Thread: Edward Snowden and his stay in Russia

Originally Posted by 14Russian

That's a very inaccurate representation of what happened. The U.S. was caught and presented with proof of gross misconduct and violation of their own Constitution. American politicians and political figures implied that Snowden would NOT receive a fair trial. Snowden, understandably, would request political asylum.

Why does Russia need to pay for the US political wars?

Originally Posted by Doomer

Why does Russia need to pay for the US political wars?

How will they pay? Do they always adhere with the U.S. position on everything? Is there some reason why they can't follow the law regarding Asylum requests like everyone else?
It sounds like a cop-out to me to try and promote your argument there.

Originally Posted by 14Russian

How will they pay?

With money
PressTV - US Senate mulling sanctions against Russia over Snowden

Originally Posted by Doomer

With money
PressTV - US Senate mulling sanctions against Russia over Snowden

Money they borrowed from the Chinese though! That's all the actual money they've got, the rest is negative, or simply inflated pieces of paper. Nothing Russia needs, of value, is actually MADE in the USA. The electronics and all the rest of it is made in China! The USA hasn't got very long left as a super power. And when it's off the scene, the power will be with the Chinese, possibly Russia/CIS and/or the EU if it can ever agree on anything internally.

It will certainly count in Russia' favour as a symbolic point, if they treat Snowden well, if nothing else.
The USA is ONE country. There are plenty others, many of whom will judge Russia for how they deal with Snowden. Virtually all of South America for example! They currently have a high view of Russia. But that would change, if Russia sells out Snowden! Things are changing.

This is a chance to use a human example to show the world that Russia has it's spine back, it's a country to be reckoned with again and will not be bullied or be a puppet. Hope Putin considers all this.

If Russia lets economic interests alone rule its foreign policy then its no better than the USA, or the whoring EU countries on a bad day....

I think Russia should forget what the USA thinks and instead impress the South Americans, show the Chinese how its done, as well as Africans and Asians. I.e. Russia's back in business, has some principles and spine, and give asylum to whoever it pleases!

Edward Snowden can be an asset for the country, if Russia welcomes him warmly.

Originally Posted by Hanna

The electronics and all the rest of it is made in China!

CPUs of many computers in the world are made in the USA
China doesn't have much of technology to produce competitive stuff on their own

Originally Posted by Doomer

With money
PressTV - US Senate mulling sanctions against Russia over Snowden

LOL! The American manufacturing industry is dying.

What are Russia's trading partners

http://stat.wto.org/CountryProfile/W...e=S&Country=RU

You see the USA on that list?

The subsequent posts here are getting worse every time. I guess you guys can argue about Snowden. Too many stupid posts bore me.

Originally Posted by Doomer

Why does Russia need to pay for the US political wars?

Actually, I think the view that this has nothing to do with Russia is valid.
And I can see why regular Russians think it's more trouble than it's worth to annoy the USA by protecting Snowden.

Personally I wish it was MY country that had the opportunity and the will to take in Snowden... But I know it's not going to happen, so I hope Russia will take him in, and I'm thinking Russia should be less susceptible to US bullying than most other countries. It's not like the two countries were best friends to start with.

I don't agree with Doomer's view but I understand where he's coming from.