Snowden's Russian Welcome Wearing Out

Snowden’s Russian Welcome Wearing Out

The leaker who stayed too long

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Not good news for Edward Snowden, because at this point it looks as if no country in this world will commit to granting him asylum: Russia Increasingly Impatient Over Snowden’s Airport Stay.

(Reuters) - Edward Snowden should find another country to seek refuge, a Russian official said on Thursday, signaling Moscow’s growing impatience over the former U.S. agency spy contractor’s lengthening stay at a Moscow airport.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Russia had received no request for political asylum from Snowden and he had to solve his problems himself after 11 days in the transit area of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.

[…]

Moscow has also made clear that Snowden is an increasingly unwelcome guest because the longer he stays, the greater the risk of the diplomatic standoff over his fate causing lasting damage to relations with Washington.

“He needs to choose a place to go,” Ryabkov told Reuters. “As of this moment, we do not have a formal application from Mr Snowden asking for asylum in the Russian Federation.”

UPDATE at 7/4/13 2:54:56 pm

A proposal to grant NSA leaker Edward Snowden Icelandic citizenship is receiving little support: http://t.co/OM7mDPifhP -NS

— The Associated Press (@AP) July 4, 2013

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darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:52:21pm

A proposal to grant NSA leaker Edward Snowden Icelandic citizenship is receiving little support: http://t.co/OM7mDPifhP -NS
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 4, 2013

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:55:52pm

Repost from the last thread.

He’s becoming an embarrassment to to Russians. They want him gone. Vlad is probably regretting even letting him get off the plane.

Well played Mr. President. Well played indeed.

Backwoods_Sleuth Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:55:54pm

kinda gives “little shit/fart” an entire new international meaning…

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:58:16pm

Meanwhile Russia Today is pushing the Restore the 4th anti-NSA protest story:
Image: Screen-Shot-2013-07-04-at-4.55.jpg

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:58:27pm

Happy 4th of July, Charles…between Snowden’s short-sighted flight plans and Greenwald’s meltdown of insecurity, it’s a happy one indeed.

Gus Thu, Jul 4, 2013 2:59:13pm

re: #4 jaunte

Meanwhile Russia Today is pushing the Restore the 4th anti-NSA protest story:
Image: Screen-Shot-2013-07-04-at-4.55.jpg

Looks Baggish if you know what I mean.

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:00:25pm

“…Rallies were held across the United States, from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. There, organizers were playing a taped message from U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.”
courier-journal.com

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:00:27pm

re: #2 Bubblehead II

Repost from the last thread.

He’s becoming an embarrassment to to Russians. They want him gone. Vlad is probably regretting even letting him get off the plane.

Well played Mr. President. Well played indeed.

Vlad has the power to put him on any plane he wants and ship his ass to whatever country he wants…sans passport, so he’ll be arrested at customs when he lands. That’s how I hope this plays out. Send him somewhere like India, that doesn’t really want him, or better yet, New Zealand…coach.

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:03:53pm

re: #8 darthstar

Vlad has the power to put him on any plane he wants and ship his ass to whatever country he wants…sans passport, so he’ll be arrested at customs when he lands. That’s how I hope this plays out. Send him somewhere like India, that doesn’t really want him, or better yet, New Zealand…coach.

That’s what I am hoping for. Since no one wants him, put his ass on a plane right back to the U.S. Hell I don’t think even the North Koreans would take him at this point. He is that radioactive.

Justanotherhuman Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:04:33pm

Snowden has become an international hot potato. Not exactly what you thought would happen, eh, Eddie?

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:06:26pm

Maybe Bolivia will take him now.

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:07:11pm

re: #9 Bubblehead II

That’s what I am hoping for. Since no one wants him, put his ass on a plane right back to the U.S. Hell I don’t think even the North Koreans would take him at this point. He is that radioactive.

Kim Jong Un is probably the one person on the planet who would welcome him with open arms. But he’d want to play with him…and that’s just weird.

