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10 things to know about Edward Snowden [View all] Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 OP
yet the NSA had no problem entrusting its "national security threatening" secrets with him. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #1
Oh, now you've done it... SidDithers Jun 2013 #2
Done what exactly? Cranked the smear machine up to 11? LondonReign2 Jun 2013 #64
Expecting different results with this post? Autumn Jun 2013 #3
I accidently self-deleted the other one when I was trying to self-delete a reply. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #4
Don't you hate it when that happens. Autumn Jun 2013 #11
And considering he's from North Carolina... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #113
Self-deleted at 9:16 and reposted at 9:19. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #7
EXACT same OP here by EXACT same DU'er (link) Lex Jun 2013 #5
See my post above. n/t Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #6
Yeah, you left out the link to your earlier OP. Seems like it wasn't Lex Jun 2013 #8
I welcome the debate Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #10
LOL! You welcome attention being given to your silly talking points. reformist2 Jun 2013 #16
It is a nifty way to Lex Jun 2013 #19
That makes no sense Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #27
If they see it and care enough, or they may think they already addressed the morningfog Jun 2013 #47
Well I'm certainly open to discussion about this subject. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #22
what is there to debate? paulk Jun 2013 #112
What no rape charges to go with those fries? Matariki Jun 2013 #9
It's early yet. Character assassination takes time. morningfog Jun 2013 #48
There has to be a pet monkey in the mix too Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #92
Had a fight with his step-mother when he was in HS in Oklahoma. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #108
I love the "donated to Ron Paul" factoid. As if we're supposed to think less of him for that. reformist2 Jun 2013 #12
and he wasn't a friendly neighbor! Lex Jun 2013 #15
LOL! The spin control people aren't as good as they used to be. reformist2 Jun 2013 #18
I read somewhere he sits down to pee. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #36
If they produce an Olive Garden receipt in his name Union Scribe Jun 2013 #55
I bet the NSA has one. A Walmart receipt too. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #60
weird. i had read he doesn't put the seat down after peeing.. frylock Jun 2013 #102
I tend to think less of people who send money to neoconfederate bigots and slavery apologists Major Nikon Jun 2013 #33
When it comes to stopping illegal government activity, Ron Paul is one of the good guys. reformist2 Jun 2013 #37
Champion of liberty by day, slavery apologist at night Major Nikon Jun 2013 #39
Ya...he's a great guy...if you ignore his racism and support for the old confederacy. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #40
A "great" guy or a whistleblower telling the truth? Lex Jun 2013 #88
Right? Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #56
You forgot the horse they rode in on Major Nikon Jun 2013 #66
Indeed. Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #67
Him too! nt brush Jun 2013 #83
I do about that particular factoid. brush Jun 2013 #82
Seriously? Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #13
Irrelevant. nt alsame Jun 2013 #14
I don't have a high school diploma either... mike_c Jun 2013 #17
Similar here, in background and currently suffragette Jun 2013 #35
That's not the interesting part. DevonRex Jun 2013 #57
This is comedy gold! muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #20
All 10 items cited mainstream news outlets Major Nikon Jun 2013 #30
But only Politico thinks they're what you need to know about him muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #32
What else is there to know about him? Major Nikon Jun 2013 #34
What his job in 'IT security' actually involved, for instance? muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #41
If I were to reckon, I'd bet it involved IT security Major Nikon Jun 2013 #45
11. He rides his bike on the sidewalk KamaAina Jun 2013 #21
in all seriousness however... mike_c Jun 2013 #25
#12 Doesn't separate recycling DirkGently Jun 2013 #79
#13 Wears socks with sandals. noamnety Jun 2013 #100
He didn't chit chat with his neighbors???!!!!!!!!! Kill Him!!!!!!!!! DesMoinesDem Jun 2013 #23
i am not a friendly neighbour either. so fucking what? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2013 #24
Friendly neighbors make me uneasy. DirkGently Jun 2013 #81
Does anybody know what this person's responsibilitys were......... wandy Jun 2013 #26
He wasn't a friendly neighbor? OH! My! God! Fawke Em Jun 2013 #28
At the grocery store, at the grocery store!!! JW2020 Jun 2013 #29
And then proceeded to write a check! BuelahWitch Jun 2013 #70
and for cash back!!1! frylock Jun 2013 #103
Oh, that's not even the half of it! noamnety Jun 2013 #99
How do they know about his laptop stickers, anyway? Hmm??? reformist2 Jun 2013 #31
They cite The Guardian for that tidbit emulatorloo Jun 2013 #104
And to think the CIA and NSA entrusted our national security to him. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #38
It's almost like the NSA / CIA have terrible judgment DirkGently Jun 2013 #80
That's the issue treestar Jun 2013 #123
