Replies to post #205866 on Tornado Alley (PROG)

[StephanieVanbryce]

Of course, some quickly noted that the choice of phrases is a bit odd. Farhad Manjoo correctly points out that it's quite unlikely for any American to write "the United States of America have been..." An American would say "has been" not "have." It's a much more European use of English to say "have been." It's entirely possible that someone else "edited" the statement, or perhaps it was a mis-transcription of spoken words, but it at least calls into question how much of the statement is actually from Snowden.


Well, Snowden has spent a great deal of time in European Countries for a young man. More so than Most Young men his age.. of course I don't know, We'll see, I guess ..........but I do remember this man telling the world that "That the US would Kill him" or some such thing like that ... So anything is possible ... .. I don't know .. when you find out Post It. .. please.. .;)

sounds just like the snowden truthers to me ... so far. .. ;)

[StephanieVanbryce]

Edward Snowden’s letter to Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa


3 hours ago

LONDON (Reuters) - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, currently in a transit zone at a Moscow airport, has broken his silence for the first time since fleeing to Russia eight days ago to say he remains free to make new disclosures about U.S. spying activity.

Following is the English translation of an undated letter from Snowden to Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa, written in Spanish, and shown to Reuters:

"There are few world leaders who would risk standing for the human rights of an individual against the most powerful government on earth, and the bravery of Ecuador and its people is an example to the world. I must express my deep respect for your principles and sincere thanks for your government's action in considering my request for political asylum.

"The Government of the United States of America has built the world's largest system of surveillance. This global system affects every human life touched by technology; recording, analyzing, and passing secret judgment over each member of the international public. It is a grave violation of our universal human rights when a political system perpetuates automatic, pervasive, and unwarranted spying against innocent people. In accordance with this belief, I revealed this program to my country and the world. While the public has cried out support of my shining a light on this secret system of injustice, the Government of the United States of America responded with an extrajudicial man-hunt costing me my family, my freedom to travel, and my right to live peacefully without fear of illegal aggression.

"As I face this persecution, there has been silence from governments afraid of the United States Government and their threats. Ecuador, however, rose to stand and defend the human right to seek asylum. The decisive action of your Consul in London, Fidel Narvaez, guaranteed my rights would be protected upon departing Hong Kong - I could never have risked travel without that. Now, as a result, and through the continued support of your government, I remain free and able to publish information that serves the public interest.

"No matter how many more days my life contains, I remain dedicated to the fight for justice in this unequal world. If any of those days ahead realize a contribution to the common good, the world will have the principles of Ecuador to thank.

"Please accept my gratitude on behalf of your government and the people of the Republic of Ecuador, as well as my great personal admiration of your commitment to doing what is right rather than what is rewarding.

"Edward Joseph Snowden"

http://news.yahoo.com/edward-snowdens-letter-ecuadorean-president-rafael-correa-222227823.html

No. I don't know if it's a fake or not.. ;) ..... I guess it must be a FAKE, as I looked on the Wikileaks site and there is no such letter .. or maybe he went direct .. . well I don't know ... but am posting anyway. Also I've read that Ecuador has their own problems with 'repression of the press' ... .. they use "violation of copy write" to get rid of anything they don't want the 'press' reporting on .... here today, gone tomorrow ... ;) No, I don't remember which website I read that from, but I did read that exactly ... ;)