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In reply to the discussion: The Govt that jailed Pussy Riot has given Snowden a home [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)40. In Russia they are, in the USA, not so much.
In the US singing anti-gov. songs is protected free speech. poaching secrets and sharing them with strangers in espionage - just like in every other country. so no real similarities to ignore.
And sure, I would grant Pussy Riot asylum.. Not sure that can be done. Don't know what the rules are. You probably have to be here to ask for it.
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And he is probably happy that the govt. that assasinates its citizens via drones...
The Link
Aug 2013
#1
It's hard to believe that US granted RW terrorist and mass murderer Luis Posada Carriles a home.
Zorra
Aug 2013
#5
+1. not to mention that the us refused to extradite orlando terrorist & mass murderer orlando
HiPointDem
Aug 2013
#6
The Government that tortured Whistle Blower, Bradley Manning, is trying to get him back.
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#9
Uzbekistan is one of our allies. This isn't helping. We give them money, despite knowing that
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#31
It's probably not a good strategy to start comparing national levels of hypocrisy
Fumesucker
Aug 2013
#11
Exactly. It invites comparisons and these days we stand up very well to those comparisons.
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#14
Yes, Russia is truly the beacon of light for human rights and civil liberties
Proud Liberal Dem
Aug 2013
#26
So Singing Anti Government Songs = Theft of Government Computers and Intel?
arely staircase
Aug 2013
#33
So a year of temporary asylum is considered "giving Snowden a home"?
cherokeeprogressive
Aug 2013
#39
But the far Left is ok with that because Snowden is a whistle-blower and hero to them.
bluestate10
Aug 2013
#48