[–] DinoRider 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I’ve been in some rather diverse communities online and I have never encountered anyone who believes the government’s official stance on Snowden. Not a single person.
They must be out there. I recall Trump saying he considers Snowden a traitor. He probably wouldn’t say that unless he knew a lot of people felt the same way. I haven’t heard from any of these people outside of government officials and law enforcement though.
Is there a recent poll anywhere showing how average Americans feel on this?
I’m betting most Americans are barely familiar with the issue and don’t care. I think Trump denounced Snowden to win support from law enforcement on something no one else cares about.
[–] thatguyiam 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
...just try to imagine how fucking bent against its own people a corrupt government has to be to try so hard to kill the whistleblowers
[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Congress Calls Edward Snowden a Liar in New Report - NBC News
'His lawyer, Ben Wizner, told NBC News he considers the report "a failed attempt to discredit Edward Snowden, whose actions led to the most significant intelligence reforms in a generation."'
'The report says that Snowden began downloading secrets eight months before, just a few weeks after a spat with his NSA supervisors. '
'Snowden has consistently denied cooperating with Russian intelligence. '
'"The report wholly ignores Snowden's repeated and courageous criticism of Russian surveillance and censorship laws," Wizner said. '
'"This extensive report shows Snowden is no hero," said Rep. '
[–] carnold03 ago
All that comes to mind for me is this.