Re:Q & A: Edward Snowden speaks to Peter Maass
by corncobpipe on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @08:55AM
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We're taking Laura Poitras at her word that she did not edit the interview. There's no way for us to know if this is what Snowden actually said.
Re:Q & A: Edward Snowden speaks to Peter Maass
by chiph on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @10:19AM
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If you want to see what irresponsible journalism is like, read Benji Smith's book "Abandoned Ship", especially the part about "Jenna McJournalist". Laura hasn't (to our knowledge) behaved like that.
There's probably enough trust between them now that he isn't going to get upset if a hash of his email doesn't match a hash of her quote of him. She's also likely smart enough to realize that he could drop her at any time and the other news organizations would be lined to up for exclusive access. So she's going to act responsibly towards her source.
Re:Q & A: Edward Snowden speaks to Peter Maass
by knowaveragejoe on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @09:47AM
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I don't think she would run the risk of ruining her credibility like that.
Obviously, the interview was done over encrypted email, so he had the opportunity to choose his words carefully, but even so.
During the interview his father did with George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, he also impressed me with his speaking ability, even under a high-pressure situation like that.