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Spazito

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64. Snowden is beyond pathetic...
Thu Apr 17, 2014, 01:43 PM
Apr 2014

I actually laughed out loud upon reading this. It doesn't surprise me at all, I remember his praise of Russia not so long ago. Putin lapdog.

And Snowden responded, "Thanks, Dad. You're swell!" randome Apr 2014 #1
I used to support Snowden, but now... Polito Vega Apr 2014 #7
I clearly didn't intend to win hearts and influence minds with that post. randome Apr 2014 #9
Just so sad. So very sad. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #115
Russia's surveillance state Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2014 #2
"I will name you Edward." randome Apr 2014 #3
lol treestar Apr 2014 #4
That is too hilarious! Like Bill Maher said, everytime Snowden opens his damn mouth, he says..... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #28
Maher said "fucking stupid".. Eddie sets it up and Putin knocks it outta the Cha Apr 2014 #121
I stand corrected. "Fucking stupid" it is. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #125
LOLZZZZZZ JaneyVee Apr 2014 #5
Nice To Have A Hearty Laugh To Go With My Morning Coffee, Ma'am The Magistrate Apr 2014 #6
ha ha ha Enrique Apr 2014 #8
Of course, ProSense Apr 2014 #11
BTW, phone call conversations was passed to the US on the Boston Bombers and Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #13
Could you be any more of a joke at this point? Are you... Logical Apr 2014 #31
Actually, it appears you're the one practicing to be "joke." n/t ProSense Apr 2014 #34
Answer the question! Nt Logical Apr 2014 #35
3-4 keep your disruptive post. joshcryer Apr 2014 #143
I'm not even sure how that SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #67
Bizarre leap, indeed. Bobbie Jo Apr 2014 #89
It just doesn't make any SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #119
What the poster refuses to acknowledge is the prevailing opinion of the American people is expressed Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #112
Sitting down with Putin SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #135
"Pumping up Russia over his own country". Snowden may turn out to be the best... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #136
Yes I have noticed that SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #138
Well, I think everyone's waiting for the launch of GG's new media venture. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #139
Not necessarily. joshcryer Apr 2014 #147
It's logical! joshcryer Apr 2014 #146
Where has ProSense said NSA has done nothing wrong? joshcryer Apr 2014 #145
Charlie Pierce: "This, dear boy, is a very bad move." nt Cha Apr 2014 #131
Oh dear flamingdem Apr 2014 #161
NSA domestic spying is a big problem. Marr Apr 2014 #10
And what domestic spying is the NSA engaged in? randome Apr 2014 #14
NSA spies on Congress, for starters. Octafish Apr 2014 #22
Blackmailing 535 congressional representatives? I don't think so. randome Apr 2014 #23
Doesn't have to be everyone. Take what NSA did to Sen. Frank Church (D-Idaho) Octafish Apr 2014 #158
Somehow I think that might be a good idea... Historic NY Apr 2014 #126
True about the assholes. Wrong about spying: They are the People's representatives. Octafish Apr 2014 #159
So you have no trouble with anything the NSA is doing? nt Logical Apr 2014 #33
I don't really care about international spying. Couldn't care less about the metadata stuff. randome Apr 2014 #68
Yea, right, Russia has never spied on anyone. So, Putin was answering a question Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #12
I guess wikipedia is blocked over there. Maybe they think it will give you the Eurogay or something arely staircase Apr 2014 #15
lol & smh. bunnies Apr 2014 #21
We know Putin's lying his ass off but here it is in Black and White. The Putin and Snowden show.. Cha Apr 2014 #132
LOL! Has Fast Eddie taken up stand up comedy? Whisp Apr 2014 #16
Comrade Eddie!!!! I guess I called that correctly. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #17
And notice how Putin called him a 'spy'. randome Apr 2014 #19
Yes...called him a spy, treated him like a colleague. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #50
Did you see the other thread that says that Snowden is NOT a Russian spy despite the fact that Putin Number23 Apr 2014 #141