"boxes piled floor-to-ceiling in his garage......" JohnnyLib2 Jun 2013 #42
How the fuck do you go from security guard to CIA IT Security? No fucking way. DevonRex Jun 2013 #43
He could have taken computer courses. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #46
No way in hell would that get you in at CIA. DevonRex Jun 2013 #69
Sigh... I wish I could tell you more. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #136
It's rare to start out with a six-figure job with just certs these days... penultimate Jun 2013 #121
OK. I agree with one of your points. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #137
Depends on the certs though... penultimate Jun 2013 #141
"IT Security" can cover up a host of things, is my only thought Recursion Jun 2013 #54
Yeah, Id kill for a promotion like that. NoOneMan Jun 2013 #59
Seriously, DevonRex Jun 2013 #74
By not being "IT Security" jeff47 Jun 2013 #115
That's the issue treestar Jun 2013 #124
I think he's either DevonRex Jun 2013 #125
That's right. LWolf Jun 2013 #44
I think the spinsters Union Scribe Jun 2013 #52
I think you are correct. nt LWolf Jun 2013 #62
If you care about the message, you should give a shit about Snowden Major Nikon Jun 2013 #58
If I care about the message, LWolf Jun 2013 #61
He's uh ... uh Arab. DirkGently Jun 2013 #87
"Wasn’t a friendly neighbor" Union Scribe Jun 2013 #49
Used to return videotapes without rewinding them. n/t QC Jun 2013 #50
Snowden never rewound rented DVDs. I read it. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #63
Failed to "courtesy flush" bus station toilet on 2 occasions. DirkGently Jun 2013 #85
Known to leave the shower curtain *outside* the tub.... Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #110
Once stroked a cat's fur the WRONG WAY! DirkGently Jun 2013 #111
unrec TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #51
11. Its fun to be spied on by your government NoOneMan Jun 2013 #53
Did he own an iguana? LanternWaste Jun 2013 #65
Fringed lizard. Waaay more traitorous. (nt) DirkGently Jun 2013 #78
This thread is very interesting! hootinholler Jun 2013 #68
He "didn't stop to chat much" with his neighbors? Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #71
Not a "friendly neighbor?" Well then SCREW civil rights! DirkGently Jun 2013 #72
More BOrG Crap™ BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #73
I heerd he made a nasty comment on that Cheerios commercial! DirkGently Jun 2013 #75
"wasn't a friendly neighbor (because he didn't always stop to chat) & had boxes stacked in garage" hlthe2b Jun 2013 #76
Boxes in his garage!!??!! How weird is THAT??? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #77
Wow-- if someone that unimpressive could have such easy access to domestic surveillance info... Marr Jun 2013 #84
Yeah. Not helping "ever'thin's fine, nothin' to see here" argument. DirkGently Jun 2013 #90
OMG He didn't stop to chat? ForgoTheConsequence Jun 2013 #86
It is rumored he once tipped only 17% for delivery food. DirkGently Jun 2013 #94
An' he went to a yucko community college!! Peregrine Took Jun 2013 #89
I say! Did you hear the news? Apparently his father didn't even attend Eaton! Marr Jun 2013 #93
He turned me into a newt! Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #114
LOL Marr Jun 2013 #117
Did you get better? DirkGently Jun 2013 #119
Gotta little residual - Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #140
This REEKS of desperation. bvar22 Jun 2013 #91
He ripped off the label on his matress. retread Jun 2013 #95
He did not wash his hands before returning to work. DirkGently Jun 2013 #97
He forgot to wipe his feet. retread Jun 2013 #116
He has been seen consorting with Whigs. DirkGently Jun 2013 #118
NOW I get it. This is actually a tongue-in-cheek DEFENSE of Snowden! Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #96
Spent a lot of time in the bathroom when he was an adolescent. QC Jun 2013 #98
This should come as no surprise to anyone. Wonder what his DU handle is? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #101
11. He's a Sagittarius, likes walks on the beach demwing Jun 2013 #105
#1: Isn't a GED equivalent to a high school diploma? Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #106
He told them once, he told them a hundred times: put "Spinal Tap" first and "Puppet show" last. myrna minx Jun 2013 #107
You know what.... Matariki Jun 2013 #109
I don't know what to make of the whole PRISM leak yet, but this shit here seems wrong.... penultimate Jun 2013 #120
Not friendly and donated RP....nt ileus Jun 2013 #122
This explains why Rand Paul would think he was great, we dont need people like this Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #132
11 posed with rifle and communist newspaper markiv Jun 2013 #126
12. lived in USSA and took a Russian bride markiv Jun 2013 #127
13 Wore white shoes after labor day nt markiv Jun 2013 #128
Rumored to be uncircumcised! DirkGently Jun 2013 #129
THAT'S IT; SCHEDULING DIRKGENTLY FOR ASS KICKING Skittles Jun 2013 #130
Come 'n get me, Skittles! DirkGently Jun 2013 #131
YEE HAW! Skittles Jun 2013 #133
His pit bull is cut, however. n/t QC Jun 2013 #138
Charles Pierce is going to have a field day with this. pa28 Jun 2013 #134
A post this scary needs to be kicked...nt SidDithers Jun 2013 #135
this is pathetic. nt limpyhobbler Jun 2013 #139
K&R, for the lulz. reformist2 Jul 2013 #142
another K&R U4ikLefty Jul 2014 #143
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