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Edward Snowden Safely Lands In Venezuela Where He Was Granted Asylum To Avoid U.S. Extradition \
National Report ^ | 07/30/2013 | Paul Horner

Posted on 07/30/2013 9:52:09 AM PDT by tje

Washington, DC — The Al Jazeera news agency is reporting that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has safely landed in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had offered asylum to the former U.S. intelligence contractor on Friday who was believed to be waiting in transit at a Moscow airport.

Guillermo Thomas who is a spokesman for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela told aljazeera.com that Snowden is currently in the country and that he is thrilled to be there. “We are very blessed to have Mr. Snowden in our country, it is a pleasure,” Thomas said. “There were no direct flights across the Atlantic from Moscow to Venezuela. The only flight for Snowden to avoid U.S. extradition was to travel through Cuba. We would like to thank our friends in Cuba for making this journey possible and such a success.” Thomas continued, “Mr. Snowden is a hero and should be treated as one. We are pleased to provide this hero a home where he can live and be safe.”

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Site says this is 7 hours old, but I didn't find it here. I've not found this confirmed anywhere.
1 posted on 07/30/2013 9:52:09 AM PDT by tje
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To: tje

Hugo would be proud. May he rot in Hell.


2 posted on 07/30/2013 9:53:30 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (Who knew that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional journalism?)
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To: tje

Snowden was retarded to have no better plan than to end up in Venezuela.


3 posted on 07/30/2013 9:53:36 AM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

No kidding.. Hope he brought toilet paper.


4 posted on 07/30/2013 9:55:27 AM PDT by tje
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To: Paladin2

LOL!

So you think he’s in Venezuela huh?

I read an article two days ago that said he had been granted asylum in Russia, was really enjoying the culture there and planned to be there long term.

His plan was that no one would know where he was at for a period of time.

He applied to tons of places for extradition and had people plant false stories about his whereabouts.

He is making the US Government look like a bunch of fools.


5 posted on 07/30/2013 9:56:00 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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To: tje

The most famous defector of the 21st century.


6 posted on 07/30/2013 9:58:14 AM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Paladin2

His celebrity status might bring him some enjoyment

Images of Venezuela Miss Universe

http://www.google.com/search?q=Venezuela+miss+universe&client=opera&hs=ViE&channel=suggest&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPD3UYaQFpL88QS3oYFA&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1333&bih=655


7 posted on 07/30/2013 9:58:22 AM PDT by Hotlanta Mike ("Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it." Lao Tzu)
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I've not found this confirmed anywhere.

That's because it is a joke.

DISCLAIMER: The National Report is an online portal for "citizen journalists". The views expressed by writers on this site are theirs alone and are not reflective of the fine journalistic and editorial integrity of National Report. Advice given is NOT to be construed as professional. If you are in need of professional help, please consult a professional. National Report is not intended for children under the age of 18.

If you need any more confirmation, note the article's author is Paul Horner. And, at the end of the article:

Lindsay Mills’ new boyfriend Paul Horner told the BBC News earlier this month that Snowden couldn’t handle commitment. “He’s just using this whole whistleblower thing as an excuse. The truth is, Lindsay is a great girl and Snowden really blew it by leaving her,” Horner said. “But she’s with me now and I’ll make sure to take real good care of her. America is here for their women in need, especially when that woman was left by a traitor to this country.”

8 posted on 07/30/2013 9:58:43 AM PDT by justlurking (tagline removed, as demanded by Admin Moderator)
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Seems to fit with Glenn Greenwald saying yesterday that a big NSA take down story would be coming in the UK Guardian in the next few days.

Was having difficulty squaring that with Vlad Putin’s “hush to stay in Russia” conditions.


9 posted on 07/30/2013 10:00:57 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Hotlanta Mike

That aspect might have crossed a 30-year-old male’s mind.


10 posted on 07/30/2013 10:01:12 AM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: ConservativeMan55
He is making the US Government look like a bunch of fools.

Not that they needed any help............

11 posted on 07/30/2013 10:01:27 AM PDT by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

That’s my impression of the Venezuelans I’ve met.

Very gregarious, outgoing people. And lots of beautiful women. I always assumed that parties in that country must really be something.

Always felt terrible about what Chavez had done to them.


12 posted on 07/30/2013 10:02:13 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: justlurking

I have my doubts, but thought posting it would clear it up pretty quick.


13 posted on 07/30/2013 10:03:12 AM PDT by tje
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To: tje

It’s pretty doubtful that this report is true. But if it is, it’s quite a scoop. The “National Report” beats the NYT, LAT, WP, CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, CNN, Politico and Drudge to the story. Could happen I suppose.


14 posted on 07/30/2013 10:04:11 AM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: ConservativeMan55
"He is making the US Government look like a bunch of fools."

These days, that bar isn't set terribly high.

15 posted on 07/30/2013 10:04:17 AM PDT by Colonel_Flagg (Army dad. And damned proud.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

This story smells awfully funny.


16 posted on 07/30/2013 10:05:12 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (No king but Jesus!)
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To: Hotlanta Mike

Good stuff.


17 posted on 07/30/2013 10:05:19 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: InterceptPoint; EternalVigilance
See my Post #8
18 posted on 07/30/2013 10:07:06 AM PDT by justlurking (tagline removed, as demanded by Admin Moderator)
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To: EternalVigilance

It does. But we’re still run by fools.


19 posted on 07/30/2013 10:08:44 AM PDT by Colonel_Flagg (Army dad. And damned proud.)
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To: justlurking

Aren’t jokes supposed to be funny?


20 posted on 07/30/2013 10:08:55 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (No king but Jesus!)
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