Snowden worked as an NSA contractor. Union Scribe Apr 2014 #151
It was a love-fest.. Cha Apr 2014 #137
Well, they are having trouble keeping up due to lack of beta tapes snooper2 Apr 2014 #18
It takes a soft voice and dewey eyes! randome Apr 2014 #24
!!! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #47
Maybe a "pole dancing" friend or two! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #76
R#6&K he should have asked if there is Ruskie Selective Service drafting forhis age group forUkraine UTUSN Apr 2014 #20
Mr. Snowden, I have never slit anyones throa.......... NCTraveler Apr 2014 #25
At least there is one person in Russia willing to call out AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #26
Who's that? Certainly not the hypocrite Snowden. Ohio4theWin Apr 2014 #39
lol AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #40
No, he chose Russia and is hypocrite for doing so. Ohio4theWin Apr 2014 #44
You just don't recognize a true American hero AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #45
???!!!??? Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #51
You believe Snowden called out Putin today, perhaps it is you that does recognize what is going on? Ohio4theWin Apr 2014 #61
I agree.. Snowden's no "hero" .. he's America's enemy.. Cha Apr 2014 #130
Eddie's clown shoes are getting bigger and shinier. n/t Whisp Apr 2014 #27
LOL! Greenwald: ProSense Apr 2014 #29
"Greenwald!" AgingAmerican Apr 2014 #41
LOL! ProSense Apr 2014 #42
Greenwald's a Snowdenbot BenzoDia Apr 2014 #95
I assume this is why Edward Snowden's favorability continues to erode in this country. He's about.. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #30
Bullseye! Cha Apr 2014 #129
It'd be funny if it weren't true. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #133
I know Tarheel.. sad but true.. :( .. Cha Apr 2014 #134
Eroding favorability, you say??! Pshaw! Not among the DU faithful! Number23 Apr 2014 #142
They'll only come around when some crack reporter uncovers the truth about Comrade's covert.... Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #160
And now Snowden is unmasked for the Putin tool that he is. nt stevenleser Apr 2014 #32
Daily Kos ProSense Apr 2014 #36
I particularly liked how Putin referenced his KGB past. yellowcanine Apr 2014 #37
To be honest this whole charade is turning into a carnival. Hutzpa Apr 2014 #38
"Leave Snowden Alone!!"... SidDithers Apr 2014 #43
You sure do spend a lot of time trying to discredit a guy... Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #46
Snowden is doing all that himself...whose bright idea was for him to show up at this circus??? nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #48
I had nothing to do with staging this Putin propaganda event. ProSense Apr 2014 #49
I see you only focus on two things on this site. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #53
I see you only "focus" on me. ProSense Apr 2014 #55
There's supporting, Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #57
Oh, ProSense Apr 2014 #60
I would actually like to see you discuss the NSA domestic spying. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #62
Leave Snowden alone!!! ProSense Apr 2014 #63
Wow. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #65
people can discuss both arely staircase Apr 2014 #101
Sure, it's possible. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #102
That's hilarious ProSense Apr 2014 #104
*cough* Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #105
The OP is "about Snowden" ProSense Apr 2014 #106
Maybe instead of attacking an irrelevant person every chance you can get... Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #107
Here's an idea ProSense Apr 2014 #109
you are the person in this thread trying to change the subject of the op arely staircase Apr 2014 #108
They sure can, and your statement is borne out in American public opinion. They don't like secret.. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #113
"Hmmmm..." indeed. tridim Apr 2014 #82
I have nothing to tell you. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #85
oh noes.. obama propaganda!! dionysus Apr 2014 #166
I totally Agree ProSense. gholtron Apr 2014 #66
False: Highlighting Snowdens overt stupidity doesn't take a lot of time.. uponit7771 Apr 2014 #52
