Quote Originally Posted by Doomer View Post
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.