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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCan you be a "transit passenger" without already having a ticket to your destination?
He arrived as a transit passenger he didnt need a visa, or other documents, Putin said.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/25/edward-snowden-russia
Farther down:
In any case, Id rather not deal with such questions, because anyway its like shearing a pig lots of screams but little wool, he added, cryptically.
markiv
(1,489 posts)and just wants to wash his hands of you
In any case, Id rather not deal with such questions, because anyway its like shearing a pig lots of screams but little wool, he added, cryptically.
what he means by this, is that he chooses his battles, and does not let his battles choose him when he has a choice. it's the mark of a skilled leader
he's saying to the USA 'F you, leave me out of your little drama, this is between you and him, I have no obligation to take a stand, to choose between cooperation and opposition, I pass'
and if he said what he was really thinking he would have said WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM?!?!? I'M KGB FOR PETE'S SAKE?!?!? YOU REALLY THINK I'M GONNA FETCH THE STICK FOR THE CIA!?!?
Generic Other
(28,979 posts)Very perceptive of you!
on edit: he's playing with the religious right here. No doubt about it.
Kolesar
(31,182 posts)Gotta stand up to the USA! Look tough. Build muscle in the gym and take your shirt off.
Romulus Quirinus
(524 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)He obviously decided Snowden isn't worth the time or the trouble.
Arrowhead2k1
(2,121 posts)Passport control is just a formality. However, at this point, everyone knows the Russians could do what they want with him, but they are purposely are snubbing the United States. Putin has no reason to fulfill the US's demands since the US has been hostile to Russia's foreign policy interests by actively trying to topple Russia's ally Assad and arm Islamic terrorists in Syria.
What goes around, comes around. If the US had strived to be fairer brokers in this world, like Obama had once promised, we wouldn't be having these problems with foreign relations.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)You tried to get into Russia lately? You have to apply 6 months in advance.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)How do you think Atta last got in at Miami on July 4, 2001 without an approved Trainee visa?
ljm2002
(10,751 posts)..."lots of screams but little wool".
I love colorful colloquialisms, and this is a good one!