I can't wait til it comes to light that Snowden didn't wind up in Russia by accident. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #54
Wow, I think even the Putin/Snowden apologist crowd will have a hard time tritsofme Apr 2014 #56
nah nt arely staircase Apr 2014 #58
What in the hell did I just read? Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #59
Snowden is beyond pathetic... Spazito Apr 2014 #64
And those weren't Russian troops massed at the border WhiteTara Apr 2014 #69
K&R! Prosense do you have SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #70
No, I don't. Will try to find. n/t ProSense Apr 2014 #73
Thank you nt SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #75
it's here ProSense steve2470 Apr 2014 #77
Thanks. n/t ProSense Apr 2014 #81
Thank you steve :) SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #118
Snowden has never been a "disinterested seeker of the truth" BeyondGeography Apr 2014 #71
Putin's having some fun playing with his new pet! How embarrassing for Snowden Skraxx Apr 2014 #72
I'm speechless Blue_Tires Apr 2014 #74
Putin said essentially the same thing that Obama and the NSA said. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #78
Kindly cite where POTUS agreed Comrade Eddie was a "spy." msanthrope Apr 2014 #79
I was referring to the the denial that Russia performed Mass Intelligence gatherering. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #83
Aha! BenzoDia Apr 2014 #94
Which, like I said, ProSense Apr 2014 #80
And, the difference between Snowden and reporters who ask the same questions Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #84
Well, ProSense Apr 2014 #86
And, you "know" it wasn't voluntary. How? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #87
LOL! ProSense Apr 2014 #88
No, I don't. No more than I know that Jim Acosta or Major Garrett are Obama's "tools". Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #90
That makes no sense. n/t ProSense Apr 2014 #91
Makes no sense? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #92
No, ProSense Apr 2014 #93
Obama denied (or, if you prefer rationalized) the mass surveillance carried out by the NSA. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #96
This ProSense Apr 2014 #98
Do you believe that the NSA doesn't engage in mass surveillance? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #99
Snowden made a big-ass fool of himself by playing Putin's fool. ProSense Apr 2014 #100
!!! Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #103
"I also believe that the new KGB does" SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #120
God! If it was voluntary that makes him even more of a tool. nt brush Apr 2014 #110
Just spit out my diet Pepsi. nt clarice Apr 2014 #97
The russian government is his protector; he had to do it; rumdude Apr 2014 #111
The sad part is, you probably believe that. Tarheel_Dem Apr 2014 #114
Wonder who among the President's detractors will applaud the "thruthiness" of Putin? nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #116
There is no mass surveillance in Russia..... AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #117
Ed finally blew it.. Snowden Quote When he First Came to Russia.. Cha Apr 2014 #122
He's Putin's tool and ProSense Apr 2014 #123
And, he's America's enemy.. Cha Apr 2014 #124
Gannon enid602 Apr 2014 #127
I don't understand the update article. stone space Apr 2014 #128
Propaganda Calista241 Apr 2014 #140
Was it a bullshit question when it was asked of Clapper? (nt) stone space Apr 2014 #157
Probably... Calista241 Apr 2014 #162
I'm sure it was just a random thing, like Snowden showing up in Hong Kong and Moscow. ucrdem Apr 2014 #144
Hong Kong was planned. joshcryer Apr 2014 #148
Snowden might not be planning his moves, but someone is. ucrdem Apr 2014 #149
Unquestionably. joshcryer Apr 2014 #153
I think I'd agree with that. ucrdem Apr 2014 #154
watching video of this is sad and embarrassing JI7 Apr 2014 #150
ODS is a strange taskmaster. ucrdem Apr 2014 #152
It's relentless! Cha Apr 2014 #165
Kick...nt SidDithers Apr 2014 #155
No, just brutal oppression, starvation, jailing of political opponents Arkana Apr 2014 #156
Damn... DonViejo Apr 2014 #163
Thanks for pointing that out, Don. Yeah, I would say Putin has the framing down.. Cha Apr 2014 #164
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