX Jun 2013 #36

Roughly how many gov't contractors are getting overtime Alamuti Lotus Jun 2013 #38

Probably none. The media is having a field day--he's better than the "best" Kardashian. nt MADem Jun 2013 #50

Well that confirms my opinion of this guy. DCBob Jun 2013 #42

I have a question for all of you here supporting Snowden. cstanleytech Jun 2013 #43

But Libby was OLD.....and UGLY!! MADem Jun 2013 #48

Nothing's changed. sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #53

President (Jeb) Bush would probably accommodate your request... MADem Jun 2013 #69

What changed between sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #86

Maybe the US should stop violating the sovereignty of country with which it is huge a trade partner? Ash_F Jun 2013 #58

I agree with you a great deal Ash cstanleytech Jun 2013 #64

The Chinese steal three billion a year in Intellectual Property from USA. MADem Jun 2013 #71

"They aren't the good guys." Never said they were. cstanleytech Jun 2013 #73

No wonder he's on the run! ReRe Jun 2013 #44

In spook land sulphurdunn Jun 2013 #51

He's a pawn ... relayerbob Jun 2013 #52

You think Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #65

Compared to the alternatives ... relayerbob Jun 2013 #67

True Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #70

Fair enough relayerbob Jun 2013 #98

This crap isn't what its about. Get off the Snowden Circus bandwagon! It's the invasion of privacy marble falls Jun 2013 #54

Maybe thats why he cut and run. Maybe "shot in the balls" is policy and not just his opinion. marble falls Jun 2013 #56

Well, if hypocrisy is a disqualifier, I have a pretty big list you can include askeptic Jun 2013 #57

And now he is a hero to some! liberal N proud Jun 2013 #62

Newsflash! Most people re-evaluate their positions in their 20s. riderinthestorm Jun 2013 #63

Of course he would. 'cause he has none question everything Jun 2013 #66

I guess he changed his mind? blackspade Jun 2013 #68

Yep. Maybe he was covering for what he was really up to? Who knows? Keep your eye on the ball, silvershadow Jun 2013 #87

Snowden: "Ron Paul(he's so dreamy.)" gag Cha Jun 2013 #82

That one bonded him to half the peanut gallery. nt ucrdem Jun 2013 #88

Exactly, urc.. his words are melded to his $$$$ donation to racist/homophobe, Ron Paul Cha Jun 2013 #102

Who cares? truebluegreen Jun 2013 #90

Probably all you need to know about this evidence. Jesus Malverde Jun 2013 #94

Joe Mullin, the reporter who wrote the Ars Technica article, said... Galraedia Jun 2013 #100

no one should be shot in the balls warrprayer Jun 2013 #97

Isn't that just what you'd say to make tblue Jun 2013 #99

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! Pterodactyl Jun 2013 #105