Tigger2 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:08:15pm

re: #7 jaunte

Giant mobs of at least 10 people at each rally.

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:08:47pm

re: #13 Tigger2

You noticed the careful camera placement!

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:10:18pm

YES!!!!!

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Thanks Lizards. And it couldn’t have happen on a better day.

I don’t know for sure who put me over, but thanks.

Youtube Video

Tigger2 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:11:06pm

re: #14 jaunte

You noticed the careful camera placement!

That is the standard camera angle at libertarian and most teabagger rallies these days, close and tight then call the rally huge.

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:11:31pm

$1.1 million in vodka stolen

Continuing the Russian theme,

wrenchwench Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:12:20pm

re: #15 Bubblehead II

YES!!!!!

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Thanks Lizards. And it couldn’t have happen on a better day.

I don’t know for sure who put me over, but thanks.

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Looks like it was McSpiff:

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re: #8 darthstar Vlad has the power to put him on any plane he wants and ship his ass to whatever country he wants…sans passport, so he’ll be arrested at customs when he lands. That’s how I hope this plays out. Send him somewhere like India, that doesn’t really want him, or better yet, New Zealand…coach. That’s what I am hoping for. Since no …

Eventual Carrion Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:15:41pm

I read these things about Snowden, I think about the situation he has gotten himself into, and I can’t help but start giggling like a tipsy nun.

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:16:36pm

re: #17 jaunte

$1.1 million in vodka stolen

Continuing the Russian theme,

Posted that earlier today. They knocked a hole in the wall right where the vodka was stored, didn’t set off any alarms, had time to bring larger truck in to haul it off. Add to that the fact they only make it in a limited amount and the shipment was insured. Also add to the fact, they didn’t take anything else.

Insurance fraud?

Fear the Blah People Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:18:09pm

re: #17 jaunte

$1.1 million in vodka stolen

Continuing the Russian theme,

Putin knows nyet about stolen Super Bowl ring

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:18:59pm

re: #18 wrenchwench

“Looks like it was McSpiff:”

If so, then thank you.

Justanotherhuman Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:21:12pm

re: #17 jaunte

Technically, it isn’t even vodka, and even though imported through MarkLee Enterprises, LLC, probably isn’t made in Russia. Part of a review: ” The label even reads vodka, red wine, brandy, natural flavors, and caramel color. Don’t get me wrong it doesn’t taste bad, but for $250, not worth it on the least bit.”

Give me Stoli out of the freezer any day—straight up.

Justanotherhuman Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:22:32pm

re: #23 Justanotherhuman

It’s from Ukraine: vodkabuzz.com

McSpiff Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:22:59pm

re: #18 wrenchwench

Looks like it was McSpiff:

re: #22 Bubblehead II

“Looks like it was McSpiff:”

If so, then thank you.

My pleasure!

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:26:28pm

re: #25 McSpiff

My pleasure!

I always read your name as McSpliff - the Irish rasta joint.

McSpiff Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:27:01pm

re: #26 darthstar

I always read your name as McSpliff - the Irish rasta joint.

My cousin has called me that for years…

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:28:19pm

re: #23 Justanotherhuman

Don’t get me wrong it doesn’t taste bad, but for $250, not worth it on the least bit.”

Yes, I was thinking that was a crazy price to pay for vodka.

Iwouldprefernotto Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:28:54pm

If the winner gets Snowden, I don’t want to know what the 2nd place prize is.

Justanotherhuman Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:29:13pm

re: #28 jaunte

Gullible hipsters will buy it.

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:31:02pm

Caramel coloring of the Tsars!

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:31:08pm

re: #30 Justanotherhuman

Gullible hipsters will buy it.

// Well it does have 24K gold foil in the label.

Just give me a bottle of Crown.

AlexRogan Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:38:14pm

re: #8 darthstar

Vlad has the power to put him on any plane he wants and ship his ass to whatever country he wants…sans passport, so he’ll be arrested at customs when he lands. That’s how I hope this plays out. Send him somewhere like India, that doesn’t really want him, or better yet, New Zealand…coach.

