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2014-01-23 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

NSA leaker Edward Snowden denies accusation he spied for Russia

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Posted by Fred 2014-01-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Colluded with the Russians or walk in, makes little or no difference. If you wittingly provide classified information to a foreign intelligence source [formerly known as Hostile Intelligence Service or HOIS] you are conducting espionage.

Leaving the United States with laptop(s) which contain classified information then releasing bits of data to unauthorized sources or the media, easily fits the definition of espionage.

Lastly, notice he did not deny stealing classified information [US Gov't property], which is also classified as criminal activity.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-01-23 03:59|| 2014-01-23 03:59|| Front Page Top

#2 So, he wasn't a plant, he was a walk-in.
(If he was a plant, he'd still be there.)
Still makes him guilty, by his own admission.

Posted by ed in texas 2014-01-23 07:11|| 2014-01-23 07:11|| Front Page Top

#3 (If he was a plant, he'd still be there.) ed in Texas.

Yep, "a plant" or a recruited source, absolutely nothing in it for the Russians in terminating the operation.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-01-23 08:22|| 2014-01-23 08:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Glasgow University update:

"We want Edward Snowden as our rector because he stands for democracy By nominating the NSA whistleblower, Glasgow University students are voicing our opposition to state surveillance"

Posted by Besoeker 2014-01-23 10:04|| 2014-01-23 10:04|| Front Page Top

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