Thread: Edward Snowden and his stay in Russia

When I think about Snowden, I imagine the following scene:

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The Whitehouse. A military guy reporting to Obama.

Obama: Greetings, general. You are free to report.
M.Guy: I have got two news for you, Mr. President, a good one and a bad one. From which should I start?
Obama: Start with the bad one.
M.Guy: In the country we've been sent in we haven't found any weapons of mass destruction.
Obama: Any? Really?
M.Guy: Certainly. Moreover, we haven't found any chemical, nuclear and biological weapons contrary to our current diplomatic agreements as well.
Obama: What a drag... What's with the good one?
M.Guy: We've found Snowden there! And he has got the asylum!
Obama: Great! Arm the ships, general! There is some democracy to save! *To his secretary* Award Agent "Fisher" with medal and tell him that his next stop will be <yet another country>.
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And after that line I understand that I do not really understand the matter I am talking about and just hope for the best. Yet, I still consider that Snowden guy suspicious.

Originally Posted by DrBaldhead

When I think about Snowden, I imagine the following scene:

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And after that line I understand that I do not really understand the matter I am talking about and just hope for the best. Yet, I still consider that Snowden guy suspicious.

Why? What is suspicious?

The only theory I've heard to date is a bit of conspiracy. The idea is something like this: There is some competition in the USA between the CIA and NSA for control (+ power) and this guy worked previously with the CIA (and obviously had connections). So, this is to discredit and damage the NSA. Take that as you will but I doubt that is what you were referring to.