How about Antarctica…

The Ghost of a Flea Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:39:16pm

re: #33 AlexRogan

How about Antarctica…

Neither the penguins nor the shoggoths want him.

Velvet Elvis Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:41:03pm

Images from “restore the forth” rally in Atlanta:

Image: xYPkuwy.jpg

Image: jEoi6zt.jpg

Looks like quite a party.

jaunte Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:42:48pm

re: #35 Velvet Elvis

LibertarianFest 2013

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:43:48pm

re: #35 Velvet Elvis

Images from “restore the forth” rally in Atlanta:

Image: xYPkuwy.jpg

Image: jEoi6zt.jpg

Looks like quite a party.

Upside down flags?

I don’t see anyone (or this Nation) in distress.

Mentis Fugit Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:44:46pm

re: #8 darthstar

Vlad has the power to put him on any plane he wants and ship his ass to whatever country he wants…sans passport, so he’ll be arrested at customs when he lands. That’s how I hope this plays out. Send him somewhere like India, that doesn’t really want him, or better yet, New Zealand…coach.

Oi! Leave us out of this imbrolglio.

b.d. Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:47:53pm

Isn’t there some retired offshore rig that he an be dumped off on?

Give him a fishing pole and a short wave radio receiver.

A Mom Anon Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:48:28pm

re: #37 Bubblehead II

That’s kinda popular in some parts around here. I see upside down flag stickers on cars along with FBO oval stickers, liberal hunting licences and old faded Bush/Cheney or Romney/Ryan, even the occasional McCain/Palin stickers. I Want My Country Back is another one. Metro Atlanta is a weird place. My African American neighbors say they’re “Independent Democrats” but they have a huge Paul Broun for Senate sign in their yard. Like I said, weird.

Targetpractice Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:49:23pm

re: #2 Bubblehead II

Repost from the last thread.

He’s becoming an embarrassment to to Russians. They want him gone. Vlad is probably regretting even letting him get off the plane.

Well played Mr. President. Well played indeed.

Vlad let him in at the time because he could use it to tweak our nose, earn him some street cred for being a supporter of “free speech.” But Snowden’s not going anywhere fast, he explicitly turned down the offer to seek asylum in Russia, and the damage he’s doing to relations is not easily overcome.

I think it’s going to eventually come down to Vlad saying “Fuck this” and putting him on the first plane out. Like him being somebody else’s problem.

b.d. Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:51:59pm

re: #41 Targetpractice

Vlad let him in at the time because he could use it to tweak our nose, earn him some street cred for being a supporter of “free speech.” But Snowden’s not going anywhere fast, he explicitly turned down the offer to seek asylum in Russia, and the damage he’s doing to relations is not easily overcome.

I think it’s going to eventually come down to Vlad saying “Fuck this” and putting him on the first plane out. Like him being somebody else’s problem.

Snowden has a track record of doing stupid things. I could see him take up Putin’s offer and then try and flee across the Russian border.

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:52:44pm

re: #42 b.d.

Snowden has a track record of doing stupid things. I could see him take up Putin’s offer and then try and flee across the Russian border.

Hopefully he chooses the northern border…in winter.

Targetpractice Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:53:21pm

re: #42 b.d.

Snowden has a track record of doing stupid things. I could see him take up Putin’s offer and then try and flee across the Russian border.

As I’ve said before, it’s looking more and more like Assange is pulling Snowden’s strings. And Assange knows that if Snowden ceases being a source of information, then he ceases being of any use to “The Cause.”

Backwoods_Sleuth Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:54:17pm

re: #7 jaunte

gee…looks like maybe dozens might have shown up…

Bear Thu, Jul 4, 2013 3:58:04pm

Wonder if putting him on a tramp steamer would work.
How about a tramp steamer. Wandering from port to port never landing.

