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In reply to the discussion: Putin Tells NSA Leaker Snowden There’s No Mass Surveillance In Russia (updated) [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"imagine, a head of state not being forthright about the extent of their surveillance! "
...this makes Putin cool. On the other hand, it makes Snowden a tool. I mean, he's clearly speaking staged stupid-ass question to power! LOL!
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