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In reply to the discussion: Snowden's question and op-ed were attempts to whitewash Russian spying by equating it to the NSA. [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)34. You may be onto something
"The smearing of Greenwald/Snowden are attempts to whitewash Obama's spying."
Maybe Obama, not Putin, was responsible for setting up this propaganda event and forcing Snowden to ask a lame-ass question. Obama then made Greenwald post that silly defensive tweet.
Thanks, Obama!
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Snowden's question and op-ed were attempts to whitewash Russian spying by equating it to the NSA. [View all]
ProSense
Apr 2014
OP
Did anyone believe Putin? Or, Obama when they both said that there was no surveillance?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Apr 2014
#5
But "Putin and Obama" aren't in this thread trying to deflect from the OP point. n/t
ProSense
Apr 2014
#15
As compared to those here attempting to whitewash NSA spying. Got it, thanks. nt
Electric Monk
Apr 2014
#28
The smearing of Greenwald/Snowden are attempts to whitewash Obama's spying.
DesMoinesDem
Apr 2014
#29
Your comment makes NoSense. You're trying to change the subject of my post.
DesMoinesDem
Apr 2014
#40
Is that principled? Would someone have to pay you to smear someone everyday
DesMoinesDem
Apr 2014
#48
You sure dont have good reading comprehension. Its your life that brings a tear to my eye.
DesMoinesDem
Apr 2014
#64
What's he's "sad" about is your exposing eddie as putin's tool which many knew all along.
Cha
Apr 2014
#71
Even if it is EXACTLY as Snowden claims, it's still terrible optics and horrible decision-making
alcibiades_mystery
Apr 2014
#52
I think he's enjoying the fame of all of this too much. I think that's what's driving all of this
Number23
Apr 2014
#54
He may have done some good, but something about him creeps me out. Don't know why.
catbyte
Apr 2014
#75
Dragnet-style mass surveillance should only be carried out by a *FREE* country, Mr. Putin!!!111!!1!!
Romulox
Apr 2014
#82
"Mr. Putin," bravo for eavesdropping on Russians and calling out a "*FREE*country"!!!!
ProSense
Apr 2014
#83
I know--it's so 20th Century. Meanwhile, the Obama admin has your instagram pix!
Romulox
Apr 2014
#84
What do people trying to deflect from US dragnet-style spying on the US population do?
Romulox
Apr 2014
#86
"Dragnet-style mass surveillance should only be carried out by a *FREE* country, Mr. Putin!!!111!!1!
ProSense
Apr 2014
#91
Who cares about what Putin does? I am only interested in what our govt does when it's spying on us.
Katashi_itto
Apr 2014
#94