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:01:37pm

re: #41 Targetpractice

Vlad let him in at the time because he could use it to tweak our nose, earn him some street cred for being a supporter of “free speech.” But Snowden’s not going anywhere fast, he explicitly turned down the offer to seek asylum in Russia, and the damage he’s doing to relations is not easily overcome.

I think it’s going to eventually come down to Vlad saying “Fuck this” and putting him on the first plane out. Like him being somebody else’s problem.

Yep. And lets hope that plane is a nonstop flight to the U.S.

What say you Mr. President?

Kragar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:01:44pm

Sen. Ted Cruz sings ‘Amazing Grace’ to tune of ‘Gilligan’s Island’ theme

Youtube Video

EPR-radar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:03:20pm

re: #47 Bubblehead II

Yep. And lets hope that plane is a nonstop flight to the U.S.

What say you Mr. President?

Agreed. The longer the Snowden circus goes on, the less chance there is of actually dealing with surveillance issues and whistleblower issues in any rational way.

Bubblehead II Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:03:56pm

re: #46 Bear

Wonder if putting him on a tramp steamer would work. or if you wanted to really

How about a tramp steamer. Wandering from port to port never landing.

No! that has to much baggage attached to it. Let’s not even go there.

darthstar Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:06:07pm

I think Putin should just turn off his internet access intermittently…give him two or three hour blackouts every so often.

DHStone Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:07:31pm

All is not lost. According to the AP story, he has the support of Iceland’s Pirate Party. Arrr!

b.d. Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:10:15pm

re: #46 Bear

Wonder if putting him on a tramp steamer would work.
How about a tramp steamer. Wandering from port to port never landing.

Pitcairn Island could use another gene pool to fish out of.

b.d. Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:11:17pm

re: #51 darthstar

I think Putin should just turn off his internet access intermittently…give him two or three hour blackouts every so often.

Put him on dial up.

Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:11:44pm

re: #7 jaunte

Where there is a speech by either Paul, tri-corner hats and tea bags will follow closely behind.

bubba zanetti Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:13:34pm

re: #35 Velvet Elvis

Picture a Vibram 5-Finger stomping on your neckbeard …. Forever.

Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:14:13pm

re: #53 b.d.

Pitcairn Island could use another gene pool to fish out of.

That would fit, being where the surviving mutineers from the HMS Bounty ended up.

Backwoods_Sleuth Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:32:14pm

the nerdy math geek in me loves this Picture: math joke

John Q Thu, Jul 4, 2013 4:38:35pm

Image: Everybody_wins.png

krypto Thu, Jul 4, 2013 5:18:04pm

re: #46 Bear

Wonder if putting him on a tramp steamer would work.
How about a tramp steamer. Wandering from port to port never landing.

I can see the movie version already, based on using Snowden to update that Hale short story, “The Man Without a Country” once published in The Atlantic about a fictional traitor suffering a similar fate

Fortitudine Thu, Jul 4, 2013 5:59:50pm

Russia’s unwillingness to harbor Snowden causes me to wonder if he has proved to be all that useful.

CriticalDragon1177 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 6:23:58pm

Charles Johnson,

I’m guessing the people of Iceland don’t trust Snowden not to leak classified information from their government as well.

John Q Thu, Jul 4, 2013 7:57:45pm

re: #35 Velvet Elvis

[Images from “restore the forth” rally in Atlanta:]

Go forth and prosper?

CriticalDragon1177 Thu, Jul 4, 2013 8:37:34pm

re: #61 Fortitudine

Russia’s unwillingness to harbor Snowden causes me to wonder if he has proved to be all that useful.

Hopefully he didn’t give them or anyone else information that could compromise national security.

steve_davis Fri, Jul 5, 2013 7:37:57am

re: #9 Bubblehead II

That’s what I am hoping for. Since no one wants him, put his ass on a plane right back to the U.S. Hell I don’t think even the North Koreans would take him at this point. He is that radioactive.

Depends on whether or not anyone in the leadership needs new kidneys, or eyes. They’d probably happily harvest him for body parts.

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