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Re:What Happened to the Snowden Archive by modo_mario on Monday September 21, 2026 @03:30AM (#49784133)
>But settling in that particular country, makes it seem like he didn't do it from pureness of his heart.

It was not the original intent from what i understand.

But also, what country could protect him from the US other than Russia or China and wouldn't hand him over?

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Re:What Happened to the Snowden Archive by ShinyLeftPad on Monday September 21, 2026 @04:07AM (#49784433)
> But also, what country could protect him from the US other than Russia or China and wouldn't hand him over?

As i wrote he probably took the easiest way out for himself. We are in agreement.

I just say what's better for himself is not necessarily better for the debate/cause. I don't know how that is controversial.

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